BANGLORE, Dec 8: Former Pakistan cricket captain Wasim Akram criticised International Cricket Council (ICC) alleging that it had dominance of former “white” cricketers, who made little mark during their careers.

“I am against ICC. The reason is it’s run by all the “goras” (whites). Passion is here (in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka), money is here and talent is here. All cricketers who get retired after playing two matches... They work for ICC. From Pakistan, Sri Lanka, nobody gets there (to ICC),” Akram said.

Former fast bowler, who was here to attend a promotional meet, said that was the reason why he was always keen on helping cricketers from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, who seek tips to improve their skills.

On bilateral series between India and Pakistan, he said, pressure builds up on both sides of the border much before the action begins and rates it was more than the Ashes series (between England and Australia).—Agencies