MUMBAI - Imran Khan’s marriage with the foreigner Jemima Khan didn’t last long, but Wasim Akram’s new love with the Australian connection will be successful, according to his psychologist-friend Maqbool Max Babri.
Speaking exclusviely over his mobile from Lahore on Monday morning, Babri, who has also worked with the Pakistani cricketers, said: “It is very exciting news that my dear friend Wasim Akram will be getting married again. Wasim is not only a former Pakistani cricketer but also an international celebrity, a cricket commentator, expert and a very present media personality.”
“He is probably more visible through Indian media than he is through Pakistani. The good news about his proposal to Thompson is printed in the Pakistan print news in the celebrity section rather than sports section,” he said and added: “Thompson will be very happy, as Wasim, I know him, is a very caring, loving and considerate person.” “I know they will be travelling a lot visiting the region multiple times in a year, perhaps spending more time in India than in Pakistan. Wasim’s work and Thompson’s Australian connection will certainly take them to Australia frequently,” he added.
“It is interesting that both Waqar Younis and Wasim, who were known to hunt for wickets as a pair, have found Australian connections in romance as well,” he said. “Thompson will be respected and loved by Pakistanis and Wasim’s fans. She will be exposed to overwhelming attention and exceptional hospitality while in Pakistan. I am sure she will also fall in love with Pakistan and our people,” Babri concluded.