Wasim Akram

Akram lauds ‘miracle kid’ Pant’s comeback

What was to be a surprise visit to his mother in December 2022 went horribly wrong when the car Pant was driving on that fateful Friday morning hit a central divider, flipped over and caught fire.

Pakistan's Wasim Akram 'left embarrassed' after Bangladesh Test defeats

Pakistan cricket was reeling Wednesday after its first-ever Test defeats against Bangladesh, the latest in a string of poor performances which have seen the game hit rock bottom.

Wasim Akram rates Fizz lowest among four lefty pacers

One of the greatest pacers to have ever played the game, Pakistan’s Wasim Akram urged young bowlers to acquire the “mindset” to reach excellence through playing Test cricket.

Gambhir is the best candidate for India’s head coach role: Akram

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has invited applications for the next India head coach as Rahul Dravid's tenure will end after the 2024 T20 World Cup. 

‘The problem in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh...’: Wasim Akram on relentless Pandya criticism

Akram believes that fans in the Indian sub-continent have a tendency to hold onto past grievances.

Barishal rubbish Wasim Akram's claims of Miller being paid $150,000 in BPL

Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) outfit Fortune Barishal management said Pakistan legend Wasim Akram’s claims of David Miller being paid a fee of $150,000 to play for the franchise in the latest edition of the tournament are false.

'BPL paid $150,000': Wasim Akram reveals why David Miller postponed his wedding

Former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram has revealed the unbelievable amount that David Miller was offered to play in the Bangladesh Premier League recently.

Afridi shushes critics but Akram still on his case

It’s not mandatory that if you are captain you have to come out to bat. Observe the situation and whether there are better players and hitters in the dugout,” Akram said in a TV programme

Hit Pakistani cricket show wins hearts in India

Long-simmering rivalries on and off the pitch divided India and Pakistan once more at the World Cup, but a cricket show run by Pakistani greats of the game has won fans across the border.

November 2, 2023
November 2, 2023

India look unstoppable: Wasim Akram

“India looks unstoppable and it will take something extraordinary to beat them,” Akram told A Sports.

October 30, 2023
October 30, 2023

Indian pace attack best in the world: Akram

Pakistan bowling great Wasim Akram heaped praises on the lethal Indian pace attack, dubbing them the best in the world right now

October 24, 2023
October 24, 2023

Wasim blasts ‘unfit’ Pakistan players after Afghan humiliation

"Looks like these guys are eating eight kilos of mutton every day. Should there not be tests," Akram vented after the match on A Sports.

October 15, 2023
October 15, 2023

‘Shaheen Shah Afridi is not Wasim Akram’

“What a waste of opportunity on a great batting wicket. Disappointed. Very disappointed," said former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar on X, formerly Twitter.

October 3, 2023
October 3, 2023

Indians outnumber Pakistanis in Wasim Akram’s all-time Indo-Pak XI

Former Pakistan captain and legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram named a total of six Indian players along with five Pakistan cricketers in his all-time combined Indo-Pak eleven.

September 18, 2023
September 18, 2023

Australia series 'unnecessary' for India, says Akram 

Former Pakistan captain and bowling legend Wasim Akram deemed India’s home series against Australia as unnecessary, saying that it was important to keep players fresh ahead of the World Cup.

August 28, 2023
August 28, 2023

‘You cannot minus Sri Lanka or Bangladesh’

Former Pakistan captain and legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram said on Sunday the upcoming Asia Cup will test the readiness of subcontinental bowlers for 50-over cricket ahead of the ODI World Cup, but he refused to pick any favourites for the tournament

April 19, 2023
April 19, 2023

Fawad Khan, cricketer Wasim Akram to star in ‘Money Back Guarantee’

The film is a dark comedy, with commentaries focused on political satire and the corruption of politicians.

April 16, 2023
April 16, 2023

Wasim Akram backs Suryakumar Yadav amid slump

After becoming India’s foremost limited-overs players in 2022, and becoming the World No. 1 T20 batsmen, Suryakumar Yadav’s form has has taken a downturn recently.

October 30, 2022
October 30, 2022

I developed a dependence on cocaine: Wasim

Former Pakistan captain and fast bowling legend Wasim Akram has revealed that he was addicted to cocaine. The 1992 World Cup-winner said this in an interview to the Times, according to a BBC report. Akram said that he has made these revelations in his new autobiography that is soon to be released. Apart from playing a crucial role in Pakistan winning the 1992 World Cup, he also captained his country to the final of the 1999 ICC World Cup and is widely regarded as the best left-arm fast bowler to have played the game.