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Legendary Pakistani cricketer Wasim Akram has expressed his belief that MS Dhoni might retire from IPL cricket after Chennai Super Kings’ disappointing exit from the playoffs in the 2024 season. Akram praised Dhoni’s immense contributions to Indian cricket, highlighting his exceptional leadership and game-changing abilities as both a batter and captain. Dhoni’s fiery cameo against Royal Challengers Bangalore in CSK’s final league match, where he smashed a towering six off the bowling of Yash Dayal, has left fans wondering if it will be his last hurrah in the tournament.

Legendary Pakistan seamer Wasim Akram has thrown his support behind under-fire Royal Challengers Bangalore all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, predicting that he will play a crucial role in helping the team reach the IPL 2024 playoffs. Despite a disappointing season with the bat, Maxwell’s cameo knock against CSK in a crucial match showcased his potential. Akram believes in Maxwell’s ability to rise to the occasion and deliver on the big stage.

Legendary Pakistan paceman Wasim Akram has heaped praise on Indian seamer Sandeep Sharma for his ability to swing the ball and deliver match-winning performances. Despite having flat surfaces in this season of IPL, Sharma has been in great form and is making the most of the opportunities he gets to bowl in the tough overs in the fag end of the innings. Akram, known as the Sultan of Swing, pointed out the good attributes in Sharma’s bowling, including his fine yorker, slower ball, and ability to swing the new ball. He also suggested that it’s crucial to have specialist bowlers to bowl the death overs, and Sandeep fits the bill perfectly.

Delhi Capitals’ Prithvi Shaw has faced criticism for his inconsistent performances and has been dropped from the playing XI. Former Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram believes Shaw needs to focus on his cricket and avoid off-field distractions to regain his form and national team spot.

Legendary Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram has attributed Mumbai Indians’ underwhelming performance in IPL 2024 to the last-minute change in captaincy from Rohit Sharma to Hardik Pandya. Akram believes that if Sharma had given up the India captaincy too, the transition at MI would have been smoother and less disruptive to the team’s performance.

Legendary Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram believes that Rohit Sharma may not continue with the Mumbai Indians next season and has suggested the Kolkata Knight Riders as a potential destination. Akram based his prediction on the recent decision by MI to remove Rohit as skipper in favor of Hardik Pandya, a move that has sparked criticism from fans. Rohit’s poor form this season, coupled with the reports of tension within the MI camp, has further fueled speculation about his future with the franchise. Akram expressed his admiration for Rohit’s batting prowess and believes he would be a valuable addition to KKR, who are currently sitting at the top of the points table under the guidance of Gautam Gambhir and Shreyas Iyer.

The IPL 2024 witnessed a major controversy between Virat Kohli and Sunil Gavaskar. Kohli, unhappy with criticism from experts about his batting, fired back, prompting a response from Gavaskar. Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram weighed in, siding with Gavaskar and stating that Kohli should have refrained from making such comments.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a vital four-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans, boosting their playoff hopes in IPL 2024. Despite a strong start from Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis, RCB faced a batting collapse. However, Dinesh Karthik and Swapnil Singh guided the team to victory, maintaining Kohli’s consistent performance as the Orange Cap holder. Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has criticized the criticism surrounding Kohli’s strike rate, emphasizing the pressure he faces with a struggling RCB lineup.

Pakistan cricket legend Wasim Akram has expressed support for Mumbai Indians’ new captain Hardik Pandya, who has faced criticism and booing from fans. Akram believes fans should be more supportive and not boo their own player, emphasizing that constructive criticism is necessary while excessive negative reactions can hinder the team’s performance.

Legendary Pakistani pacer Wasim Akram expressed sympathy for bowlers in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, highlighting the immense batting strength witnessed in the tournament. Akram’s comments came after Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) posted the highest-ever IPL total of 287/3 against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), smashing 22 sixes in the process.