Legendary Pakistan quick bowler Wasim Akram made a sensational declare that South Africa’s David Miller, who performs for Gujarat Titans within the Indian Premier League (IPL), postponed his marriage ceremony to play the final three matches of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024 for Fortune Barishal. Akram claimed that Miller was provided $150,000 (Rs 1.24 crore roughly) to play the final three matches and he guided the facet to their first title within the competitors. Miller not too long ago exchanged vows with longtime girlfriend Camilla Harris in a star-studded occasion in Cape Town.

“I just found out today because we were discussing who won the BPL as we were not following because of the PSL. David Miller was offered $150,000 to play three matches. He postponed his wedding,” he mentioned on A Sports’ ‘The Pavillion’ show on March 12 after a conflict between Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings.

Earlier, Akram blasted Abdullah Shafique for his ‘silent’ celebration after taking an excellent catch to dismiss Imad Wasim in the course of the PSL 2024 match between Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United.

Abdullah took a pointy catch at first slip after which celebrated by placing his finger over his mouth to ‘silence his critics’. However, Akram was not blissful together with his celebration and went on to say that he ought to ‘work within the drama trade’.

“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 drama industry rather than cricket,” he mentioned on A Sports.

Meanwhile, with time working out and brief on selections, the Pakistan Cricket Board has turned to 3 international coaches within the Pakistan Super League (PSL) to see if both of them are desirous about teaching the nationwide group at the very least till subsequent yr’s ICC Champions Trophy.

(With PTI inputs)