Kranti Gaud Faces Sexist Abuse from Pakistan Fans During Women's Asia Cup Match
During the Women's Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan on September 5, Indian pacer Kranti Gaud was reportedly subjected to sexist and gender-based abuse from some Pakistan supporters, as captured in a viral video. The identities and exact circumstances remain unverified. The incident has sparked online criticism highlighting ongoing issues of gender-based abuse in sports. On the field, India dominated, with spinners leading Pakistan to a low total of 55, securing a seven-wicket victory.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (56/100). Lens Score 36/100.
Outlets measured: news18, indiatoday. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–68/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 7 Sept, 05:41 am. Other outlets followed.