Diplomatic Delays and Cricket's Forgotten History The recent spat between Pakistan's cricket board and Sky Sports has shed light on a peculiar aspect of international sports politics: the intricate dance of diplomatic tensions and sporting engagements.
The tension surrounding Imran Khan's treatment in prison has been a long standing issue between Pakistan and the UK.
A Test match in 2006 was abandoned at The Oval due to allegations of ball tampering by the Pakistani team.