Overview
- A short video that surfaced on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, shows former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram mirroring his compact, wristy bowling mechanics to throw pebbles during the Rami al-Jamarat ritual.
- Reporters say Akram wore the white ihram and did not take his usual long run-up, but still landed the pebble and made his trademark celebration after the throw.
- The Rami al-Jamarat ritual requires pilgrims to cast pebbles at three Jamrat pillars as a symbolic rejection of temptation, making the act a solemn part of the Hajj pilgrimage.
- The clip was shared widely on X with PTI screengrabs and posts such as P Connect, and it drew affectionate, humorous and nostalgic reactions from cricket fans rather than criticism.
- Coverage notes Akram was in Mecca with fellow Pakistan figures including Misbah-ul-Haq and Fakhr-e-Alam and that reporting has emphasized the light-hearted, respectful context of the moment over any controversy.