Wasim Akram calls out Shadab Khan for taking easy route in batting

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram expressed his dissatisfaction with Islamabad United captain Shadab Khan's batting position in the match against Multan Sultans during PSL 9.

Despite Shadab's previous match-winning performance, where he scored a quick fifty batting at number three, he was sent in to bat at number seven in the recent match.

While speaking on a local sports channel, Akram questioned the decision, particularly noting Shadab's form and the impact of his previous innings.

“When you have a captain who is in form and scored 74 in 41 balls in the previous match, why didn’t he come in to bat at three or four? He [Shadab] said in the post-match press conference that the wicket was a bit difficult which is why I wanted to send in a proper batter. I hope that was a language barrier because if that’s case it means that he will come out to bat early when the pitch is easy but send anyone else if that’s not the case,” Akram said.

It is worth noting that Multan Sultans secured their second consecutive victory in PSL 9 by defeating Islamabad United by five wickets at Multan Cricket Stadium.