- Trinamool MP Kirti Azad criticized adult ad shown during India vs England T20 match broadcast
- Azad said the ad appeared between overs when children and teens were watching live
- He compared the adult ad to banned tobacco and alcohol ads, urging BCCI to take action
Trinamool Congress MP and former cricketer Kirti Azad has raised questions over showing what he called "adult advertisement" during the broadcast of the India vs England T20 match. He said he would raise the issue in parliament if no clarity on the matter is offered, and asked the BCCI to look into it.
In a post on X, the former cricketer who was part of the 1983 World Cup winning Indian team, said, "Children are watching live the international T20 match between India versus England being played at Old Trafford. Isn't it a shame that an adult advertisement of Durex comes on the screen. BCCI to take note."
The BCCI has not said anything on the matter yet. The streaming platform has also not given a statement.
England beat India by four wickets in the second T20I to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series on Saturday. Chasing 191 runs, the Three Lions reached home in 19 overs, thanks to Jacob Bethell's 76 not out off 46 balls at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester.
