Delhi: After the statement given by Australia Test team captain Pat Cummins on the ball tampering controversy, now former Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram has also given his reaction. Akram believes that if the ball has been tampered with, the bowlers definitely come to know about it. He said that an experienced bowler can understand by looking at the ball whether something is wrong with it or not.

Actually, former Australian batsman Usman Khawaja had made many big revelations regarding the ball tampering case that took place in the 2018 Cape Town Test. He had claimed that in that test match against the South African cricket team, all the players of the Australian team were aware of ball tampering. After this, Pat Cummins held a press conference and called Khawaja's allegations baseless. Cummins also said that he did not see anything unusual in the ball.

Bowlers come to know about ball tampering – Wasim Akram

Wasim Akram expressed his opinion on Cummins' statement in a video shared on social media platform X.

Akram said, 'I saw the statement of Pat Cummins. He is a very good friend of mine and apart from being a brilliant cricketer, he is one of the best captains in the world. He said that he had no information about this. This is my personal opinion and I may be wrong, but as a bowler, when the ball comes into my hands, whether it is the fifth over, the 10th over or the old ball from the 50th over, I know what has happened to it.

He further said that if the day is dry and the pitch is also dry, then the ball is rubbed on one side to make it shine. Sometimes the ball is also made a little rough by feeding it a tappa. But the marks made on the ball with sandpaper are completely different.

'I am not taking anyone's side'

Wasim Akram made it clear that he is not taking anyone's side in this entire matter. He is just expressing his views as an experienced bowler.

Former Pakistani fast bowler Akram said, 'If you want to check it yourself, then take an old cricket ball and rub sandpaper on it. You will see a clear difference between the two types of marks. I am saying again that I am not supporting anyone. Australian players are known for their tough attitude and honesty on the field.

He further said, 'For the last eight years, this matter has again come into discussion and the entire country is troubled by this controversy. I hope everything will be fine soon. Being an experienced bowler, when I look at the ball, I can immediately understand that something is wrong with it.