Indian Media Lauded For Free Advertising of KPL
The Indian media propagated against the tournament in reaction to a two-year lockdown imposed throughout the occupied part of Jammu and Kashmir
Much-awaited Kashmir Premier League (KPL) 2021 hosted the first match on Friday and Indian media was praised for free advertisement for the tournament throughout the world.
The cricket event will continue for 10 days and 6 franchises will be contesting for the prestigious trophy in Muzaffarabad city of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).
The teams include Rawalakot Hawks, Kotli Lions, Mirpur Royals, Muzaffarabad Tigers, Overseas Warriors, and Bagh Stallions.
The pitch is READY!🏏🤩📯
The highly-equipped ground is being set to host it’s first ever match of the tournament. Stay tuned! #SRGKPL #KheloAazadiSe #KPL21 pic.twitter.com/7GSDcx2fRm
— Kashmir Premier League (Official) (@kpl_20) August 6, 2021
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Meanwhile, former South African player Herschelle Gibbs has also arrived for the league and AJK President Sardar Masood praised his decision for not giving heed to the threats by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
South African cricketer @hershybru has arrived in Muzaffarabad for Kashmir Premier League. He will be in action for Overseas Warriors. pic.twitter.com/XMiRn7igoe
— Faizan Lakhani (@faizanlakhani) August 7, 2021
Sardar Masood Khan, President of AJK “I want to thank Herschelle Gibbs for taking on BCCI and not capitulating to their pressure” #KPLT20 #Cricket pic.twitter.com/pNSYCXHeCx
— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) August 6, 2021
After Gibbs blew the whistle against BCCI’s threats for not appearing in the league, English spinner Monty Panesar also revealed that he decided to drop out from KPL owing to the pressure.
“The cost of me joining the KPL would have been huge as India would have canceled my visa and I would be unable to meet my family”, he said.
The Indian media propagated against the tournament in reaction to a two-year lockdown imposed throughout the occupied part of Jammu and Kashmir.
On India’s negative projection of KPL, Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir Chairman Shehryar Khan Afridi thanked India for promoting KPL free of cost.
We r grateful to India for promoting #KPLT20 free of cost! “Shahid Afridi” pic.twitter.com/him37McIGU
— h-m-m-a-d (@iamhmmad1) August 6, 2021
