(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Wasim Akram Denies Viral Fake Quote About Suryakumar Yadav
Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has rejected a viral social media post that falsely attributed comments to him regarding Indian cricketer Suryakumar Yadav and India’s T20I team selection.
The misleading post circulated online during ongoing discussions about changes in India’s T20I squad, including leadership adjustments and player selections ahead of upcoming series against Ireland and England.
Reports suggest that Shreyas Iyer has been appointed as India’s new T20I captain, replacing Suryakumar Yadav, a move that sparked widespread debate among cricket fans.
Amid this discussion, the fake post claimed to quote Wasim Akram on selection policies and player performance comparisons between different cricket systems. However, the former fast bowler quickly clarified that he never made such statements.
Responding on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Akram dismissed the viral claim as false and urged users not to spread unverified content.
He emphasized the importance of verifying information before sharing it online, warning that misinformation can spread quickly, especially when linked to well-known public figures.
Akram’s clarification helps put an end to the rumors and highlights the growing issue of fake quotes circulating on social media.
