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Shoaib Akhtar takes mic off: Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has been embroiled in controversy when he resigned from his post as cricket analyst, leaving a TV program midway as the host of the government-controlled PTV asked him to leave. Said. Akhtar said that the host of the event misbehaved with him and insulted him after Pakistan’s five-wicket win over New Zealand in the T20 World Cup on Tuesday.
Akhtar, 46, a cricketer who played 46 Tests and 163 ODIs for Pakistan, got up, removed his microphone and left. The host of the show Nauman Niaz did not attempt to call him back and showed no response and the program continued. But the other guests of the event were Sir Vivian Richards, David Gower, Rashid Latif, Umar Gul, Aaqib Javed and Pakistan women’s team captain Sana Mir. There was a ruckus on social media after Akhtar left the program and people asked Niyaz to apologize. The video of the debate between Akhtar and Niyaz was shared on social media.
At the same time, former bowler Akhtar clarified his position by posting on Twitter on Wednesday. Akhtar tweeted, “There are many videos doing the rounds on social media so I thought I should clarify my position. Noman showed rudeness and he asked me to leave the show.” He said, “It was very embarrassing because with you the legends like Sir Vivian Richards and David Gower and some of my contemporaries and seniors were also sitting on the set and millions of people were watching it.”
Akhtar did not pay heed to the host’s question
Akhtar said, “I have tried to save everyone from embarrassment by saying that I am pulling Nauman’s leg by mutual understanding and Nauman will also politely apologize and we will continue the program.” He refused to apologise. After that I had no other option. Of.
Resigned from PTV Sports after apologizing
Nauman tried to stop him and he got irritated with Akhtar. He told Shoaib that he is not paying attention to him and he will not tolerate it. The host said, “You misbehaved with me and I am telling you that you can leave the show now.” After this the break was taken. Akhtar later apologized to the other experts and then announced that He is resigning from PTV Sports.
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