Review: Sultan: A Memoir by Wasim Akram
1 year, 11 months ago

Review: Sultan: A Memoir by Wasim Akram

Hindustan Times  

Pakistani cricketer Wasim Akram, who is known as the “Sultan of Swing” for being one of the best reverse swing bowlers in the world, has written a gripping memoir in collaboration with cricket journalist Gideon Haigh. Akram confesses that he was neither “a good husband” to his first wife Huma – who died at the age of 42 – nor “a good father” to his sons Tahmoor and Akbar. In this book, Anil Kumble calls Akram “a wonderful fast bowler whose reverse swing terrorised some of the greatest batters of our time and some mere mortals like us in the lower order”. Sachin Tendulkar adds, “.when you play against someone of that calibre, it lifts your game as well.” Sultan: A Memoir also throws light on Akram’s fondness for India.

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"Right-hand version of Wasim Akram...": Langer hails Bumrah for brilliant performances in BGT
5 days, 13 hours ago

"Right-hand version of Wasim Akram...": Langer hails Bumrah for brilliant performances in BGT

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne, : Former Australian head coach Justin Langer lauded Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for his fine performances in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, calling him the "right-hand version of Wasim Akram". ": Langer hails Bumrah for brilliant performances in BGT Bumrah has been India's lone warrior as far as bowling is concerned during the ongoing series against Australia, …

Jasprit Bumrah is the right-handed Wasim Akram: Justin Langer
6 days, 5 hours ago

Jasprit Bumrah is the right-handed Wasim Akram: Justin Langer

India Today  

Former Australia batter and coach Justin Langer has compared Jasprit Bumrah to Wasim Akram. Speaking ahead of the Boxing Day Test match, Langer showered praise on Bumrah and said that the India seamer must be a nightmare to face for the batters. For me, he is a right-hand version of Wasim Akram, and every time I am asked the question …

Wasim Akram in awe of 'world's best' Jasprit Bumrah after Perth Test masterclass
1 month ago

Wasim Akram in awe of 'world's best' Jasprit Bumrah after Perth Test masterclass

India Today  

Pakistan cricket legend Wasim Akram lavished praise on Jasprit Bumrah for his stellar performance as India’s stand-in captain on Day 1 of the first Test against Australia in Perth. India’s batting struggles earlier in the day painted a grim picture, with big names like Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal failing to convert their starts. Bumrah’s fiery spell rattled the Australian …

Wasim Akram says he 'never trusted Pakistan fielders' on-air, Shaheen Afridi drops a sitter on very next delivery
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wasim Akram says he 'never trusted Pakistan fielders' on-air, Shaheen Afridi drops a sitter on very next delivery

Hindustan Times  

The second ODI between Australia and Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval provided fans with more than just competitive cricket; it delivered some unexpected comic relief. Wasim Akram reacts after Shaheen Afridi drops a catch Co-commentator James Brayshaw asked Akram why their wickets rarely involved fielders. With a deadpan expression, Akram issued a hilarious response, suggesting that he and Waqar had …

Wasim Akram's massive praise for RR pacer after T20 WC snub: ‘He swung the ball like a boomerang’
7 months ago

Wasim Akram's massive praise for RR pacer after T20 WC snub: ‘He swung the ball like a boomerang’

Hindustan Times  

Legendary Pakistan paceman Wasim Akram heaped massive praise on Indian seamer Sandeep Sharma for his ability to swing the ball. Rajasthan Royals have used him well as skipper Sanju Samson has given him extra responsibility of bowling the tough overs in the fag end of the innings. The legendary Pakistan paceman suggested that it's important to have specialist bowlers to …

Wasim Akram rebukes Pakistan star with 'not bowling bouncers to Rohit' remark after crushing defeat vs India at WC
1 year, 2 months ago

Wasim Akram rebukes Pakistan star with 'not bowling bouncers to Rohit' remark after crushing defeat vs India at WC

Hindustan Times  

Legendary Pakistani fast bowler Wasim Akram wants Babar Azam's side to iron out their bowling issues after India crushed the Green Army in the blockbuster meeting between the traditional rivals at the One Day International World Cup. Wasim Akram questioned the bowling performance of the Pakistan pacer amid the ODI World Cup A collective bowling effort followed by Rohit's batting …

‘He played well but…’: Wasim Jaffer passes verdict on Samson's crucial knock in ODI series decider against West Indies
1 year, 4 months ago

‘He played well but…’: Wasim Jaffer passes verdict on Samson's crucial knock in ODI series decider against West Indies

Hindustan Times  

Repaying selectors' faith in the series decider against the West Indies on Tuesday, power-hitter Sanju Samson played a crucial knock to help Team India register a morale-boosting win ahead of the Asia Cup 2023. Jaffer reflected on Samson's knock against the West Indies in the ODI series Samson, who was dismissed for 9 off 19 balls in the 2nd ODI, …

Book Review: Wasim Akram’s ‘Sultan: A Memoir’ tries to set the record straight
1 year, 8 months ago

Book Review: Wasim Akram’s ‘Sultan: A Memoir’ tries to set the record straight

The Hindu  

Published : Apr 19, 2023 18:00 IST - 8 MINS READ A quick glance at Wasim Akram’s international career statistics tells you all about his greatness on the pitch. Sultan: A Memoir By Wasim Akram with Gideon Haigh Harper Sport Pages: 304 Price: Rs.699 Such numbers firmly establish Akram as not only Pakistan’s finest exponent of fast bowling but also …

Watch: Wasim Akram sends shockwaves with dressing room outburst, kicks chairs in anger after Karachi Kings lose in PSL
1 year, 10 months ago

Watch: Wasim Akram sends shockwaves with dressing room outburst, kicks chairs in anger after Karachi Kings lose in PSL

Hindustan Times  

Wasim Akram, the legendary Pakistan cricketer and now the president of Karachi Kings, vented out his frustration after his side lost yet another last-over thriller - Karachi Kings' third one in the last over and fourth loss overall this season - in PSL against the Multan Sultans on Wednesday. An angry Wasim Akram kicked chairs in the dressing room after …

Book Review: 'Sultan', Wasim Akram's Memoir
1 year, 11 months ago

Book Review: 'Sultan', Wasim Akram's Memoir

The Quint  

Brutally honest, this biography doesn't attempt any typical sweet talk that cricketers from India and Pakistan love once they drop the national colours and start playing for local clubs for loads of cash. Akram, who let his bowling do all the talking for almost two decades, has listed everything in the book like the bold bowler he was when he …

'He should have been Pakistan's Brian Lara': Wasim Akram singles out 'casual' ex-teammate; calls him 'shallow thinker'
1 year, 11 months ago

'He should have been Pakistan's Brian Lara': Wasim Akram singles out 'casual' ex-teammate; calls him 'shallow thinker'

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan have always been considered as one of the heavyweights in cricket considering the talent the country has produced over the years. If we look at their past record, Pakistan won their first ODI World Cup under the leadership of legendary all-rounder Imran Khan in 1992. Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram The 90s also saw Pakistan boast of an incredible …

'Sunny bhai... they'll hate me in Pakistan': Wasim Akram's explosive revelation about controversial Tendulkar dismissal
2 years ago

'Sunny bhai... they'll hate me in Pakistan': Wasim Akram's explosive revelation about controversial Tendulkar dismissal

Hindustan Times  

There is hardly any spectacle in international cricket that quite matches the fervour and ferocity of atmosphere that can be seen during a game between India and Pakistan. Tendulkar and Wasim were on either side one of the most heated situations in the history of the India-Pakistan rivalry The Tests were often high-octane clashes but it also had a number …

‘Humne press ko nahi bataya taki India ko confidence na mile’: Akram's explosive remark on missing 1996 WC quarterfinal
2 years ago

‘Humne press ko nahi bataya taki India ko confidence na mile’: Akram's explosive remark on missing 1996 WC quarterfinal

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram was widely regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers to play the game. However, his career hadn't been short of controversies; in 1996, Akram sparked multiple rumours with his absence from the quarter-final match against India in the 1996 World Cup. The reason hamne press ko nahi bataaya, ki India ko confidence naa mile …

'On 1999 tour of India, Imran Khan was the one who convinced me to...': Akram's never-heard-before story about Afridi
2 years ago

'On 1999 tour of India, Imran Khan was the one who convinced me to...': Akram's never-heard-before story about Afridi

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's former captain Imran Khan was widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of the game. Wasim Akram; Imran Khan; Shahid Afridi One of them was Wasim Akram, who is regarded as one of the best fast bowlers of all-time; Akram made his Pakistan debut in 1984 and also led the side across three different tenures …

Wasim Akram makes 'SHOCKING' revelations, says he was forced to wash clothes of his skipper
2 years ago

Wasim Akram makes 'SHOCKING' revelations, says he was forced to wash clothes of his skipper

India TV News  

Wasim Akram controversy: The Pakistan cricketing landscape has been a very strange one and it has continued to remain so for many years now. In a fresh set of controversy, former Pakistan speedster Wasim Akram has made revelations about his initial playing days in the Pakistan Cricket team. In his biography 'Sultan: A Memoir', Akram has written or rather revealed …

Reversing Wasim's magical spells: 5 times oppositions stumbled over Akram's brilliance
2 years, 6 months ago

Reversing Wasim's magical spells: 5 times oppositions stumbled over Akram's brilliance

India TV News  

As the former Pakistan legend celebrates his 56th birthday, let's take a trip down memory lane and revisit five of his greatest spells which the world watched with wide eyes. Wasim Akram dismissed Romesh Kaluwitharana, Niroshan Bandaratilleke, and Pramodya Wickramasinghe and went on to claim five wickets, the match ended in a draw. Wasim Akram became the first player in …

Happy Birthday Wasim Akram: Reversing odds in legendary ways
2 years, 6 months ago

Happy Birthday Wasim Akram: Reversing odds in legendary ways

India TV News  

Wasim Akram aka the Sultan of Swing turns 56 today. Once in a generation talent Akram surprisingly never played any first-class cricket before he burst on the international stage in Pakistan colors. The blue-eyed boy of Pakistan cricket who was born into a Punjabi Arain family was just a spectator for the first two days, but when his chance came, …

'I can't say': Legendary Wasim Akram reacts after Pakistan's abject batting failure against England
3 years, 5 months ago

'I can't say': Legendary Wasim Akram reacts after Pakistan's abject batting failure against England

Hindustan Times  

Wasim Akram expressed surprise over Pakistan's batting failure against England in the first ODI in Cardiff. Put to bat first, Pakistan were bowled out for 141 inside 36 overs with Fakhar Zaman’s 47 being the highest individual score of the innings. Akram lamented the dismissal of Imam-Ul-Haq up front, who was the first Pakistan wicket to fall off the very …

Venkatesh Prasad recalls Sharjah battle between Tendulkar and Akram: Got hit on helmet but didn't react
3 years, 7 months ago

Venkatesh Prasad recalls Sharjah battle between Tendulkar and Akram: Got hit on helmet but didn't react

India TV News  

Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad recalled an incident from the '90s involving Sachin Tendulkar and ex-Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram when the rivalry between both the cricket-obsessed nations was arguably at its peak. Akram, known for his pace and the ability to swing the ball in both directions, bowled a quicker delivery that went on to hit Tendulkar on the helmet. …

IPL 2020: Wasim Akram hopes to see Indian and Pakistani players playing in each other’s T20 leagues
4 years, 1 month ago

IPL 2020: Wasim Akram hopes to see Indian and Pakistani players playing in each other’s T20 leagues

India TV News  

With India and Pakistan's bilateral series looking far from taking place any time soon due to the turbulent political relationships between the two neighbours, it’s even harder to imagine a scenario where Pakistan players would be allowed to come and play in the cash-rich Indian Premier League. However, time and again several former and current players have often suggested cricket …

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