PSL Gains Huge Popularity in India despite of Restrictions
The PSL has secured a place in India’s top ten most searched sports events, ranking at number seven, despite restrictions placed by the Indian government during PSL 2025.
According to reports, the Modi administration attempted to block PSL content on broadcast and social media platforms. However, Indian viewers continued to search for the tournament on Google, placing PSL among the most viewed sporting topics in the country.
Analysts say this reflects a clear rejection of the negative narrative promoted by the Indian government. While officials attempted to keep citizens away from PSL, public interest increased and pushed the league into India’s top searches, creating a new record for PSL.
The league is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading T20 tournaments, and its growing popularity in India is considered a major achievement for Pakistan cricket. Observers say the Indian audience has sent a message to its own government, calling for an end to hostility and urging sports to be treated as a symbol of peace.
Despite the continued stance of the Indian government, PSL’s rise in Indian search trends is seen as a significant success for Pakistan’s sports sector, strengthening PSL’s identity as one of the country’s biggest global brands.
