Former Pakistan cricket captain Wasim Akram has revealed that some ex-teammates allegedly plotted to blame him for the 1996 World Cup quarterfinal loss to India. Akram explained that he missed the match due to an abdominal muscle injury sustained earlier, requiring 6-8 weeks to heal. He stated that despite receiving pain injections, he was unable to bowl. Akram suggested that certain teammates, including the vice-captain, sought to shift blame onto him to avoid repercussions.