The Pavilion (cricket show)
| The Pavilion | |
|---|---|
Title screen | |
| Genre | Sports talk show, Cricket analysis |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | Pakistan |
| Original languages | Urdu English |
| Original release | |
| Network | A Sports |
| Release | 16 October 2021[1] – present |
The Pavilion is a Pakistani cricket TV show broadcast on A Sports since 2021.[2][3] 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.[2][3][4]
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.[2][5][6]
Cast
Host
Analysts
- Wasim Akram[7][8]
- Moin Khan[7][8]
- Shoaib Malik[7][8]
- Misbah-ul-Haq[7][8]
- Azhar Ali[7][8]
- Wahab Riaz[7][8]
- Waqar Younis[9]
Reception
The show has gained unexpected popularity in India, attracting attention from cricketers Kapil Dev and Sourav Ganguly, and journalist Rajdeep Sardesai.[2][5] Its format, which includes discussions in English, Urdu, and Punjabi, has facilitated its accessibility and appeal to a broader audience.[2] Comparisons have been made between its cross-border success and that of Coke Studio, a Pakistani music program with a significant Indian following.[2]
References
- ^ Khan, Sana (16 October 2021). "A Sports TV: Pakistan's First HD Sports Channel launched today". ARY News. ARY Digital Network. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f "The Pavilion: The Pakistani cricket show that charmed Indians in 2023". 31 December 2023 – via BBC News.
- ^ a b "Hit Pakistani cricket show wins hearts in India". Arab News. 17 November 2023.
- ^ Ahmed, Syed (15 October 2021). "A-Sports goes on air today". The News International. Jang Media Group. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
- ^ a b c "This World Cup's sleeper hit: The Pavilion, a simple, informal show from Pakistan". Indian Express. 17 November 2023.
- ^ "Pakistan's first HD sports channel 'A Sports' launched". Geo Super. Geo TV Network. 16 October 2021. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f "The Pavilion: Hit Pakistani cricket show wins hearts in India". Gulf News. 17 November 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f "'The Pavilion': Indians Can't Stop Talking About Pakistan Cricket Show During ICC World Cup 2023". News18. 10 November 2023.
- ^ Daily Times, Staff (9 October 2021). "Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis to join Asports, Pakistan's first HD sports channel". Daily Times. Daily Times. Retrieved 7 July 2025.