Sarfaraz Ahmed denies PCB threat as England leads at Lord's Test
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 6:38 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Pakistan's head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed stated players were unaware of a reported threat by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to withdraw from the Lord's Test. The controversy arose during lunch on the first day, following an interview involving Imran Khan's sons that PCB officials reportedly wanted to censor. Despite the claims, play resumed after lunch, and England ended Day 2 in a strong position at 81 for 3, leading by 261 runs after taking a solid advantage earlier in the match.
- •Pakistan's players returned to the field after the lunch break.
- •The controversy surfaced after a Sky Sports interview with Imran Khan's sons.
- •England is leading by 261 runs in their second innings.
- •Imran Khan remains a significant figure amid ongoing political issues in Pakistan.
- 6:38 AMYahoo Sports — PCB’s Lord’s Test threat exposed? Sarfaraz Ahmed breaks silence amid fresh controversy
"Pakistan's head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed stated players were unaware of a reported PCB threat. This controversy emerged during the lunch break on the first day. The interview featured Imran Khan's sons discussing their father's situation. Pakistan's players returned to the field after lunch and the Test continued. England ended the second day in a strong position.
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