Wasim Akram

Pakistan legend Wasim Akram praises his statue amid social media flak

Legendary Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram saluted on Thursday the "effort" of the artist who created a statue of him that has spawned scorn on social media.

Akram, Shoaib question PCB’s no-show at CT presentation ceremony

The absence of PCB representatives was particularly glaring as ICC Chairman Jay Shah handed the coveted trophy to India’s victorious captain, Rohit Sharma, while BCCI President Roger Binny and secretary Devajit Saikia were present on the podium. This raised questions over whether PCB officials were deliberately sidelined or if internal board decisions led to their no-show.

'Looks like he’s here on vacation': Wasim Akram on Mahmudullah

Pakistan legend Wasim Akram has slammed Bangladesh veteran Mahmudullah for his performance against New Zealand in the Champions trophy game on Monday.

‘Poorer than Oman and USA’ – Akram blasts Pakistan bowlers after India defeat

Legendary Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram blasted Pakistan after their six-wicket defeat to India in the ICC Champions Trophy Group A match yesterday, comparing the team’s bowling attack to associate nations like Oman and USA and calling for a massive overhaul in the team.

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.

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.

October 24, 2022
October 24, 2022

‘Aliens do walk among us’

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram suggested Virat Kohli might be from another planet after the Indian batter's superb half-century guided them to a four-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan at the Twenty20 World Cup.

August 25, 2022
August 25, 2022

Kapil Dev still can't sleep while recalling Miandad’s last-ball six

The fate of the 1986 Austral-Asia Cup final was almost in India's hands. Even until the last ball, the balance was in their favor. However, Pakistan won the match by hitting an extraordinary six in the last ball – an uncommon feat back in that era. India’s then captain, Kapil Dev, reveals he still can't sleep when he recalls that match.

August 24, 2022
August 24, 2022

Akram terms Kohli-Babar comparison a bit premature

All eyes will be on former India captain Virat Kohli when India meet Pakistan in their Asia Cup opener in Dubai on August 28.

August 8, 2022
August 8, 2022

‘T20 is becoming more important than the 50-over format’

Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) cricket operations chairman said that they feel globally T20 is gaining more ground and becoming more important than ODI format. Jalal said the BCB are keen to take T20Is seriously going forward.

August 2, 2022
August 2, 2022

McGrath still in love with ODIs

Australian fast bowling great Glenn McGrath is still in love with the 50-over format but has no hesitation in admitting that it does face a daunting challenge with the exponential popularity of T20 cricket. 

July 21, 2022
July 21, 2022

Wasim Akram urges to scrap ODI permanently

Pakistan pace bowling legend Wasim Akram feels ODI cricket has become "run-of-the-mill" stuff now and wants the administrators of the game to scrap the format for good.