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 regarded as one of the greatest bowlers of all time.

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. Though he...

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 Auckland and in...

3 days ago · Wasim Akram shares his prediction on Champions Trophy 2025 winner. Pakistan’s legendary pacer Wasim Akram has shared his thoughts on the upcoming tournament, expressing hope for his nation’s success. “I would like Pakistan to be successful in winning the Champions Trophy title,” said Akram, as quoted by NDTV.

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 Pakistan to the World Cup championship of one-day international cricket in 1992.

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 One-Day Internationals.

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Jan 31, 2017 · 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 sport.

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 group of the finest all-rounders who have graced this great game.

4 days ago · On Pakistan's squad, Akram says, "I haven't had a close look at the squad but for instance Faheem Ashraf has come in the team, I wish him all the best, a talented cricketer, but in the last 20 ...