Champions Trophy 2025: India, Pakistan legends take brutal dig at Inzamam-ul-Haq and his nephew Imam-Ul-Haq

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The India vs Pakistan clash in the Champions Trophy 2025 witnessed a hilarious exchange between former India head coach Ravi Shastri and Pakistan legend Wasim Akram after Imam-ul-Haq fell victim to a direct-hit run-out, bringing back memories of his uncle, Inzamam-ul-Haq's infamous struggles between the wickets.

During the high-voltage encounter at the Dubai International Stadium, Imam-ul-Haq's innings ended in a disastrous fashion as he set off for a risky single off Kuldeep Yadav's over, only to be caught well short by a direct hit from Axar Patel.

The left-hander, who managed just 10 runs off 25 balls, barely waited for the third umpire's decision before walking back in disappointment. His dismissal triggered an amusing conversation in the commentary box between Shastri and Akram.

As the replay of Imam's run-out played on the big screen, Shastri cheekily turned to Akram and quipped, "Does it run in the family?" - A direct reference to Inzamam-ul-Haq's long history of unfortunate and often bizarre run-outs. Akram, unable to hold back his laughter, responded with a grin, acknowledging the striking resemblance between Inzamam's past dismissals and Imam's latest mishap.

For cricket fans, Inzamam-ul-Haq's run-out history is the stuff of legend. The former Pakistan captain was run out an astonishing 40 times in international cricket, a record that still haunts Pakistani cricket folklore. Known for his brilliant stroke play but questionable running between the wickets, Inzamam's dismissals often left fans and teammates in disbelief. His nephew, Imam, now seems to be following in his footsteps, at least when it comes to comical run-outs.

The banter between Shastri and Akram quickly went viral on social media, with fans reliving some of Inzamam's most iconic run-outs and drawing comparisons to Imam's latest blunder. The moment provided a light-hearted break from the intense rivalry between India and Pakistan, reminding everyone that even in high-stakes matches, cricket has its humorous side.