IPL sources say no ban on Wasim Akram

By: amalik85

Islamabad : Pakistan | about 1 month ago

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Sources from the Indian Premier League have told a TV channel that there is 'no interdict' on Wasim AkramWasim Akram commentating in India. The explanation comes after reports that emerged in Pakistan that the pacer-turned-commentator had allegedly been deprived of acquiescence by the Indian government to commentate in the upcoming Champions League tournament. Wasim Akram, the ex- Pakistan captain and a usual ESPN Star Sports (ESS) commentator, was allegedly not be commentating during the ESS broadcast Champions League Twenty20, beginning in India this week, because he is Pakistani. Akram, who is part of ESPN's commentary panel for the ongoing Champions Trophy in South Africa and was expected to be in India for the high profile League, could not be reached for remark. Sources close to the former Pakistani pace man though, said he was upset about what had transpire. Raman, however, offered an explanation for Akram's absence. “The Champions League doesn't attribute any team from Pakistan. So, there was no need to have Akram in the commentary team.”

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