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Wasim Akram Slams Razaullah's Popularity: 'We Have Accepted Mediocrity'
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News18•21-09-2026, 15:52
Wasim Akram Slams Razaullah's Popularity: 'We Have Accepted Mediocrity'
- •Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram expressed anger over all-rounder Razaullah's overnight sensation status after his performance against England.
- •Akram criticized the thousands who welcomed Razaullah, stating it showed Pakistan had 'accepted mediocrity' in cricket.
- •Razaullah, a debutant, impressed with four wickets and a record-breaking 81 off 63 balls batting at number nine, despite Pakistan's 3-0 series loss.
- •Akram suggested Razaullah should have hidden his face until he reached home, questioning the mindset of celebrating a losing effort.
- •Concerns exist that Pakistan's cricket system may not adequately nurture talents like Razaullah, citing past examples of promising careers going awry.
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Wasim Akram expressed anger over thousands of supporters mobbing debutant Razaullah upon his return to Islamabad after losing the Test series to England, stating that such celebrations show Pakistan has accepted mediocrity instead of hiding their face after a 3-0 defeat.
Razaullah took four wickets in the first innings—including the crucial wicket of Joe Root—and smashed a blistering 81 runs off 63 balls batting at number nine in the second innings, which included multiple sixes.
Pakistan called up seven replacement players in the middle of the series, drafting them straight into the first team, which included the standout debutant Razaullah.
