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The international media cannot get enough of Imran Khan becoming the prime minister of Pakistan. Because of his international image, his legendary appearance in the cricketing world and the impact he has had throughout the years, the media continues analyzing Imran Khan and the possible future of Pakistan.
While the international media expresses mixed reactions towards the selection of Imran Khan, BBC tried to bring memories of Khan’s cricketing career while praising him.
In a video, which they later removed, BBC tried to showcase Khan’s dominance on a cricket ground. However, instead of putting up a video of Khan, they actually showed the wicket-taking moment of Pakistani bowling legend Wasim Akram.
The Video Was Later Removed and Here’s What BBC Said
Apologies on our intro just then!! A bit of an error – that was Wasim Akram bowling and not Imran Khan
#newsnight
Apologies on our intro just then!! A bit of an error – that was Wasim Akram bowling and not Imran Khan #newsnight
— BBC Newsnight (@BBCNewsnight) July 25, 2018
And the Trolling Started
Some people get confused too, mistaking the BBC for a serious news organisation.
— KeithE (@keith_egerton) July 25, 2018
HAHA
Let me guess – your researcher just googled “Pakistani cricketer” – assuming they all look alike eh?
— Idoru (@TheElectroDiva) July 25, 2018
Inzi Bhai!
Also not Imran Khan pic.twitter.com/zqIz5FGywD
— Tom Kingham (@tomkingham) July 25, 2018
LOOL
All brown people look the same don't we??
— Yasmin alibhai-brown (@y_alibhai) July 26, 2018
— 29 March 2019 (@ianmufc1) July 26, 2018
And Shenaira Akram Joined In For Fun Too
He said he was only going to Lahore to vote ! https://t.co/s2GJMJ6VUy
— Shaniera Akram (@iamShaniera) July 26, 2018
All jokes aside, surely all eyes are set on Imran Khan to bring the change he promised to deliver. The ball is in your court, Khan. Let’s make it Naya Pakistan!
