MUMBAI: The Controversial book of Shoaib Akhtar 'Controversially Yours' which was scheduled to be released in Mumbai has suddenly been cancelled without giving any reason, Indian Media reported.
Former India skipper Dilip Vengsarkar was to release Akhtar's biography 'Controversially Yours' at the Cricket Club of India (CCI) premises.
"The event has been cancelled," confirmed a CCI official, without assigning any reason. According to sources, the event was cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
The sudden cancellation generated speculation that it may be because of less than flattering remarks about India's batting stalwarts Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid.
In his tell-all autobiography, Akhtar has made many controversial claims, such as iconic Indian batsman Tendulkar did not have the ability to finish matches in the initial stages of his career.
Meanwhile, a protest was held in suburban Dahisar on Saturday against Akhtar, for his comments on Tendulkar. Protesters carried Akthar's posters on donkey-backs. On Monday, Akhtar is scheduled to attend another function to promote his book in the city.
The book also carries very controversial remarks on Pakistan cricket board chief Ejaz Butt, former fast bowler Wasim Akram and other cricket stars
