PCB complains after Sky airs interview with Imran Khan's sons during Test
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 7:09 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Sky Sports aired an interview with Imran Khan's sons, Sulaiman and Qasim Khan, during Lunch on Day 1 of the second Test between England and Pakistan at Lord's. The Pakistan Cricket Board lodged a formal complaint against the broadcaster for airing the interview, which included criticism of the current Pakistan government. Sky acknowledged the complaint but has not provided an official response. The England and Wales Cricket Board has also been informed of the PCB's concerns regarding the interview.
- •Interview conducted by Michael Atherton was aired during lunch break.
- •PCB's complaint focuses on the political content discussed in the interview.
- •Sky has yet to respond formally to the PCB's grievances.
- •The ECB has been made aware of the situation.
- 7:09 AMYahoo Sports — PCB threatens player protest after Atherton’s interview with Imran Khan’s sons at Lord’s
- 5:55 PMYahoo Sports — Imran Khan's sons' interview courts controversy: PCB complains after Sky airs show during ENG vs PAK Test at Lord's
"The Pakistan Cricket Board objected to Sky Sports airing an interview with Imran Khan's sons. The interview focused on their father's health and safety concerns while imprisoned. Sky Sports initially delayed the broadcast before showing it during the lunch interval. Khan's sons discussed their father's medical condition and access to treatment. This controversy arose after a Supreme Court order regarding Khan's hospital admission.
"The official broadcaster of the England vs Pakistan Test series, Sky Sports, aired an interview with Imran Khan's sons on the legendary Pakistan captain's deteriorating health condition.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 7:09 AMPCB threatens player protest after Atherton’s interview with Imran Khan’s sons at Lord’s
The Pakistan Cricket Board objected to Sky Sports airing an interview with Imran Khan's sons. The interview focused on their father's health and safety concerns while imprisoned. Sky Sports initially delayed the broadcast before showing it during the lunch interval. Khan's sons discussed their father's medical condition and access to treatment. This controversy arose after a Supreme Court order regarding Khan's hospital admission.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 5:55 PMImran Khan's sons' interview courts controversy: PCB complains after Sky airs show during ENG vs PAK Test at Lord's
The official broadcaster of the England vs Pakistan Test series, Sky Sports, aired an interview with Imran Khan's sons on the legendary Pakistan captain's deteriorating health condition.
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