Star Sports faces backlash for its absurd IND vs. BAN promo
In the last four matches between India and Bangladesh, India have lost three and won only one ODI match earlier. The battle between the two neighbors has often been dull and one-sided, but not anymore. In fact, Bangladesh are the only second team to beat India in a bilateral ODI series in the last 12 months. Yet, the official broadcaster of the Cricket World Cup 2023, Star Sports, has decided to release a promo for the clash between India and Bangladesh, where it claims Bangladesh have never heard the word win in India and never will. While the claim holds truth, Bangladeshi fans are not so happy.
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In fact, it was Bangladesh that knocked India out of the 2007 World Cup. And most of the matches have been closely fought, including the one in the Asia Cup 2023, where India lost. Hence, fans did not like Star Sports’ jibe of “Naagin Dance, No Chance”. The promo caption read: “Can Bangladesh finally win a match against India, or will Team India fans celebrate another victory?” And fans are upset with the word "finally,” as Bangladesh are leading 3-1 in the last four games.