Renowned sports journalist Dr Nauman Niaz has issued a legal notice to former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar following alleged defamatory comments made during a digital broadcast.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the former PCB media head said: "For three years using television channels & digital media platforms, a one-sided malicious defamation campaign was continued. Example of many such indiscretions are available."
For three years using television channels & digital media platforms, a one-sided malicious defamation campaign was continued. Example of many such indiscretions are available.
— Dr. Nauman Niaz (@DrNaumanNiaz) May 30, 2025
On Episode 31, aired May 25th, 2025, on Dug Out, streaming on Tamasha, Shoaib Akhtar let fly again. He… pic.twitter.com/x2Clpx6pCe
"Shoaib Akhtar let fly again. He passed derogatory remarks contrary to the reality. Eventually, the silence could no longer be mistaken for acquiescence. On the advice of counsel, a line has now been drawn formally, firmly. A legal notice has been issued to Mr Shoaib Akhtar."
It is pertinent to note that during a digital broadcast, Akhtar claimed that Dr Niaz was employed to carry players’ bags, describing it as his “actual responsibility.”
