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PSL 9: Wasim Akram slams Abdullah Shafique's celebration after catch at slips

Abdullah took Imad Wasim's catch and placed his finger over his mouth

By Web Desk

March 07, 2024

Wasim raised questions about Abdullah's choice of celebrating the catch. - ICC/PSL/Screengrab

Former captain Wasim Akram has criticised Abdullah Shafique for his subdued celebration gesture after catching Imad Wasim in the Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) season nine match between Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United on Thursday.

Abdullah marked the catch by placing his finger over his mouth, a gesture that left many fans and Akram dissatisfied. Addressing a local sports channel, Wasim raised questions about Abdullah's choice of celebrating the catch and reminded him of his dropped catches in the Test series against Australia recently

"No doubt, great catch but who is responsible for dropping 36 catches in Australia’s Test series? Who will answer for that? Abdullah should work in the drama industry rather than cricket," Akram said.

Remember, during the Melbourne Test match in Australia, important catches were dropped by Abdullah including that of David Warner in the first innings and Mitchell Marsh in the second innings, for which he faced severe criticism.