Wasim Akram trashes Indian media report, says never interested in PCB chief slot
Legendary Pakistani left-arm fast bowler and former captain Wasim Akram has ourightly trashed Indian newspaper’s report that he was vying for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman post, labelling the report “fake news”.
In a tweet uploaded on Tuesday, Wasim Akram urged Indian media to “stop spreading such fake news” and clarified that he was "never interested in it".
“Please stop spreading such fake news. Get your sources right,” he said while responding to a report published in Times of India.
The legendary fast bowler said that the TOI is one of India’s top and credible newspapers and such baseless news can only hurt its image.
The PCB chairman’s post is a specialised job and he was never interested in it, he said, adding, “Thank God, I am content where I am in my life.”
Please stop spreading such fake news. Get your sources right.TOI is one of India’s top and credible newspapers and such baseless news can only hurt that image.PCB chairman’s post is a specialised job and I was never interested in it. Thank God, I am content where I am in my life https://t.co/tI9S508nDw
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) August 31, 2021
In another tweet, Wasim Akram congratulated former opening batsman Ramiz Raja for his nomination to the PCB board of governors, expressing the confidence that Raja can bring positivity to Pakistan cricket as "he has the vision and experience to achieve that".
"Pakistan cricket needs a big lift and my support is with you," tweeted the former captain.
Congratulations to @iramizraja on being nominated as BOG member by PM to being PCB chairman I am confident that Rams will bring a positive change in Pakistan cricket as he has the vision and experience to achieve that.Pakistan cricket needs a big lift and my support are with you
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) August 31, 2021