Srinagar: Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has responded to former India cricketer Yograj Singh’s comments by giving example of Waqar Younis who has served Pakistan coach on multiple occasions.
Akram and other former Pakistan cricketera had been crticising heavily Pakistan cricket team for its dismal outing in Champions Trophy 2025.
Yuvraj Singh’s father, Yograj had schooled Akram over his remark, saying greats like him and Shoaib Akhtar should be ‘ashamed of themselves’ for saying such things instead of helping the players.
Akram, in response, did not mention Yograj in particular, but his words were directed at all those who insulted him.
“People still on and off either criticize me or have a go at me that all he does is talk and nothing else. When I see Pakistan coaches – I see Waqar here, who has been sacked quite a few times after becoming a coach – and their condition. Aap log badtameezi karte hain (You guys disrespect them), I cannot tolerate it,” Akram said in the DP World Dressing Room show on Ten Sports.
“I want to help Pakistan cricket. Why do you want to pay me. I am available free of cost. If you organise a camp and want me to be there, I will. If you want me to spend time with cricketers ahead of a big tournament, I will do that. But I am 58 years old and at this age, I am not going to take such insults which you guys do. I cannot led a stressful life at this age,” he said.