Published 18:47 IST, May 11th 2020

Shoaib Akhtar calls Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir 'good humans but bad public speakers'

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has claimed that Indian greats - Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir - are both 'nice humans but bad public speakers'.

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Former Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar made his debut in national cricket team in 1997 and quickly went on to establish a reputation as one of fastest pacers of all-time. Right from his debut, Shoaib Akhtar always loved being in limelight and that has t changed even w during his retirement phase. controversial Pakistan cricket pundit is often seen ranting on social media about topics related to cricket and or social issues as well. Most recently, Shoaib Akhtar gave his opinion on two former Indian openers - Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir.

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Shoaib Akhtar calls Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir 'good humans but bad public speakers'

In a recent interview on social media app Helo, former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar talked about ex-Indian openers - Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir’s bad public-speaking behaviour. former KKR pacer was quoted as saying "Sehwag and Gambhir are good human beings. y are very good people. But when y come on TV y say whatever comes to ir mind.”

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Shoaib Akhtar furr added "Even I can use bad langu and be abusive towards m. But I don't say such things because children will watch show.” former Pakistan fast bowler went up against Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir during his playing days in early 2000s. While it appeared that Shoaib Akhtar and Virender Sehwag had let go of bygone post ir playing careers, a few months, former was upset with Indian opener commenting that he saw India as a market to gain money from, which is why he spoke often very nicely about country and cricket team, when he didn't earlier.

When it comes to Gautam Gambhir, he has had his fair share of run-ins with Pakistan cricketers, tably Shahid Afridi and Kamran Akmal. While Akmal is longer bitter about his 2010 on-field verbal war with Gambhir, Shahid Afridi recently criticized Member of Parliament for lacking character and having records to be considered a great. Gambhir responded in style by claiming that his records helped India win 2 World Cup titles in 2007 and 2011 respectively and cant take opinion of a person who doesn't kw his exact .

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18:47 IST, May 11th 2020