“Bacchey Bade Ho Jate Hain”: Wasim Akram Mocked Over Veiled Dig at IPL’s Duration, Calls PSL No. 1

Legendary Pakistan bowler Wasim Akram is one of the few former players who have been part of the coaching staff in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He has also worked as a commentator in the league. So, when Akram took an indirect dig at the T20 league, it surprised many people online.

Speaking at an event to promote the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Akram said that the short length of the PSL makes it more attractive for foreign players. He added that leagues that run for “two-and-a-half to three months” become boring. He also mentioned the IPL in another way and said that the PSL is No. 1 in terms of talent on display.

The IPL has 10 teams and usually runs for a little over two months. The IPL 2024 season lasted 65 days. The IPL 2025 season was also planned to run for a similar time. However, due to the Pahalgam terror attack, the season ended early on June 3 after starting on March 22.

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Wasim Akram Praises PSL, Criticises Long Leagues

"The best thing about the league is that it is played for only about 34-35 days, maybe a little more next year. It's not like three months, like the other leagues. Bacchey bade ho jate hain, woh league khatam hi nahi hoti. Foreign players, when they come to Pakistan, prefer to stay here for 35-40 days. More than that – two-and-a-half to three months – is a bit too long for everyone. Even I get bored," Wasim Akram said at an event promoting the PSL.

"Prime example is the BBL. They started off with two-and-a-half months. They realised after four or five years it wasn't working. Now their duration is about 40 days. That's it. That's the beauty of the PSL. And of course, the talent. Everybody overseas, when I talk to them, they talk about bowling in the IPL and other leagues. They say the PSL, as far as talent is concerned, is definitely No. 1 because we have quality, not quantity."

Akram's comments were not taken well by the internet.

At the same event, Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi said: "My vision is to make the PSL the number one league in the world."