Ramiz Raja, the former PCB chairman and current cricket commentator, has gone viral after mistakenly calling a PSL match the “IPL” during a live post-match presentation — and choosing not to correct himself.
The slip came as Raja was praising a standout fielding moment in a recent Pakistan Super League fixture. In a confident tone, he declared, “That’s the catch of the IPL,” despite being live on air during a PSL game. Raja continued with the broadcast without acknowledging or correcting the gaffe, making the moment even more striking.
“Catch of the IPL” — a viral moment in a PSL broadcast
The mix-up, though only a few words, instantly caught the attention of fans online. Given Raja’s long-standing support for the PSL and his past leadership of the Pakistan Cricket Board, the error raised eyebrows across the cricketing world.
Social media platforms lit up with reactions. While some users joked about the blooper, calling it harmless and humorous, others criticized the oversight, viewing it as a reflection of the IPL’s dominant global brand — and a misstep for a figure so closely linked with Pakistani cricket.
No correction from Raja — and that’s what’s fueling debate
What stood out even more than the slip was Raja’s silence afterward. There was no apology, no correction, and no effort to clarify what he meant. This has led to widespread speculation: Was it an honest mistake? A subconscious nod to the IPL’s global presence? Or simply a commentator brushing off a minor lapse?
“Catch of the IPL” has now become a trending phrase on cricket Twitter, with clips of the moment being shared across Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube.
PSL vs IPL: The rivalry that never sleeps
With both leagues often compared for talent, reach, and revenue, any cross-reference between the IPL and PSL — especially from a prominent voice like Raja — is bound to make waves. The incident has reignited debates around league quality, viewer loyalty, and even the subconscious hold the IPL may have over global cricket minds.
While Raja has yet to respond to the buzz, his unintentional blunder has added a new — and unexpected — moment to this year’s PSL narrative.
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