India, April 11 -- The Pakistan Super League is set to begin a landmark 10th season, but there has been a hint of social media-generated controversy on its eve. A video shared by Peshawar Zalmi's social media handles showed a pre-tournament function for the team, with its players attending an event and being questioned about their diet and the food on offer.

The video shows high-profile players such as Babar Azam, in formal attire, at an outdoor seating venue, participating in a team dinner that included a big serving plate of biryani and a range of other food and soft drinks.

While the high-level athletes of any tournament are expected to have a strict nutritionist-controlled diet, the social media post did receive some flak for what i...