Furore Over Star Sports Ad

A promotional ad released by Star Sports for the T20 World Cup 2026 sparked controversy. Intended to highlight the excitement between India and South Africa ahead of their match, the ad featured scenes perceived as mocking the South African team, leading to backlash from fans. Star Sports subsequently removed the ad from its social media accounts.

The controversy escalated when South African actress and influencer Tanja Vuur responded with a satirical video referencing the ‘cupcake’ theme. In her video, she showcased India’s losing score and humorously ate a cupcake, captioning it “so sweet,” sparking further discussion among cricket enthusiasts.