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"I Was Joking": Wasim Akram Takes Back Advice, Mocks Babar Azam's Slow Knock With Hilarious Joke

Babar Azam drew a lot of criticism for the pace of his innings as Pakistan slumped to a 60-run defeat against New Zealand in their opening game of Champions Trophy 2025. Chasing a daunting target of 321, Pakistan endured a terrible first 10 overs where they managed only 22 in the first 10 overs, losing two wickets as well. Babar - who ultimately made 64 off 90 balls - was heavily criticised by experts and fans alike for his slow knock. Legendary former Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram made a hilarious joke to mock Babar's innings.

"Rashid Khan Greater Than Wasim Akram": Ex Pakistan Star's Soul-Shaking Verdict

The emergence of T20 cricket has given the sport some fresh greats of the game. Among the modern superstars, Rashid Khan has truly emerged as a game-changer. When it comes to white-ball cricket, the Afghanistan spinner is arguably considered the greatest in modern times, especially in T20 cricket. While comparisons across different eras of the game make it difficult to assess which player has had a greater impact, former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif has claimed that Afghanistan's Rashid Khan is a 'greater cricketer' than his country's own Wasim Akram, the man considered by many as the greatest fast bowler of all time.

"Bowling Avg 100, Batting 9": Wasim Akram Blasts Pak Star's Champions Trophy Selection

Pakistan great Wasim Akram isn't entirely in agreement over the selection of certain players in the national team for the upcoming Champions Trophy. Pakistan, being the hosts of the tournament, are among the favourites to go all the way, though some of their team selection picks have left Akram baffled. The pace great was specifically skeptical of Faheem Ashraf's selection in the team, highlighting his woeful stats as an all-rounder. Akram feels Pakistan should've learned from the Indian team when it came to the selection of players in the team.

Second Time In 148 Years: West Indies Bowlers Make History Again, With Bat In Hand

As West Indies suffered another batting collapse on Day 1 of the second Test against Pakistan, it was their bowling unit that stood up and delivered with the bat in Multan. After losing 8 wickets for 54 runs, West Indies managed to add 116 runs for the final three wickets, with the likes of Gudakesh Motie, Kemar Roach and Jomel Warrican scoring 55, 25 and 36 runs respectively. In doing, so West Indies repeated the historic feat they had set in the first Test against Pakistan, making it only the second instance in Test cricket history.

Gautam Gambhir Faces Brutal 'Abuse' Allegations: "Nobody Should Use Such Words"

The strained relationship between Gautam Gambhir and Manoj Tiwary is no secret. Tiwary has taken aim at the Indian cricket team head coach multiple teams in the recent past and in a recent interview, he once again accused him of using 'abuse and threat'. Tiwary recalled an argument during their Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) days which almost resulted in a physical altercation. He recalled that they were having a heated conversation which was ultimately stopped by then bowling coach Wasim Akram.

Wasim Akram Unveils Iconic 'White Jackets' For ICC Champions Trophy

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram on Tuesday unveiled the iconic 'white jackets' -- a badge of honour adorned by champions -- for the ICC Champions Trophy to be held from February 19. The 50-over tournament will be played in Pakistan and the UAE. With just over a month left for the tournament, the ICC paid tribute to the 'white jackets' with a promo video featuring Akram, who asks fans across the globe to join the "journey of the champions". The tournament will witness the top eight teams battle it out in 15 matches across 19 days in an intense and all-out showdown from February 19 to March 9.

Jasprit Bumrah Gets Blockbuster Praise From Ex-India Star: "No Weakness. Genie..."

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar highlighted Jasprit Bumrah's immense value to the Indian team and called him a man with zero weaknesses. In the ongoing Boxing Day Test, Bumrah snapped a four-wicket haul on day 4 and managed to cross the 200 Test wicket milestone during his blitz while also extending his lead as the leading wicket-taker in the series with 29 scalps. "There's just no weakness this man has. It's almost like he is this genie that Indian cricket have brought as a gift and you make a wish and you get it. And it's always Bumrah providing it, be it T20 cricket World Cup or 50 over World Cup, or it's a match like this, crucial game on a page where a lot of the bowlers struggle to get anything out of it.

Video: Wasim Akram's Big Champions Trophy Announcement During Coke Studio Event

Pakistan cricket great Wasim Akram surprised his countrymen with an appearance during a recent Coke Studio event. With the Champions Trophy in his hand, Akram thanked the audience for remaining seated at the venue, as he narrated the high expectations he has for next year's event. Though the International Cricket Council (ICC) is yet to confirm the model in which the tournament will be held, as well as its schedule, Akram seemed confident of hosting the entire tournament in the country next year.

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"I Was Joking": Wasim Akram Takes Back Advice, Mocks Babar Azam's Slow Knock With Hilarious Joke

"Rashid Khan Greater Than Wasim Akram": Ex Pakistan Star's Soul-Shaking Verdict

"Bowling Avg 100, Batting 9": Wasim Akram Blasts Pak Star's Champions Trophy Selection

Second Time In 148 Years: West Indies Bowlers Make History Again, With Bat In Hand

Gautam Gambhir Faces Brutal 'Abuse' Allegations: "Nobody Should Use Such Words"

Wasim Akram Unveils Iconic 'White Jackets' For ICC Champions Trophy

Jasprit Bumrah Gets Blockbuster Praise From Ex-India Star: "No Weakness. Genie..."

Video: Wasim Akram's Big Champions Trophy Announcement During Coke Studio Event