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"Australians Ko Ghabraate Hue...": Ex-Pakistan Star's 'Wasim Akram' Praise For Jasprit Bumrah

Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali has reserved the highest of praises for India pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who single-handedly led India to a crushing 295-run win over Australia in the first Test in Adelaide last month. Basit suggested that the Australian batters are afraid to take on Bumrah, who bagged eight wickets in the series-opener. In the ongoing Pink-Ball Test in Adelaide, Bumrah showcased his wicket-taking prowess once again in Australia's first innings, registering figures of 4/61.

Jasprit Bumrah's Wonder-Spell Stuns Wasim Akram, Pakistan Great Can't Keep Calm In Commentary Box

Stand-in India captain Jasprit Bumrah bowled one of the most inspiring spells of fast bowling on Day 1 of the 1st Test against Australia in Perth on Friday. After India were bowled out for a paltry total of 150 inside the first two sessions at the Optus Stadium, Bumrah returned the favour in the final session to leave Australia reeling. Leading India in the absence of captain Rohit Sharma, Bumrah led from the front as he dismissed three of Australia's top four batters.

"1000 AUD For Cat's Haircut": Wasim Akram's Hilarious Story Leaves Fellow Commentators In Splits

Pakistan registered a historic ODI series win against Australia on Sunday. Mohammad Rizwan and co thrashed Australia by eight wickets in the third ODI in Perth and clinched the three-match series 2-1. This was Pakistan's first ODI series win in Australia after 22 years. The entire team clicked like a single unit and completely dominated Australia in all the departments. In the backdrop of this memorable win, former Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram, who was a part of the commentary panel, narrated a hilarious incident.

Wasim Akram Foreshadows Pakistan's Dropped Catch On Commentary During 2nd ODI vs Australia

Legendary Pakistan bowler foreshadowed an incident during the second ODI between Australia and Pakistan in Adelaide. Akram, on commentary, was told that during his era, him and pace bowling partner Waqar Younis would send stumps flying and trap batters leg-before-wicket. Akram joked that that was because the bowlers did not trust the Pakistan fielders and, therefore, they'd have to get the wickets by themselves. In a hilarious coincidence, Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi went on to drop a catch in the ongoing game in the very next ball, proving Akram's sarcasm scarily true.

Pakistan Star Has "12 Brothers, 4 Sisters": Wasim Akram's Commentary Trivia Stumps England Great

England cricket team skipper Michael Vaughan was left stumped by an information shared by Pakistan great Wasim Akram on commentary during the first T20I encounter between Pakistan and Australia in Melbourne on Monday. During the Australia innings, the duo were discussing the Pakistan cricketer Kamran Ghulam before Akram shared the fact that he has 11 brothers and 4 sisters in his family. Vaughan was left stunned by the information and their conversation has already gone viral on social media. Here's how the conversation between Vaughan and Akram turned out -

'Pakistan Can Now Beat India In Tests On...": Wasim Akram Drops Massive Bombshell After New Zealand Hammering

The Indian cricket team has been facing a lot of criticism following the humiliating 0-3 series loss against New Zealand that severely hampered their dreams of qualifying for the World Test Championship (WTC) Final. India were more or less outplayed in all sectors by New Zealand but their struggle against spin bowling became a major point of discussion. Legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram believes that Pakistan can exploit that weakness and if the two teams face each other in Test cricket, Pakistan can emerge victorious. While doing commentary during the first ODI between Pakistan and Australia, Akram said that the two teams playing each other in a Test series will be "good for the game".

Wasim Akram Expresses Optimism About India Travelling To Pakistan For Champions Trophy 2025

Former Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram discussed whether Team India would travel to his country for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy next year. The Champions Trophy will feature two groups of four teams each, with participants including Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, and South Africa. "I think from what I'm reading, there are positive vibes from the Indian government and the BCCI. I also read somewhere they might play all their games in Lahore. They'll probably come to Lahore and travel back the same night. I'm all for it, as long as India is comfortable," Akram said, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.

"Unnecessary Negativity": Wasim Akram Gives Defining Verdict On India Visiting Pakistan For Champions Trophy 2025

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram is hopeful of India's arrival in Pakistan for next year's ICC Champions Trophy and sees it as a great thing for cricket. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has neither denied nor confirmed yet that the Indian team will travel to Pakistan for the tournament. The BCCI has repeatedly said they will follow the directions of the Central government. "I think whatever I'm reading there are positive vibes from (the) Indian government and (the) BCCI.

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"Australians Ko Ghabraate Hue...": Ex-Pakistan Star's 'Wasim Akram' Praise For Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah's Wonder-Spell Stuns Wasim Akram, Pakistan Great Can't Keep Calm In Commentary Box

"1000 AUD For Cat's Haircut": Wasim Akram's Hilarious Story Leaves Fellow Commentators In Splits

Wasim Akram Foreshadows Pakistan's Dropped Catch On Commentary During 2nd ODI vs Australia

Pakistan Star Has "12 Brothers, 4 Sisters": Wasim Akram's Commentary Trivia Stumps England Great

'Pakistan Can Now Beat India In Tests On...": Wasim Akram Drops Massive Bombshell After New Zealand Hammering

Wasim Akram Expresses Optimism About India Travelling To Pakistan For Champions Trophy 2025

"Unnecessary Negativity": Wasim Akram Gives Defining Verdict On India Visiting Pakistan For Champions Trophy 2025