The former Pakistani Fast bowler Wasim Akram has rebuffed suggestions of him being hired to be the national team’s coach, saying disrespectful and unmatched treatment of some ex-academy coaches has turned him away. The comment came just as Pakistan exited the group stage in dramatic fashion from the Champions Trophy having led to speculation over an impending reshuffle and possible firing of another coach. On his vast experience Akram said no thanks for insults and enquiries Since he’s done being an ex-player/ coach.
Wasim Akram Criticizes Treatment Of Former Pakistan Coaches
Wasim Akram, on Ten Sports slammed the way non-pakistani former Pakistan cricketers-turned-coaches have done in their home countryman might not confirm the job of Head Coach. He went on to say that many have been run through and ridiculed for failing to deliver by the likes of Waqar Younis. Akram said people still “ keep bad mouthing me, sayin all I do is talk and I do not achieve anything ” over and above. As I watch Pakistani coaches like this sacked Waqar, and all the others who came before him treated so disrespectfully, it takes an edge off me.
Akram Declines Full-Time Coaching Role, Prioritizes Family But Offers Support
When declining an opportunity to be a full time coach Wasim Akram stated his dedication to Pakistan cricket, saying willing to train for free in camps or build-up for major tours. “I want to help Pakistan cricket. Why should I pay you? “ Don’t keep me in the blue box free. Still he pointed out family time “I am 58 years of age and at this point in my life, my kids need me” Meanwhile PCB scarce on time has appointed Saqlain Mushtaq as interim coach after the Pakistan’s’ exit from the Champions Trophy.
