Wasim Akram advises those over 50 to limit their use of WhatsApp and social media.

A former cricketer advises people over 50 to use WhatsApp carefully, not send too many messages, and respect other people's time.

Former Pakistan cricket captain Wasim Akram shared a funny message for people over 50, giving tips on how to use mobile phones, WhatsApp, and social media without annoying others with too many messages and calls.

He posted a video on Instagram and wrote, "Careful: This video is only for people over 50 about how and when to use a mobile phone or WhatsApp. And you're welcome..."

In the video, Akram said he understood Gen Z and Gen Alpha because they are always on their phones. But he suggested that older people should learn to use their devices more carefully, especially when talking to younger folks.

"This is special for 50 and above so they use WhatsApp, social media, and their phones the right way," he said, then told viewers to stop sending random stuff to people every day.

"First and most important, stop sending random things to people every day," Akram said, explaining that such messages can get annoying, even if the sender means well. He added that people should not feel forced to send good morning messages to everyone daily.

Akram also pointed out that people have short attention spans these days before forwarding videos. He said long videos are less likely to be watched all the way, and shorter clips of about two minutes work better for most viewers.

"I get that you mean well, but it annoys people. Also, you don't have to send good morning to everyone every day. Third, when you send videos, remember people's attention spans are short now. Nobody will watch a 30-minute video, only 2 minutes," he added.

His next tip was about being on the phone too much. Akram told people not to stay available on WhatsApp all the time, saying it's fine to reply to a message five minutes later. He suggested that checking notifications constantly and answering right away can cause unnecessary stress.

Thinking about his own life, Akram said he knew friends who were always on their phones, even when they were hanging out together. He told people to relax, enjoy life, and handle their messages without feeling like they had to answer everything right away.

Akram said he still looked at and shared messages, but he liked to stay in control instead of letting his phone take over his time.

The video got people talking online, with some agreeing with Akram's advice and others saying his message could have been kinder.

One user wrote, "I agree with you on some things, but never make someone feel like a problem just because they want to stay in touch."

Another person fully agreed, especially with his point about everyday good morning texts and people sharing disaster videos.

The different reactions showed a common problem in today's digital world: too many messages and unwanted videos can bother people, but these actions might also be a way for some to keep relationships strong and feel close to family and friends.

Akram's playful advice points out the need for good manners online in a time when smartphones and social media are a big part of how we talk every day. His message is not about telling older people to stop using technology, but about asking them to think about other people's time, attention, and personal space.

At the same time, staying connected should not make anyone feel like a bother. Whether it's sharing videos, sending daily hellos, or calling often, a little thought can make a big difference. In the end, the goal is to use technology to improve relationships, not to stress them, while keeping in mind that real connections matter much more than how many messages we send.

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