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4 days, 18 hours ago

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

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 …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Man arrested on the charge of breaking into car and stealing valuables in Mangaluru

The Hindu

The Mangaluru East police have arrested a man who allegedly broke the window of a car parked near the Kankanady flower market and stole a aptop and other valuables on December 8. While there were reports on social media that the accused worked in a flower stall in Kankanady where the victim regularly purchased flowers, the police said the investigation …

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Shaheen Afridi Outshines PAK Bowling Legends Wasim Akram & Waqar Younis For THIS Record

ABP News

Shaheen Afridi, Pakistan’s ace speedster, made history as he became the first Pakistani bowler to take 100 wickets across all three formats of international cricket. ALSO ON ABP Live | ICC Reprimand Star Windies Pacer For Abusing Umpire During WI Vs BAN 1st ODI Shaheen also became the third Pakistani bowler to achieve 100 T20I wickets, joining Haris Rauf and …

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1 month ago

Wasim Akram can't keep calm, screams to salute Jasprit Bumrah as ‘world’s best bowler' after he runs through Australia

Hindustan Times

Captain Jasprit Bumrah brought out the best in fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah as India staged a fiery comeback in the first Test against Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth. Bumrah's exceptional display impressed Pakistan legend Wasim Akram so much that the former left-arm fast bowler nearly jumped from his seat and called him the “best fast bowler” of the …

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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 …

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1 month ago

Akram Khan – Gigenis review: A powerful return to the stage that still leaves us with questions

The Independent

Returning to the stage after four years, dancer-choreographer Akram Khan is also coming back to his roots. Gigenis retells a story from the Mahabharata, the epic poem that has been a touchstone in Khan’s career. The lamps tremble as if bombs were falling, while lighting designer Zeynep Kepekli’s gently evokes the changing time and weather, from a sunlit wedding to …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Wasim Akram spends ₹55,000 for his cat’s haircut: Here’s what you can buy with that money

Live Mint

Wasim Akram has grabbed attention for an unexpected reason. Pakistan’s cricket legend is on the news because of the enormous cost he bore for a grooming session for his pet cat. During a live commentary session, Akram explained that he had taken his cat for a haircut and was expecting a regular grooming fee. I said about 200 cats in …

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Wasim Akram pays hefty 1000 AUD bill for his cat's haircut, shares bizarre incident: 'About 200 in Pakistan...'

Hindustan Times

Legendary Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram shared a bizarre incident that happened with him in Australia, where he paid around 1000 Australian dollars for a haircut for his cat. Wasim Akram shared a bizarre incident while commentating in ODI series between Australia and Pakistan. Akram was live on the mic when he shared the incident of paying a hefty 1000 AUD …

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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 …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan's Spin Prowess: Can They Conquer India on Turning Tracks?

India Today

Pakistan's Wasim Akram believes they can beat India in a Test series on spinning pitches, citing their recent success against England. Akram, who led Pakistan to a 2-1 win in a Test series against England on turning pitches, believes the conditions in India would be ideal for his team to exploit India's recent struggles against spin.

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Empowering Healthcare Professionals to Practice Abroad: Dr. Akram Ahmad's Vision

Hindustan Times

Dr. Akram Ahmad, founder of Academically, shares his inspiring journey of overcoming obstacles to achieve his dreams. Empowering Healthcare Professionals to Practice Abroad: Dr. Akram Ahmad's Vision During his PhD at the University of Sydney, Dr. Ahmad met many international students who faced difficulties in passing clinical exams to practice in Australia. Dr. Akram Ahmad, founder of Academically, PhD at …

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6 months, 1 week ago

‘Keep the coaches, change entire team’: Wasim Akram wants all players of Babar Azam-led Pakistan squad dropped

Hindustan Times

Legendary cricketer Wasim Akram launched a scathing attack on Pakistan cricketers after the team's shocking group-stage exit from the T20 World Cup. "Pakistani players think that if they don't perform well, the coaches will be sacked, and nothing will happen to them," former captain Wasim Akram said during a broadcast after the defeat to India, according to AFP. Notably, PCB …

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6 months, 1 week ago

'Jasprit Bumrah is the next best in Asia after Wasim Akram': India pacer can bowl his team to T20 World Cup, says Balaji

Hindustan Times

Lakshmipathi Balaji knows a thing or two about injuries. India's Jasprit Bumrah celebrates after taking a wicket during the ICC men's Twenty20 World Cup 2024 group A cricket match between India and Pakistan at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in East Meadow, New York With a smile to die for and a cricket brain less celebrated than it should be, …

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6 months, 1 week ago

'3 Maulanas killed in UP': How separate incidents of petty crime are being used to build narrative of 'targeted attacks against Muslims'

Op India

On Tuesday, 11th June, several Muslim social media users resorted to fear-mongering and peddling false victimhood using three separate incidents of killing of maulanas in Uttar Pradesh. In an X post, Democratic Progressive Azad Party spokesperson Salman Nizami somehow linked the killing of a Maulana in UP’s Moradabad to Lok Sabha elections insinuating that the Maulana was killed over a …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

'Azam Khan is my friend's son, but he's not helping his cause': Wasim Akram goes no holds barred ahead of IND vs PAK

Hindustan Times

Team India will meet Pakistan in the group stage of the T20 World Cup on Sunday and will aim to further solidify their qualification chances for the Super 8s. While India made a strong start to their campaign with a cruising 8-wicket win against Ireland, Pakistan faced one of the biggest shocks of the tournament's history when they faced a …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhiwale: An ordinary boy

Hindustan Times

He is lying flat on the floor, upon a mattress, at his Ghaffar Manzil pad, close to Jamia Millia Islamia university. Akram Ansari arrived in Delhi in 2019 as a law student at Jamia. “I realised that I like to follow things that are not famous.” Unlike many of us, Akram doesn’t exhaust himself with Lodhi Garden monuments or Old …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

'At least now they won't say they're tired': Wasim Akram gets cheeky as none of India's T20 World Cup 15 makes IPL final

Hindustan Times

IPL 2024 finally came to an end on Sunday as Kolkata Knight Riders cruised to a eight-wicket victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Chennai. Wasim Akram pointed out that none of the Team India T20 WC squad members were in the IPL 2024 final. The Indian contingent have already reached New York for their T20 World Cup preparations. In 2021, they …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Casa Skate – a new generation of skateboarders in Morocco

Al Jazeera

Casablanca, Morocco – It is 5:30pm and the huge Rachidi skate park – commonly known as “Nevada Park” – in Arab League Park, central Casablanca, is bustling with dozens of happy children dashing about on scooters and rollerblades. “Before the Nevada skate park was built in 2018, which enabled us to make a lot of progress, there was nothing,” Akram, …

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7 months ago

Wasim Akram, Ravi Shastri among 54 named as Cricket Australia's Multicultural Ambassadors for two years

Hindustan Times

Melbourne, : Cricket Australia on Wednesday named former Pakistan and Indian stars Wasim Akram and Ravi Shastri among the 54 representatives of its 'Multicultural Ambassadors Program'. Wasim Akram, Ravi Shastri among 54 named as Cricket Australia's Multicultural Ambassadors for two years "Cricket Australia is proud to launch its Multicultural Ambassador Program, naming 54 people with diverse background and experience across …

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7 months ago

Wasim Akram's pros and cons as Gautam Gambhir rumoured to become next India head coach: 'He gets aggressive at times…'

Hindustan Times

And just like that, Gautam Gambhir is making headlines again. Winner of two World Cups, the former India opener's journey with Indian cricket could come full circle as he has fallen on BCCI's radar to replace Rahul Dravid as Team India's next all-formats coach. Will BCCI show faith in Gautam Gambhir to become India's next coach? Wasim Akram, the former …

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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 …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Hridoy’s half century helps Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe and clinch T20 series

Associated Press

CHATTOGRAM, Bangladesh — Towhid Hridoy hit his maiden half-century as Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe by nine runs in the third T20 on Tuesday to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. “Glad with the way the boys played, they showed a lot of character, especially Hridoy and Jaker Ali,” Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said. We’ll look to come …

Bangladesh T20 Zimbabwe Runs Masakadza Jaker Ali Hridoy

7 months, 4 weeks ago

Wasim Akram baffled by SRH's 'illegal' run-fests in IPL 2024, feels sorry for bowlers: 'Take money, get destroyed'

Hindustan Times

From soaring run rates in powerplay to record-breaking totals, former champions Sunerisers Hyderabad have emerged as one of the front runners to secure an early place in the playoff stage of the Indian Premier League 2024. Mighty impressed with the free-scoring SRH side led by World Cup-winner Pat Cummins, legendary Pakistani pacer Wasim Akram has sympathised with the premier bowlers …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Wasim Akram slams Abdullah Shafique for ‘silent’ celebration in PSL

Firstpost

Former Pakistan seamer Wasim Akram lashed out at Abdullah Shafique for his ‘silent’ celebration in the Pakistan Super League 2024. During the 23rd game of PSL on 6 March, Shafique helped the Lahore Qalandars against Islamabad United by serving as a substitute fielder. Akram’s criticism of Abdullah Shafique goes back to the three-match Test series that Pakistan played against Australia …

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

Man arrested on the charge of breaking into car and stealing valuables in Mangaluru

Shaheen Afridi Outshines PAK Bowling Legends Wasim Akram & Waqar Younis For THIS Record

Wasim Akram can't keep calm, screams to salute Jasprit Bumrah as ‘world’s best bowler' after he runs through Australia

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

Akram Khan – Gigenis review: A powerful return to the stage that still leaves us with questions

Wasim Akram spends ₹55,000 for his cat’s haircut: Here’s what you can buy with that money

Wasim Akram pays hefty 1000 AUD bill for his cat's haircut, shares bizarre incident: 'About 200 in Pakistan...'

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

Pakistan's Spin Prowess: Can They Conquer India on Turning Tracks?

Empowering Healthcare Professionals to Practice Abroad: Dr. Akram Ahmad's Vision

‘Keep the coaches, change entire team’: Wasim Akram wants all players of Babar Azam-led Pakistan squad dropped

'Jasprit Bumrah is the next best in Asia after Wasim Akram': India pacer can bowl his team to T20 World Cup, says Balaji

'3 Maulanas killed in UP': How separate incidents of petty crime are being used to build narrative of 'targeted attacks against Muslims'

'Azam Khan is my friend's son, but he's not helping his cause': Wasim Akram goes no holds barred ahead of IND vs PAK

Delhiwale: An ordinary boy

'At least now they won't say they're tired': Wasim Akram gets cheeky as none of India's T20 World Cup 15 makes IPL final

Casa Skate – a new generation of skateboarders in Morocco

Wasim Akram, Ravi Shastri among 54 named as Cricket Australia's Multicultural Ambassadors for two years

Wasim Akram's pros and cons as Gautam Gambhir rumoured to become next India head coach: 'He gets aggressive at times…'

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

Hridoy’s half century helps Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe and clinch T20 series

Wasim Akram baffled by SRH's 'illegal' run-fests in IPL 2024, feels sorry for bowlers: 'Take money, get destroyed'

Wasim Akram slams Abdullah Shafique for ‘silent’ celebration in PSL