Former Pakistan captain and Sultan of Swing Wasim Akram has taken a strong swipe at Indian media after it used his picture in reports about a man named Wasim Akram who was recently arrested in Haryana on charges of espionage.
Sharing a video message on Instagram, the legendary cricketer criticized Indian outlets for their carelessness in reporting and not verifying facts. “If you’re that clever, at least verify the news before posting it,” Akram said, calling out journalists who used his image to represent the arrested individual.
– Verify your source before sharing any news, everything you come across online is not real…
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) October 7, 2025
Our official accounts are stated below…https://t.co/evZauvlIHGhttps://t.co/uqnndN7MrS https://t.co/F5xHOH5KQZ pic.twitter.com/k7JhxovrAo
Akram also appealed to social media users to avoid spreading misinformation without confirmation. “I would advise everyone who uses social media to always check before commenting. Not every Wasim Akram on social media is me. There are fake or parody accounts, so please verify first,” he requested.
The former Pakistan captain expressed disbelief over how Indian media could make such an error. “A man named Wasim Akram has been caught in India, and their media is using my photo. Don’t make your life miserable, stay calm and check first,” he remarked with sarcasm.
According to reports, Indian media last week claimed that a YouTuber named Wasim Akram had been arrested in Haryana on spying charges. However, instead of using the actual YouTuber’s image, several outlets used photos of Pakistan’s former cricket legend, apparently in a bid to get clicks.