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Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Multan Sultans has come under fire from cricket fans after releasing a promotional video for the upcoming PSL 2025 season, featuring Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma‘s voice. The video, intended to create excitement for the unveiling of the PSL 2025 trophy, showcases the team’s mascot, Saeen, while playing an audio clip from Rohit’s press conference after India’s ICC Champions Trophy victory.
In the clip, Rohit humorously remarks, “Aap mujhe pucho kitna wo lagta hai ye jitne ke liye” (Ask me how much it takes to win the title), a statement originally made in the context of India’s championship triumph. However, its inclusion in a PSL promo has not gone down well with fans, particularly in India.
Special presser called by Saeen at the ♋Sultans Fort. 🎙️ |
— Multan Sultans (@MultanSultans)
Social media backlash against Multan Sultans
While some viewers found the reference entertaining, many cricket fans deemed it inappropriate and disrespectful. Social media platforms were flooded with criticism, with several users calling the move a “cheap stunt” and accusing the franchise of being obsessed with Sharma. Some even questioned whether this was an intentional dig at the Indian captain or merely an attempt to generate controversy for publicity.
Reactions rangಞed from disappointment to outright outrage, with fans debating whether the use of an Indian cricketer’s voice in a PSL promotional campaign was in good taste. A few Pakistani fans also expressed discomfort over the franchise’s creative choice, suggesting that the focus should have remained on PSL’s own legacy rather than drawing references from Indian cricket.
Here’s how fans reacted:
भारत का वर्ल्ड कप विनिंग कप्तान रोहित शर्मा का मजाक उड़ाया जा रहा है। बहुत ही शर्मनाक हरकत।
पाकिस्तान कितना गिरेगा 👎— Satish Mishra 🇮🇳 (@SATISHMISH78)
What are your views on this act by Multan Sultans
I feel not good and a very bad act— Numair Tariq (@NumairTariq2)
Shameful act
— Cricket World 🏏 (@Sunny29548707)
Gonna report this.
This is a shameful act.
— Rathin Dutta 𝕏 (@IamRathinDutta)
Cheap joke by
— PolishGuy 🇵🇱🇮🇳 (@swagat555)
Sharam ati he tum logo ko
— Dipali Dipsikha (@dipali_dipsikha)
Cheap act
— Amazing Videos (@Awais2404)
Should’ve refrained from using Rohit’s audio.
— Dr. Fido Dido (@lame_Fido)
U guys have no shame left
— Rohit (@rohitsk4514)
Really Shameful
— राजपूत रोहित तोमर 🧡🚩 (@HereFor45)
Disgusting 🤢
What else can one expect from these people— Shiva 🚩 (@lynched_hindu)
Rohit ka audio kaise use kiya be Tucchhi Team
— Keshav Maharaj (@KeshavMaharj16)
Lahk di lanat tuwadey te
— Faisal pti (@faisalnaveed625)
He won more icc trophy than Pakistan
— Prithwish ghosh 🇵🇸🇮🇳 (@FJfjdjd23498)
Shame on u duffers
Bghrto delet krdo— Muhammad Ishaq (@ishaq15075)
Pakistan on field 🤡
Pakistan off the field 🤡
Pakistan on social media 🤡— Yash (@Staid_99)
Also READ: Mohammed Siraj breaks silence on Rohit Sharma’s ‘old ball’ criticism ahead of IPL 2025
Controversy overshadows PSL 2025 build-up
The uproar comes just weeks before PSL 2025 is set to begin on April 11. Instead of building anticipation for the tournament, the controversy has diverted attention from the league’s promotional efforts. Many believe this episode highlights the ongoing cricketing rivalry between India and Paki🐻stan, which often spills over into off-field debates and fan wars.
Despite the widespread backlash, Multan Sultanꦯs have yet to issue any official response regarding the controversy. Whether the franchise will acknowledge the criticism or remove the vidꦉeo remains uncertain.
