Pakistan captain Babar Azam dismisses reports that the team plans to protest at Lord’s, saying he has no knowledge of any such plan. He also denies that there has been any discussion among players about refusing to return after lunch, according to multiple outlets.
The controversy follows an interview on Sky Sports that features Imran Khan’s sons discussing their father’s treatment. After the interview, rumors circulate about the possibility of a team protest during the Lord’s matchday. Times of India and Yahoo Sports both frame Azam’s response as a direct denial of the claims and note that Azam says he is unaware of any talks among players about boycotting or delaying the afternoon session.
While both reports describe the same dispute and Azam’s position, they focus on different ways the rumor is portrayed—either as a “protest” at Lord’s or as a refusal to come back after lunch—without providing additional confirmed details from the team or match officials.
