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Sunil Gavaskar defends himself after appearing on Pakistani show in Dubai during CT 25

Sunil Gavaskar defends himself after appearing on Pakistani show in Dubai during CT 25

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3 min readMar 22, 2026 09:57 AM IST Just months after sitting on the guest panel of a Pakistani cricket show during the 2025 Champions Trophy, legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has found himself at the receiving end of hypocrisy accusations. The criticism came after the veteran Indian batter voiced his disapproval of Pakistan players being signed by Indian-owned franchises in The Hundred 2026 auction. Gavaskar appeared as a guest on a Pakistan cricket show, ‘The Dressing Room’, during the Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai, where he shared the stage with former Pakistan captains Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis. Clarifying his stance, Gavaskar said, “I did not ask nor got paid for the show I did in Dubai”. Responding to criticisms, Gavaskar said, “Yes, I have been on commentary panels of ICC and ACC. The revenue went to all the participating countries from the ICC and ACC, but not from an Indian entity as far as I know. I don’t understand how you can say that I am a contributor since I am not making …

Player of tournament at 1992 World Cup, twin-hattricks in ODIs and Tests shares funny anecdote about his son’s trumpet class: ‘I said, buddy…this is not for you’ | Cricket News

Player of tournament at 1992 World Cup, twin-hattricks in ODIs and Tests shares funny anecdote about his son’s trumpet class: ‘I said, buddy…this is not for you’ | Cricket News

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3 min readUpdated: Feb 19, 2026 07:48 PM IST Former Legendary pace bowler Wasim Akram has shared an anecdote about his son during the Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka match at Colombo on Thursday. The broadcaster during the game has panned out to certain fans in the stadium who were playing trumpet during the match when Akram spoke to his co-commentator, Pommie Mbangwa, on how his boy wanted to learn trumpet at one point during his childhood. “My son was in class four or five. So he got into this music class, and they gave him a little trumpet. And he came back home after about a month of practising. I said, show me how it was. And he started, it was horrible. I said, buddy, let me tell you, this is not for you,” said Akram during commentary, to which Pommie Mbangwa, laughing out loud, reacted by saying, “Wass, come on.” “It wasn’t very good. And he agreed, by the way,” Akram continued. “Man, I thought it was a good story,” said Pommie Mbangwa. The …

When Shah Rukh Khan brought in private plane within an hour at Wasim Akram’s request for KKR players: ‘Ladke thak jayenge…’ | Bollywood News

When Shah Rukh Khan brought in private plane within an hour at Wasim Akram’s request for KKR players: ‘Ladke thak jayenge…’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readKochiFeb 15, 2026 04:59 PM IST Although the India-Pakistan rivalry has been ongoing for decades, it reached a new high following the 2025 Pahalgam attack and the subsequent Operation Sindoor. While real-world conflicts between the two countries have always significantly impacted cricket, the 2025 incidents worsened matters, following which proposed matches between India and Pakistan faced uncertainty until the n-th hour, and Indian players refused to shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts during last year’s Asia Cup. Now, amid strife over Bangladesh being replaced in the tournament by Scotland for refusing to tour India due to safety concerns, India and Pakistan are set to lock horns in a group-stage match at the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Despite frictions between the two nations, which have been especially intense since the 2008 Mumbai attacks, there have been times when renowned figures from one country heaped praise on those from the other, particularly in the realm of cricket. Among the notable instances is former cricketer and bowling legend Wasim Akram’s commendation of Shah …

Wasim Akram is still the pinnacle, says Mitchell Starc after breaking Pakistan great’s record | Cricket News

Wasim Akram is still the pinnacle, says Mitchell Starc after breaking Pakistan great’s record | Cricket News

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It was another vintage show with the pink ball from Mitchell Starc on Thursday as he took six wickets on a see-saw Day 1 of the 2nd Ashes Test at the Gabba. Starc finished with figures of 6/71 in 19 overs and, in the process, surpassed Pakistan great Wasim Akram to become the most left-arm fast bowler of all time in Test cricket. Starc’s career wicket tally went to 418 in in 102 Tests while Wasim had retired with 414 in 104. The 35-year-old cut a tired figure at the end of the absorbing day in which momentum swung between the two teams before England finished with their noses slightly in front despite Starc’s efforts, and said that he will wrap his head around the record later. However, he also stated that he will always Wasim as the greatest. “Wasim’s still the pinnacle for left-armers, best ever with the ball. I feel he is still better,” Starc had told Michael Vaughan while talking to the broadcasters right after the end of play. Starc later joked …

Wasim Akram Narrates How Shah Rukh Khan Arranged Boeing Airplane For KKR Players In One Hour

Wasim Akram Narrates How Shah Rukh Khan Arranged Boeing Airplane For KKR Players In One Hour

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Former Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram recently revealed an unheard story with Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan from his coaching days at Kolkata Knight Riders. Akram, who is one of the legendary players of Pakistan, was appointed as KKR’s bowling coach in 2010. He then went to serve the franchise till 2016, including during the two title wins in 2012 and 2014. Talking about Shah Rukh Khan, who is also the co-owner of KKR, always stands like a wall for his team and Akram’s revelation totally proved this. ALSO READ: IPL 2025 LIVE UPDATES – RR vs GT LIVE SCORE During an interaction with VU Sports, Akram narrated an incident from IPL 2012, when SRK arranged a Boeing for the entire team, in order to give the players some rest before the knockout match. “I think this happened during the 2012 IPL season. Our knockout match was in Kolkata, and I remember we were going to arrive via, via some place. Shah Rukh Khan was there, so I asked him, ‘Khan saab, ek request …

‘Shah Rukh Khan arranged for a Boeing in an hour’: Wasim Akram made a special request for tired KKR players, SRK obliged | Bollywood News

‘Shah Rukh Khan arranged for a Boeing in an hour’: Wasim Akram made a special request for tired KKR players, SRK obliged | Bollywood News

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Former Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram had a difficult experience with drug addiction during his career. When he finally kicked the habit, he found a job as a bowling coach at Kolkata Knight Riders, co-owned by Shah Rukh Khan. In an old interview, Wasim recalled how fabulous Shah Rukh was as a team owner, and narrated a story about how the superstar arranged for a private plane for the team at a moment’s notice. Shah Rukh is often a fixture at KKR games, and is seen animatedly supporting his team from the stands. In an interview with VU Sports, Wasim had said, “I think this happened during the 2012 IPL season. Our knockout match was in Kolkata, and I remember we were going to arrive via, via some place. Shah Rukh Khan was there, so I asked him, ‘Khan saab, ek request hai (Mr Khan, I have a request)’. I said, ‘Ladke bade thak jayenge, hum kal pahunchenge, parso match hai. Toh agar ek private plane (The team will get extremely tired. We’ll reach tomorrow, and …

Wasim Akram to Mahira Khan; Pakistani stars who allegedly dated Indian stars

Wasim Akram to Mahira Khan; Pakistani stars who allegedly dated Indian stars

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Pakistani celebrities and Indian celebrities have been abuzz with rumors of romantic relationships between stars from both countries. While some have been confirmed, others remain speculative. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

“Who Left A Legacy, You?”: Pakistan Legend Shoaib Akhtar Hits Back At Mohammad Hafeez

“Who Left A Legacy, You?”: Pakistan Legend Shoaib Akhtar Hits Back At Mohammad Hafeez

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Former Pakistan stalwarts Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Hafeez have clashed over a difference of opinion regarding the legacy left behind by Pakistan cricketers of the previous generation. Hafeez had stated that the era of Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis failed to deliver an ICC trophy for Pakistan. Instead, he said that it was the Pakistan team led by Younis Khan which won the T20 World Cup in 2009 and left a legacy for the future generations. However, Akhtar has retorted at Hafeez’s comments brutally. “I am a big admirer of the cricketers from the 1990s, but when we talk about their legacy, it’s clear they didn’t bring home an ICC trophy,” Hafeez had told Akhtar earlier. “They were part of the World Cups in 1996, 1999, and 2003, and despite our strong performances, we lost each time. In fact, we only made it to the 1999 final, and that loss was quite heavy,” Hafeez further said. However, Akhtar has now responded to Hafeez’s comments speaking on a Pakistan Super League (PSL)-based television show …

Wasim Akram Brutally Slammed For ‘1999 World Cup Mistake’ By Teammates – Old Video Viral

Wasim Akram Brutally Slammed For ‘1999 World Cup Mistake’ By Teammates – Old Video Viral

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File photo of Pakistan cricket team legend Wasim Akram© X (Twitter) Legendary Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Wasim Akram has found himself in a bit of controversy recently with some experts and former players taking aim at him. Amidst the ongoing chatter, old videos of former teammates Aamer Sohail and Ijaz Ahmed have resurfaced where they criticised Akram’s decision-making during the 1999 World Cup final against Australia and blamed his toss call for their defeat. In the past few months, the 1990s generation of Pakistan cricket team were blamed for ‘long-standing issues’ following the national side’s humiliating Champions Trophy 2025 campaign. “Wasim Akram made wrong call on toss in 1999 final that too without any team meeting. Imran told me on toss Pakistan has lost.” Ejaz Ahmed on 1999 final debacle pic.twitter.com/ltHaulGpJs — Abu Bakar Tarar (@abubakartarar_) March 13, 2025 “When we won the toss, it was like we had already won the final. But what Wasim Akram did that day, even a street cricketer wouldn’t have made that mistake. I …

Wasim Akram Loses Cool During Live Show Over Champions Trophy Ceremony Row

Wasim Akram Loses Cool During Live Show Over Champions Trophy Ceremony Row

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Wasim Akram in a Champions Trophy show© YouTube The cricketing fraternity in Pakistan was left scratching its heads upon its failure to spot a single Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official at the presentation ceremony after the conclusion of the ICC Champions Trophy final between India and Australia. ICC chairman Jay Shah could be seen on the stage, handing the trophy to the winning captain Rohit Sharma and distributing medals to all players. But, none of the PCB officials became part of the proceedings on the stage at any point in time despite Pakistan being the official hosts for the tournament. Since the ceremony concluded, there’s been plenty of outrage in Pakistan over the manner in which it all unfolded. Pakistan legend Wasim Akram admitted being flabbergasted over the absence of PCB officials from the ceremony. Speak on the Dressing Room show live after the final in Dubai, Akram highlighted that PCB COO Sumair Ahmed Syed was at the venue, in place of chairman Mohsin Naqvi as PCB’s representative, but he was nowhere to be …