Karachi: Former cricketer and chief selector Wahab Riaz stirred a hornet’s nest when he disclosed an unfathomable friendship between Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif and the exceptional Pakistani speedster Shoaib Akhtar. This information was made when Wahab guest appeared on the comedic show Hansna Mana Hai, for which Tabish Hashmi was the host.
Wahab Riaz Blasts the Team and the Cricket Board
Wahab Riaz, an Australian cricketer with a hard-hitting mentality towards his game, had his say as to the current chaos in the Pakistan national cricket team. In a chatshow, He was critical of the team and its management, especially the recent stumbles that the Pakistan national team has endured and the Pakistan Cricket Board presidency, for instance, and other unfortunate moves made out doomed to fail the team creation. As he explains, these concerns were among many factors leading to weakness from the increasing competition that they face in various tournaments. His remarks drew their attention, and Jeep fans were glued to the recent dramas in the camp.
However, it was not only the fitting response that captured media attention during the program’s filming. Wahab also recalled one of the funny incidents in his playing days, and this time, Katrina Kaif and Shoaib Akhtar were the center of focus.
A Comical Episode in the Memorial Lands of New Zealand
Wahab Riaz also narrated a very enjoyable episode from one of Pakistan’s tours of New Zealand. At the hotel the players frequented, they found themselves in Shoaib Akhtar’s room having dinner together. As they were having meals, Kodi K’s famous hit song, Sheila Ki Jawani, was being played on the television in the background.
And then, out of the blue, to his surprise, this man by the name of Shoaib Akhtar, while glued to the screen, said that he was a friend of Katrina Kaif or that he knew her. This reaction left several of the other players in the room, including Mohammad Hafeez, speechless. In particular, Mohammad Hafeez thought that this could not possibly be true and was astounded by what he was hearing from Shoaib.
Shoaib Akhtar’s Reaction. A Frustration Moment
Wahab made fun of it by revealing what transpired next. The fast bowler, however, did not take it lightly when he heard that other players, including Mohammad Hafeez, were giving alibis on their doubts and asking him such questions. After a while, frustrated that his colleagues did not believe in him anymore. Shoaib Akhtar told them to get out of his room. Going one step further, Shoaib, in frustration, told them. You all think that I am a cheater” before throwing them out.
Wahab remembered that after the players had been kicked out of Shoaib’s room, they all decided to go out to have the rest of their lunch in a nearby restaurant. The episode soon became one of the team’s entertaining stories. Wahab described it in the show as one of the lighter moments of professional cricket, something that most fans do not get a chance to see.
Shoaib Akhtar’s Bollywood Affair
This story about the friendship between Shoaib Akhtar and Katrina Kaif was shocking for all. But that is not something impossible as well. Shoaib Akhtar has been in the media for his contacts in Bollywood for quite some time now. In 2008, he was a player of Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League, owned by Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan. It is normal to see Shoaib Khan in the Bollywood elite circle. Where there is a close friendship between him and Salman Khan.
Indeed, at that time, the players may have regarded Shoaib Akhtar’s statement with skepticism. Still, given his interactions with many Bollywood stars. One could easily believe that. He may have had a friendly rapport with Katrina Kaif. Be it real or just an entertaining myth. An episode regarding Wahab Riaz has surely attracted the interest of the followers and once again brought up. The discussions about cricketers’ lives that not many are aware of.
A Glimpse into the Unoaked Perspective of the Cricket
Wahab Riaz, on the other hand, gave such a tremendous performance on Hansna Mana Hai that fans saw. It is far from the features of competitive cricket. With all the serious talks concerning how well the team was doing. Shockingly comical happenings like that of Shoaib Akhtar and Katrina Kaif were sure to make everyone laugh. It also brings to attention that even sports stars are allowed to have fun and surprise the audience.
