Former PCB chief Ramiz Raja has criticised former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar for his remarks on Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam. Akhtar took a dig at Babar’s English-speaking ability during a recent appearance on a local news channel and asked him to improve his communication skills.
Ramiz Raja also said that it will not happen in any country where former players criticize their players. The former Pakistan pacer received a lot of criticism for his remarks about Babar Azam and former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal.
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Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar expressed his desire to be chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board and help the country to produce superstars in world cricket. Akhtar has played for Pakistan for 14 years and has been one of the best bowlers in the world.
Ramiz Raja took a dig at Akhtar for aspirations to become the chairman of PCB, he said that Akhtar needs a degree to be eligible for the posting.
“He needs to get a graduate degree first to become eligible for the chairmanship of PCB,” Ramiz said.
Akhtar, who is vocal about expressing his thoughts about Cricket wanted to bring some changes in Pakistan’s cricket setup and serve Pakistan Cricket to produce world-class players.
The 47-year-old played his last game for Pakistan during the 2011 ODI World Cup, where Pakistan lost to India in the semifinals. Akhtar played for Pakistan in 46 Tests and 163 ODIs in a career largely marred by injuries.