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NDTV
2 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
"Then, Now & Forever": Kamran Akmal Memes Viral After Pakistan Star's Blooper In World Championship Of Legends
Kamran Akmal memes flooded the internet on Saturday morning. The reason: a missed chance behind the stumps. During his playing days, it was not rare from the ex-Pakistan star to mistakes as a wicketkeeper. That long-standing tag of being a error-prone wicketkeeper came back to haunt the Pakistan player at the World Championship of Legeds where Pakistan Champions and England Champions played the first match on Friday. Pakistan Champions registered a thrilling 5-run win over England Champions in the tournament opener at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Friday. Pakistan Champions posted 160 for 9 in 20 overs after getting an invitation to bat first. Mohammad Hafeez scored 54 and Aamer Yamin slammed 27 not out off 13 while other Pakistan batters failed to impress. Liam Plunkett and Chris Tremlett were the pick of the bowlers for England with two wickets each. In the chase, Phil Mustard (58) and Ian Bell (51 not out) played noticeable knocks but failed to win the game for England. But Akmal's missed stumping went viral. It happened in the sixth over of England's chase, when Shoaib Malik was bowling to Phil Mustard. the batter stepped out of his crease with a wild swipe as Malik's delivery turned sharply to beat Mustard. It was a clear chance for a stumping but Akmal made a mess of it. Social media had a field day after that. Kamran Akmal Wicket keeping - Then, Now & Forever..... His wicket keeping costs Shoaib Akhter career - Ross Taylor assault in 2011 WC. #WCL2025 — alekhaNikun (@nikun28) July 19, 2025 Kamran Akmal doing what he does best! #PakistanCricket — Usman (@jamilmusman_) July 18, 2025 Kamran Akmal is just out there doing what he does best with effortless style. — Yasir Bhat (@Yasir_639) July 19, 2025 Former cricketers Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Chris Gayle, AB De Villiers, and Shikhar Dhawan, among others who will return to the spotlight in the World Championship of Legends, a premier T20 tournament uniting global legends for an unmissable showdown. From 18th July to 2nd August 2025, across four iconic UK venues, the WCL brings fans an epic blend of nostalgia, fierce rivalries, and world-class entertainment. This season features an all-star line-up including Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, Brett Lee, Chris Lynn, Shaun Marsh, Eoin Morgan, Moeen Ali, Sir Alastair Cook, AB de Villiers, Hashim Amla, Chris Morris, Wayne Parnell, Chris Gayle, DJ Bravo, Kieron Pollard, and more, as per a press release from WCL. Harshit Tomar, Founder & CEO of the World Championship of Legends, stated as quoted by WCL press release, "WCL is where nostalgia meets world-class competition. It's an honour to bring these legends back to the field and reignite the passion of fans across generations. This season will be unforgettable."
News18
2 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Kamran Akmal Fumbles Behind Stumps 'Like Old Times', Video Goes Viral
Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal, who was in action against the England Champions in the World Championship of Legends in Birmingham on Friday, rolled back time as he fumbled behind the stumps during the game, missing an easy stumping, an act for which he was infamous during his playing days. In the sixth over of England's chase of 161, with Shoaib Malik bowling to former England wicketkeeper Phil Mustard, the latter stepped out of his crease in search of a big hit.
India.com
10-07-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Rishabh Pant Surpasses Kamran Akmal, Tops ‘THIS' List For An Asian Wicketkeeper During IND vs ENG 3rd Test At Lords
In a remarkable feat that highlights his growing stature as one of the finest modern-day wicket-keepers, Rishabh Pant has surpassed Kamran Akmal and MS Dhoni to claim the record for the most catches by an Asian wicket-keeper in Test matches in England. With 40 catches and counting, Pant has etched his name in the history books, showcasing his sharp reflexes, agility, and consistency behind the stumps. The Milestone Moment Pant's landmark achievement came during India's ongoing Test series against England. Rishabh Pant took the catch of Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett and completed his 40th catch. Having taken his 40th catch on English soil, he leapfrogged Pakistan's Kamran Akmal, who had previously held the record with 39 catches, followed closely by Indian legend MS Dhoni with 36 catches. What makes this achievement even more impressive is Pant's relatively shorter stint in Test cricket compared to the other two. Despite missing significant cricket due to injury in 2023, his comeback has been nothing short of sensational, and this record is just another feather in his cap. Most Catches by an Asian Wicket-Keeper in England (Tests) Rishabh Pant (India) - 40* Kamran Akmal (Pakistan) - 39 MS Dhoni (India) - 36 India vs England At Lunch After losing the toss, India were asked to bowl first, something skipper Shubman Gill didn't mind, acknowledging early assistance for bowlers. The morning session saw a moderate swing and seam, with bounce being unpredictable. England's openers survived a testing first hour despite several false shots. The breakthrough came post-drinks when Nitish struck twice in four balls, removing both openers in the same over. Bumrah bowled a disciplined opening spell, seemingly holding back his short-ball barrage. The pitch eased slightly after the initial burst, allowing England a chance to rebuild. With movement tapering off, the next two sessions promise an intriguing contest between bat and ball.
Hindustan Times
02-07-2025
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- Hindustan Times
PCB blasted for 'lack of seriousness', unprofessional act by Kamran Akmal after 'illogical' appointment in men's team
Kamran Akmal, the former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter, has expressed his disappointment with the Pakistan Cricket Board's decision to stick with Azhar Mahmood as interim coach, citing the move as 'illogical and reflective of poor management.' Mahmood, appointed assistant coach for all formats in 2024, has now taken over as acting head coach of the Pakistan national team. He is expected to remain in the role until his current contract ends in March 2026. Kamran Akmal wasn't too happy with PCB's recent decision(Getty Images) Speaking on The Game Plan Podcast on YouTube, Kamran Akmal expressed his frustration over the Pakistan Board's decision, stating, 'I just don't understand the logic behind this decision. It's exactly like the time PCB made Mickey Arthur director of cricket while allowing him to continue working with a county team. I couldn't understand it then, and I can't understand it now.' Since 2021, Azhar Mahmood has been the seventh head coach appointed by PCB, succeeding yet another interim coach in Aaqib Javed, who had previously taken over from Australian cricketer Jason Gillespie. Akmal criticised the PCB for its erratic decision-making, asserting that these appointments have caused long-term problems. 'Lack of seriousness' Akmal further took aim at PCB's decision, saying, 'That role (Mickey Arthur) has continued, and it has brought many issues into Pakistan cricket. The same thing is now happening with the interim coaching setup. Before this, it was Aaqib Javed, then Mohammad Hafeez and now Azhar.' 'These decisions reflect a lack of seriousness. When the PCB starts thinking seriously and acting professionally, it won't have to make such compromises or temporary appointments' Arthur returned to the Pakistan setup in 2023 as team director while still coaching Derbyshire in England, a dual arrangement that Akmal believes led to structural problems in the team. Mahmood, now acting as Test coach, is not expected to retain his role as white-ball assistant coach during this tenure, and he was notably absent from the coaching staff during Pakistan's recent white-ball series against Bangladesh. Kamran Akmal finally emphasised the situation by stating, 'Everyone has been appeased, and now Azhar has also been rewarded. If you've made him head coach, then give him the full time and responsibility. Otherwise, what's the point?'
India.com
02-06-2025
- Sport
- India.com
After father, Babar Azam gets into physical fight with locals in Lahore, star Pakistan cricketer lost his cool due to...
Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) In these collection of pictures, we find out why former Pakistan captain Babar Azam got into a physical fight with a local in Lahore in a video which went viral on social media. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Babar Azam got into an ugly fight with a local in Lahore. The video of Babar Azam's fight went viral on social media. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Babar Azam had asked a local to record him during 'Namaaz' which he refused. After the 'Namaaz', Babar Azam came out and confronted the local. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Babar Azam is seen pushing the local in Lahore amid a crowd of people before leaving in a huff. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Babar Azam's father got into huge fight on social media with Kamran Akmal. "This child (Babar) never played under your captaincy, but you did play under his captaincy and got out for zero while he scored a century that day. Talking behind the backs of successful people is a compulsion of those who have failed," Babar Azam's father Siddique wrote on Instagram. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Kamran Akmal had said that Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan should be only selected for Test cricket. "In my opinion, they (Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan) should now be kept only for Test matches. Maybe after another six months, they should be considered only for Test cricket," Akmal said. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Babar Azam was not picked for three-match T20I series against Bangladesh. Pakistan cricket team won the series 3-0.
