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.

January 11, 2017
January 11, 2017

Cricket: Arrest warrants issued for Wasim Akram for not appearing before court

A local court in Karachi on Tuesday issued arrest warrants against former star cricketer Wasim Akram, after he failed to appear before the court during last 31 hearings of a case, it has been learnt.

December 2, 2016
December 2, 2016

Lankans have pace, but need to swing: Akram

Legendary Pakistani paceman Wasim Akram said that Sri Lanka had a promising crop of fast bowlers despite their traditional reliance on spin after holding a coaching session with the islanders Thursday.

September 23, 2016
September 23, 2016

Cricket: Shakib Al Hasan on the verge of unique milestone

Bangladesh ace allrounder Shakib Al Hasan is just two wickets away from becoming the only man in world cricket to be his country's most successful bowler in all three forms of the game.

July 22, 2016
July 22, 2016

'England trio's return will have impact'

Legendary fast-bowler Wasim Akram says that the return of Ben Stokes and James Anderson will prove to be pivotal for the English cricket team when they face Pakistan in the second Test at Old Trafford.

July 5, 2016
July 5, 2016

'He must enjoy the game'

Pakistan legend Wasim Akram says expected hostility from England fans will not deter convicted spot-fixer Mohammad Amir from leading his country's bowling attack when he returns to the scene of his crime at Lord's next week.

June 3, 2016
June 3, 2016

Wasim Akram turns 50

The man who is recognized as one of the greatest fast bowlers in the history of cricket and ranked as the best bowler in one-day internationals of all time by Wisden reaches the 50-year milestone of his life today.

May 27, 2016
May 27, 2016

If I had to bowl at him, I will be worried: Wasim Akram on Virat Kohli

Regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers in the history of the game and the holder of the world record for most wickets in List A cricket (881), Wasim Akram says in an interview that he would be concerned if he had to bowl at India’s batting genius Virat Kohli.

April 27, 2016
April 27, 2016

'Fizz has the same skills Wasim had'

Fearsome South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn has joined the Mustafizur Rahman fan club, paying the Bangladeshi left-arm paceman perhaps the highest compliment that can be paid to left-handed pace bowlers. His latest Indian Premier League outing on Tuesday for

April 23, 2016
April 23, 2016

Shah Rukh Khan takes Kolkata Knight Riders to watch ‘Fan’

Shakib Al Hasan, Wasim Akram and Jaques Kallis among KKR stars who were given a private screening of Shah Rukh Khan's new movie, Fan.

March 3, 2016
March 3, 2016

Waqar laments Pakistan's 'sad story' exit

Amid the joyous tumult at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, there were a few quiet voices searching for answers.