Wasim Akram: Teammates Blamed Me After 1996 World Cup Loss to India
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Moneycontrol•12-01-2026, 14:39
Wasim Akram: Teammates Blamed Me After 1996 World Cup Loss to India
- •Wasim Akram reveals former Pakistan teammates spread rumors he faked injury to miss 1996 World Cup quarterfinal against India.
- •Akram sustained an abdominal muscle injury against New Zealand, making him unfit for the Bengaluru match despite injections.
- •He overheard teammates planning to blame him to escape scrutiny after the loss.
- •Akram questions why he would intentionally miss a crucial India vs Pakistan match as captain.
- •He continues to face criticism for an incident that occurred nearly 30 years ago.
Why It Matters: Wasim Akram exposes how former teammates scapegoated him after Pakistan's 1996 World Cup loss to India.
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