'Embarrassing' Fans React As Former Pakistan Captain Wasim Akram Turns Auctioneer For PSL Teams Auction 2026
Fans reacted to former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram donning the role of an auctioneer during PSL Teams Auction 2026. Akram is also the brand ambassador for PSL.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced for the first time an auction; however, it was for two new Pakistan Super League franchises for the upcoming PSL 2026 edition. PSL Teams Auction 2026 commenced with drama, with ex-Multan Sultans owner Ali Tarren backing out, but what caught fans' attention on social media was former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram acting as auctioneer. Netizens reacted to Akram's new role, where most users were left disappointed and embarrassed. Akram is also the brand ambassador for PSL. Pakistan Cricket Board to Run Multan Sultans Franchise in Upcoming PSL 2026.
'Embarrassing'
Wasim Akram is embarrassing. He doesn't even know numbers. PCB could have hired a professional for the auction but as usual mediocrity by PCB and PSL management.
— Mateen (@MateenUllah14) January 8, 2026
'Very Unprofessional'
Wasim akram is very unprofessional presenter bhai isy to parhna bhe nahi ata aur na he sun kr bolna a rha ajeeb bhand giri shoro ki hoi punjabi main 🙏😭#PSL
— حیدر 🏴 (@ZH_Syed56) January 8, 2026
'No!'
Fcuk No! Wasim Akram Auctioneer ha 🤣🤣🤣. Expect many Juggats #PSL
— Umair (@umair12103559) January 8, 2026
Fan's Shock Reaction
WTF is Wasim Akram doing
bhai it's a serious job jugtain maarma bnd kro#PSLteamAuction
— S¥ED Mût@hèr (@Naqvi9T9) January 8, 2026
Angry Fan Reacts
who let wasim akram host this auction 😭😭
— Ayesha 🇵🇰 (@ayeshyy_) January 8, 2026
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