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I will be paid to enjoy jokes: Shoaib Akhtar

Shoaib who has made a mark as a commentator is known for his razor sharp wit and funny bone.

Rawalpindi Express or ace Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar will soon be seen judging the upcoming comedy show Indian Mazak League along with Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh.

Shoaib who has made a mark as a commentator is known for his razor sharp wit and funny bone, hence it is needless to say the cricketer’s presence will add a whole new dimension to the show.

Talking about his new role as a judge, an excited Shoaib says, “I am a fun loving person. More than being a judge, I am happy to be part of a grand show like the Indian Mazak League. I am sure with the kind of talent we have on the show it will be loads of fun. I will be actually paid to enjoy the jokes. I don’t think there can be a better job than this in the whole world.”

Ask him about fellow judge Harbhajan and the cricketer says tongue-in-cheek, “Harbhajan and I have had some interesting battles on the cricket field. He is a good competitor and now we will be a team on the comedy show.”

We ask him to list some of the funniest cricketers he knows and pat comes the reply, “Take it from me, Pakistan dressing room was and is the best dressing room for a cricketer. There is so much banter, harmless leg-pulling, one-liners in the Pakistan team that my jaws use to ache due to all the laughing. It was fun to be with guys like Mohammed Yusuf, Shoaib Mallik. Even seniors like Wasim Akram and Inzamam-ul Haq were unbelievably funny. I still can’t get over the mimicry acts of Shoaib Mallik, that man is on another level.”

( Source : Deccan Chronicle. )
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