NEW DELHI: New Zealand Cricket (NZC) confronted backlash from Indian followers after posting a map of India on social media that depicted inaccurate borders of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh areas.
The map was a part of a artistic announcement detailing the Kiwis’ journey plans to Pune for the second Take a look at in opposition to India, scheduled to start on October 24.
The now-deleted submit drew heavy criticism throughout platforms, with many followers expressing anger over the inaccurate depiction of India’s northern borders.
A number of customers took to X (previously Twitter) to demand corrections, with one fan tagging India’s Exterior Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, and calling for motion. “Please take a look at this map, posted by New Zealand Cricket deal with. They’re exhibiting the mistaken map of India,” the fan wrote.
One other consumer commented, “We won’t think about how you possibly can submit an incorrect map. Please right this.”
A distinct fan added, “Don’t submit an incorrect map of India’s northern border.”
Following the uproar, NZC promptly deleted the submit, however the controversy continued to brew on-line.
The controversy follows New Zealand’s memorable eight-wicket win over India within the first Take a look at at Bengaluru. The victory was New Zealand’s first Take a look at win on Indian soil since 1988.
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Rachin Ravindra, who was a standout performer within the match, anchored the chase with 39 not out, alongside Will Younger’s unbeaten 48.
India’s bowlers had briefly raised hopes on the ultimate day after dismissing Tom Latham for a duck and trapping Devon Conway for 17, however the 75-run stand between Ravindra and Younger sealed the sport for the Kiwis.
With the second Take a look at beginning in Pune on October 24, India will look to bounce again.
