'When can we expect apology?' - Twitter lambasts Waqar Younis over insensitive Dementia, Alzheimer's joke on Scotland players

Former Pakistani cricketer Waqar Younis faced the wrath of the netizens after he made insensitive comments on dementia and Alzheimer's while targeting Scotland player during discussion of recently concluded T20 World Cup 2022 encounter between Scotland and the West Indies played on October 17 (Monday).

A panel of former Pakistani cricketers including Misbah-ul-Haq, Shoaib Malik, Wasim Akram, and Waqar Younis were seen discussing on the piece of paper carried by the Scottish player against the West Indies. The former Pakistan cricketer Younis attempted to crack extremely insensitive joke by stating that the players could perhaps be suffering from Alzheimer's or dementia.

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Speaking in a panel discussion, a question was raised on why the Scottish players carried a sheet of paper on the ground. While discussing the same, Waqar Younis said, "It is possible that they have an issue of Alzheimer's or dementia." As soon as the former Pakistani bowler made this comment, the other members present in the discussion were heard laughing.

#ThePavilion panel guesses the reason behind Scotland's players carrying notes during the match#ASportsHD #T20WorldCup #PhirSe pic.twitter.com/ZVhqxBN5MW

— ASports (@asportstvpk) October 17, 2022

Soon after, Wasim Akram made a racist comment by adding, "We cannot see Pooran. How will we see his name on the back of a t-shirt." The panel was also heard giggling at Wasim's comments on Pooran. 

Speaking about the match, Scotland batted first and posted a competitive total on the board thanks to batter George Munsey stroking 66 off 53 balls, which included nine fours. In reply, several West Indies batters including Kyle Mayers, Brandon King, and Evin Lewis got a start with the bat, but none of them could convert it to a big score. 

As a result, the former T20 champions crumbled on 118 runs in 18.3 overs and handed a famous victory to Scotland by 42 runs. Munsey was adjudged player of the match for his excellent batting knock. 

Meanwhile, here are some Twitter reactions on Younis' statement

These kind of videos should be played around the world with translation to educate ppl how racist and insensitive these guys are. They should never get international commentary gigs. Grow up guys

— Kamran Zia (@kamranzia01) October 18, 2022

jokes on dementia are not funny @waqyounis99 - do better.

— Salaar (@caniyaar) October 17, 2022

All of you are an embarrasment

— BasitSnake (@BasitAli92) October 18, 2022

@waqyounis99 should apologize for these shameful remarks & making fun of Alzheimer's & Dementia. None of the other 4 corrected or called him out on him.@wasimakramlive

— Justuju - جستجو (@justujuuu) October 17, 2022

Only have respect for Misbah out of these!

— Rabia Sh (@Rabiasheikh7) October 18, 2022

@wasimakramlive when can we expect the apology?

— Ay-Ay San (@ahsanahm3d) October 18, 2022

Agree it’s uncalled for especially on air. Waqar has been living in Australia for a while now and should know how these sensitive subjects are handled.

— Kamran Ali (@Kam007_tweet) October 17, 2022

Waqar actually made the comment that the players might have Alzheimer's or dementia which is not cool

— 𝓓𝓪𝓷𝓲 (@Feemy82) October 18, 2022

A cringe fest, thanks to some pathetic attempts at being funny.. Waqar citing possible dementia and Alzheimer's as reasons for the bowler carrying a slip.
🤮🤮

— Delin Machamada (@delin_machamada) October 18, 2022

These man passes racist comments and known as a legend in pakistan both @wasimakramlive @waqyounis99.ek bol rha he pooran najar nahi ata,dusra kah rha he Alzheimer ya dimensia ki bimari.
Wah re legends..

— Mr.Sachin🇮🇳 (@imsachinyadav1) October 19, 2022