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Wasim Akram Reacts As England Great Tears Into Pakistan Cricket Board Over Babar Azam Snub

Coaches have changed, captains have changed, players have changed, selectors have changed, even board chairmen have changed but Pakistan cricket's problems remain the same. A fresh change in the Pakistan Cricket Board's selection committee was unrolled after the team lost the opening Test against England. Ahead of the second Test, the team management even decided to bench the likes of Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah. However, England great Nasser Hussan doesn't feel these players to be blamed for Pakistan team's current crisis.

"Best Format To Globalize The Game": Wasim Akram Sums Up T10 Format's Impact

Former Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram is currently the brand ambassador of National Cricket League (NCL) in the United States of America. In the ongoing "Sixty Strikes" tournament, many big names like Shahid Afridi, Suresh Raina, Dinesh Karthik, Shakib Al Hasan, and others are squaring off against each other. Akram hailed the NCL organisers and called the T10 an important format to popularize cricket in the USA. Akram stated that the pace of the T10 format will keep the fans entertained.

"Sachin Tendulkar Greatest, His Arrival Gives Credibility To National Cricket League": Wasim Akram

The National Cricket League's Sixty Strikers has hit the United States of America market, with fans going ga-ga seeing some of the finest stars the game has produced in action. Former India batter Suresh Raina has already shown his magic on the pitch, while other international stars are also showing their blitzkrieg in the T10 format. On the sidelines of a match in the Sixty Strikers league, Pakistan's pace great Wasim Akram revealed how organiser Arun Agarwal floated the league's idea to him during the T20 World Cup 2024 (organised in the USA and West Indies). Though Akram was first skeptical due to the paucity of time to organise the league, he is now quite impressed with the way the organisers have managed to pull off a tournament of such an extent.

National Cricket League: ICC Approves New Tournament In USA; Wasim Akram, Vivian Richards To Mentor Teams

'Sixty Strikes', a tournament inaugurated by the National Cricket League, USA, received the coveted approval from the International Cricket Council (ICC) ahead of its start. The National Cricket League also announced two other significant developments, with the appointment of South African businessman Haroon Lorgat as commissioner and the new backing of Dubai-based SEE Holdings for the tournament's sustainability. With cricket in the United States developing at a rapid rate following the nation's brilliant performance at the T20 World Cup 2024, the 'Sixty Strikes' tournament is expected to carry forward the rise.

Shaheen Afridi Namedrops Two Pakistan Greats In Response To Gary Kirsten's 'Workload' Verdict

Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Shaheen Afridi completely brushed aside any workload concerns following comments from head coach Gary Kirsten. Earlier, Kirsten said that workload can be a big issue for Shaheen as he bowls a lot of overs across formats and as a result, he needs to be rested properly. In response, Shaheen said that there were no concerns and even namedropped the legendary Pakistan pace duo of Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis to point out that they bowled way more during their time.

"We Were All Worried In Pakistan": Wasim Akram Doffs Hat To Rishabh Pant

Comeback man Rishabh Pant marked his return to Test cricket in style, scoring a century in the second innings of the series opener against Bangladesh. Pant's heroic turn left many emotional, as fans, pundits and his peers recalled the horrific car crash he was a part of in December 2022. Around 600 days from that accident, Pant is seemingly back to his best, especially in red-ball cricket. As fans and former cricketers recalled the wicket-keeper batter's journey, even Pakistan great Wasim Akram shared an emotional note.

Indian Bowlers Level With "Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar, Waqar Younis": Ex Pakistan Star's Admission

The Indian cricket team's dominant 280-run victory against Bangladesh in the Test series opener at Chepauk has drawn reactions from all across the globe. Bangladesh came into the series on the back of a 2-0 Test series triumph in Pakistan, raising fans' expectations for the India assignment. However, the first match saw the hosts assert their dominance, with R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant, and Shubman Gill emerging as the brightest stars.

On Wedding Anniversary, Wasim Akram's Wife Shaniera Photoshops Hilarious Bald Pic Of Pakistan Legend

Pakistan fast-bowling great Wasim Akram and his wife Shaniera celebrated their 11th wedding anniversary on Monday, August 19, with quite some creativity on social media. Shaniera took to social media platform 'X' to wish her husband, and she chose quite the way to do it. Shaniera displayed her photoshopping skills, as she portrayed Wasim Akram with a bald head and a thick beard. She continued that with a humorous caption, saying "11 years on, you look as good as the day I met you".

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Wasim Akram Reacts As England Great Tears Into Pakistan Cricket Board Over Babar Azam Snub

"Best Format To Globalize The Game": Wasim Akram Sums Up T10 Format's Impact

"Sachin Tendulkar Greatest, His Arrival Gives Credibility To National Cricket League": Wasim Akram

National Cricket League: ICC Approves New Tournament In USA; Wasim Akram, Vivian Richards To Mentor Teams

Shaheen Afridi Namedrops Two Pakistan Greats In Response To Gary Kirsten's 'Workload' Verdict

"We Were All Worried In Pakistan": Wasim Akram Doffs Hat To Rishabh Pant

Indian Bowlers Level With "Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar, Waqar Younis": Ex Pakistan Star's Admission

On Wedding Anniversary, Wasim Akram's Wife Shaniera Photoshops Hilarious Bald Pic Of Pakistan Legend