Pakistan to meet King Charles after Lord's controversy
Pakistan will have an audience with King Charles this week, days after a threat to cancel their tour of England was made because of an interview with the sons of Imran Khan.
The Pakistan Cricket Board is set to meet with King Charles this week, following a controversy over an interview with the sons of former Pakistan captain and Prime Minister Imran Khan. This interview aired during a lunch break on day one of the second Test match at Lord's, causing the Pakistan Cricket Board to consider canceling the remainder of the three-match series.
However, the England and Wales Cricket Board, following government advice, allowed the tour to continue. In response, the King is scheduled to meet the Pakistan Men's Test Cricket Team later this week, as part of His Majesty's role as Head of the Commonwealth. The meeting will take place in the gardens of Clarence House, with the King expected to spend around 15 minutes with the team.
Imran Khan, who served as Pakistan's Prime Minister from 2018 to 2022, is currently serving a prison sentence for corruption charges he denies. The Pakistan team returned to the field after the interview aired, unaware of the controversy surrounding it.
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