Ramiz Raja, a former Pakistan cricketer, has criticized fellow ex-player Shoaib Akhtar, labeling him a “delusional superstar” in a recent news interview. Raja referred to a recent incident where Akhtar mocked Kamran Akmal’s English pronunciation of the word “screen,” correcting him by saying “it’s not sakreen, it’s screen.”
Raja went on to criticize former Pakistani players for making delusional statements that degrade the cricket brand. He contrasted this with neighboring India, where he claims such public criticism by former players doesn’t happen, citing the example of Sunil Gavaskar not criticizing Rahul Dravid.
Raja also took a dig at Akhtar’s ambition to become the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), saying that he needs to obtain a graduate degree first to be eligible for the position.
Furthermore, former cricketer and commentator Alan Wilkins disputed Akhtar’s remarks about Shaheen Afridi, Pakistan’s fast bowler, during the T20 World Cup final against England last year. Akhtar had said that if he was in Afridi’s position, he would have bowled despite injury, even if it meant breaking his knees or dying for Pakistan. Wilkins tweeted that while he found the thought admirable, Afridi couldn’t have bowled on one leg despite his tremendous heart.
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