Disappointment overshadowed the much-anticipated opening match of the India vs Zimbabwe T20 series as Sony LIV, the official streaming partner, malfunctioned right before the first ball was bowled. This technical glitch left Indian cricket fans frustrated, taking to social media to vent their anger.
High Hopes, Harsh Reality: Sony LIV Crashes at Crucial Moment
The five-match T20 series, hosted by Zimbabwe, promised an exciting clash between the reigning World T20 champions, India, and the spirited Zimbabwean team. Sony Network held the broadcasting rights, with Sony LIV offering a digital streaming option. However, fans’ enthusiasm was dampened when the app displayed an “ESOCKETTIMEDOUT” error message moments before the match was scheduled to begin.
The Sony LIV crash triggered a wave of frustration on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). Fans expressed their disappointment, with some even resorting to harsh criticism, tagging the official Sony LIV handle in their posts.
Disgruntled Fans Voice Their Ire
One user, “bipinkumarsingh_”, highlighted a pattern of disappointment, tweeting: “@SonyLIV Every single time you disappoint me “
Another user, “DUDEAP_02737,” slammed the streaming quality, stating: “Worst ever streaming of sports on @SonyLIV. My pack expired and when I’m trying to renew it, it keeps on getting timed out. In my 15 years of watching sports, I have poor experience with the Sony n/w. Disappointing from such a huge market competitor #INDvsZIMÂ
Further emphasizing the frustration with Sony LIV’s service compared to competitors, user “Nishantdua21” questioned: “@SonyLIV aise kese @JioCinema aur @DisneyPlusHS se compete kroge bhai?” (This translates to: “@SonyLIV how can you compete with JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar with service like this?”)Â
Here are a few other reactions from fans:Â
Match Goes On Despite Technical Hiccups
While the technical difficulties cast a shadow over the start of the match, the game itself did progress. Indian captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bowl first. Pacer Mukesh Kumar provided India with an early breakthrough, dismissing Zimbabwean opener Innocent Kaia for a golden duck in the second over. At the time of writing, Zimbabwe were batting at 89/6 after 14.2 overs.
The Sony LIV crash serves as a stark reminder of the importance of reliable streaming services for live sporting events. Cricket fans deserve a seamless viewing experience, and this incident highlights the need for Sony LIV to address these technical shortcomings. Hopefully, they will take swift action to ensure a smooth viewing experience for the remainder of the series.
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