The Pavilion is a Pakistani cricket TV show broadcast on A Sports since 2021.[1] [2] It airs primarily during major cricket tournaments and features a panel of former Pakistani cricketers, including Wasim Akram, Moin Khan, Shoaib Malik, and Misbah-ul-Haq, who share anecdotes about the sport.[1] [2]
The Pavilion has been particularly noted for its straightforward analysis and the absence of jingoism, making it a significant contributor to cricket-related discourse in the region.[1] [3]
The show has gained unexpected popularity in India, attracting attention from cricketers Kapil Dev and Sourav Ganguly, and journalist Rajdeep Sardesai.[1] [3] Its format, which includes discussions in English, Urdu, and Punjabi, has facilitated its accessibility and appeal to a broader audience.[1] Comparisons have been made between its cross-border success and that of Coke Studio, a Pakistani music program with a significant Indian following.[1]