Wasim Akram HI (Punjabi, Urdu: وَسیم اکرم; born 3 June 1966) is a Pakistani cricket commentator, coach, and former cricketer and captain of the Pakistan national cricket team. Akram is …

He was the natural successor to Imran Khan as Pakistan's leader and captain, but the match-fixing controversies of the 1990s harmed him, blunting his edge and dimming his lustre. …

During the 1996 World Cup, just moments before the match, skipper Wasim Akram pulled out of Pakistan's quarter-final clash against India at Bangalore, forcing vice-captain Aamir Sohail to …

Jan 15, 2025 · Wasim Akram, Pakistani cricket player generally regarded as the greatest left-handed bowler of all time, arguably among the very best fast bowlers ever. He helped lead …

Born in Lahore, Pakistan in 1966, Wasim Akram represented Pakistan in 104 Tests between 1985 and 2002, claiming 414 wickets at an average of 23.62. He also picked up 502 wickets in 356 …

Wasim Akram His 414 Test and 502 ODI wickets are proof of him being the most fearsome fast bowler of his generation, while his 2,898 Test and 3,717 ODI runs bracket him with a select …

On November 23, 1984, Akram made his international debut in the second ODI against New Zealand at Faisalabad. Soon after, he made his Test debut against the same opposition at …

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Wasim Akram, popularly known as the Sultan of Swing, is a former Pakistani international cricketer. Born on 3 June 1966, he is regarded as one of the best bowlers to have graced the …

Mar 21, 2024 · Wasim Akram, born on June 3, 1966, in Lahore, Pakistan, is a cricket icon revered for his extraordinary left-arm fast bowling prowess. Regarded as one of the finest bowlers in …