Waqar Younis sent out a tweet regarding the alleged incident. PHOTO: AFP
Yesterday marked 18 years since the second innings of the second Test between India and Pakistan at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium in which Kumble claimed 10 wickets for 74. He became only the second bowler in the history of Test cricket after Jim Laker to achieve the feat.
In order to commemorate the day, veteran Indian batsman Virender Sehwag tweeted a snapshot of an old article with Wasim’s quotes and praised the left-armer for his sportsmanship.
Sehwag praises Wasim Akram for Kumble’s 10-wicket haul
Kismat ke aage ,all saazish fail.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) February 7, 2017
Well done Wasim bhai.
What a day it was at the Kotla by Anil bhai. pic.twitter.com/xDzMd39XOq
However, Waqar disputed the reported episode, claiming “this never happened”.
@wasimakramlive This never happened !! I think age is catching up with Wasim Bhai 😎 #NotTrue. pic.twitter.com/ZK8sdjK64u
— Waqar Younis (@waqyounis99) February 8, 2017
The former pacer also added that “age is catching up with Wasim bhai”.
Waqar's message to team
Meanwhile, Kumble himself observed the momentous day with a link to the footage of his 10 scalps.
Thank you for bringing back the memories of that game. One of my most cherished cricketing moment. https://t.co/UplFkpOpJe
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) February 7, 2017
Watch the full video here:
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