Wasim Akram
Fawad Khan, cricketer Wasim Akram to star in ‘Money Back Guarantee’
The film is a dark comedy, with commentaries focused on political satire and the corruption of politicians.
19 April 2023, 11:16 AM
Wasim Akram backs Suryakumar Yadav amid slump
After becoming India’s foremost limited-overs players in 2022, and becoming the World No. 1 T20 batsmen, Suryakumar Yadav’s form has has taken a downturn recently.
16 April 2023, 07:34 AM
I developed a dependence on cocaine: Wasim
Former Pakistan captain and fast bowling legend Wasim Akram has revealed that he was addicted to cocaine. The 1992 World Cup-winner said this in an interview to the Times, according to a BBC report. Akram said that he has made these revelations in his new autobiography that is soon to be released. Apart from playing a crucial role in Pakistan winning the 1992 World Cup, he also captained his country to the final of the 1999 ICC World Cup and is widely regarded as the best left-arm fast bowler to have played the game.
29 October 2022, 19:29 PM
‘Aliens do walk among us’
Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram suggested Virat Kohli might be from another planet after the Indian batter's superb half-century guided them to a four-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan at the Twenty20 World Cup.
24 October 2022, 07:21 AM
Kapil Dev still can't sleep while recalling Miandad’s last-ball six
The fate of the 1986 Austral-Asia Cup final was almost in India's hands. Even until the last ball, the balance was in their favor. However, Pakistan won the match by hitting an extraordinary six in the last ball – an uncommon feat back in that era. India’s then captain, Kapil Dev, reveals he still can't sleep when he recalls that match.
25 August 2022, 01:30 AM
Akram terms Kohli-Babar comparison a bit premature
All eyes will be on former India captain Virat Kohli when India meet Pakistan in their Asia Cup opener in Dubai on August 28.
23 August 2022, 18:02 PM
‘T20 is becoming more important than the 50-over format’
Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) cricket operations chairman said that they feel globally T20 is gaining more ground and becoming more important than ODI format. Jalal said the BCB are keen to take T20Is seriously going forward.
8 August 2022, 11:20 AM
McGrath still in love with ODIs
Australian fast bowling great Glenn McGrath is still in love with the 50-over format but has no hesitation in admitting that it does face a daunting challenge with the exponential popularity of T20 cricket.
2 August 2022, 11:07 AM
Wasim Akram urges to scrap ODI permanently
Pakistan pace bowling legend Wasim Akram feels ODI cricket has become "run-of-the-mill" stuff now and wants the administrators of the game to scrap the format for good.
21 July 2022, 13:13 PM
Wasim Akram rates Shafique’s knock as ‘one of the best from a Pakistani player’
The plaudits have come in thick and fast for first Test hero Abdullah Shafique with a former Pakistan great declaring his match-winning innings against Sri Lanka as one of the greatest he has ever seen from a Pakistan player.
21 July 2022, 07:40 AM
ODI format faces the ultimate challenge
If anything is constant in this modern era, it is the need for continuous adjustments to fit the ever-changing landscape of the sport. Of late, a discernible urge for change in the cricketing world could be sensed with the 50-over format of the game set to take the brunt of the transformation.
14 May 2022, 18:00 PM
Wasim Akram endorses Imran Khan ahead of Pakistan polls
Legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram takes to the social media platform Twitter to woo voters to support his former captain and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf Chairman Imran Khan.
24 July 2018, 13:24 PM
Pakistan cricketers celebrate arrival of World XI
Pakistan players are overjoyed by the return of international cricket to Pakistan after PCB announced the September World series tour.
25 August 2017, 09:32 AM
Cricket: Arrest warrants issued for Wasim Akram for not appearing before court
A local court in Karachi on Tuesday issued arrest warrants against former star cricketer Wasim Akram, after he failed to appear before the court during last 31 hearings of a case, it has been learnt.
11 January 2017, 08:25 AM
Lankans have pace, but need to swing: Akram
Legendary Pakistani paceman Wasim Akram said that Sri Lanka had a promising crop of fast bowlers despite their traditional reliance on spin after holding a coaching session with the islanders Thursday.
1 December 2016, 18:00 PM
Cricket: Shakib Al Hasan on the verge of unique milestone
Bangladesh ace allrounder Shakib Al Hasan is just two wickets away from becoming the only man in world cricket to be his country's most successful bowler in all three forms of the game.
23 September 2016, 07:27 AM
'England trio's return will have impact'
Legendary fast-bowler Wasim Akram says that the return of Ben Stokes and James Anderson will prove to be pivotal for the English cricket team when they face Pakistan in the second Test at Old Trafford.
21 July 2016, 18:29 PM
'He must enjoy the game'
Pakistan legend Wasim Akram says expected hostility from England fans will not deter convicted spot-fixer Mohammad Amir from leading his country's bowling attack when he returns to the scene of his crime at Lord's next week.
4 July 2016, 18:00 PM
Wasim Akram turns 50
The man who is recognized as one of the greatest fast bowlers in the history of cricket and ranked as the best bowler in one-day internationals of all time by Wisden reaches the 50-year milestone of his life today.
3 June 2016, 09:34 AM
If I had to bowl at him, I will be worried: Wasim Akram on Virat Kohli
Regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers in the history of the game and the holder of the world record for most wickets in List A cricket (881), Wasim Akram says in an interview that he would be concerned if he had to bowl at India’s batting genius Virat Kohli.
27 May 2016, 10:26 AM