{"id":42893,"date":"2022-09-13T12:29:34","date_gmt":"2022-09-13T12:29:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/?p=42893"},"modified":"2022-09-13T12:29:34","modified_gmt":"2022-09-13T12:29:34","slug":"wasim-akram-snaps-back-at-indian-critic-over-question-about-asia-cup-defeat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/2022\/42893\/","title":{"rendered":"Wasim Akram snaps back at Indian critic over question about Asia Cup defeat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Web Desk (National Times)- Former Pakistan spinner and cricket commentator Wasim Akram is known for his bluntness and sharp-wittiness which has been observed time and again during commentaries and other interactions.<\/p>\n<p>The bowling great has always been clear and honest in his views about teams and players, whether they are critical or full of praise.<\/p>\n<p>The last time Wasim was caught on camera while engaging in harmless banter was when his fellow commentator Myanti Langer, who is an Indian sports journalist, posed a question about how he feels about his side losing in the Asia Cup 2022 finale.<\/p>\n<p>A video of the conversation between the two during a post-match show aired on an Indian sports channel was shared on social media.<\/p>\n<p>Here is what Wasim and Myanti said to each other:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Wasim, I can understand the thoughts that are going through your head. A team that everyone had counted out of this Asia Cup, had been written off has just had a dream run to take the cup\u2026,&#8221; Mayanti said before Wasim interrupted her.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Nothing is going through my head,&#8221; he made it clear.<\/p>\n<p>He said that the winning side were the worthy champions because of the way they played.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;[&#8230;] the way they played against Pakistan the other day. The only problem I had with Pakistan, was the intent.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>The Men in Green failed to perform in the Asia Cup 2022 decider against now Asian champions Sri Lanka, despite taking a good start on Sunday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Web Desk (National Times)- Former Pakistan spinner and cricket commentator Wasim Akram is known for his bluntness and sharp-wittiness which has been observed time and again during commentaries and other interactions. 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