Wasim Akram

Wasim Akram Biography

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Name Wasim AkramBorn June 3, 1966 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)Role BowlerBatting style Left-handedBowling style Left-arm fastInternational informationTest debut (cap 102) 25 January 1985: v New ZealandLast Test 9 January 2002: v BangladeshODI debut (cap 53) 23 November 1984: v New ZealandLast ODI 4 March 2003: v ZimbabweDomestic team informationYears Team2003 Hampshire2000/01 Lahore Blues1992/93 – 2000/01 Pakistan International Airlines1988 – 1998 Lancashire1997/98 Lahore City1985/86 Lahore City Whites1984/85 – 1985/86 Pakistan Automobiles Corporation
Wasim Akram (Urdu: وسیم اکرم)(born June 3, 1966 in Lahore, Punjab) is a former Pakistani cricketer. He was a left-arm fast bowler and left-handed batsman, who represented the Pakistani cricket team in Tests and One-Day Internationals. He is widely regarded as one of the finest fast bowlers ever and holds world records for the most wickets taken in both ODIs (502) and List A cricket (881). Domestic careerWasim signed for Lancashire in 1988 and went on to become one of their most successful overseas players. From 1988 to 1998, he spearheaded their attack in their NatWest Trophy, Benson & Hedges Cup and Sunday League winning sides. He was a favourite of the local fans who used to sing a song called "Wasim for England" at Lancashire's matches.
International careerWasim made his Test debut for Pakistani cricket team against New Zealand in early 1985 and in only his second Test he made his presence felt with a ten-wicket haul. Like a few other Pakistani cricketers of his time, he was identified at club level and bypassed first-class domestic competition, entering international cricket directly. A few weeks prior to his selection into the Pakistani team, he was an unknown club cricketer who had failed to even make it to his college team. He was spotted by Javed Miandad, and as a result of his insisting was it that Wasim was given an oppurtunity to play for Pakistan. Later that season he paired with Imran, who became his mentor, at the World Championship of Cricket in Australia.

Wasim Akram

Wasim Akram

Wasim Akram

Wasim Akram

Wasim Akram

Wasim Akram

Wasim Akram

Wasim Akram

Wasim Akram

Wasim Akram