• Multan Sultans are facing backlash for using Rohit Sharma’s voice in PSL 2025 promo.

  • Fans have lambasted the PSL franchise over Rohit’s reference.

Fans slam PSL franchise Multan Sultans for taking a jibe at Indian captain Rohit Sharma
PSL franchise takes a jibe at Rohit Sharma (Image Source: X)

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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remarks, “Aap mujhe pucho kitna wo lagta hai ye jitne ke liye” (Ask me how much it takes to win the title), a statement originally made in the context of India’s championship triumph.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.

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 ranged 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:

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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 Pakistan, which often spills over into off-field debates and fan wars.

Despite the widespread backlash, Multan Sultans have yet to issue any official response regarding the controversy. Whether the franchise will acknowledge the criticism or remove the video remains uncertain.

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