Wasim Akram makes shocking revelation, says he was dependent on ‘Cocaine’ post retirement
Wasim Akram (Image Credit: Twitter)
Former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram had a distinctive career for his national side from 1984 to 2003. He was part of the 1992 World Cup-winning side that rose from the Ashes. Notably, the former left-arm pacer took a hat-trick in the final against England that proved to be a turning point. After picking 414 wickets in 104 Tests and 502 in 356 games, the Lahore player hung his boots in 2003.
Post-retirement, he has been working with different broadcasters and news channels. Akram also worked with the Kolkata franchise in the Indian T20 League from 2008 to 2016. Currently, he is the president of the Karachi Kings franchise in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and also works as a broadcaster. Meanwhile, the former Lancashire player has released his autobiography ‘Sultan: A Memoir’.
In the book, he revealed that he grew dependent on drugs after retiring from the game.
“I liked to indulge myself, I liked to party. The culture of fame in South Asia is all-consuming, seductive and corrupting. You can go to ten parties a night, and some do. And it took its toll on me. My devices turned into vices,” Akram was quoted as saying.
“Worst of all, I developed a dependence on cocaine. It started innocuously enough when I was offered a line at a party in England; my use grew steadily more serious, to the point that I felt I needed it to function. It made me volatile. It made me deceptive,” Akram wrote.
Huma’s last selfless act brought him back to life: Wasim Akram
In the book, the 56-year-old also thanked the person who brought helped him getting rid of the addiction.
“Huma’s last selfless, unconscious act was curing me of my drug problem. That way of life was over, and I have never looked back,” Akram added.
