Just days after the video of former Australia cricketer Brad Hogg insulting Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Rizwan’s English outraged social media, one other video has left fans fuming on the web. In a video shared by Pakistan Super League franchise Multan Sultans, the PSL mascot may very well be seen using the voiceover of India captain Rohit Sharma’s press conference act after winning the ICC Champions Trophy. The video has received severe backlash from fans, as many deemed the act ‘inappropriate’.
Within the video, the league’s mascot seemingly introduced the PSL 2025 trophy while using Rohit’s comments concerning the Champions Trophy. Cricket fans in India, specifically, were’t comfortable. Here’s the video:
Special presser called by Saeen on the Sultans Fort. #HBLPSLX | #DECADEOFHBLPSL pic.twitter.com/csIrGdzHy1
— Multan Sultans (@MultanSultans) March 19, 2025
Here’s how fans reacted to the video by Multan Sultans:
While Brad Hogg’s actions towards Mohammad Rizwan were completely inappropriate, Multan Sultans and @aliktareen have further undermined his position by sharing a subpar video that involves body-shaming the World Cup-winning captain, Rohit Sharma
pic.twitter.com/MS3HZQQnlQ— Sports syncs (@moiz_sports) March 20, 2025
Shameful act
— Cricket World (@Sunny29548707) March 20, 2025
Should’ve kept away from using Rohit’s audio.
— Dr. Fido Dido (@lame_Fido) March 19, 2025
I’m in search of pakistanis who’re giving lectures to brad hogg, especially amercric and behram and the so-called neutrals. https://t.co/KW0abn1B2i
— I’m born to cry (@PrinceBatr66154) March 21, 2025
PSL 2025 Begins On April 11
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10 will begin from April 11 with defending champions Islamabad United taking over two-time champions Lahore Qalandars on the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The six-team tournament will see 34 matches from April 11 to May 18, with Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium set to host 13 matches, including two eliminators and the ultimate on May 18.
Also, the upcoming edition will feature an exhibition match, which will probably be played on April 8 in Peshawar. The teams of the match will probably be confirmed in the end. Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host 11 matches, including Qualifier 1 on May 13.
Karachi’s National Stadium and Multan Cricket Stadium will host five matches each. The tournament can even feature three double-headers, with two matches on weekends (Saturday) and one on a national holiday (Labour Day).
With IANS Inputs
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