Over a third of Pakistanis (36%) do not tune in to cricket commentary, according to a Gallup and Gilani Pakistan survey.

This finding overshadows the gender divide in commentary preference, where 31% of respondents believe male and female commentators possess equal capabilities. The survey queried a nationally representative sample of adults about their preference regarding cricket commentators. While 22% favored male voices and 9% preferred female announcers, the largest segment admitted to not following commentary at all. Only a small fraction (2%) declined to answer.

This data indicates a significant detachment from cricket commentary within the Pakistani population. Amongst those who do listen, however, there is a notable acceptance of parity between genders in the commentary box.

The study, executed by Gallup and Gilani Pakistan (affiliated with Gallup International), involved 779 individuals across urban and rural areas in all four provinces. Conducted between March 7 and March 22, 2025, via telephone interviews (CATI), the survey maintains a margin of error of approximately ± 2-3% at a 95% confidence level. The Gilani Research Foundation is the source of this information.