Sporting icons ; Wasim Akram - Career highlights & video of Pakistani fast bowling titan

 


Wasim Akram, born on June 3, 1966, is one of the most celebrated fast bowlers in cricket history. Hailing from Pakistan, Akram's career spanned from 1984 to 2003, during which he amassed over 900 wickets across Test and One Day International formats. Known for his exceptional ability to swing the ball both ways, often at high speeds, Akram was a master of reverse swing and a key figure in Pakistan's cricketing successes, including their 1992 World Cup triumph. Beyond his on-field achievements, Akram has contributed to cricket as a coach and commentator, solidifying his legacy as a cricketing legend.


Wasim Akram is renowned for his outstanding records and achievements in both Test and One Day International (ODI) cricket.


### Test Cricket

- **Matches Played**: 104

- **Wickets**: 414

- **Bowling Average**: 23.62

- **Best Bowling Figures in an Innings**: 7/119

- **5-Wicket Hauls**: 25

- **10-Wicket Hauls**: 5

- **Runs Scored**: 2,898

- **Batting Average**: 22.64

- **Centuries**: 3

- **Half-Centuries**: 7


### ODI Cricket

- **Matches Played**: 356

- **Wickets**: 502

- **Bowling Average**: 23.52

- **Best Bowling Figures**: 5/15

- **5-Wicket Hauls**: 6

- **Runs Scored**: 3,717

- **Batting Average**: 16.52

- **Half-Centuries**: 6


### Career Achievements

- **World Cup 1992**: Key player in Pakistan's victory, notably with his performance in the final against England where he took crucial wickets and scored valuable runs.

- **First Bowler to Reach 500 ODI Wickets**: Achieved this milestone during the 2003 World Cup.

- **Wisden Cricketer of the Year**: Named in 1993.

- **ICC Hall of Fame**: Inducted in 2009.

- **Sultan of Swing**: Nicknamed for his extraordinary ability to swing the ball.

- **Captaincy**: Led Pakistan in 25 Test matches and 109 ODIs.

- **Coaching and Commentary**: Post-retirement, Akram has contributed to cricket as a coach and commentator, influencing new generations of cricketers.


Wasim Akram's contributions to cricket, especially his mastery of swing bowling and his pivotal role in Pakistan's cricketing history, have cemented his status as a cricketing legend.


In the below video watch some special deliveries of Wasim Akram that will give an idea of his god gifted skills 

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