Sarfaraz denies knowledge of PCB threat to England over Khan interview
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 7:40 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Pakistan head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed stated that he and his players were unaware of a threat from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to cancel their tour over an interview with the sons of Imran Khan. The interview aired during lunch on day one of the second Test at Lord's and raised concerns from the PCB about its implications. Despite initial tensions, play resumed after lunch, with England leading by 261 runs at 81-3 in their second innings on the second day. The match continues as part of a three-match tour following England's recent tours to Pakistan amidst security considerations.
- •Sarfaraz confirmed players were unaware of PCB's threat to end the tour.
- •Interview aired during lunch on day one, featuring Imran Khan's sons.
- •PCB had considered canceling the Test if the interview was broadcast.
- •England leads by 261 runs at 81-3 in their second innings.
- •Next month, England will tour Pakistan for a one-day tri-series.
- 7:40 PMYahoo Sports — Sarfaraz denies knowing about Pakistan threat to end tour
- 7:38 PMBBC Sport — Sarfaraz denies knowing about Pakistan threat to end tour
"Head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed says he and his players did not know about a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) threat to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) over a Sky interview with the sons of Imran Khan.
"Head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed says he and his players did not know about a Pakistan Cricket Board threat to the England and Wales Cricket Board over a Sky interview with the sons of Imran Khan.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 7:40 PMSarfaraz denies knowing about Pakistan threat to end tour
Head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed says he and his players did not know about a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) threat to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) over a Sky interview with the sons of Imran Khan.
- BBC SportAug 28, 2026, 7:38 PMSarfaraz denies knowing about Pakistan threat to end tour
Head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed says he and his players did not know about a Pakistan Cricket Board threat to the England and Wales Cricket Board over a Sky interview with the sons of Imran Khan.
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