While the Pakistan Cricket Team faces a challenging situation in the second Test against Australia in Melbourne, the match has got another interesting twist. On Day 2 of the Australia vs Pakistan encounter, the state broadcaster PTV unexpectedly stopped the broadcast of the game.
In accordance with Pakistan’s Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA), the airing of any broadcast featuring advertisements from betting or gambling companies is explicitly forbidden during sporting events. There were uncertainties about whether the cricket match would be broadcast in Pakistan or not.
However, Ten Sports, which possesses broadcasting rights for the AUS vs PAK match, proceeded with the broadcast by overlaying an image on top of the logos of the betting sponsors, thus complying with the restrictions imposed by Pakistan’s Electronic Media Regulatory Authority.
PTV released a statement explaining that the decision to suspend the live telecast of the match was made in compliance with the Pakistani government’s zero-tolerance policy for surrogate companies.
However, according to a report by ESPNcricinfo, PTV Sports is set to resume the telecast of the AUS vs PAK match, ensuring that the feed is free of any betting sponsorship logos to align with local laws.
On Day 3 of the second Test between Australia and Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Mitchell Marsh and Steve Smith played pivotal roles in helping Australia to secure a lead of 241 runs.
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Mitchell Marsh showcased an impressive performance but fell just four runs short of a century. He scored 96 runs from 130 deliveries which featured 13 boundaries. Steve Smith contributed with a solid 50 off 76 deliveries, including three boundaries. The duo played a crucial role in rescuing the hosts from a precarious situation at 16/4 after stitching a 153-run partnership between them.
