"Ramiz Raja Was At Slips Because His Father Was A Commissioner": Wasim Akram's Shocking Remarks About PCB Chairman

Wasim Akram, a former captain of Pakistan and a legendary bowler, just published his autobiography, Sultan: A Memoir, which provides a glimpse inside his famous career as a left-arm pacer.

The book revealed some shocking information while also highlighting some of the high points and great moments of his career. One of them was on current Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja, a former cricketer who shared a changing room with Akram.

IPL 2023 | India tour of Bangladesh 2022 | Dream11 Prediction | Fantasy Cricket Tips | Cricket Match Prediction Today | Cricket News | Cricket Live Score

Between 1985 and 1997, Raja and Akram competed for Pakistan in 188 international contests, including as members of the illustrious Imran Khan squad that won the ODI World Cup in 1992. Raja and Akram also played for the Pakistan team in 188 international contests.

However, Ramiz would also play in the slip position due to the rank system, which gave him the advantage over the other players on the list because his father was a police commissioner, according to a significant disclosure made by Akram. Akram claimed that Ramiz would miss more catches than he would make as he recalled a Test match against New Zealand.

“He dropped more than he caught”: Wasim Akram

While Akram’s autobiography mentions some of his career’s highlights and unforgettable moments, the book also sheds light on some startling facts. Ramiz Raja, the current chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, was one of them.

“The first was given the next day by Asif Faridi, a local quick; the second was thrown to me.” I was in my fourth over when New Zealand skipper John Wright nicked to Ramiz at the second slip” Wasim Akram Wrote.

“Despite his batting prowess, Ramiz was assigned to slip for a variety of reasons, including his father’s position as a commissioner and his attendance at Aitchison College. “He dropped more than he caught, actually,” Wasim Akram remarked.

In 104 Test matches for Pakistan, Akram took 414 wickets, which is still the most of any bowler from that country. Additionally, he took 502 wickets in 356 ODIs.

Also Read: IPL 2023 Auction: 3 Players Released By Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Who Might Go Unsold In The Auction