Pakistan was represented as “Paki” on the scoreboard: Australia Cricket apologise

Australia, December 8, 2023 -In a shocking incident during Pakistan’s warmup game against the Prime Minister’s XI in Australia, an Australian journalist revealed a broadcast blunder where the scoreboard displayed the racist term ‘Paki’ in reference to Pakistan. The incident led to Cricket Australia issuing an apology for the offensive error.

Controversial Graphic Sparks Outrage:

The controversy unfolded during the warmup game at Manuka Oval when a TV grab from the Fox Cricket broadcast displayed ‘Paki’ instead of the conventional ‘PAK’ as a reference to Pakistan. Journalist Danny Saeed, who initially pointed out the error, shared the graphic on social media, igniting a wave of outrage.

Automatic Feed Error Acknowledged:

Cricket Australia attributed the incident to an automatic feed from a data provider not previously used for Pakistan games. Saeed clarified in a tweet that the error was promptly corrected manually as soon as it was discovered. The cricket board expressed regret over the incident and issued an apology for the offensive term appearing on the scoreboard.

Cricket Australia’s Apology:

In the issued apology, Cricket Australia stated, “The graphic was an automatic feed from a data provider that had not been used previously for a Pakistan game. This was obviously regrettable, and the error was corrected manually as soon as it came to light.”

Background on the Term ‘Paki’:

For those unfamiliar, ‘Paki’ is a derogatory term used as a racial slur against individuals from Pakistan or South Asia by birth or descent. Its appearance on the scoreboard sparked criticism and calls for accountability.

On-Field Performance Amidst Controversy:

In the match, Pakistan’s captain Shan Masood showcased an exceptional performance, scoring an unbeaten 201 in the first innings. However, the on-field excellence was overshadowed by the scoreboard controversy. The Australian Prime Minister’s XI responded with a score of 149 for 2 at stumps on Thursday.

Upcoming Tests and Ongoing Series:

Despite the controversy, the series between Pakistan and Australia continues, with three Tests scheduled. The first Test is set to take place in Perth from December 14-18, followed by the second Test in Melbourne from December 26-30, and the third Test in Sydney from January 3-7. The incident has fueled discussions around sensitivity and responsibility in cricket broadcasting. Cricket Australia faces scrutiny for the oversight, highlighting the need for enhanced vigilance to prevent the recurrence of such offensive errors in the future.

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