Have more money than your hair on head: Akhtar tells Sehwag


New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS): Shoaib Akhtar has dismissed Virender Sehwag's claim that the former Pakistani speedster lavishes praise on the Indian team because "it makes business".

In a video posted on his official Youtube channel, Akhtar said that he has more money than Sehwag's hair on his head.

"I have more maal (money) than you have baal (hair) on your head. If you are not able to fathom that I have such high followers, then understand it. It has taken me 15 years to become Shoaib Akhtar."

 

Akhtar's comments come after an old video of 2016 resurfaced on social media in which Sehwag said the former Pakistani fast bowler praises arch-rivals India as it "makes a quick buck".

During the recently concluded ODI series against Australia, Akhtar had anaylsed each and every match and had praised Virat Kohli's men after they emerged victorious coming back from behind and winning the three-match series 2-1.

Yes, I have a huge fan following in India, but I criticised them when they did not play well in the first ODI against Australia," Akhtar said.

"Just tell me one Pakistan Youtuber who does not praise India when their team does well. Ramiz Raja, Shahid Afridi and others all praise the Indian side when they do well. Tell me one thing, isn't it right that the Men in Blue are in fact the number one side in the world, isn't it right that Kohli is the number one batsman in the world.

"I do not understand what problem people have when I am giving my opinion on matters related to cricket. I have played for Pakistan for 15 years. I am not famous for just doing the Youtube thing. I was the fastest bowler in the world," he added.

Akhtar, popularly known as the Rawalpindi Express, is the fastest bowler ever in the history of cricket.

  

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  • Shiv Kaher, New Delhi

    Sat, Jan 25 2020

    Yes sehwag sir let him do his work.. Koi to hai joh pakistani me kuch kamma kar La rha hai... Baki sare to kashmiri apples kha rhe hai...
    Lols...
    Sehwag Sir I like ur patriotism...
    Sehwag Sir Isse ipl mei annna hai.. Thoda pakistani ke bare mei thi socho....
    Sehwag Sir pump ukhad do..... Hehehe

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  • Deep, Indore

    Sat, Jan 25 2020

    Haa bhai you do have lots of dollars. Getting converted in Pak ruppee will get you becoming multi billionaire

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  • Sam, Canada

    Fri, Jan 24 2020

    Nothing wrong in praising someone with good performance,why we always doubt intentions specially if it is coming from enemy side

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  • Nawaz, Udupi/ Kuwait

    Thu, Jan 23 2020

    Even if Akhthar praises for quick bucks, Sehwag should not have any problem with that. Let Akhthar take whatever in his destiny. Let Sehwag take whatever in his destiny. Just be content with whatever is available with us.

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  • Sumit Sharma, Delhi, India

    Thu, Jan 23 2020

    Akhtar is right..... He praises Team India on its good performance. Nothing wrong in it. Sehwag never praised pak team on their good performance, that's Ego.... We should appreciate cricket.

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  • Shamsuddin, Dubai

    Thu, Jan 23 2020

    So what if Akthar praises Indian cricketers. Why is Sehwag losing his hair about this?

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  • prem, moodbidri

    Thu, Jan 23 2020

    Why Sehwag is having problem when Akthar praises Indian team for good performance?
    Is Sehwag scared, Akthar will take away his share by doing this?

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  • Sudesh pai, MANIPAL

    Thu, Jan 23 2020

    In fact it is true the Pakistani players are frustrated no income nobody plays ipl. Commentators are not entertained. I have seen in mumbai any event spospors used to give huge amounts coming to India was a luxurious trips while returning back huge gifts now all this has come to a full stop

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  • Prakash, Mangalore

    Thu, Jan 23 2020

    Akthar is right !!
    Being diplomatic is not Viru's cup of tea. He's just a street smart fellow !! Or else why should he criticize Akthar when he praises Indian Cricketers.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Thu, Jan 23 2020

    Frustrations ...

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