Here’s Why PTV Sports is Not Covering the 2nd Pak vs Aus Test

PTV Sports, the state-owned sports channel in Pakistan, has faced challenges in airing the 2nd Test match between Pakistan and Australia due to the presence of advertisements promoting surrogate betting companies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

According to reports, the Pakistani Government has issued stringent directives, prohibiting local channels from broadcasting advertisements related to surrogate betting companies. This decision comes in response to the persistent display of logos from at least two betting companies during the initial Test match in Perth.

It is noteworthy that this marks the first instance where viewers are unable to watch a live cricket match of Pakistan on PTV Sports, a situation unprecedented in the channel’s history.

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PTV Sports is renowned for broadcasting all international matches involving Pakistan cricket and serves as the official broadcasting partner of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

In contrast, Ten Sports is presently airing the live coverage of the 2nd Test between Pakistan and Australia, providing an alternative for viewers to tune in and watch the match.

For those seeking online options, the live streaming of the match is available on platforms such as ‘Tapmad’ and ‘Tamasha.’

Fans have expressed varying opinions on this development, with some insisting that PTV Sports should broadcast all matches, while others view the ban on promoting betting companies as a positive step.