Former New Zealand all-rounder and current Islamabad United assistant coach Jacob Oram could not hold back his laughter when asked about Rilee Rossouw's recent comment comparing the Indian Premier League (IPL) to the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Speaking on the sidelines of PSL 2026 where he is representing the Quetta Gladiators, Rossouw claimed that while the IPL is a very long, entertainment-driven tournament, the PSL is much more compact and features "fiercer" on-field competition.

The southpaw also sparked a massive debate by stating that the IPL is "more of a movie than actual cricket" due to its scale and massive Bollywood backing.

Oram broke into splits when hearing the remark, before offering a diplomatic response that favored the IPL as a "behemoth" of a tournament while expressing enjoyment of the PSL.

“They’re similar tournaments, but they’re very different. That’s twice as long, the IPL. I haven’t coached in the IPL. I played in the IPL and that was a long time ago… and it has grown into a bit of a behemoth,” Oram said in a press conference after Hyderabad Kingsmen defeated Islamabad United by six wickets in Karachi.

“This is my first opportunity in the PSL and I’m loving it. The group — from staff to players — have been so welcoming. We are well looked after, well catered for… so far, so good here. Loving it,” he added.

Jacob Oram also expressed a desire for fuller stadiums to improve the atmosphere during matches. The PSL 2026 is being held behind closed doors with no fans allowed in stadiums due to a severe fuel crisis and security concerns stemming from the ongoing West Asia conflict.

“I’d love to have crowds here… for that vibe and atmosphere,” Oram remarked while acknowledging the reasons behind their absence.