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· collected 2026-08-28 · by PTI
The Pakistan Cricket Board considered pulling its players out of the second Test against England at Lord's after Sky Sports aired an interview with Imran Khan's sons on August 27, but ultimately filed a complaint instead. The interview, conducted by former England captain Mike Atherton, was filmed on August 26 and expressed concerns for Imran Khan's well-being due to his declining health. The PCB had objected to the broadcast of the interview and asked Sky Sports not to air it before the scheduled telecast. England ended the day at 248 for nine on Thursday after the Pakistan team took the field as usual despite the controversy.
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Sulaiman and Kasim Khan, sons of Imran Khan, Pakistan's former prime minister, have expressed fears for their father's well-being while he is imprisoned in Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail. They last spoke to him over Eid al-Fitr in March, with the call lasting 20 minutes. When asked about his condition, Imran Khan would quickly shut down the conversation. The brothers have been seeking updates on their father's health and treatment from authorities, but with limited success. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) considered pulling its players out of a test match against England after Sky Sports aired an interview with the Khan sons, which expressed concerns about Imran Khan's well-being.
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The Pakistan Cricket Board had considered not sending its players to the field after the lunch break on the opening day of their second Test against England at Lord's but eventually settled for a complaint after host broadcaster Sky Sports aired an interview of jailed former PM Imran Khan's sons.
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The PCB, when contacted, refused to comment on the matter, but sources aware of the development said a formal complaint has been sent to Sky Sports over the matter.
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complaint → contact → matter
Former England skipper Mike Atherton conducted the 18-minute interview with Imran's sons, Kassim and Suleman.
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The two expressed fears about the well-being of their 73-year-old father, who is a celebrated former captain under whom the country won its first and only ODI World Cup in 1992.
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The PCB had objected to the telecast of the conversation recorded on Wednesday (August 26, 2026) and even considered keeping its players off the field after lunch in protest if Sky went ahead with the broadcast, sources aware of the developments said.
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However, the visitors did take the field as scheduled and England ended the day at 248 for nine on Thursday.
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The PCB learned about the interview after Sky ran a teaser for the segment ahead of the Test.
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Sky → learn → Test
The Bard, it is learnt, contacted the broadcaster, asking it not to air the interview.
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it → learn → interview
In Pakistan, PTV, which is broadcasting the series, did not show the interview.
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Imran's health has become a major talking point globally in recent weeks.
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health → become → weeks
He was recently taken for medical examination at the Shifa Hospital in Islamabad on the directions of Pakistan's Supreme Court but was brought back to the prison after a check-up.
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Atherton and 20 other former captains, including India great Sunil Gavaskar, sent a letter to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif a few days ago asking him to ensure proper medical care for Imran, who is believed to have lost significant vision since his imprisonment.
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