The Pavilion (cricket show)
The Pavilion is a Pakistani cricket TV show broadcast on A Sports since 2021.[1][2] It airs primarily during major cricket tournaments and features a panel of former Pakistani cricketers, including Wasim Akram, Moin Khan, Shoaib Malik, and Misbah-ul-Haq, who share anecdotes about the sport.[1][2]
The Pavilion has been particularly noted for its straightforward analysis and the absence of jingoism, making it a significant contributor to cricket-related discourse in the region.[1][3]
Cast
Host
Analysts
- Wasim Akram[4][5]
- Moin Khan[4][5]
- Shoaib Malik[4][5]
- Misbah-ul-Haq[4][5]
- Azhar Ali[4][5]
- Wahab Riaz[4][5]
Reception
The show has gained unexpected popularity in India, attracting attention from cricketers Kapil Dev and Sourav Ganguly, and journalist Rajdeep Sardesai.[1][3] Its format, which includes discussions in English, Urdu, and Punjabi, has facilitated its accessibility and appeal to a broader audience.[1] Comparisons have been made between its cross-border success and that of Coke Studio, a Pakistani music program with a significant Indian following.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "The Pavilion: The Pakistani cricket show that charmed Indians in 2023". 31 December 2023 – via BBC News.
- ^ a b "Hit Pakistani cricket show wins hearts in India". Arab News. 17 November 2023.
- ^ a b c "This World Cup's sleeper hit: The Pavilion, a simple, informal show from Pakistan". Indian Express. 17 November 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f "The Pavilion: Hit Pakistani cricket show wins hearts in India". Gulf News. 17 November 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f "'The Pavilion': Indians Can't Stop Talking About Pakistan Cricket Show During ICC World Cup 2023". News18. 10 November 2023.