Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Wasim Akram Accuses Teammates of Lying
Wasim Akram, a famous cricket player from Pakistan, said some of his old teammates are lying about him.
They say he didn't play an important match in 1996 because he pulled out last minute, but he says he was hurt and couldn't play.
He got hurt in a game against New Zealand and needed six to eight weeks to get better.
He even took four shots to make his hurt area numb so he could try to play.
He says his teammates blamed him for the loss, even though he didn't play.
He also talked about how sports can bring people from different countries together and mentioned his friendship with Ravi Shastri, a famous Indian cricket player.
He thanked Sunil Gavaskar and Harsha Bhogle for helping him when he started commenting on cricket games.
Wasim Akram accuses former teammates of lying about him pulling out of the 1996 World Cup quarter-final against India due to injury.
Akram claims he was injured during a match against New Zealand and needed 6-8 weeks to recover.
He took four injections to numb the injury and tried to play but couldn't bowl.
Teammates blamed him for the loss, which he says is false and an attempt to avoid their own blame.
Akram emphasizes the importance of sports in bringing India and Pakistan together and mentions his friendship with Ravi Shastri.
- Who
- Wasim Akram, former Pakistan cricket captain and teammates
- What
- Accusations of lying and blame for the 1996 World Cup defeat
- When
- 1996 World Cup and recent statements
- Where
- Bengaluru, India, and various television appearances
- Why
- To clear his name and address the rumors spread by teammates
- Match
- 1996 World Cup quarter-final against India
- Injury
- Muscle pull during match against New Zealand
- Injections
- Four injections to numb the area before the match
- Recovery Time
- 6-8 weeks
- Teammates' Blame
- Accused of pulling out last minute
- Best Friend
- Ravi Shastri
- Commentary Mentors
- Sunil Gavaskar, Harsha Bhogle