The Pavilion (cricket show)

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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]

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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]

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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]

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