Lahore Qalandars' Viral PSL Win Celebration Has An Unexpected Indian Twist
पाकिस्तान की क्रिकेट लीग PSL का फ़ाइनल Lahore Qalandars ने जीत लिया है। और पाकिस्तानी क्रिकेटर को iphone 📱 दिया जाएगा तो देखो कैसे खुस हो रहे 🤣🤣 #PSLFinal #Pakistan #psl #lahore pic.twitter.com/os9AbacPtc
— sanki_kemar (@AnkitSingh94068) May 30, 2025
The video, now viral across Twitter and Instagram, showcases a moment of pure sporting joy - but behind the glittering devices lies a story that connects straight to India's booming manufacturing landscape.
Apple has quietly but significantly shifted a large chunk of its production operations to India over the past few years. The iPhone 16 series - including the luxury Pro models - are now being manufactured at Foxconn and Tata-run plants in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, as part of Apple's broader strategy to diversify beyond China.
So yes, it's entirely possible (and probable) that the devices sparking joy in a Pakistani dressing room were built in India.
It's a symbolic twist in the tale - one where India, often locked in regional sporting rivalries, is now becoming a key global tech supplier, even behind the scenes of its neighbour's cricketing celebrations.
What was once purely a US-China manufacturing story has taken a distinct South Asian turn, with India quietly powering the gadgets that players across borders now celebrate.
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