New Zealand Cricket Faces Backlash for Incorrect Map of India Ahead of IND vs NZ 2nd Test

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) faced significant backlash from Indian fans after sharing a map of India on social media that inaccurately depicted the borders of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.

The controversial map was included in a creative announcement about the Kiwis' travel plans to Pune for the second Test against India, set to begin on October 24.

The post, which has since been deleted, sparked widespread criticism on various platforms, with many fans expressing their outrage over the incorrect portrayal of India’s northern borders.

Several users took to X (formerly Twitter) to demand corrections, with one fan tagging India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr S. Jaishankar, and urging action: "Please look at this map posted by New Zealand Cricket. They are showing the wrong map of India," the fan wrote.

Another user remarked, "We can't imagine how you could post an incorrect map. Please correct this." A different fan added, "Do not post an incorrect map of India's northern border."

Despite the deletion of the post by NZC, the controversy continued to escalate online.

This incident follows New Zealand's impressive eight-wicket victory over India in the first Test at Bengaluru, marking their first Test win on Indian soil since 1988.

In that match, Rachin Ravindra was a standout performer, contributing significantly with an unbeaten 39 runs, alongside Will Young’s 48 not out. Although India’s bowlers sparked some hope by dismissing Tom Latham for a duck and trapping Devon Conway for 17, the 75-run partnership between Ravindra and Young ultimately secured the win for the Kiwis.

With the second Test approaching in Pune on October 24, India will be looking to bounce back from their recent defeat.