Waseem Akram

Wasim Akram was born on June 3, 1966 in Lahore, Punjab. He is a former Pakistani cricketer. He remains the captain of Pakistani cricket team in Tests and ODIs. Wasim made his Test debut for Pakistani cricket team against New Zealand in early 1985. Wasim played a key role in World Cup victory in 1992 in Australia. In the final against England 33 off 19 balls, unable Pakistan to a score 249 for 6. He also captained Pakistan with many success like 1996-97 victory in the World Series in Australia, two Test match wins in India in 1998-99 and in 1999, when Pakistan reached the World Cup final for the second time. He was Pakistan's top bowler in the 2003 World Cup taking 19 wickets in 7 matches. Wasim retired in 2003.

Wasim Akram  has played 104 tests matches and scored 2829 runs made 3 times 100s and 7 times 50s his top score in test is 257 not out, bowled 22627 balls and taken 414 wickets with his best bowling 7 for 119 runs. Played 356 Odis and scored 3717 runs with a top score 86 until now bowled 18186 balls and had taken 502 wickets with his best 5 for 15. Wasim now days performing commentary on ESPN Star network, and is also running shows on ARY Digital.

Wasim Akram

Wasim Akram