Wasim Akram

Wasim Akram

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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.

Tony Deyal | Cricket tests and quadrennial football | Commentary
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-05-30
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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
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2026-05-30
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Wasim 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 وائرل
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2026-05-27
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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 بتادیا
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2026-02-19
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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'
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-15
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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 تشویش
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2026-02-14
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Wasim Akram is a legendary cricketer who participated in the roadshow.

لندن، پی ایس ایل روڈ شو، بڑے اعلانات
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2025-12-08
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Wasim Akram is regarded as the pinnacle of left-arm fast bowling by Mitchell Starc.

Australia v England Ashes live updates: Second test, day two at the Gabba
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-05
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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 - Sport
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-12-04
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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 Test
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-04
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Wasim Akram expressed his discontent regarding the growing influence of politics in sports.

وسیم اکرم کا کھیل میں سیاست کے امتزاج پر اظہارِ ناپسندیدگی
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2025-11-04
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Wasim Akram criticized Indian media for using his image instead of a spy's image in their reports.

وسیم اکرم کی بھارتی میڈیا پر تنقید
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2025-10-08
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Shaheen’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 - Newspaper
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-28
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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 - Newspaper
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-28
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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 - Pakistan
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-14
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Pace 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 - World
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-13
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Wasim 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 - Sport
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-12
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Wasim Akram hit a six and a four to lead his team to victory.

কাদিরের আপেল, রফিকের ১০.২ ওভার এবং আরও যত বিচিত্র ঘটনা
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2025-09-10
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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 مجبور
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-09
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Wasim 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 - Pakistan
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-07
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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 News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-09-01
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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 بیان
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-27
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