Goa, Aug. 29 -- Pakistan head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed found himself dodging off-field political drama and a dismal on-field performance during a tense press conference following the second day of the Lord's Test against England.

The touring side found itself in an uncomfortable spot after UK broadcaster Sky Sports aired an interview with Suleiman and Kasim Khan-the sons of former Pakistan Prime Minister and World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan-during the lunch break on Day 1. Reports emerged that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had threatened to cancel the Lord's Test and pull out of the remainder of the three-match series if the interview went ahead. Despite the alleged opposition, Sky Sports broadcast the segment as planned, while Pakist...