‘Do din ke baad aap sirf…’ - Shoaib Malik Recalls Shoaib Akhtar’s Epic Reply During India Tour In 1999

Pakistan team are currently busy playing the 20-20 World Cup in Australia. However, they have failed to show a great so far as the Men in Green managed to win two out of thor four matches. Now, they will look to win their remaining match along with some results that would go in their favour.

On the other hand, former Pakistan players Wasim Akram, Misbah-ul-Haq, Waqar Younis, and Shoaib Malik are currently doing a show named ‘A Sports.’ There, these cricket pundits are discussing the matches of the ongoing World Cup. Now, in that show, Shoaib Malik shared an incident where Shoaib Akhtar came up with an epic reply.

‘You will only be taking my name after two days' - Shoaib Akhtar

While speaking on that show, Shoaib Malik said: “Shoaib bhai and Shahid bhai were out for dinner. Some kids came, and they asked for autographs from Afridi and Azhar Mahmood. Then they asked Shoaib Akhtar, ‘what’s your name?'. In reply to that, Shoaib Akhtar came up with an epic reply.

Malik said: “The Test was two days later. Akhtar said, ‘You will only be taking my name after two days'. He then dismissed Sachin off his first ball)," Other pundits also loved that story as they drew applause for the former Pakistan pacer. However, Shoaib Akhtar enjoyed a great career for his country across all formats. Regarding Pakistan’s recent performance in the ongoing World Cup, Shoaib Akhtar shared his thoughts on his YouTube channel. 

After Pakistan’s victory over the Proteas, he said: “What a great comeback from the Pakistan cricket team. Well done! Jo teame South Africa ke khilaf kuchh nahi kar payi Pakistan ne kar ke dikhaya. I really really hope my prediction goes wrong today and Pakistan somehow tries to qualify for the semi-final. Aur South Africa ko faiting inhone bahut lagayi.” “Well done Shadab aur well done Iftikhar. Again you have proved so many people wrong, including me. You’ve done an amazing job. Haris kahan tha bhai, pahle kyu nahi khilaya usko? But again Pakistan has done a wonderful job.“ Shoaib Akhtar concluded.