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Wasim Akram

British  
/ ˈwæzɪm ˈækræm /

noun

  1. 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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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

They bowled well enough against Imran Khan’s Pakistan, and had the game under control, until Wasim Akram destroyed them with two balls of the greatest reverse swing you will ever goggle at in disbelief.

From The Guardian ● Jul. 14, 2019

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

James Anderson was particularly innocuous on his home ground, recording his worst Test figures of 0-116 two days after being described as the best bowler of his era by Pakistan legend Wasim Akram.

From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2013

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