Saleem Malik Accuses Imad Wasim of Wasting Deliveries in India Match

Former Pakistan captain Saleem Malik has sparked controversy by accusing all-rounder Imad Wasim of intentionally wasting deliveries during Pakistan's T20 World Cup match against India. Pakistan fell short of the modest target of 120 runs, ending their innings at 113 for 7, with Wasim scoring only 15 runs in 23 balls.

Malik's allegations have been met with skepticism and criticism from cricket experts. Australia legend Adam Gilchrist dismissed the notion of accusing a player of deliberately underperforming, stating that "a bunch of ex-Pakistan cricketers haven't missed their teams, at all."

Malik, however, maintained his stance, claiming that Wasim "made sure that he doesn't get out and keep bettering his batting average." He also questioned Wasim's promotion up the order, given his lack of recent playing time.

Wasim's performance has been a subject of scrutiny since the World Cup. He has been criticized for his slow batting and inability to contribute significantly to the team's batting lineup.

The allegations against Wasim have raised concerns about the integrity of the game. If proven true, they would represent a serious breach of sportsmanship and fair play. However, it is important to note that these are just allegations at this point, and Wasim has not been formally charged with any wrongdoing.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has not yet commented on Malik's allegations. It remains to be seen whether the board will investigate the matter further or take any disciplinary action against Wasim.

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