WATCH: Wasim Akram gives hilarious challenge for Australian commentators

Cricket News: Wasim Akram gives a hilarious challenge for Australian commentators. The former Pakistani captain asked the Australian commentators to pronounce the name of 'Fakhar'.

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Wasim Akram took a hilarious jibe at the Australian commentators during the series between Australia and Pakistan. The former World Cup winner was in the commentary box during the recently concluded Test series between Pakistan and Australia. In one of the conversations that has gone viral, Wasim was seen giving a hilariously tough challenge for the commentators to pronounce a name. 

Wasim was along with the likes of James Brayshaw and Callum Ferguson during the Test match against Australia. The star cricketer stressed the point that the Australian commentators do not get the pronunciation of some of the cricketers right. "And there's other name you guys mess up as well," said Akram to the two commentators. The two could not control the laugh and acknowledged with a smile.

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The two replied to the jibe of Akram. "Hang on," said James Brayshaw. "Aw no," added Callum. The former Pakistan player then asked the commentators, "Yeah, Try to pronounce Fakhar". The question of the former cricketer was a genuine challenge for the commentators, who could not help but laugh in disguise. The commentators felt that no Yorker in Wasim's playing days was tougher than the one he bowled to the two right there.

Wasim Akram explains the story of a relative

They accepted the challenge in a sporty way. "Was (Wasim) has taken on the Triple M way," Brayshaw hilariously claimed. Callum and Brayshaw then gave a good try to pronounce the name of Fakhar Zaman. Callum pronounced the name in a good way. Wasim appreciated the efforts of the former Australian batter. The entire segment was hilarious and the fans online claimed it as a wholesome moment.

Wasim then narrated an incident related to one of his relatives. The 1992 ODI World Cup explained how the Australians always struggled to properly pronounce the name of 'Fakhar', which was also the name of his cousin. As Wasim narrated the story, the two commentators enjoyed it having a laugh or two. The focus then shifted to the match between Australia and Pakistan, which was won by the home side.

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