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Rain Halts PSL Post‑Match Broadcast as Umbrella Scramble Goes Viral

The episode spotlights the risks of on‑field production during ground‑level PSL shows.

Overview

  • A live post‑match segment in Lahore cut short when heavy rain hit during Karachi Kings batter Azam Khan’s interview on the field.
  • Presenters and crew grabbed umbrellas on air in a hurried effort to keep equipment and guests dry as the broadcast continued.
  • Clips of the scramble spread widely on social media, drawing memes and light mockery of the makeshift setup.
  • Reports differed on who sheltered whom during the moment, with outlets naming Carlos Brathwaite, Pommie Mbangwa, or Neroli Meadows in the umbrella role.
  • The rain hit after Azam Khan’s 74 off 34 balls sealed a five‑wicket win that kept Karachi unbeaten at 3‑0 and on top of the PSL table.