Zulqarnain sued for Rs.100mn by Kamran Akmal’s father-in-law

E-Paper | May 02, 2026

Kamran Akmal and Zulqarnain Haider in a legal brawl. —File photo

KARACHI: Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider, who returned home after a self-imposed exile, finds himself in the middles of a Rs.100-million lawsuit.

Haider has been served a Rs.100mn defamation suit by the father-in-law of Kamran Akmal, for defamation charges.

The runaway keeper had reportedly alleged that Kamran’s father-in-law was involved in match-fixing and that the Pakistan Cricket Board should investigate the matter.

Haider said this during a television show on private channel, a day after returned from England following a five-month exile.

“My client is a well reputed businessman and he will not tolerate such allegations,” said Badruzzaman, the lawyer for Akmal’s kin.

Haider now has to either produce evidence to back his allegations or make a public apology or face legal action,” he said.

Earlier, Akmal expressed disappointment over Haider’s claims.

“I always treated Zulqarnain as my younger brother. But I am really disappointed over his statement against my father-in-law.” —PPI

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Nasr KiKi

Apr 26, 2011 09:43pm

IS ANOTHER PANDORA BOX IS GOING TO OPEN?

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Sohni Dharti

Apr 26, 2011 10:31pm

Now it makes more sense for us to understand why Kamran played so many games without performing. Do not forget he (Kamran) was on ICC watch list for match fixing. By reading this I am sure he will come back soon in the team with the support he has (father-in-law).

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Murtaza Jamal

Apr 27, 2011 02:29am

Nothing surprises me any more, at least not with Kamran Akmal. Zulqarnain's finger injury when the English bowler threw a ball at him did not seem serious at all but he was dropped the next match to make room for Mr. Akmal.

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Waqas

Apr 27, 2011 04:54am

That's the way to go about it. Prove it or face the consequences. Sorry to say but Zulqarnain should have adopted a more sensible approach. If Abdur Rehman Malik's security assurance is his deciding factor, why didn't he think of it while applying for UK asylum visa????..

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karachigirl

Apr 27, 2011 09:39am

Sue him! Why did he leave just like that? He was supposed to bring pride to the country. Not defame it! When he went to London, Zulqernain went to clubs, then said he was 'dealing with depression'. Yeah right. There are other ways to deal with depression. I know Kamran Akmal isn't the best wicketkeeper in the world, but at least he tries. I hate it when people make jokes about him and other people.

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Fazal

Apr 27, 2011 10:31am

Kamran Akmal has had a history of questionable performances so far. Reputable cricketers have repeatedly questioned his performance which seems to dip at crucial moments. An extensive investigation needs to be done in this matter and ofcourse Haider should provide proof to back his statements. Because without proof, the end result will be Haider taking refuge in Libya next.

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Javid Shirazi

Apr 27, 2011 10:32am

PCB were blind all through out. Despite Kamran's failures, he was a regular in the team. No wonder Pakistan kept losing from winning positions. Those who were selecting Kamran should be sacked. Now it is time to clear up the mess once and for all and move forward.

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anzer

Apr 27, 2011 01:15pm

Nobody in world will do what Mr. Haider did to defame Pakistan & Pakistan cricket. Regarding performance, you see in every matach there are lapses then all those lapses are not spot fixing. One should have eye and mind to see the results & performances not just bad batches & highlight those bad patches which is pessimistic opinion. Zulqarnain is not a child anymore one can't pin finger at any one without evidence, if there are evidence he should bring those evidence to public and the problem will be resolved once for all & you see next time he requesting visa/asylum in Austraila to enjoy life.............................

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Syed

Apr 27, 2011 01:20pm

My Opinion is proper investigation should placed against this family, because Kamran proved that their is something wrong by his performances and also Zulqarnain has to prove all alegation which he raised .............. at the same time but i am sure nothing will prove both parties settled their allegation after sometime...... like other serious issued settled in past and this is fact.:(

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Ali Mubarakmand

Apr 27, 2011 01:37pm

Zulqarnain Haider is telling the truth. After he got his impressive 88 against England the akmals realized that there position was under-treat and so resorted to there match-fixing gang to "scare" Haider all the way to England. Isn't it unusual for Pakistan Cricket to persist with a keeper who has dropped 60 catches over 3 years(including the infamous sydney accident) and has done little wonders with the bat as well( he ain't sachin or lara people!). Good on Haider for standing up to these criminals who have brought more defamation to our country as compared to what people like karachigirl think!!.

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Apr 27, 2011 03:25pm

Im no fan of Kamran, but the way this Zul boy is acting is hiliarous..you cant point fingers on every one without proof! On the other hand its quite interesting to see the allegations done in a time when Kamran was dropped! I see Zul standing for his chance to return to the team. I wouldnt be much suprised (since he has not been successfull at getting a deal with country cricket clubs) he might return to wicket keeping at the corruption filled PCB! I love my country but I hate those who just want to loot!

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shahid

Apr 27, 2011 08:20pm

If we look at Kamran's performances for last three or four years, he performed extremely poor. He was in and out during these time and also he was in watch list for match fixing. PCB also asked him to provide his personal assets. PCB was not completely satisfied whatever he presented. He was become part of team soon after he was excluded from the team?? By looking all these facts, there must be some truth in Zulqarnain statement. I recalled Zulqarnain words when he left the team and inquired about Adnan Akmal inclusion, he said that es ko to aana he tha. There must be thorough investigation about his claims.

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IMRAN QURAISHI

Apr 28, 2011 12:35am

Zulqurnain should be banned for life from playing any game for Pakistan.This guy brought us more shame than Kamran and made our team a laughing stock. He abandoned the team without informing anyone and went to London. He is a looser,a coward and a mentally unstable person. I hope no one pays much attention to his claims and instead send him to jail for badmouthing against his fellow cricketers. This guy need to see a psychiatrist ASAP.

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Quedata

Apr 28, 2011 12:17pm

Zulqarnain Haider needs to have his Psychological Assessment done... Ofcourse, the results will show Psychological disorders and that report can be presented in the court to waive the lawsuit...

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