Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram left Mark Howard and David Warner stunned with his comment on IPL while commentating during the first ODI between Australia and Pakistan at the MCG on Monday (November 4).
It all began when Howard was discussing how much Jake Fraser-McGurk could get in the upcoming IPL 2025 auction. One of the most sought-after youngsters in world cricket, Fraser-McGurk made his debut in the IPL earlier this year. He hit the ground running in the tournament while playing for Delhi Capitals.
In only 9 games, he smashed 330 runs including four whirlwind fifties. The right-handed batsman maintained a strike rate of more than 230. Even though Fraser-McGurk had a brilliant outing in the IPL, Delhi Capitals decided against retaining him.
As a result, the Australian youngster will be going under the hammer in the IPL auction for the very first time. He is expected to earn a whopping IPL contract and Mark Howard believes the same too. During the commentary, Howard stated that Fraser-McGurk could get a million-dollar contract in the auction.
As Howard was busy predicting Fraser-McGurk's IPL auction price, Wasim Akram asked him if he was talking about the IPL. When Howard said 'yeah', Wasim Akram was heard telling him: "I've checked out of IPL."
Howard then asked the Pakistan legend the reason for checking out of IPL. In reply, Wasim Akram quickly reminded him that Pakistani players are not allowed in the IPL.
"Because we are not allowed," said Wasim Akram.
Watch the incident involving Wasim Akram and Mark Howard:
The Pakistan players have not played in the IPL since the inaugural season in 2008. While most of the big names from Pakistan played in IPL 2008, not a single player has managed to play in the competition since then. The BCCI decided to ban the Pakistan players in the wake of the terrorist attack in Mumbai in 2008.
Akram, on the other hand, did ply his trade as a coach in the IPL for a long time. He first joined Kolkata Knight Riders as their bowling coach in 2010 and was with them for more than six years.
Talking about the ongoing ODI between Australia and Pakistan, the latter were all out for a modest total of 203 runs after being asked to bat first. Captain Mohammad Rizwan was the top-score for Pakistan, scoring 44 runs. For Australia, Mitchell Starc picked up 3 wickets while Adam Zampa and Pat Cummins claimed two wickets each.
IPL Auction 2025: Wasim Akram stuns David Warner, Mark Howard with shocking comment on IPL
Published - 04 Nov 2024, 03:30 PM | Updated - 04 Nov 2024, 11:39 PM
Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram left Mark Howard and David Warner stunned with his comment on IPL while commentating during the first ODI between Australia and Pakistan at the MCG on Monday (November 4).
It all began when Howard was discussing how much Jake Fraser-McGurk could get in the upcoming IPL 2025 auction. One of the most sought-after youngsters in world cricket, Fraser-McGurk made his debut in the IPL earlier this year. He hit the ground running in the tournament while playing for Delhi Capitals.
In only 9 games, he smashed 330 runs including four whirlwind fifties. The right-handed batsman maintained a strike rate of more than 230. Even though Fraser-McGurk had a brilliant outing in the IPL, Delhi Capitals decided against retaining him.
As a result, the Australian youngster will be going under the hammer in the IPL auction for the very first time. He is expected to earn a whopping IPL contract and Mark Howard believes the same too. During the commentary, Howard stated that Fraser-McGurk could get a million-dollar contract in the auction.
As Howard was busy predicting Fraser-McGurk's IPL auction price, Wasim Akram asked him if he was talking about the IPL. When Howard said 'yeah', Wasim Akram was heard telling him: "I've checked out of IPL."
Howard then asked the Pakistan legend the reason for checking out of IPL. In reply, Wasim Akram quickly reminded him that Pakistani players are not allowed in the IPL.
"Because we are not allowed," said Wasim Akram.
Watch the incident involving Wasim Akram and Mark Howard:
The Pakistan players have not played in the IPL since the inaugural season in 2008. While most of the big names from Pakistan played in IPL 2008, not a single player has managed to play in the competition since then. The BCCI decided to ban the Pakistan players in the wake of the terrorist attack in Mumbai in 2008.
Akram, on the other hand, did ply his trade as a coach in the IPL for a long time. He first joined Kolkata Knight Riders as their bowling coach in 2010 and was with them for more than six years.
Talking about the ongoing ODI between Australia and Pakistan, the latter were all out for a modest total of 203 runs after being asked to bat first. Captain Mohammad Rizwan was the top-score for Pakistan, scoring 44 runs. For Australia, Mitchell Starc picked up 3 wickets while Adam Zampa and Pat Cummins claimed two wickets each.
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