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'Name You Guys Mess Up...': Wasim Akram Teaches Australian Colleagues To Pronounce 'Fakhar'

Cricketer-turned-commentator Wasim Akram hilariously trolled his Australian colleagues over their mispronounciation of the name 'Fakhar'. Sharing his observation, the legendary Pakistan pacer, who was a part of the commentary panel during recently-concluded Australia vs Pakistan Test series, asked his fellow commentators to pronounce the word which led to a funny exchange. The video of the conversation has gone viral on social media. "There is another name you guys mess up as well," said Akram in the video, adding, "Try pronounce Fakhar." What follows is extremely funny reactions from his fellow commentators.

"She Calls Him Shaitan": Usman Khawaja After Retiring David Warner Hugs His Mother

Australia star opener David Warner bid adieu to Test cricket as he played his last match in the longest format on Saturday against Pakistan. Warner scored 57 off 75 balls and helped Australia clinch an eight-wicket win and claim the three-match series 3-0. Making his Test debut back in 2011, Warner played 112 matches and scored a whopping total of 8786 runs. Apart from his heroic knocks, Warner also formed a great opening pair with his fellow teammate Usman Khawaja. The duo provided a strong base to Australia's batting line-up for several years.

'Name You Guys Mess Up...': Wasim Akram Teaches Australian Colleagues To Pronounce 'Fakhar'

Cricketer-turned-commentator Wasim Akram hilariously trolled his Australian colleagues over their mispronounciation of the name 'Fakhar'. Sharing his observation, the legendary Pakistan pacer, who was a part of the commentary panel during recently-concluded Australia vs Pakistan Test series, asked his fellow commentators to pronounce the word which led to a funny exchange. The video of the conversation has gone viral on social media. "There is another name you guys mess up as well," said Akram in the video, adding, "Try pronounce Fakhar." What follows is extremely funny reactions from his fellow commentators.

ICC Rejects Usman Khawaja's Appeal Against Armband Sanction: Report

Australia opener Usman Khawaja suffered a setback after his appeal against the sanction imposed on him for wearing a black armband during the opening Test against Pakistan was rejected by the International Cricket Council, a report said on Sunday. Last month, Khawaja was reprimanded by the ICC for wearing the black armband to mourn the children who have been the victim of the conflict between Israel and Palestine that has been going on since October last year. The 37-year-old, who was born in Pakistan and is the first Muslim to play Test cricket for Australia, had challenged the reprimand saying that the armband was for a personal bereavement.

David Warner Expresses Coaching Ambition In Future

Batting great David Warner has expressed his ambition to take up coaching in future, while also predicting that sledging will be gone from the sport within the next decade as players of different countries share dressing rooms in domestic leagues like IPL. The 37-year-old Warner played his final Test at the SCG on Saturday, helping Australia sweep the series 3-0 against Pakistan. He has already announced retirement from ODIs but will be available for T20Is and T20 leagues across the globe.

Watch: Pakistan Players Aamer Jamal, Abdullah Shafique Collide During Fielding. This Happens Next

Pakistan players Aamer Jamal and Abdullah Shafique were involved in a dramatic collision during the recently concluded third and final Test match against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Travis Head flicked a ball towards deep fine leg and Shafique was the man chasing it. Meanwhile, Jamal also came in to save the ball. By the time Jamal got close to the ball, Shafique put a slide. As a result of poor communication, the duo collided but luckily avoided any serious injury.

Watch: Mitchell Starc Cleans Up Abdullah Shafique With A Ripper In 3rd Australia vs Pakistan Test

Australia's Mitchell Starc bowled a ripper to clean up Pakistan opener Abdullah Shafique on Day 3 of the third and final Test match in Sydney. It was the last ball of the first over of Pakistan's second innings in which Starc bowled a sensational inswinger to send Shafique packing. The left-arm pacer bowled a fuller delivery that was pitched outside off stump. The ball that was bowled at 143.5 kmph swung viciously into Shafique who had already committed to play in on the front foot. The extra swing found the bat-pad gap and rattled the stumps.

'If I Had My Time Again, I'd Bite My Tongue A Little Bit More': David Warner

Well aware that he has not been "everyone's cup of tea", the enigmatic David Warner says he would have toned down a bit if he were to start all over again. Warner walked into Test sunset on Saturday, ending a glorious career in the most befitting manner, guiding Australia to an eight-wicket victory over Pakistan for a 3-0 series sweep. In his final outing in the traditional format, the 37-year-old was not his customary, belligerent self but still made a 75-ball 57 at the SCG, his home venue.

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'Name You Guys Mess Up...': Wasim Akram Teaches Australian Colleagues To Pronounce 'Fakhar'

"She Calls Him Shaitan": Usman Khawaja After Retiring David Warner Hugs His Mother

'Name You Guys Mess Up...': Wasim Akram Teaches Australian Colleagues To Pronounce 'Fakhar'

ICC Rejects Usman Khawaja's Appeal Against Armband Sanction: Report

David Warner Expresses Coaching Ambition In Future

Watch: Pakistan Players Aamer Jamal, Abdullah Shafique Collide During Fielding. This Happens Next

Watch: Mitchell Starc Cleans Up Abdullah Shafique With A Ripper In 3rd Australia vs Pakistan Test

'If I Had My Time Again, I'd Bite My Tongue A Little Bit More': David Warner