Kamran Akmal Criticises Saim Ayub for Social Media Send-off
· Sports · Times of India, NDTV Sports
Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal has criticised Pakistan all-rounder Saim Ayub for a controversial send-off directed at 15-year-old Indian batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. During the Asian Games men's cricket final, Ayub performed a 'baby cradle' gesture after dismissing the teenager for 15 runs. Akmal argued that such theatrics are unnecessary and suggested players should focus on their performance rather than social media optics. India ultimately won the match by 19 runs to retain the gold medal, despite a strong effort from Pakistan's batters.
Why it matters
The incident highlights growing concerns over player conduct in international cricket, particularly regarding the treatment of young athletes on the global stage.
Read the original report — Times of India
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