Star Sports and JioHotstar are facing heavy trolling for their dramatic promos and overhyped commentary around India’s clashes with major opponents. Fans say the broadcasters are turning high-profile encounters like the current T20I series and the recent ODI series against Australia into cringe drama rather than quality sports coverage.
Fans Slam Over-the-Top Promos
For the 2nd T20I, Star Sports used the line “Pehle match me baarish ne bacha liya Aussies ko, lekin ab doosre match me kaun bachaega Skyball se.” Fans found it arrogant and embarrassing, especially after India lost the match badly.
ODI Hype Fell Flat
Viewers also point to the ODI campaign, where promos hyped Rohit and Kohli as if they would bring Australia to their knees. The reality was different, as India lost the series 2-1, despite several key Australian players being unavailable.
Copying ‘Bazball’ Draws Ridicule
The T20I series promos used the term ‘Skyball’, which many believe is a clear attempt to mimic England’s famous ‘Bazball’ concept. This has only added fuel to online criticism, with viewers calling the strategy forced and unoriginal.
Revenge Angle Was Mocked
Broadcasters often use the ‘badla’ angle to sell matches as revenge battles. Fans joked that if Cricket Australia owned Star Sports, they would have marketed the recent T20I win as ‘badla’ for their Women’s semifinal loss in the W-ODI World Cup.
Viewers Want Class, Not Drama
While hype may attract short-term attention, fans argue that these cheap tactics damage broadcast quality. They say cricket is a gentleman’s game and deserves elegance, respect, and mature presentation, not street-level fight promos.
