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Wasim Akram

British

/ ˈwæzɪm ˈækræm /

noun

Chaudhry. born 1966, Pakistani cricketer: a fast bowler, he played in 104 test matches (1984–2002), 25 as captain, and took 414 wickets

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Wasim Akram

The 35-year-old joined legendary Pakistan bowler Wasim Akram on 414 wickets - the most by left-arm pace bowlers in Test cricket.

From BBC ● Dec. 4, 2025

Legendary Pakistan bowler Wasim Akram was particularly unhappy with the home team's efforts with the bat.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2022

Wasim Akram, once the world’s No. 1-ranked fast bowler, asked.

From New York Times ● Sep. 9, 2020

Wasim Akram then took crucial wickets in the reply as England fell short at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, sparking jubilant scenes on the streets of Pakistan.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 12, 2019

Wasim Akram reminds us on comms that he played with Sami.

From The Guardian ● Mar. 25, 2016

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