Team India was limited to only 150 runs in the Perth Test but after that it made a wonderful comeback. By the end of the first day's play, Australia also lost 7 wickets for just 67 runs. However, Wasim Akram, who was commentating during this match, also came into the limelight because he said something after which he was being trolled on social media. Actually, Wasim Akram said during the Perth Test that he was 18 years younger than him. Afraid of his wife.

What did Akram say in the Perth Test?

Wasim Akram was commenting in Hindi on the first day of the Perth Test. During this time he was asked a question as to how players are so fearless these days. So on this he said, 'Who is there to be afraid of at this age except the wife.' After this, Wasim Akram said that it is not fear, it is his respect. Akram said that his wife is 18 years younger than him and yet he is afraid of her.

Who is Wasim Akram's wife?

Wasim Akram's wife's name is Shanira. She is a resident of Australia. Shanira is a social worker in Pakistan. Akram and Shanira were married in 2013. Shanira is Akram's second wife. Shanira is 42 years old while Wasim Akram is 58 years old. Now Wasim Akram lives in Australia with his wife. Both also have a daughter.

Commentary Box Moments

Wasim Akram: “Harshit Rana is playing today. He plays for KKR in IPL, Gambhir knows him well.”

Pujara: “How do you always speak so clearly without any fear?”

W Akram: “At this age, who else I can even fear, except for my wife?”

— POTT⁷⁶⁵ (@KlolZone) November 22, 2024

Wasim Akram's commentary

Wasim Akram set the tone with his commentary on the first day of the Perth Test. Akram praised Jasprit Bumrah's bowling on the first day. He clearly said that Jasprit Bumrah is the best bowler in the world in the current era. He also praised the fielding of Team India. He also appeared very happy with young fast bowler Harshit Rana.