ICC World Cup 2023’s official broadcaster Star Sports was embroiled in a controversy ahead of the highly-anticipated IND vs NZ semi-final clash. The broadcaster’s move to have former Indian skipper Virat Kohli on one of the match banners instead of current skipper Rohit Sharma seemingly infuriated the fans. The broadcaster bore the wrath of the ICT fans, who took to X to call out Star Sports and accused of them attempting to divide Indian fans.
It all started with Star Sports having a poster of Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson in build up to the World Cup 2023 IND vs NZ semis clash. Fans were quick to point to out that the broadcaster should have ideally had Rohit Sharma in the poster, as opposed to Kohli. Logically, the argument is sound as well as the poster comprises of one skipper (Kane Williamson) and so naturally it should have featured the Hitman.
Star Sports replaces Virat Kohli with Rohit Sharma on poster after backlash
IND vs NZ World Cup 2023 semi-finals
9 out of 9 games won in the group stage, but now begins the real test for the India Cricket Team in the Cricket World Cup. But now it is time for India to exact revenge against New Zealand. The Men in Blue still feel the prangs of the 2019 World Cup semi-final exit against the Kiwis and this time Rohit Sharma and Co are ready for revenge.
India has been the most dominating team in the ongoing World Cup. The Men in Blue won 9 games on a trot to finish the group stage undefeated and on top of the Points Table. But now the real battle begins when they lock horns with New Zealand on November 15 in Mumbai for a mouth-watering contest.
