Ramiz Raja, Shaheen Afridi and David Warner during the mascot fight. (Video grab)
Social media erupted with criticism after the Pakistan Super League staged a dramatic pre-match act during the clash between Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars. Even before the first ball was bowled, a scripted mascot scuffle at the toss grabbed attention, leaving players, commentators, and fans amused.The light-hearted “fight” between the mascots quickly went viral, with captains David Warner and Shaheen Shah Afridi struggling to contain their laughter. However, it was commentator Ramiz Raja who stole the show with his witty, play-by-play narration.‘Don’t spoil the pitch!’ – Ramiz adds comic goldAs the mascots mock-wrestled near the pitch, Ramiz turned the moment into pure entertainment with his humorous commentary:“Well, it is called the classico. We’ve got Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars at each other’s throat before the toss.
And there’s a little bit of scuffle, I think, and nothing serious. I just… don’t spoil the pitch, please. I think that’s enough. Enough, guys, enough. You can leave now. We can have the regular toss in now.”
The humour continued as he turned to Warner and added:“There’s a little trailer for you, David. In case you didn’t realize the rivalry between Lahore and Karachi, we enacted one for you.”While the moment entertained many, social media had mixed reactions. Several fans trolled the PSL for what they called an unnecessary and “over-the-top” act, questioning the need for staged drama before a high-profile game. Others, however, enjoyed the light-hearted build-up, calling it a fun way to highlight the rivalry.
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