Babar Azam has strongly denied reports that the Pakistan team had any plan not to return to the field after the lunch break on day one of the second Test that was won by England by 194 runs at Lord’s. Earlier, Pakistan sent Mohammad Rizwan home, probed Imam-ul-Haq, and summoned Mike Hesson after the Lord's Test.
This left the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) frustrated, and they had reportedly asked the national team to stay inside the dressing room after lunch if Sky Sports’ planned interview was broadcast. However, Pakistan returned to the field exactly as scheduled, and there was no disruption to the Lord’s Test.
Babar Azam breaks silence on reported boycott threat
Babar Azam told BBC Test Match Special after the Lord’s Test: “No, no, no. I haven't heard that thing.”
Pakistan captain Babar Azam says he wasn't aware of any conversations around his team not taking to the field after lunch on day one of the second Test because of an interview that aired with the sons of Imran Khan. pic.twitter.com/bj1SM7at0V
— Test Match Special (@bbctms) August 30, 2026During the 18-minute interview, his sons discussed concerns about their father's treatment, health and conditions while he remains in prison. The planned broadcast reportedly did not go down well with the PCB, which had concerns about the interview being aired during the Test.
PCB reportedly warned players over politics
The PCB, headed by Mohsin Naqvi, who also serves as Interior Minister in the Pakistani government, was reportedly taking a strict position on political matters involving the Pakistan national cricket team.
England crush Pakistan at Lord’s
England delivered a commanding performance to win the Lord’s Test by 194 runs and take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the ongoing three-match Test series against Pakistan.
Chasing a massive target of 389, Pakistan were bowled out for 194. Saud Shakeel showed some resistance as he fell just three runs short of his century. The two teams will now travel to Birmingham for the third and final Test at Edgbaston, starting on September 9.
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