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Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar has been at the center of controversy after a claim made by a prominent Indian chef, Aarav Chohan, sparked a backlash from Pakistani journalist Faiyaz Lakhani. In a recent interview, Chohan made a statement about Pakistan’s cricket team, stating that they were a team of “foodies” who struggled with discipline when it came to their diet. Akhtar, who claims to have seen Chohan’s interview, took to social media to defend himself, claiming that he had witnessed Chohan’s statement firsthand during a test match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
However, Lakhani, who has been a vocal critic of Akhtar, quickly countered Chohan’s claim, stating that the Pakistani team had only played one test match at the Wankhede Stadium in 1979, when Akhtar was just four years old. Lakhani further emphasized that Chohan’s statement was a clear instance of misinformation, and that he should have at least bothered to fact-check before making such a claim.
The record shows that Pakistan played only one test match at the Wankhede Stadium in December 1979, which India won. Akhtar’s birth year was 1975, making it impossible for him to have been present at the match.
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In other sports news, the Pakistan women’s cricket team has arrived in Zimbabwe for a crucial match against the hosts. The team is expected to put up a strong fight against the Zimbabwean side, who have been struggling to find their footing in recent matches.
In football news, the Pakistan Football Federation has announced that it will be sending a team to the upcoming FIFA Congress in Canada. The team is expected to be led by Federation President Mohsin Gilani, who has been a vocal advocate for the development of football in Pakistan.
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In a bizarre incident, a man in South Korea was arrested for attempting to steal a police officer’s gun. The man, who was driving a car with a government license plate, was caught by police and is currently facing charges.
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In a major development, FIFA has granted international match status to the Afghan women’s football team. The move is expected to boost the team’s morale and provide them with a platform to compete against top teams from around the world.
