Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has backtracked on his opinion about the team’s bowling strategy in the tri-nation T20 series final against Afghanistan, taking back his words only 11 minutes after posting them.

 

Pakistan on Sunday had set Afghanistan a target of 142 after scoring 141 for 8 in Sharjah. In response, Afghanistan were bowled out for just 66 runs as Pakistan lifted the trophy with a 75-run win.

 

During the match, Akram initially questioned Pakistan’s bowling approach. “What is happening why are part time bowlers bowling on a seaming wicket? Especially when you have 140 to defend [sic],” he wrote in a post on X.

What is happening why are part time bowlers are bowling on a seaming wicket? Especially when you have 140 to defend.

— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) September 7, 2025

 

“Most people are saying it’s a turning track yes I agree but it’s also seeming around quite a bit. What is more difficult for a batter new ball on a seaming wicket or a new ball with the spinner? Just first 3 overs at least and then go to spinners,” Akram had added.

Most people are saying it’s a turning track yes I agree but it’s also seeming around quite a bit . what is more difficult for a batter new ball on a seaming wicket or a new ball with the spinner? Just first 3 overs at least and then go to spinners .

— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) September 7, 2025

 

But only 11 minutes later — as Pakistan’s spinners worked their magic — he admitted he was wrong and praised them. “Debate over, I’ll take my words back, I suppose now. Brilliant performance so far by the spinners,” he wrote.

Debate over, I’ll take my words back, I suppose now . Brilliant 🤩 performance so far by the spinners 😜

— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) September 7, 2025

 

Mohammad Nawaz was the star performer with the ball, taking five wickets including a hat-trick. Sufiyan Muqeem and Abrar Ahmed also grabbed two wickets each.

 

With high morale and strong confidence, the Greenshirts now turn their attention to the Asia Cup, where they begin their campaign against Oman on September 12 in Dubai, before the highly anticipated Group A clash with India on September 14.