In a lighter moment during the Champions Trophy, former Pakistan cricketers Wasim Akram and Younis Khan couldn’t resist poking fun at ex-PCB chairman Ramiz Raja. The host of the show and former Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja were also in on the joke. It all started when Rameez Raja made a rather astonishing claim on a TV show – that NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, prepares Cristiano Ronaldo’s diet plan. This statement had already been widely ridiculed on social media.
Rameez Raja’s comment was, to say the least, eyebrow-raising. He genuinely suggested that NASA, an organization renowned for its space exploration missions, was involved in creating the diet plan for the Portuguese football superstar. Wasim Akram revisited this comment during the Champions Trophy show, adding to the humor surrounding it. In a viral video clip, Ajay Jadeja is mid-conversation when Wasim Akram chimed in, “Heard Ronaldo’s diet plan is made by NASA?” The show’s host confirmed that yes, such a claim had been made. When asked who said it, Waqar Younis playfully feigned ignorance, claiming he had just heard it but didn’t know who originally said it. This led to Wasim Akram and Waqar sharing a hearty laugh, clearly amused by the situation.
As the conversation unfolded, it was clear that everyone present was aware of who had made the initial comment but politely avoided mentioning names. The humor was palpable, with Wasim Akram jestingly trying to get someone to own up to the statement without directly taking the name.
A Look Back at the Controversy
The initial statement by Rameez Raja had caused quite a stir, with many taking to social media to express their disbelief and amusement. A tweet captured the essence of the moment, quoting Wasim Akram as saying, “Heard Ronaldo’s diet plan is made by @NASA.” The tweet highlighted Wasim and Waqar taking a dig at Ramiz Raja, with a link to a video of the exchange.
Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan’s Performance
On a more serious note, the Champions Trophy 2025 didn’t quite go as planned for the host team, Pakistan. They became the first host team in the tournament’s history to be eliminated without winning a single match. Their campaign started on a disappointing note with a loss to New Zealand, followed by another defeat at the hands of India. Their third match against Bangladesh was washed out due to rain, but by then, their fate had already been sealed. Despite the early exit, the tournament provided its share of memorable moments, including the lighthearted jab at Rameez Raja’s expense.