Wasim Akram
Wasim Akram is widely regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers in cricket history. His legendary performances, including iconic matches against India, are commemorated on the photo wall at the National Stadium in Karachi.
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Wasim Akram is noted for his prominent features and compared to the swordsman Cyrano de Bergerac.
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Jamaica· 2026-05-30
Wasim Akram, the former captain of the Pakistan cricket team, expressed his feelings about performing Hajj on social media.
حج کے مقدس سفر نے میری روح میں ایسی چنگاری روشن کر دی جو ہمیشہ جلتی رہے گی: وسیم اکرم
Pakistan· 2026-05-30Wasim Akram, the former captain of the Pakistan cricket team, was seen enthusiastically throwing stones at the devil during the ritual of Rami.
وسیم اکرم کی بولنگ انداز میں شیطان کو کنکریاں مارنے کی ویڈیو وائرلPakistan· 2026-05-27
Wasim Akram is a former captain who interviewed Sahibzada Farhan about his ideal batsman.
صاحبزادہ فرحان کا فیوریٹ کھلاڑی کون؟ وسیم اکرم کو انٹرویو دیتے ہوئے بتادیاPakistan· 2026-02-19
The ICC replayed the cordial exchange between Wasim and Rohit prior to the match.
T20 World Cup 2026: 'India vs Pakistan becoming a political rivalry rather than sporting one'
United Kingdom· 2026-02-15
Wasim Akram described Usman Tariq's bowling as a great art.
عثمان طارق کے بولنگ ایکشن پر سابق پاکستانی و آسٹریلوی کپتانوں کا تبصرہPakistan· 2026-02-15
Wasim Akram expressed concern over the health issues of the founder of PTI.
وسیم اکرم کو بانی پی ٹی آئی کی صحت سے متعلق معاملات پر تشویشPakistan· 2026-02-14Wasim Akram captained Pakistan and took crucial wickets during the match.
'Victory for sport': When Chennai applauded Pakistan after India lost the Test despite a Sachin Tendulkar masterclass | Cricket News
India· 2026-01-31
Wasim Akram took a catch to dismiss Sachin Tendulkar during the match.
December 18 Throwback: When 16-year-old Sachin Tendulkar began his ODI journey — and cricket found a legend | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-12-18
Wasim Akram is a legendary cricketer who participated in the roadshow.
لندن، پی ایس ایل روڈ شو، بڑے اعلاناتPakistan· 2025-12-08
Wasim Akram mentioned that PSL is providing opportunities for local talent.
ایچ بی ایل پی ایس ایل کا لارڈز کرکٹ گراؤنڈ میں تاریخی روڈ شوPakistan· 2025-12-08
Starc has just surpassed Wasim Akram in Test scalps.
Australia has produced some terrific left-armers. Starc is the best of the best
Australia· 2025-12-06
Wasim Akram is regarded as the pinnacle of left-arm fast bowling by Mitchell Starc.
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New Zealand· 2025-12-05
Wasim Akram is widely recognised as the greatest left-arm bowler the sport has seen.
Mitchell Starc surpasses Wasim Akram as most prolific left-arm pacer in Test history - SportPakistan· 2025-12-04
Wasim Akram is widely regarded as the most complete left-arm pacer the game has witnessed.
Mitchell Starc rewrites history! Surpasses Wasim Akram as most successful left-arm Test pacer | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-12-04
Wasim Akram was noted for having the same number of wickets as Mitchell Starc among left-arm pace bowlers.
The Ashes 2025-26: Mitchell Starc induces four overs of chaos at start of second TestUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-04
Wasim Akram expressed his discontent regarding the growing influence of politics in sports.
وسیم اکرم کا کھیل میں سیاست کے امتزاج پر اظہارِ ناپسندیدگیPakistan· 2025-11-04Wasim Akram criticized Indian media for using his image instead of a spy's image in their reports.
وسیم اکرم کی بھارتی میڈیا پر تنقیدPakistan· 2025-10-08Shaheen’s game that is encouraging is reminiscent of the great all-rounder Wasim Akram.
COMMENT: Pakistan have a point to prove in Asia Cup final - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-09-28
Shaheen’s game that is encouraging, a style reminiscent of the great all-rounder Wasim Akram.
COMMENT: Pakistan have a point to prove in Asia Cup final - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-09-28Wasim Akram admitted Pakistan's struggles against Kuldeep Yadav's bowling.
'This is some Popatwadi team': Sunil Gavaskar blasts Pakistan after India humiliate them in Asia Cup | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-09-15
Wasim Akram urged Pakistani and Indian cricketers to ignore the noise and enjoy the game.
Calls for boycott in India ahead of Asia Cup match with Pakistan - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-14
Wasim Akram provided advice to players before the India-Pakistan cricket match.
ভারত-পাকিস্তান ম্যাচের আগে খেলোয়াড়দের কী পরামর্শ দিলেন ওয়াসিম আকরাম
Bangladesh· 2025-09-14Pace bowling great Wasim Akram has urged Pakistan and India’s cricketers to ignore the noise and enjoy the game when they meet in a highly charged Asia Cup T20 match.
Wasim Akram tells Pakistan, India to forget noise and ‘enjoy’ Asia Cup clash - WorldPakistan· 2025-09-13Wasim Akram is referenced as a prime cricketer in a comparison to the Oman team.
Pakistan set for baptism of friendly fire against unknown, unprepared Oman - SportPakistan· 2025-09-12
Wasim Akram hit a six and a four to lead his team to victory.
কাদিরের আপেল, রফিকের ১০.২ ওভার এবং আরও যত বিচিত্র ঘটনাBangladesh· 2025-09-10
Wasim Akram criticized the national team's bowling strategy but praised the spinners' performance just 11 minutes later.
افغانستان کیخلاف اسپنرز کی جادوئی کارکردگی کے باعث وسیم اکرم رائے بدلنے پر مجبورPakistan· 2025-09-09Wasim Akram said players and fans from both teams should 'remain disciplined and not cross the line'.
First India-Pakistan match since May conflict fires up Asia Cup - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-07
Wasim Akram has heaped praise on India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, calling him a 'modern-day great.'
Asia Cup | Wasim Akram: 'Jasprit Bumrah is world class, credit to India for managing his workload' | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-09-01
Wasim Akram, the former captain and fast bowler of the national cricket team, made an important statement ahead of the big match against India in the Asia Cup 2025.
’اگر بھارتی محبِ وطن ہیں تو...‘ وسیم اکرم کا ایشیا کپ کے بڑے ٹاکرے سے قبل اہم بیانPakistan· 2025-08-27