Indian sports journalist Vikrant Gupta praised Pakistan’s hospitality, comparing the love and warmth he received to that of a Bollywood star like Shah Rukh Khan. During his visit for the Champions Trophy coverage, he appeared on various TV channels, including Geo News, and praised host Tabish Hashmi’s skills. Gupta shared that the overwhelming affection from Pakistani fans made it difficult to complete his planned work, but he expressed deep gratitude for the kindness and respect he experienced.