Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) hid the poster of Imran Khan during the live transmission of Pakistan vs New Zealand 4th T20I.
The incident happened during the live transmission of the match on PTV Sports. A follower of former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan raised a banner with his picture and a caption that read, “The Legend of the Legend”.
PTV interrupted the live transmission as soon as the poster appeared on the TV screen. The state television put the logo of the channel to hide the poster of Imran Khan.
A short video of PTV interrupting the live transmission immediately went viral on social media.
State channel received condemnation from social media users who argued that while he is being banned from the politics of Pakistan- the government cannot eradicate his name from cricket.
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A cricketing great of his time Imran Khan was the captain of the winning team of the 1992 Cricket World Cup.
This is not the first time, the government of Pakistan has attempted to overshadow Imran Khan, especially in cricket.
Read more: PCB includes Imran Khan but excludes Wasim Akram from the tribute video
Last year, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) found itself in the midst of a heated controversy following the release of a tribute video celebrating the nation’s cricket achievements. The video meant to honor Pakistan’s cricketing triumphs, ignited outrage as it omitted the iconic figure of Imran Khan, the cricket legend turned politician who led Pakistan to its historic 1992 World Cup victory.
The exclusion of Imran Khan from the initial video segment triggered a wave of criticism and impassioned discussions across social media platforms. PCB was forced to include Wasim Akram, Imran Khan, and Sarfaraz Ahmed in the new version.
Released on Pakistan’s Independence Day, the tribute video was intended to highlight the stellar accomplishments of Pakistani cricketers over the years. However, the absence of Imran Khan, a prominent figure in the country’s cricketing history, quickly overshadowed the intended message of celebration. The controversy gained swift momentum, propelling the issue to the top of Twitter’s trending topics.