WEBDESK: Former Pakistan cricket captain and legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram has finally reacted to the viral controversy surrounding his statue at Hyderabad’s Niaz Stadium. The statue, which shows Wasim Akram in his famous bowling action wearing the 1999 World Cup jersey, became a hot topic on social media after fans pointed out that it looked nothing like him.
The statue was actually placed outside the stadium back in April 2025, but it recently grabbed attention when its picture started circulating online. Many fans expressed disappointment and mocked the statue, saying it didn’t do justice to a cricket legend like Wasim Akram.
Fans Criticize Wasim Akram Statue, Flood Social Media with Memes
As memes and jokes about the statue spread rapidly, cricket lovers voiced their concern over how such an important tribute was handled. Most of the criticism was aimed at the sculptor, with people questioning how such a statue could be approved in the first place.
Wasim Akram Responds with Humour
In the middle of all this, Wasim Akram took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) and addressed the situation with a lighthearted post. He shared a photo of his statue next to a poorly made lion statue and joked, “Mine is definitely better than the tiger.”
Lots of talk about my sculpture being erected at Naiz stadium Hyderabad “Mine is definitely better than the tiger”, btw it’s the idea that matters credit to the creators & full marks for the effort and thanks to everyone involved… pic.twitter.com/Eb6aOmpWH5
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) June 12, 2025
The cricket legend added, “There’s been a lot of talk about my sculpture being erected at Niaz Stadium, Hyderabad. It’s the idea that matters. Credit to the creators, full marks for the effort, and thanks to everyone involved.”
Fans Praise Wasim Akram’s Positive Attitude
His humorous and positive response won hearts online, with fans appreciating his good-natured attitude. Many users praised Wasim Akram for handling the situation with such grace.
For those who don’t know, Wasim Akram is considered one of the greatest fast bowlers in cricket history. He took 414 wickets in Test matches and 502 wickets in ODIs. He was also the leading wicket taker in Pakistan’s 1992 World Cup winning campaign and captained the team in the 1999 World Cup final.
