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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Who can forget Wasim Akram getting Allan Lamb and Chris Lewis out with magical reverse swing bowling in the 1992 final?

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2023

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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