- The opening day of the Lord's Test match between England and Pakistan faced potential political disruption after Sky Sports aired a lunch-interval interview with the sons of Imran Khan.
- During the broadcast, Suleiman and Kasim Khan raised concerns over their father's safety and treatment in prison, alongside criticising the UK government's response to his ongoing detention.
- Reports suggested that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), whose chairman Mohsin Naqvi also serves as Pakistan's interior minister, lodged a formal complaint and threatened to delay taking the field for the afternoon session.
- The Pakistani team ultimately resumed play on schedule, avoiding a repeat of the 2006 Oval Test forfeiture when Pakistan refused to play following ball-tampering allegations.
- Sky Sports declined to comment on the matter, while the PCB and player representatives offered no public reaction during post-match press conferences.
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Pakistan ‘threaten to halt England Test’ over Sky interview with Imran Khan’s sons
