Australia Cricket Legend Ricky Ponting After the controversial handshake snub between the controversial handwriting, has denied the fabricated quotes responsible for him on social media India And Pakistan During them Asia Cup Conflict on Sunday. The 50 -year -old former captain became the goal of widespread misuse after false statements, claiming that he had criticized India’s behavior.
When a fake quotation began to spread rapidly in the social media platform X, the controversy occurred, Ponting had falsely claimed on Sky Sports: “This match will always be remembered as a big loser with India. The way the Pakistani team finally wanted to join hands, he immortalized them as the champion of the gentleman’s game with India.,
The fabricated statement was viewed more than a million times and triggered thousands of derogatory messages directed on Ponting before purifying the harmful material by the social media platform. However, the claim was fundamentally flawed because Sky Sports does not have a broadcast right Asia Cup 2025TNT is the official UK broadcaster for the tournament with Sports and Discovery+.
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Ponting Fiysco refusal
Addressing the situation on Tuesday, Ponting posted a clear statement on X, clearly denied false claims. ,I am being held responsible for some comments for me on social media. Please know that I have not clearly made those statements and have not really made any public comment about the Asia Cup.,
I am being held responsible for some comments for me on social media. Please know that I have not clearly made those statements and have actually made no public comments about the Asia Cup.
– Ricky Ponting AO (@Rickyponting) 16 September, 2025
Social media analysis organization D-Entant Data, which specializes in publicity and finding fake news, quickly recognized the claims as a complete creation. The organization said that after the Cricket match in Pakistan, Pakistan was broadcasting false allegations to establish its story against India.
The incident occurred from refusing to join hands with Pakistan players after a seven -wicket win in the Asia Cup match in Dubai. Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav And his colleagues rejected the pleasant post-matching of the customer in solidarity with the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, killing 26 people earlier this year.
Match referee Andy pikeroft Before the game, both teams were informed about the No-Handshek Protocol, although sources suggest that they failed to communicate it properly to the Pakistan team at the conclusion of the match. Pakistan Cricket Board Since then, the tournament has demanded the removal of Pycroft and threatened to boycott its remaining matches.
The controversy represents the latest example of fake quotes for major cricket figures during high-profile matches. Ponting has previously fallen victim to similar misinformation campaigns, including fabricated statements. 2023 World Cup finalWith other cricket personality Ravichandran AshwinAnil KumbalAnd Nasar hussain Social media has also been targeted with false quotes.
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