Sarfaraz Ahmed Denies Knowledge of PCB Tour Cancellation Threat
· Sports · BBC Sport, BBC News
Pakistan head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed stated that he and his players were unaware of a threat from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to cancel the ongoing England tour. The PCB reportedly raised the possibility of ending the three-match series at Lord's following a Sky Sports interview with the sons of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The interview, conducted by Michael Atherton, featured Suleiman and Kasim Khan discussing their father's imprisonment and security concerns. Despite the reported tension, the match continued, and the players were reportedly unaware of the dispute during their lunch break. The Test match has proceeded to the end of the second day with England holding a 261-run lead.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing friction between cricket administration and political developments in Pakistan, raising concerns about the stability of future international tours.
Read the original report — BBC Sport
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