It’s official, folks — Karachi’s National Stadium has an in-house star. Forget the players or the actual celebrities showing up because a black cat is effortlessly stealing the spotlight.
Yes, the feline phenomenon has become the talk of the town during the ICC Champion’s Trophy, and it’s sparking purr-fectly hilarious commentary from fans everywhere. We also have an ongoing poll dedicated to naming this pitch-black kitty. Feel free to cast your vote here.
The cat made its cricket debut during the tri-series between Pakistan, South Africa, and New Zealand, quickly winning hearts and capturing the attention of viewers. But there’s something even more curious about this cat’s growing fame — its uncanny timing.
It seems to appear at key moments when batting teams are, well, not doing so well. Coincidence? You decide.
Social media is buzzing with hilarious theories about its role in the outcome of matches. The mystery of its ‘curse’ on batting sides is enough to make you wonder: is this cat the unspoken MVP of the tournament?
The most popular theory comes from the cat’s appearance during the Afghanistan vs South Africa match that took place yesterday. One fan jokingly tweeted: “Whenever this black cat appears during a team’s batting, they lose. (Sample size: 1) Afghanistan are 4 down on 50 now.”
South Africa won the match by 107 runs.
As the cat kept making appearances, some cheeky commentary took over X, with one user even quipping: “Black Cat contributed more in Karachi Stadium than Babar Azam.” Ouch. But it’s all in good fun!
Here’s what others had to say:
It’s all cats in the Champion’s Trophy
Black caps, black kits and black cat…
Conspiracies, conspiracies
Just coincidence!
In all seriousness, let’s remember that black cats have been unfairly linked to bad luck for centuries, but in reality, they are as innocent as any other animal, doing their thing.
Whether it’s a batting collapse or a miraculous comeback, the outcome of the match is still determined by the performance of the players, not the presence of our furry friend. So, here’s to the black cat of Karachi — long may it continue to steal the show.
