The chucking issue - Wasim Akram slams ICC
Cricinfo staff
January 24, 2005
Wasim Akram, the former Pakistan captain, has slammed the ICC for their policy in dealing with bowlers’ illegal actions. “The ICC has just gone mad,” he was quoted as saying in The Telegraph, a Kolkata based daily. “They are just there and come out and create problems for cricketers. They are more concerned with identifying the angles of chucking.”
While on the offensive Akram had a go at the ICC’s Anti Corruption Unit as well. “They [ACU] get a quarter of a million pounds every year and just sit there and send two guys all over the world who just attend matches everywhere. No reports, nothing.”
Akram, who was speaking to reporters in Dubai during a promotional event, also bagged Shoaib Akhtar for his recent performances. “He [Shoaib] is just not a matchwinner anymore,” said Akram. “He just comes and talks and plays one game, and then gets injured. He just thinks he is too good.”
Wasim opens his trap one more time to please the Indian audience. He should be backing up his former teammates just ahead of the tour to India but he rather say crap to gain the confidence of the Indian channels. Well, after listening to his Bullshiit commentary I don't expect much from this guy. Yeah he is a legend of the game but then that ttitle comes with some responsibility which Wasim has failed to exhibit throughout his career.
