Former Australian Star Calls Out PCB Over Imran Khan Sons’ Interview Complaint

Former Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) over its complaint to Sky Sports regarding an interview with former Prime Minister Imran Khan's sons during the second Test between England and Pakistan at Lord's.

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Khawaja responded to an ESPNcricinfo post regarding the PCB complaint with a blunt remark: "This has got to be a joke."

Notably, the controversy began after Sky Sports aired a pre-recorded interview with Imran Khan's sons, Kasim and Sulaiman, during the lunch break on the opening day of the Test. The interview was conducted by former England captain Michael Atherton and focused on their reservations concerning their father's health and prison conditions.

As reports indicate, the PCB objected to political content being included in the match broadcast and attempted to prevent the interview from being aired.

Notably, the board reportedly cautioned that Pakistan's players could remain in the dressing room instead of returning for the afternoon session if Sky Sports went ahead with the interview.

Sky Sports initially delayed the segment but afterwards aired it during the lunch interval. Pakistan subsequently returned to the field after discussions involving the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), and the match continued.

Notably, the PCB afterwards lodged a formal complaint with Sky Sports over the broadcast. The matter was additionally reportedly raised with the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

In another event, Australian Test captain Pat Cummins has additionally spoken concerning Imran Khan's situation, saying he hoped a court-ordered medical assessment would be allowed to take place and that Khan would continue to receive family visits and be treated with dignity.

Former international captains Greg Chappell, Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar, and Michael Atherton have additionally called on humane treatment and proper medical care for the former Pakistan captain and prime minister. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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