New Delhi: Former Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram has sparked a fresh round of debate in the cricketing world after taking a swipe at the Indian Premier League, suggesting its long duration affects the overall viewing experience. Speaking at a promotional event for the Pakistan Super League, Akram praised the PSL’s shorter format and claimed it delivers better quality cricket compared to the IPL .

Akram argued that modern franchise leagues need to strike a balance between entertainment and length and felt the IPL which now runs for more than two months has gone beyond that point. The IPL’s 2025 edition featured 10 teams and 74 matches while the PSL played among six teams, wrapped up in just over a month with 34 games. Even with the PSL set to expand to eight teams in 2026, Akram sai

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