Pakistan Cricket Board protests Sky Sports interview at Lord's

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has lodged a formal complaint against Sky Sports following the broadcast of an interview with Suleiman and Kasim Khan, the sons of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The interview, conducted by Michael Atherton during the lunch break of the second Test at Lord's, featured the sons expressing concerns regarding their father's health and safety while in prison.

Reports indicated that the PCB considered a boycott, potentially preventing the Pakistan team from returning to the field after the interval as a mark of protest. While Sky Sports initially delayed the segment, they ultimately aired the 18-minute interview. Despite the tension, the Pakistan team returned to the field to continue the match.

Pakistan head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed stated that the players were unaware of the reported boycott threat and were focused on the game. In Pakistan, the state broadcaster PTV chose not to air the interview. The incident has drawn international attention, with several former cricket captains calling for improved medical care for Imran Khan.

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Imran Khan · Lord's Cricket Ground · Lord’s Cricket Ground · Michael Atherton · Pakistan Cricket Board · Sarfaraz Ahmed · Sky Sports · Usman Khawaja

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Pakistan's state broadcaster, PTV, did not air the interview during the match. www.prothomalo.com · english.publictv.in · www.theindianpanorama.news
[● 3 SOURCES] The interview was conducted by former England captain Michael Atherton at Lord's. www.prothomalo.com · english.publictv.in · www.theindianpanorama.news
[● 6 SOURCES] The PCB reportedly considered having the Pakistan team refuse to return to the field after lunch as a protest. www.prothomalo.com · english.publictv.in · thinktank.pk · www.theindianpanorama.news · thecsrjournal.in · +1 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Sky Sports broadcast an 18-minute interview with Suleiman and Kasim Khan during the lunch break of the Lord's Test. www.prothomalo.com · english.publictv.in · www.theindianpanorama.news · thecsrjournal.in
[● 6 SOURCES] Pakistan head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed stated that the players were unaware of the PCB's reported boycott threat. www.aajtak.in · news24online.com · thecsrjournal.in · www.dnaindia.com · www.news18.com · +1 more
[● 5 SOURCES] Despite the controversy, the Pakistan team returned to the field to continue the Test match. www.prothomalo.com · www.aajtak.in · news24online.com · thecsrjournal.in · www.timesnownews.com
[● 6 SOURCES] The PCB lodged a formal complaint against Sky Sports regarding an interview with Imran Khan's sons. www.prothomalo.com · dailykhabrain.com.pk · english.publictv.in · www.theindianpanorama.news · www.news18.com · +1 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The sons of Imran Khan expressed concerns regarding their father's health and safety while in prison. www.prothomalo.com · english.publictv.in · www.theindianpanorama.news · thecsrjournal.in