London — A diplomatic and sporting row erupted at Lord's today after the Pakistan Cricket Board expressed furious condemnation over a televised interview with former Prime Minister Imran Khan's sons during the ongoing Test match against England.

Pakistan cricket officials reportedly threatened an unprecedented match boycott, alleging the broadcast politicized a marquee sporting event and breached international broadcasting etiquette.

Match organizers scrambled to ease tensions as emergency talks convened behind closed doors to avert an imminent disruption to the historic fixture.