India, Feb. 27 -- A small clip of Pakistan's legendary cricketer Wasim Akram and India's rising opening batter Abhishek Sharma went viral right after India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 Group A match at the Dubai International Stadium. There, Akram was seen talking to the Indian youngster and candidly praising his blistering century against England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai earlier this month. "Amazing innings. I saw that innings. Keep it up. This is the start. Keep your head down and keep performing. All the best," Akram can be heard telling Abhishek in the video.

A couple of days later, the former Pakistan captain revealed the entire story behind his meeting with Abhishek. Akram said he could not recognise Abhishek, who, al...