Wasim Akram
Wasim Akram (born 3 June 1966) is a former Pakistani cricketer, cricket commentator, and coach. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers in the history of cricket. Akram was a prominent figure in the Pakistan national cricket team from 1984 to 2003.
Early Life[edit | edit source]
Wasim Akram was born in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. He attended Islamia College in Lahore, where he began to show his talent in cricket.
International Career[edit | edit source]
Akram made his debut for the Pakistan national cricket team in 1984 in a One Day International (ODI) match against New Zealand. He quickly established himself as a key player in both ODIs and Test matches.
Test Cricket[edit | edit source]
Wasim Akram played 104 Test matches for Pakistan, taking 414 wickets at an average of 23.62. He is known for his ability to swing the ball both ways and his lethal reverse swing.
One Day Internationals[edit | edit source]
In ODIs, Akram played 356 matches and took 502 wickets, making him one of the highest wicket-takers in the format. He was a crucial part of Pakistan's 1992 Cricket World Cup-winning team.
Notable Achievements[edit | edit source]
- First bowler to reach 500 wickets in ODIs.
- Leading wicket-taker in the 1992 Cricket World Cup.
- Ranked as the best bowler in ODI cricket by the ICC in 2002.
Post-Retirement[edit | edit source]
After retiring from international cricket in 2003, Akram has worked as a cricket commentator and coach. He has been involved with various Twenty20 leagues, including the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Personal Life[edit | edit source]
Wasim Akram was married to Huma Mufti until her death in 2009. He later married Shaniera Thompson in 2013. He has three children.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Wasim Akram is often referred to as the "Sultan of Swing" for his exceptional ability to swing the cricket ball. He has inspired many young cricketers and remains a respected figure in the cricketing world.
See Also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
External Links[edit | edit source]
 | This biographical article related to cricket is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it. |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
