Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis in Twitter spat over the truth behind sabotaging Kumble's perfect ten

[Abdullah719]

Way back in Februay 7, 1999 Anil Kumble took 10 wickets in the fourth innings of Delhi test match against Pakistan conceding just 74 runs. It's a record which can't be surpassed and has been achieved by only one other bowler in Test cricket history.

But did Waqar Younis try to deny Anil Kumble this impressive feat. Well that's what Wasim Akram believes.

In a news snippet, (published by DNA) shared by Virendra Sehwag, Wasim reveals that Younis hatched a plan to get run out and deny Kumble the record, when it was inevitable that Pakistan was losing. But Akram refused to do so and said he would try his best to defend against Kumble but will not throw away his wicket or get out willingly. As luck would have it, he was eventually dismissed by Kumble.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kismat ke aage ,all saazish fail. <br>Well done Wasim bhai.<br>What a day it was at the Kotla by Anil bhai. <a href="https://t.co/xDzMd39XOq">pic.twitter.com/xDzMd39XOq</a></p>— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) <a href="https://twitter.com/virendersehwag/status/828895353441230853">February 7, 2017</a></blockquote>
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But in a tweet, Younis denied the incident and said may be age is catching up with Wasim Akram.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/wasimakramlive">@wasimakramlive</a> This never happened !! I think age is catching up with Wasim Bhai <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotTrue?src=hash">#NotTrue</a>. <a href="https://t.co/ZK8sdjK64u">pic.twitter.com/ZK8sdjK64u</a></p>— waqar younis (@waqyounis99) <a href="https://twitter.com/waqyounis99/status/829210720889925640">February 8, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Wasim subsequently replied saying, "@waqyounis99 Get your facts right mate. And if we are going to go down the "age" road you know I'll Beat you in that game every time."

Unfortunately he deleted the tweet probably fearing escalation of the event which happened way back. It is well known that Wasim and Waqar were a brilliant bowling combination, but weren't exactly best buddies off field. Seems like sometimes all you need is a little spark to fuel rivalry from the past.

http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/repor...hinks-so-but-his-compatriot-disagrees-2316752

 

[Mamoon]

Pathetic stuff from Wasim. No self-respect at all.

I understand that he has lick Indian boots these days but that doesn't mean that he has to air dirty laundry of his compatriot in such a manner.

 

[Rayyman]

It looks like friendly banter to me, but I might be wrong.

Hope all is well.

 

[Sachin136]

Pathetic stuff from Wasim. No self-respect at all.

I understand that he has lick Indian boots these days but that doesn't mean that he has to air dirty laundry of his compatriot in such a manner.

Wasim made that statement in 2005.

http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report-waqar-almost-spoiled-kumble-s-party-akram-1001410

 

[KingKhanWC]

Akram swinging stories out of thin air again.

 

[hitthestump]

Even after all these years out of the team no mutual respect has formed between them? They must have HATED eachother. Such a shame.

 

[msb314]

Pathetic stuff from Wasim. No self-respect at all.

I understand that he has lick Indian boots these days but that doesn't mean that he has to air dirty laundry of his compatriot in such a manner.

Pathetic from Wasim?

It is pathetic from Waqar who tried to deny Kumble in such a cowardly manner - it is the first sign of being a sore loser.

Either man up and play to win or accept you have lost and move on.

 

[FreePalestine]

bad form from Wasim. Outstanding bowler, but I don't think he has very good moral character. Always trying to embarrass former teammates, even did it on that tv show he did recently. Loose morals, big ego.

 

[coy0607]

is this even confirmed, or just some more masala rubbish from Hindustan?!

before attacking Wasim, maybe should consider this... Waist isn't an idiot, I doubt he'd say something like this in public even if it were true

 

[Sachin136]

is this even confirmed, or just some more masala rubbish from Hindustan?!

before attacking Wasim, maybe should consider this... Waist isn't an idiot, I doubt he'd say something like this in public even if it were true

Considering that Wasim defended his statement, it should be true.

 

[English August]

bad form from Wasim. Outstanding bowler, but I don't think he has very good moral character. Always trying to embarrass former teammates, even did it on that tv show he did recently. Loose morals, big ego.

You seem more worried about some silly tweets than the fact that your leading player (who went on to become captain) was perfectly okay with throwing his wicket away and losing the game rather than trying to defend and save the match. A Test match isn't lost till all 20 wickets are taken.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Stupid from both of them.

 

[Syed1]

The usual suspects will come out bashing Waqar when clearly Wasim is in the wrong here. Even Waqar's reply was dignified but didn't take long for Wasim to show his paindo side.

 

[The_Odd_One]

Wasim has no self respect. What is even the point of bringing it up now even if it was true?

 

[marlonbrowndo]

Terrible from Wasim but expected

 

[Black Zero]

Even a child knows how to get run out, you do not need a scheme for it.
Zero respect for Wasim.

 

[Sachin136]

Wasim has no self respect. What is even the point of bringing it up now even if it was true?

He said this 11 years back...

 

[The_Odd_One]

He said this 11 years back...

Check the date of Sehwag's and Waqar's tweets. Even if he said it in 2006, then what? You don't embarrass your past teammates like that.

 

[Madplayer]

Pathetic from Wasim?

It is pathetic from Waqar who tried to deny Kumble in such a cowardly manner - it is the first sign of being a sore loser.

Either man up and play to win or accept you have lost and move on.

But Waqar is denying it, isnt he? You believe wasim but not waqar? What proof does wasim have that waqar said that?

This isnt funny at all. Wasim has raised a finger on waqar's professionalism as an opponent.

Also sehwag the new social media troll has succeeded in making them fight

 

[Slog]

But Waqar is denying it, isnt he? You believe wasim but not waqar? What proof does wasim have that waqar said that?

This isnt funny at all. Wasim has raised a finger on waqar's professionalism as an opponent.

Also sehwag the new social media troll has succeeded in making them fight

not to forget wasim has a history of making things up

 

[Syed1]

not to forget wasim has a history of making things up

And Sehwag also has a history of doing the same. Remember his story of Sachin's six off Akhtar LOL

 

[Statsman]

How do you beat someone in the "age" game "every time"?

 

[R0H1T]

How do you beat someone in the "age" game "every time"?

By being older &/or wiser

 

[marlonbrowndo]

How do you beat someone in the "age" game "every time"?

By locking your wrist and flicking it like this

 

[Slog]

And Sehwag also has a history of doing the same. Remember his story of Sachin's six off Akhtar LOL

'story story hoti hai. asal ho ya fake!'

 

[pillionrider]

I'm surprised this is being touted as new news.

Anyone who watched that game would know how blatantly Waqar was trying to throw his wicket away to Srinath.

If I'm not mistaken I've hear Waqar himself talk about how he wanted to get out to another bowler to deny Kumble. It was a Ten Sports interview I think.

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Poor stuff from Vikram, but then again our previous lot may not be the sharpest tools in the shed when it comes to airing dirty laundry out in the open.

Many recent incidents such as Afridi-Miandad, Yuosuf-Ramiz come to mind and now this

Clearly even to this day these two can't get along which is extremely sad - I dread to wonder what would've been the dressing room environment when both of them were playing and at their pomp.

 

[Slog]

I'm surprised this is being touted as new news.

Anyone who watched that game would know how blatantly Waqar was trying to throw his wicket away to Srinath.

If I'm not mistaken I've hear Waqar himself talk about how he wanted to get out to another bowler to deny Kumble. It was a Ten Sports interview I think.

Yes.

Waqar Younis, who was back then touted as the second coming of Bradman with a mighty average of 10, was struggling to get out to arguably India's best ever pacer, despite his best attempts

 

[KhalidRafi]

Terrible stuff from Wasim

 

[Varun]

And Sehwag finds a way to come and troll the duo in the middle of it all.

 

[pillionrider]

Yes.

Waqar Younis, who was back then touted as the second coming of Bradman with a mighty average of 10, was struggling to get out to arguably India's best ever pacer, despite his best attempts

Pretty obvious from this, you didn't watch the game.

Best not to comment with conjecture then

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

And Sehwag finds a way to come and troll the duo in the middle of it all.

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True.

 

[JibranAnsari]

Wasim usually has nothing good to say so forged a story to amuse indians.

 

[Madplayer]

Pretty obvious from this, you didn't watch the game.

Best not to comment with conjecture then

So "it appeared" very obvious to you that waqar was trying to rob kumble of his 10fer?

Did you travel into the mind of waqar and see that he was trying to get out and not simply struggling at the crease? These assumptions are baseless and cannot be proved correct in any capacity especially when waqar is denying it.

 

[pillionrider]

So "it appeared" very obvious to you that waqar was trying to rob kumble of his 10fer?

Yes.

In fact I mentioned his attitude during that game in an old thread about why Indians like Wasim over Waqar:

This is something I've wondered about because Wasim has always been admired and 'loved' here. This is way before he even took up commentary stints or joined KKR.

In fact, he got those commentary stints etc because of the respect he had earned here. It's not the other way around which is what quite a few Pakistanis get wrong about him and India.

The affection for him has even been above that for Imran probably because the latter came across as jingoistic sometimes. Sadly Waqar isn't treated with the same respect and I think it has to do with the unfortunate one-off that Jadeja had against him.

Wasim was also a genuine champion cricketer in the sense that he played hard but didn't have any problem giving credit to the opposition. Still recall his genuine congratulations to Kumble after the 10-fer, something Waqar didn't display at the time.

Wasim refused to recall Tendulkar after he was runout when Akhtar decided to stick himself in Sachin's way. But no one held that against him because he was always gracious off the field in his liberal praise of Sachin. This at a time when India wasn't of any use financially to him.

Fans notice these small things and respect it I guess.

http://www.pakpassion.net/ppforum/s...stani-greats&p=8707461&highlight=#post8707461

 

[Stallion__]

^^

Wasim refused to recall Tendulkar after he was runout when Akhtar decided to stick himself in Sachin's way.

Trying a bit too hard, I guess.

 

[Napa]

Pathetic stuff from Wasim. No self-respect at all.

I understand that he has lick Indian boots these days but that doesn't mean that he has to air dirty laundry of his compatriot in such a manner.

I wonder among top Pakistani players, which pair had the best relationship?

 

[Madplayer]

Yes.

In fact I mentioned his attitude during that game in an old thread about why Indians like Wasim over Waqar:



http://www.pakpassion.net/ppforum/s...stani-greats&p=8707461&highlight=#post8707461

So just assumptions and personal opinions galore and nothing concrete as expected.

Better to stay away from allegations which you have no proof for.

 

[super hitter]

Nothing new, yet another one from Wasim, to be a legend, u need to have the personality, but he has failed miserably yet people still rate him highly on PP.

 

[pillionrider]

Better to stay away from allegations which you have no proof for.

One-half has alleged something. The other half has denied it. I am on the side of the first half because it is consistent with what I felt at the time of the incident.

So just assumptions and personal opinions galore and nothing concrete as expected.

So just denial and more denial as expected.

Nothing new there

 

[Tekcirc]

Wasim has no self respect. What is even the point of bringing it up now even if it was true?

Bro he said that in 2005, Sehwag just tweeting the article from 2005. This is the reason Waqar deleted his tweet once realizing that its old news. Viru just having his fun at the expense of bowlers, just like he did when he was playing!

 

[Indiafan]

is this even confirmed, or just some more masala rubbish from Hindustan?!

before attacking Wasim, maybe should consider this... Waist isn't an idiot, I doubt he'd say something like this in public even if it were true

lol now direct quotes are rubbish. For last 10 years I have seen some fans calling out indian media but every time indian media was.correct .

 

[Adil_94]

poor stuff from Wasim even if it was 2005 he shouldnt have revealed info like that it should have stayed within the team. Pathetic from him

 

[Gabbar Singh]

Sehwag is like a **** stirring mother in law from a desi tv serial.

 

[Zahid87]

I have seen Wasim say this on a youtube vid. Speaking for some corporate event in India. Am at work, so cant dig it out. But sure he has said it.

 

[Tekcirc]

Sehwag is like a **** stirring mother in law from a desi tv serial.

His troll skills are legendary! Someone should send a link of this thread to sehwag, I am 99% sure that he might tweet about it!

 

[ahsan88]

Wasim bhai at it again.

Glad he has apologized to Waqar.

 

[uberkoen]

Stupid comments from Wasim. Should really think before he opens his mouth and he should really stop kissing up to the Indians.

 

[the Great Khan]

And Sehwag finds a way to come and troll the duo in the middle of it all.

carrying on the tradition of Indian trolling..

 

[Thomaskutty]

wow soo petty from Younis. That is two things I'll remember about Waqar's career - that last over vs Jadeja 1996 and now this

 

[Hamza78]

I bet you even they both in one end in that time Indian will never run out one of them

 

[Tekcirc]

This move was unsportsmanlike but I think as a human tendency you would like to avoid being associated with a record against you that will remain in the books forever.

I remember Dilshan asking herath to bowl a no ball to prevent a Sehwag century. (Sehwag did hit a six of the ball but since India already won because of the no ball run, he was stuck on 99).

Even Pakistani fans must admit that these legends were not paragons of true sportsmanship!

 

[R0H1T]

This move was unsportsmanlike but I think as a human tendency you would like to avoid being associated with a record against you that will remain in the books forever.

I remember Dilshan asking herath to bowl a no ball to prevent a Sehwag century. (Sehwag did hit a six of the ball but since India already won because of the no ball run, he was stuck on 99).

Even Pakistani fans must admit that these legends were not paragons of true sportsmanship!

That was Radhiv & one of Dilshan/Mahela/Sanga plotting at that time. They did succeed against India earlier in another ODI (2009) where Malinga bowled 5 wides, with SRT stranded on 96 unbeaten. SL are easily the worst losers I've seen, on the field of play.

 

[Saurav]

Sehwag trolling Pak even after retirement

 

[Slog]

This move was unsportsmanlike but I think as a human tendency you would like to avoid being associated with a record against you that will remain in the books forever.

I remember Dilshan asking herath to bowl a no ball to prevent a Sehwag century. (Sehwag did hit a six of the ball but since India already won because of the no ball run, he was stuck on 99).

Even Pakistani fans must admit that these legends were not paragons of true sportsmanship!

the move wasnt unsportsmanlike because it never happened

Or are you saying arguably India's greatest ever pacer doesnt have the ability to dismiss a tailender who is trying to get out rby

 

[Slog]

Pretty obvious from this, you didn't watch the game.

Best not to comment with conjecture then

so srinath wasnt good enough to dismiss waqar who was trying to throw away his wicket?

 

[WebGuru]

I wonder among top Pakistani players, which pair had the best relationship?

Imran as captain had very good relationship with many of his players and there is a reason that even after 3 decades they still praise him instead of coming up with all these masala stories to sell on media.

Imran-Wasim

Imran-Qadir

Imran-Miandad (even with all those captaincy and ego issues they still maintained a very good relationship in and out the field)

 

[thelandofthebravepeople]

Sehwag has no class. Always take cheap shot's at people. Has anyone seen his Verugyan show on twitter? So cringeworthy.

 

[Tekcirc]

That was Radhiv & one of Dilshan/Mahela/Sanga plotting at that time. They did succeed against India earlier in another ODI (2009) where Malinga bowled 5 wides, with SRT stranded on 96 unbeaten. SL are easily the worst losers I've seen, on the field of play.

Also They switched captains just for a toss, because Sangakkara was at warning for a ban if slow overrate. Mahela came as captain just for the toss, but Sanga was actually captain.

I might be mixing names here again i think!

 

[Tekcirc]

Imran as captain had very good relationship with many of his players and there is a reason that even after 3 decades they still praise him instead of coming up with all these masala stories to sell on media.

Imran-Wasim

Imran-Qadir

Imran-Miandad (even with all those captaincy and ego issues they still maintained a very good relationship in and out the field)

Are you for real??

 

[Cricfan4eva]

Sehwag is such a troll. lol He must be laughing his bum off at these 2 taking his bait and going against each other in this fashion.

Tbh I don't think Wasim is the kind of person who'd concoct such a story without any basis. But Waqar would be a foolish to just accept it lying down. Anyway Waqar should've let it go and not reacted to it, people are only going to talk about it more.

 

[Black Zero]

Waqar >>>> Wasim

 

[LastManstanding]

so srinath wasnt good enough to dismiss waqar who was trying to throw away his wicket?

Srinath wanted Kumble to pick 10th wicket so he was deliberately bowling well outside the off stump. Once ball lobbed in the air towards Ramesh, and Srinath shouted at him to not go for the catch.

 

[Statsman]

Srinath wanted Kumble to pick 10th wicket so he was deliberately bowling well outside the off stump. Once ball lobbed in the air towards Ramesh, and Srinath shouted at him to not go for the catch.

So no difference in what Waqar supposedly did and what Srinath (also supposedly) did? Both underperformed and played against the spirit of the game?

 

[EliteCynical]

So no difference in what Waqar supposedly did and what Srinath (also supposedly) did? Both underperformed and played against the spirit of the game?

Yeah true. Actually Srinath was bowling far too wide to deny himself a wicket. I remember after some months when Kumble was felicitated in england he thanked Srinath for bowling short and wide and the presenter (Charles Coville) said that it was nothing new for Srinath, it was right up his alley! Was a funny moment and Kumble couldn't say much!

 

[EliteCynical]

Waqar >>>> Wasim

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That is a shocking stat. Never knew highest Wasim went was 830 rating points. Wow. I would assume he would never have been ranked number 1 then based on that! I could be wrong. Say all you want about the ranking system, but 830 came as a shock and that too was achieved in 1994. Wow, just wow. I wonder if I am missing something here.

 

[Yossarian]

Is that before or after Wasim was rumoured to ..... Hopefully Wasim didn't deliberately gave his wicket away to Kumble, thereby ensuring Waqar's alleged plan failed, so that Kumble could get his perfect 10.

 

[Yossarian]

Waqar >>>> Wasim

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All that shows it the complete meaningless nature of the ranking system.

Wasim appears in many people's all-time XI, or all time 2nd XI. And yet as per that list his highest ranking is 71st, meaning that at his peak, compared with other bowlers at their peaks, he's not even good enough to be in an all time 20th best XI (and that's assuming every team playing at least 3 quicks in the bowling line-up!).

 

[Slog]

All that shows it the complete meaningless nature of the ranking system.

Wasim appears in many people's all-time XI, or all time 2nd XI. And yet as per that list his highest ranking is 71st, meaning that at his peak, compared with other bowlers at their peaks, he's not even good enough to be in an all time 20th best XI (and that's assuming every team playing at least 3 quicks in the bowling line-up!).

It shows that Waqar had one of the greatest peaks of all time which is a fact

 

[Thivagar]

Is that before or after Wasim was rumoured to ..... Hopefully Wasim didn't deliberately gave his wicket away to Kumble, thereby ensuring Waqar's alleged plan failed, so that Kumble could get his perfect 10.

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[Stallion__]

Srinath just had to bowl a single over to Waqar. He started of bowling wide of the off stumps. Worked for first two to three balls before umpire started giving them wides. Then he has to bowl last 2-3 deliveries on Waqar's pads including the one that lobbed up near Ramesh. Waqar could have missed them and got out but he didn't so fair play to him.

As a fact, Kumble himself has to bowl wide to deny himself a wicket few years earlier when Kapil was chasing Hadlee's record.

 

[FreePalestine]

You seem more worried about some silly tweets than the fact that your leading player (who went on to become captain) was perfectly okay with throwing his wicket away and losing the game rather than trying to defend and save the match. A Test match isn't lost till all 20 wickets are taken.

Wasim's shaky moral character definitely worries me more than an unsportsmanly incident with Waqar.

 

[WebGuru]

Are you for real??

That's why i mentioned "even with all those captaincy and ego issues they still maintained a very good relationship in and out the field"

You need to read more about them starting from their days in county (before becoming captains) it wasn't really as bad as media portrayed it. They still maintain a very good relationship.

 

[Romali_rotti]

Knowing the shady character Waqar is, what Wasim said is probably true, Wasim did say the same in 2004 also ? But even if Waqar did say it, its no big deal and dont need to be brought up now imo...

 

[Black Zero]

All that shows it the complete meaningless nature of the ranking system.

Wasim appears in many people's all-time XI, or all time 2nd XI. And yet as per that list his highest ranking is 71st, meaning that at his peak, compared with other bowlers at their peaks, he's not even good enough to be in an all time 20th best XI (and that's assuming every team playing at least 3 quicks in the bowling line-up!).

You can start blaming ranking system for top 5, but Wasim is not even in top 50.
And his peak is 830, which is nothing.

We can analyze this in depth in some other thread why so many rate Wasim so highly.

 

[Black Zero]

That is a shocking stat. Never knew highest Wasim went was 830 rating points. Wow. I would assume he would never have been ranked number 1 then based on that! I could be wrong. Say all you want about the ranking system, but 830 came as a shock and that too was achieved in 1994. Wow, just wow. I wonder if I am missing something here.

Yes, Wasim was never number 1(though he was number 2 in 1990) and this was not a flaw in the rating/system.

He always looked better than he actually was.

 

[Black Zero]

Knowing the shady character Waqar is, what Wasim said is probably true, Wasim did say the same in 2004 also ? But even if Waqar did say it, its no big deal and dont need to be brought up now imo...

Actually Wasim has a shady character:


http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-pakistan-2010/content/story/474939.html

 

[Tekcirc]

Knowing the shady character Waqar is, what Wasim said is probably true, Wasim did say the same in 2004 also ? But even if Waqar did say it, its no big deal and dont need to be brought up now imo...

No one said it now. Sehwag just digged it out of nowhere to post it on twitter!! Master trolling and waqar got baited.

This thread would cheer the troll in Sehwag so much.

 

[Asif321]

oh god now our legends are also behaving like kids

 

[Romali_rotti]

No one said it now. Sehwag just digged it out of nowhere to post it on twitter!! Master trolling and waqar got baited.

This thread would cheer the troll in Sehwag so much.

Ahh I see....