NEW DELHI: Broadcasting errors have happened in cricket for years, but the mix-up during the first Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Dhaka is one that will be remembered. In a moment that quickly drew online attention, the live coverage showed India’s scorecard instead of Pakistan’s Playing XI during the opening Test.
How the on-screen mix-up happened in Dhaka
The incident came after Pakistan won the toss and chose to field first at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. The production team was expected to display Pakistan’s Playing XI for the match, but the wrong graphics went on air.
Rather than Pakistan’s team list, viewers saw an India scorecard featuring players including Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, and Mukesh Kumar.
Reports indicated the blunder occurred during the live broadcast when visuals associated with India were shown in place of the standard match graphics for the ongoing Pakistan vs Bangladesh Test.
Viral screenshots, meme reactions, and no official word
Although the video clip circulating from the broadcast is no longer available on social media, fans were quick to capture screenshots and photos of the moment. Those images then spread widely across different platforms.
The mistake soon escalated into a meme-driven trend, with supporters flooding social media with jokes and reactions about the incorrect on-screen display.
So far, there has been no official clarification from the broadcasters explaining what led to the error.
Pakistan’s bowling response as Bangladesh post 413
While the broadcast controversy played out online, the on-field action continued. After opting to bowl first, Pakistan managed to dismiss Bangladesh for 413 runs.
- Najmul Hossain Shanto top-scored with a standout century.
- Mominul Haque made 91 runs.
Shanto’s ninth Test hundred at a rapid pace
Shanto reached his ninth Test century in just 129 balls, striking 12 fours and two sixes. His knock provided plenty of entertainment for the home crowd at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
