"I am probably the most loved guy in Pakistan and across the border" : Shoaib Akhtar

[Abdullah719]

Ever since he launched his YouTube channel, legendary Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar has been on a roll on social media. Fondly known as the Rawalpindi Express, Akhtar’s analysis has drawn the attention of cricket fans all across the globe. Akhtar has now expressed a desire to own a team in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and said he has the potential to give PSL a global identity with his fan base.

“PCB now have to launch two more teams in Pakistan Super Leage. If they now see that Shoaib Akhtar is sitting in counter-bid, they should make sure that one of the teams goes to me. I am probably the most loved guy in Pakistan and across the border. People know me well and I will spread PSL’s brand value across the world and will get investment from all parts,” Akhtar told a TV channel.

Giving the example of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Akhtar added that the officials brought Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan on board to increase the value of the tournament. Akhtar also expressed confidence that PSL had the potential to come at par with IPL’s popularity.

As a result of the ongoing political tensions between India and Pakistan, Akhtar might no more be seen on TV debates in India, but he has been one of the few Pakistani cricketers who boast of a big fan base in India. Lately, Akhtar hasn’t been in any of the Indian TV shows.

When asked whether he misses being in India, the former paceman added, “It’s a fantastic country. Whenever I was among the fans, it never felt like they want a fight against Pakistan. But when I attend their TV shows, it’s like the war will happen the next day. But they are also a country of a population of 130 crore people. I have travelled inside out in India. I have seen the country very closely. I don’t think even Imran Khan or Wasim Akram would have travelled in India that much. I have been telling time and again that India is dying to work with Pakistan as their path to progress goes through us,” Akhtar said.

Meanwhile, the PSL was suspended just ahead of the semi-finals after English cricketer Alex Hales, who had participated in the tournament, showed symptoms of Covid-19. PCB postponed the tournament for a later stage and also conducted tests on all players – none of which was found positive.

https://www.timesnownews.com/sports...d-even-across-the-border-shoaib-akhtar/569950

 

[FreePalestine]

Man, this guy’s youtube views have really gone to his head and beyond

 

[sweep_shot]

He thinks he is more loved than Imran Khan. Damn!

 

[blackanhyellow]

I used to be a huge fan, but his pandering to padosis is nauseating.

 

[topspin]

I'm not sure how legit this source is:

https://www.republicworld.com/sports-news/cricket-news/shoaib-akhtar-net-worth-media-commitments-virender-sehwag-controversy.html

But according to them, he has a net worth of $23m?? If that is the case does he really need these Youtube views?

 

[Pakistanian]

LOL no, this guy has always been a narcissist.

 

[Thunderbolt14]

I wouldn’t mind letting him have a PSL team. He’s right about brand value. He knows how to make headlines. Would definitely increase popularity of PSL in India, not as much as SRK but those 2 million followers on his YouTube channel are mostly Indian. 2 million more people watching the PSL is a significant amount (very few Indians watch the PSL currently).

So yes, he’s attention grabbing right now, but it would be good attention grabbing for the PSL. Who knows, he might even help mend relations with Indian cricket which no one else seems to be able to do these days.

He also seems like he’d be a good T20 coach where it comes down to man management more than anything. Why not?

 

[Hawkeye]

He definitely is.

Of course, some keyboard warriors on the internet anonymously hate him.

And, some of his comments are indeed idiotic.

But it's the truth that he's absolutely loved by the general public of both the countries. If you cannot accept this fact, then you're just another irrelevant internet hater.

Shoaib is the fastest bowler to walk on Earth.

An action, run-up and a fast bowler's personality that inspired a generation of kids and bowlers. That's no small feat.

Some of his stupid comments can just be ignored.

 

[Hawkeye]

He thinks he is more loved than Imran Khan. Damn!

Many young people do not know much about Imran the cricketer.

And, some of that old love is also lost because of politics. You definitely lose some fans when you start doing politics.

As not all the views or actions are loved by everyone.

 

[Hawkeye]

LOL no, this guy has always been a narcissist.

So what? You need to be one if you want to be the fastest bowler and have a fast bowler's personality. Instill fear.

Nobody likes soft fast bowlers.

They've never succeeded.

As an anomyous internet poster, you should know that he's judged as a fast bowler. Not a SAINT or molvi.

 

[moghul]

Show his video to corona virus, will run away from Pakistan.

 

[Hawkeye]

Man, this guy’s youtube views have really gone to his head and beyond

He's stating what's true - which some find as 'narcissism'. Yes he is one, he had a true fast bowler's personality and wasn't a softie.

So what if the views are there? It's just a fact that the general public in both the countries love him.

Some of the comments are idiotic, but he's not an expert or neutral analyst.

 

[topspin]

So what? You need to be one if you want to be the fastest bowler and have a fast bowler's personality. Instill fear.

Nobody likes soft fast bowlers.

They've never succeeded.

As an anomyous internet poster, you should know that he's judged as a fast bowler. Not a SAINT or molvi.

Bro he has a better grasp of English, played sport at a higher level than you and is far more educated. He has a bigger say on this than your low IQ rhetoric that you're spouting on here. Give it a rest!

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

This guy can't go a day without talking about himself. What an attention-seeker. During his playing days atleast he was taking wickets.

 

[Saj]

Seems like he's desperate to get the chance to own a PSL team. Will he have the finances, perhaps he has some businessmen behind him.

 

[Savak]

Seems like he's desperate to get the chance to own a PSL team. Will he have the finances, perhaps he has some businessmen behind him.

He can galvanize interest in investors. He claims that he was in a position to get ownership of a team in 2015 when the PSL first started but he backed out at the time because his mother apparently begged him not to get involved in Pakistani Cricketing limelight. Not sure if anything has changed since then.

But if wants to own a Rawalpindi team then he definitely has the fan base and following to make the most of it.

 

[Savak]

I'm not sure how legit this source is:

https://www.republicworld.com/sports-news/cricket-news/shoaib-akhtar-net-worth-media-commitments-virender-sehwag-controversy.html

But according to them, he has a net worth of $23m?? If that is the case does he really need these Youtube views?

There is no way in hell this is true. Mike Tyson the most revered athlete and the second most famous boxer in history if not equal to Mohd Ali currently has a net worth of somewhere around $2-3 million. There is no way someone like Shoaib Akhtar living in Pakistan can have a higher net worth than someone like Mike Tyson.

 

[Savak]

Lol, this thread clearly shows what ticks people off is the fact he is annoying but why is he so successful inspite of being so annoying.

 

[Hawkeye]

Lol, this thread clearly shows what ticks people off is the fact he is annoying but why is he so successful inspite of being so annoying.

Yes.

People lose the sense of reality.

Sure, you find him annoying? Cool.

But don't extrapolate that to mean he's not popular and loved.

 

[FreePalestine]

He's stating what's true - which some find as 'narcissism'. Yes he is one, he had a true fast bowler's personality and wasn't a softie.

So what if the views are there? It's just a fact that the general public in both the countries love him.

Some of the comments are idiotic, but he's not an expert or neutral analyst.

He is undoubtedly a narcissist. If there are any psychologists on this platform, I hope they would be able to back up this diagnosis! But before he realized he was a youtube ‘star’, he had a little bit more humility. Now he really thinks, because people like his videos, that he is the greatest thing in Pakistan.

Undoubtedly a great bowler, and a special talent, but being this obsessed with fame and popularity is not an endearing trait.

 

[Rana]

He definitely is.

Of course, some keyboard warriors on the internet anonymously hate him.

And, some of his comments are indeed idiotic.

But it's the truth that he's absolutely loved by the general public of both the countries. If you cannot accept this fact, then you're just another irrelevant internet hater.

Shoaib is the fastest bowler to walk on Earth.

An action, run-up and a fast bowler's personality that inspired a generation of kids and bowlers. That's no small feat.

Some of his stupid comments can just be ignored.

Spot on.

 

[tyron_woodley]

he was a good bowler. he is stating the truth. I used to like shoaib myself. I need to see aggressiveness in a fast bowler. Got to be hostile. he had it all but injuries ended his career.

 

[Rana]

I remember SRK said that the girls in India love Afridi and Akhtar more than him during a fun event during the 2007 tour of India.

He was probably being nice but there is some reality to this also. Shoaib and Afridi are as popular as the Indian legends in India, because they genuinely enjoyed watching their superstars bat against Shoaib Akhtar, and they enjoyed their bowlers get Afridi out.

Modern Pakistani fans won’t really get this

 

[tyron_woodley]

path to progress goes through us rofl? why? I would love to see india vs pakistan sure. Who wouldn't? better than even ashes. India however doesn't necessarily need to play pakistan.

 

[tyron_woodley]

I remember SRK said that the girls in India love Afridi and Akhtar more than him during a fun event during the 2007 tour of India.

He was probably being nice but there is some reality to this also. Shoaib and Afridi are as popular as the Indian legends in India, because they genuinely enjoyed watching their superstars bat against Shoaib Akhtar, and they enjoyed their bowlers get Afridi out.

Modern Pakistani fans won’t really get this

I enjoyed shoaib bowl when he was hostile. I absolutely loved seeing him take batsmen's heads clean off. Was a beautiful sight.

Steve smith is tough but even he has issues with a good bouncer. rabada wrecked him a few times with good bouncers.

shaoib had one mean bouncer. Would definitely have been interesting on sporting wickets. At his best, shoaib was phenomenal.

 

[ManFan]

In Pakistan? A possibility.

In India? An impossibility.

 

[Shaddy86]

In Pakistan? A possibility.

In India? An impossibility.

Probably the other way around. The guy massively lacks any form of humbleness. He has to be one of the most hated cricketers of Pakistan. I used to dislike Sehwag but at least he achieved something for his country, bowling fast and getting "phainta' more often than not doesn't make you a legend.

 

[ManFan]

Probably the other way around. The guy massively lacks any form of humbleness. He has to be one of the most hated cricketers of Pakistan. I used to dislike Sehwag but at least he achieved something for his country, bowling fast and getting "phainta' more often than not doesn't make you a legend.

He’s recognized amongst every Pakistani I’ve mentioned his name to. Grandmas, aunties, kids, they all know who he was or is. So he has a case there. Only Afridi, Akram or IK can rival his popularity.

In India, Tendulkar is, was, and always will be the most popular cricketer of all time.

 

[SensiblePakFan]

Not even worth challenging.

 

[Ab Fan]

Across the globe, people don't consider Shoaib Akhtar as a bowler in same league to Wasim, Waqar and Imran. But he is still recognised as a great bowler. In his short stint, he had some great memories to his name.

It's hard to say the context in which he is saying he is the most loved cricketer but his popularity, fame and success was unprecedented at his peak. Same was the case with Afridi who was always popular enough. Both massive talented but ended up as under-achiever.

They are not critics favourites but definitely loved by crowds during their days.

 

[Thomaskutty]

Shoaib Akhtar actually adds a bit of color and personality to Pakistan cricket, which I am being honest otherwise seems dour & unrelatable to most non-pakistanis in recent times. Maybe be it's a language thing or their religious conservatism that's a bit of a turn off, I don't know.

I hope we can see more characters like him.

 

[Ab Fan]

I enjoyed shoaib bowl when he was hostile. I absolutely loved seeing him take batsmen's heads clean off. Was a beautiful sight.

Steve smith is tough but even he has issues with a good bouncer. rabada wrecked him a few times with good bouncers.

shaoib had one mean bouncer. Would definitely have been interesting on sporting wickets. At his best, shoaib was phenomenal.

I think one major difference between Shoaib and Waqar was that Waqar reduced his pace in second half and developed a few skills helping him have a longer career. Shoaib never did that and hence had a relatively shorter career.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

In Pakistan? A possibility.

In India? An impossibility.

In Pakistan, Afridi is easily the most loved cricketer. Wasim may come close, but the new generation and teens who haven't seen him play don't probably love him as much as much as a following afridi boasts.
IK is more known for his politics among the new generation rather than his cricketing prowess. They just know he won us a WC that's all.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

he is not aggressive cause he is a gujjar rofl. he is aggressive because he had that attitude ingrained in his head.

At his best he was indeed terrifying to face. People would be lying if they said he wasn't. 145 plus k in your head is no joke.

And he used to consistently bowl 6 out of 6 balls over 145kmph most of the times. Compare that to today's bowlers who bowl 1-2 balls over 145kmph and still called express fast bowlers.

 

[tyron_woodley]

And he used to consistently bowl 6 out of 6 balls over 145kmph most of the times. Compare that to today's bowlers who bowl 1-2 balls over 145kmph and still called express fast bowlers.

that's why he only.played 40 games. Modern generation is smarter.

 

[FreePalestine]

Probably the other way around. The guy massively lacks any form of humbleness. He has to be one of the most hated cricketers of Pakistan. I used to dislike Sehwag but at least he achieved something for his country, bowling fast and getting "phainta' more often than not doesn't make you a legend.

What are you talking about? Shoaib Akhtar is well loved in Pakistan. I still love him, despite knowing that he is a narcissist and is getting too obsessed with fame and popularity.

Also, on the ‘phainta’... Akhtar averaged under 26 in test cricket and under 25 in ODI cricket. Those are at the lower end of ATG numbers.

Since you are talking about India/Pakistan, can you name a single Indian bowler of that generation who even came close to these numbers? In fact, in his time, there would only be a handful of bowlers who had better averages, and fewer still who would have better strike rates. McGrath, possibly Shane Bond, Alan Donald, Pollock. McGrath, Donald, Pollock are certified ATG’s, as is Shoaib Akhtar, unless one looks at it with tinted lenses... I even hear some people compare him to Brett Lee.. what a joke. Akhtar was miles ahead of Brett Lee as a bowler when fit. Not even a real comparison, unless we are limiting to just ODI’s.

 

[FreePalestine]

that's why he only.played 40 games. Modern generation is smarter.

I think this is a slight misconception. Akhtar only played 40 games because his body was fragile from the beginning. Actually, as a kid, he was told he would never be able to run and he often played with injections in his knees. He was also overbowled heavily by Inzi. Although granted, the ridiculously long run up was stupid.

 

[topspin]

There is no way in hell this is true. Mike Tyson the most revered athlete and the second most famous boxer in history if not equal to Mohd Ali currently has a net worth of somewhere around $2-3 million. There is no way someone like Shoaib Akhtar living in Pakistan can have a higher net worth than someone like Mike Tyson.

Lol bro you do realise Mike Tyson had a fortune of $300m which he squandered and led him to bankruptcy right?

That is the reason why he's worth 1% of that today.

 

[tyron_woodley]

What are you talking about? Shoaib Akhtar is well loved in Pakistan. I still love him, despite knowing that he is a narcissist and is getting too obsessed with fame and popularity.

Also, on the ‘phainta’... Akhtar averaged under 26 in test cricket and under 25 in ODI cricket. Those are at the lower end of ATG numbers.

Since you are talking about India/Pakistan, can you name a single Indian bowler of that generation who even came close to these numbers? In fact, in his time, there would only be a handful of bowlers who had better averages, and fewer still who would have better strike rates. McGrath, possibly Shane Bond, Alan Donald, Pollock. McGrath, Donald, Pollock are certified ATG’s, as is Shoaib Akhtar, unless one looks at it with tinted lenses... I even hear some people compare him to Brett Lee.. what a joke. Akhtar was miles ahead of Brett Lee as a bowler when fit. Not even a real comparison, unless we are limiting to just ODI’s.

honestly off that list, I would put shoaib only behind mcgrath and donald. Shane bond was dilapidated after 17 tests. Shouldn't count. shoaib is far more lethal than lee, pollock and others in tests. I only count test performances.

 

[Saurav]

The most loved Pakistani cricketer in India is definitely Wasim

 

[Savak]

Lol bro you do realise Mike Tyson had a fortune of $300m which he squandered and led him to bankruptcy right?

That is the reason why he's worth 1% of that today.

My point was that Tyson's worldwide appeal, fame, adulation worldwide is far greater than Shoaib and almost the same if not greater than Mohd Ali, there is no way Shoaib whose fame is only restricted to Pakistan and India can have a net worth ten times Iron Mike's

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

that's why he only.played 40 games. Modern generation is smarter.

46 tests avg 25.7 wkts 178
163 odis avg 24.98 wkts 247

Is that bad? Plus as you mentioned in your post above 145kmph consistently is not a joke. He used to give his 200% while bowling. You actually should watch some of his spells on youtube. I don't know about you but if I have given a choice between Shoaib Akhtar and Bhuveshwar Kumar I would pick Akhtar. I don't like impactless bowlers.

 

[FreePalestine]

My point was that Tyson's worldwide appeal, fame, adulation worldwide is far greater than Shoaib and almost the same if not greater than Mohd Ali, there is no way Shoaib whose fame is only restricted to Pakistan and India can have a net worth ten times Iron Mike's

I think [MENTION=147314]topspin[/MENTION] has just explained to you why Iron Mike’s net worth doesn’t reflect his ‘worldwide appeal, fame, adulation’... so just re-read his reply a bit more carefully...

 

[FreePalestine]

honestly off that list, I would put shoaib only behind mcgrath and donald. Shane bond was dilapidated after 17 tests. Shouldn't count. shoaib is far more lethal than lee, pollock and others in tests. I only count test performances.

I am glad we agree on Akhtar 100%.

On ODI and Test cricket: I do count ODI performances as well when deserved, but test cricket for me as well is the pinnacle for assessing a bowler or batsman’s true quality. So, like Rohit Sharma is not really that great a batsman... but on flat tracks in ODI’s he is better than a lot of ATG batsmen. So in that niche I will give him credit. But overall, I will still say he is not that great a batsman.

 

[TeymurBlake]

Shoaib Akhtar was my favourite bowler to watch, pace like fire, sharp bouncers and accurate yorkers.

Now watching him, I'm like "is he okay?? like mentally"

 

[Pakhs]

Shoaib was all talent and speed when he played but unfortunately he didnt have much brain cells which were evident even during his playing days. These kind of player do keep their masses entertained post retirement.

 

[topspin]

I think [MENTION=147314]topspin[/MENTION] has just explained to you why Iron Mike’s net worth doesn’t reflect his ‘worldwide appeal, fame, adulation’... so just re-read his reply a bit more carefully...

I'm also baffled as to why he doesn't understand that Tyson is the worst example he could have used. The fact that he lost 99% of his net worth from what he had during his prime is enough to say that his figures should not be used to extrapolate Shoaib's net worth.

Lets not forget Savak is also a qualified accountant as well!

 

[Savak]

I think [MENTION=147314]topspin[/MENTION] has just explained to you why Iron Mike’s net worth doesn’t reflect his ‘worldwide appeal, fame, adulation’... so just re-read his reply a bit more carefully...

I did

So Shoaib has assets worth $23 million? How much is that in PKR? That number cannot be correct, that was my point. In 2012 he mentioned very honestly that his total career earnings were around Rs 8 crores, so how did he make such an extravagent amount in retirement?

 

[Savak]

I'm also baffled as to why he doesn't understand that Tyson is the worst example he could have used. The fact that he lost 99% of his net worth from what he had during his prime is enough to say that his figures should not be used to extrapolate Shoaib's net worth.

Lets not forget Savak is also a qualified accountant as well!

My ultimate point was that Shoaib cannot have assets worth $23 million as of now. Just look at the net worths of the likes of Kohli, MS Dhoni, Tendulkar

 

[WhenSultansBowled]

Jesus, let the guy do his thing for goodness' sake.

YouTube is all about sensationalism. That's what gets you views. All YouTubers do that, from review channels to DIY channels. That's how it works.

Plus even when he played for Pakistan: Shoaib Akhtar was always into something, either fighting a teammate or publicly arguing PCB officials. That's how he is. Have y'all forgotten Controversially Yours and him claiming SRT was scared of him or something?

Shoaib says things without thinking much. He got all stoics of PP talking about him

 

[Geil]

The most loved Pakistani cricketer in India is definitely Wasim

I remember Afridi in that 2005 series in india and then champions trophy and asia cup performances against India and also that 2011 WC performance of him. Akram retired in 2003, fans who followed cricket after 2003 would definitely love afridi more than akram. Just the most loved not the great of Pak cricketers.

maybe Akram is most loved pak cricketer in India in that above 35 years age category

Afridi has a good fan base in India

 

[Geil]

Akhtar brings charisma popularity and his fan base specially in Sub-continent. We follow controversial figures like Akhtar.

Akhtar will surely increase the brand value of PSl if he is officially connected to PSL in a significant role

 

[tyron_woodley]

46 tests avg 25.7 wkts 178
163 odis avg 24.98 wkts 247

Is that bad? Plus as you mentioned in your post above 145kmph consistently is not a joke. He used to give his 200% while bowling. You actually should watch some of his spells on youtube. I don't know about you but if I have given a choice between Shoaib Akhtar and Bhuveshwar Kumar I would pick Akhtar. I don't like impactless bowlers.

ofcourse. Bhuvi is an excellent test bowler btw. Averages 26 but yea I would pick shoaib anyday. I am a bit biased towards bowlers who can bowl skilfully at pace.

 

[tyron_woodley]

I am glad we agree on Akhtar 100%.

On ODI and Test cricket: I do count ODI performances as well when deserved, but test cricket for me as well is the pinnacle for assessing a bowler or batsman’s true quality. So, like Rohit Sharma is not really that great a batsman... but on flat tracks in ODI’s he is better than a lot of ATG batsmen. So in that niche I will give him credit. But overall, I will still say he is not that great a batsman.

rohit? that dude is the definition of a home track flat track bully. I don't consider him an ATG at all. yea sure odi he is a great player. In tests where legends are made, he is a nobody.

He is only good in Asia, australia (due to ability to play bounce). He sucks vs England, n.z and probably south africa too. He will stat pad by dominating at home. Somehow a one dimensional player like him averages 46. All because of his home bullying rofl.

That's why I despise players like him and philander. philander averages 22. That's better than wasim. No sane person would ever pick a philander over wasim.

That's why I always say stats isn't everything. Impact, ability to change the outcome of the game, ability to perform under pressure and record vs top teams across varied wickets should count for more.

 

[Saurav]

I remember Afridi in that 2005 series in india and then champions trophy and asia cup performances against India and also that 2011 WC performance of him. Akram retired in 2003, fans who followed cricket after 2003 would definitely love afridi more than akram. Just the most loved not the great of Pak cricketers.

maybe Akram is most loved pak cricketer in India in that above 35 years age category

Afridi has a good fan base in India

Afridi is controversial and has spoken against SRT and Indians in general.No way is he that popular among Indians

 

[big_gamer007]

He definitely is.

Of course, some keyboard warriors on the internet anonymously hate him.

And, some of his comments are indeed idiotic.

But it's the truth that he's absolutely loved by the general public of both the countries. If you cannot accept this fact, then you're just another irrelevant internet hater.

Shoaib is the fastest bowler to walk on Earth.

An action, run-up and a fast bowler's personality that inspired a generation of kids and bowlers. That's no small feat.

Some of his stupid comments can just be ignored.

He barely makes into top 5 fastest bowlers of history. He is way behind Atul, Sylvester Clarke, Jeff Thompson, The other West Indian.

Other parts of your post are accurate, he is loved across the border as well and his bowling was one of the best sights in world cricket.

 

[Hawkeye]

Afridi is controversial and has spoken against SRT and Indians in general.No way is he that popular among Indians

Afridi is super popular and that's a shame.

He barely makes into top 5 fastest bowlers of history. He is way behind Atul, Sylvester Clarke, Jeff Thompson, The other West Indian.

Other parts of your post are accurate, he is loved across the border as well and his bowling was one of the best sights in world cricket.

Lol, nobody cares about those conspiracy theories and unproven claims. There's also m. Zahid from Pak that some claim was faster.

But, nobody gives a damn about such claims. They don't matter.
They can help make you feel better though, so I know you'll stick to them.

 

[Saurav]

He barely makes into top 5 fastest bowlers of history. He is way behind Atul, Sylvester Clarke, Jeff Thompson, The other West Indian.

Other parts of your post are accurate, he is loved across the border as well and his bowling was one of the best sights in world cricket.

Are you serious? )

 

[Geil]

Afridi is controversial and has spoken against SRT and Indians in general.No way is he that popular among Indians

Maybe not for you but that does not mean the whole of India dislikes Afridi, anyway neither i nor you have any facts to prove who is loved or not loved so it is childish to tag anyone the most loved

 

[Smbhayi]

it's afridi..

 

[Saj]

I think Akhtar takes himself a bit too seriously, as if the world revolves around his opinion.

 

[Minnowbasher]

Shahid Afridi, Imran Khan, Wasim Akram and few others say hi

 

[Savak]

I think Akhtar takes himself a bit too seriously, as if the world revolves around his opinion.

Why wouldn't he feel that way? 2.1 million YouTube subscribers in record time

 

[MenInG]

Watch your language or get banned.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Wasim Akram is most loved Pakistani cricketer in India and everywhere else probably. He's the greatest Pakistani cricketer ever.

Shoaib Akhtar is fast reaching people's hearts however. The way he stood for Danish Kaneria against his own captain and management has elevated his status very very high. Inzamam was a big guy, most people pick beef with him for even things that affected them but Shoaib picked beef with Big Inzy for some minority cricketer. It's something that just doesn't happen. Shoaib Akhtar is a hero in the real world.

In a time like this when hate has consumed India and many in Pakistan, be always speaks of peace and unity. This is what separates him from low life people like Rashid Latif who made cringeworthy racist comments at little provocations.

Even Imran Khan exposed himself many times by making racist comments about Indians

Akhtar, Wasim, Waqar, Younis, Malik etc these are people I have never seen making racist hateful comments

 

[MenInG]

Wasim Akram is most loved Pakistani cricketer in India and everywhere else probably. He's the greatest Pakistani cricketer ever.

Shoaib Akhtar is fast reaching people's hearts however. The way he stood for Danish Kaneria against his own captain and management has elevated his status very very high. Inzamam was a big guy, most people pick beef with him for even things that affected them but Shoaib picked beef with Big Inzy for some minority cricketer. It's something that just doesn't happen. Shoaib Akhtar is a hero in the real world.

In a time like this when hate has consumed India and many in Pakistan, be always speaks of peace and unity. This is what separates him from low life people like Rashid Latif who made cringeworthy racist comments at little provocations.

Even Imran Khan exposed himself many times by making racist comments about Indians

Akhtar, Wasim, Waqar, Younis, Malik etc these are people I have never seen making racist hateful comments

Examples please and only cricket stuff we are talking about.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Examples please and only cricket stuff we are talking about.

Bro i really don't want to take it in that direction. Maybe because of Modi's provocations and ear hysteria but Imran had a few moments where he said some unnecessary stuff in his speeches. I understand it's hard when you are leader of poor countries like ours where people expect their leaders to be as bigoted as the average man.

There is every probability that if Akhtar or Wasim became PM they too would have had some slip of tongue

But we saw Nawaz Shareef also. His speeches didn't have that little jihadi flavour. Imran goes down that route sometimes which is why he's lost a lot of respect in India. Before he was a major political leader in Pakistan, Imran too was a loved celebrity in India.

 

[Saj]

Why wouldn't he feel that way? 2.1 million YouTube subscribers in record time

So common sense is now based on the number of youtube subscribers.......I see.

 

[Thomaskutty]

Shoaib Akhtar is fast reaching people's hearts however. The way he stood for Danish Kaneria against his own captain and management has elevated his status very very high. Inzamam was a big guy, most people pick beef with him for even things that affected them but Shoaib picked beef with Big Inzy for some minority cricketer. It's something that just doesn't happen. Shoaib Akhtar is a hero in the real world.

That was brave indeed. Shoaib has emerged as the voice of conscience in these dark times for Pakistan cricket. That Kaneria expose alone had made this entire forum turn on him and denounce him as an attention seeker. I can only imagine what backlash he must have faced in real life.

 

[Abdullah719]

Shoaib Akhtar is fast reaching people's hearts however. The way he stood for Danish Kaneria against his own captain and management has elevated his status very very high. Inzamam was a big guy, most people pick beef with him for even things that affected them but Shoaib picked beef with Big Inzy for some minority cricketer. It's something that just doesn't happen. Shoaib Akhtar is a hero in the real world.

But Kaneria said Inzi was one of his biggest supporters

 

[Savak]

So common sense is now based on the number of youtube subscribers.......I see.

You said he is under the illusion that people take his opinions seriously. The 2.1 million subscribers which no channel created by a cricketer has tells you that yes a lot of people are extremely interested in what he has to say versus other cricketers

 

[Saj]

You said he is under the illusion that people take his opinions seriously. The 2.1 million subscribers which no channel created by a cricketer has tells you that yes a lot of people are extremely interested in what he has to say versus other cricketers

2.1 million followers does not mean people take him seriously. Many of those will watch what he's saying looking for him to make a fool of himself......again and again.

 

[hafizexpress]

2.1 million followers does not mean people take him seriously. Many of those will watch what he's saying looking for him to make a fool of himself......again and again.

Even if people are watching to see him make a fool of himself over and over again also goes to show his popularity. 2.1 million subscribers, whether it's full of haters or supporters, means you are popular.

Your bias against him may be making you think otherwise. Even I don't agree with most of his ridiculous statements, but one cannot argue that 2.1 million subscribers is an extraordinary feat.. that too for a cricketer.

 

[light]

contrary to popular belief here, him and Afridi, Akram are quite popular around the world. So he isn't wrong about his statement. Even today, the big bad PHAST BOWLER was alwasy Akthar. And then you have your Afridi, big bad batsmen who can on his day hits 6's like at will.

 

[Savak]

Even if people are watching to see him make a fool of himself over and over again also goes to show his popularity. 2.1 million subscribers, whether it's full of haters or supporters, means you are popular.

Your bias against him may be making you think otherwise. Even I don't agree with most of his ridiculous statements, but one cannot argue that 2.1 million subscribers is an extraordinary feat.. that too for a cricketer.

Facts. Ramiz Raja who has been the only full time face of Pakistani commentary in the past 22 years has managed to at best get up to 1.3 million subscribers which is not a bad number but still low for someone who has a monopoly as far as being Pakistan's only recognized international commentator is concerned.

I bet that if Wasim and Waqar opened their channels, even they won't reach 2 million subscribers, they may be legends of the game but they don't have that kind of pull. Afridi has 700,000 subscribers but that is not a bad number given that he is not even running the channel full time yet, if he runs it full time and uploads a video daily he will no doubt have the largest number of subscribers in Pakistan which is in line with his popularity, pull, the fact he is always in demand with commercial broadcasters as a current player and even now as a retired player

 

[Savak]

Most popular Pakistani Cricketer without a doubt is Imran Khan, 12 million twitter subscribers, 3 million Instagram followers, the guy creates a YouTube channel and he will have the highest number of subscribers no question about it

 

[Hawkeye]

Even if people are watching to see him make a fool of himself over and over again also goes to show his popularity. 2.1 million subscribers, whether it's full of haters or supporters, means you are popular.

Your bias against him may be making you think otherwise. Even I don't agree with most of his ridiculous statements, but one cannot argue that 2.1 million subscribers is an extraordinary feat.. that too for a cricketer.

contrary to popular belief here, him and Afridi, Akram are quite popular around the world. So he isn't wrong about his statement. Even today, the big bad PHAST BOWLER was alwasy Akthar. And then you have your Afridi, big bad batsmen who can on his day hits 6's like at will.

Very true.

Akhtar is super popular and LOVED by the public of both the countries.

We can make any bitter comment here that we want. Yes, it's okay to disagree with some of his views, but that doesn't mean he's not popular or loved.

 

[Saj]

Even if people are watching to see him make a fool of himself over and over again also goes to show his popularity. 2.1 million subscribers, whether it's full of haters or supporters, means you are popular.

Your bias against him may be making you think otherwise. Even I don't agree with most of his ridiculous statements, but one cannot argue that 2.1 million subscribers is an extraordinary feat.. that too for a cricketer.

Met him a few times.
Spoken with him several times.
Had lunch at Headingley with him.
Interviewed him.

He was friendly and fine with me.

Not sure where you are getting the ridiculous allegation of bias from, just because I've offered an opinion that you don't agree with.

 

[Poutine]

Wasim Akram is most loved Pakistani cricketer in India and everywhere else probably. He's the greatest Pakistani cricketer ever.

Shoaib Akhtar is fast reaching people's hearts however. The way he stood for Danish Kaneria against his own captain and management has elevated his status very very high. Inzamam was a big guy, most people pick beef with him for even things that affected them but Shoaib picked beef with Big Inzy for some minority cricketer. It's something that just doesn't happen. Shoaib Akhtar is a hero in the real world.

In a time like this when hate has consumed India and many in Pakistan, be always speaks of peace and unity. This is what separates him from low life people like Rashid Latif who made cringeworthy racist comments at little provocations.

Even Imran Khan exposed himself many times by making racist comments about Indians

Akhtar, Wasim, Waqar, Younis, Malik etc these are people I have never seen making racist hateful comments

This is just pure slander. Neither Akhtar or Kaneria ever accused Inzamam of anything . In fact Kaneria pointed out that Inzamam always supported him.

This is what Kaneria said: But I would like to add that Inzamam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Yousuf (formerly Yousuf Youhan),Younis Khan and Shoaib Akhtar always supported me for my cricketing abilities. I had never had any issues from their sides. I would like to clear this thing."

https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cr...-teammates-for-being-hindu-1631872-2019-12-27

I understand you are probably trying to troll but try to refrain from blatant lies.

 

[cricket.mad]

I think wasim akram is the most popular pak cricketer here in india .....next comes inzamam as far as I know...