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Border-Gavaskar Trophy Map Error Removes PoK, Omits Ladakh Five Times
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 07:46 AM
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The Border-Gavaskar Trophy series featured an incorrect map of India that omitted Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir and did not show Ladakh, a mistake that occurred on five occasions and drew criticism.
During the Border-Gavaskar Trophy broadcasts, the graphic displaying India’s map showed the country’s boundaries without Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir and without the Ladakh region. This cartographic error was noticed by viewers who pointed out the missing territories.
The mistake appeared on five separate occasions throughout the series, each time reinforcing the inaccuracy and leading to widespread discussion on social media platforms about the correct depiction of India’s borders.
The incident sparked controversy, with many calling for sports broadcasters and organizers to ensure that official maps reflect India’s full territorial integrity in future broadcasts.
The mistake appeared on five separate occasions throughout the series, each time reinforcing the inaccuracy and leading to widespread discussion on social media platforms about the correct depiction of India’s borders.
The incident sparked controversy, with many calling for sports broadcasters and organizers to ensure that official maps reflect India’s full territorial integrity in future broadcasts.