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Mohammad Amir, Pakistan pacer who was once tipped as next Wasim Akram, retires from international cricket once again

Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir, who was once tipped to be be the next Wasim Akram, has retired from international cricket for the second time on Saturday. The 32-year-old who had bid adieu to international cricket in 2021, decided to reverse his decision to play for the country in the T20 World Cup earlier this year. Amir's second retirement came a …

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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 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, 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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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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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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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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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Wasim Akram drops remarkable 'Sachin Tendulkar-Brian Lara' mention in Pakistan legend's bowling plans for Babar Azam

Hindustan Times

In debates over who is the all-time best in a sport, fanatics have often wondered about cross-generational battles. On Saturday, a question left Pakistan cricket legend Wasim Akram thinking as a fan asked what his bowling plans would have been if he got a chance to bowl against modern-era Pakistan star Babar Azam. Wasim Akram reveals his bowling plans for …

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1 year ago

‘Don’t hold press conferences’: Wasim Akram drops cheeky advice for Hafeez and Co. in lead-up to AUS vs PAK series

Hindustan Times

Legendary Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram regaled his fans with a special message for the newly appointed office bearers at the Pakistan Cricket Board following a disastrous ICC World Cup campaign in India. Wasim Akram shared a special message for Hafeez and Co. ahead of the Australia Test series Following a shipwreck of a World Cup campaign in India, Pakistan's top-ranked …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Wasim Akram says Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli important for T20Is for India

Firstpost

Wasim Akram said it was important for India to include Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli for the T20 World Cup next year. The debate surrounding the T20I future of veteran India batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli has been doing the rounds in India cricket and it has also increased manifold after the conclusion of India’s Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign. …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Mohammed Shami silences Pakistani conspiracy theories over Indian cricket team's performance

Op India

On Tuesday, Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami gave a befitting reply to the controversies started by Pakistani cricketers to question the impeccable performance of the Indian cricket team in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. If you are not targeting the aim properly, how will you get the results?” Lamenting the Pakistani cricket players showcasing their jealousy for the performance of …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Wasim Akram's monumental remark on India star before WC semi-final 1 vs New Zealand: ‘Aisa player duniya mein…'

Hindustan Times

Legendary Pakistani cricketer Wasim Akram has reserved high praise on the India star, who he believes is busy making batting look ridiculously easy at the 2023 One Day International World Cup. After hammering giant killers Netherlands in its final group game, Rohit Sharma's Team India finished the round-robin phase as the only undefeated side at the World Cup. Wasim Akram …

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1 year, 1 month ago

World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma better than Virat Kohli and Babar Azam, says Wasim Akram

Firstpost

Shoaib Malik also joined Wasim Akram in praising Rohit and added that the India captain has the same approach against all the bowlers. Pakistan legend Wasim Akram was full of praise for India captain Rohit Sharma after the Men in Blue defeated the Netherlands on Sunday to achieve a 100 percent win record in the group stage of the 2023 …

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1 year, 1 month ago

‘They’re sitting on TV but want to play World Cup': Wasim Akram blasts Pakistan star for ignoring domestic cricket

Hindustan Times

Legendary Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram took an indirect dig at Imad Wasim for playing the role of a television expert instead of sweating it out in domestic cricket. During a discussion on A Sports with Misbah-ul-Haq, Shoaib Malik and Moin Khan, Akram said a few Pakistani cricketers are 'sitting on television' instead of playing domestic cricket. The left-arm spin-bowling all-rounder …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Wasim Akram slams Hasan Raza for 'special ball' claim, says he is insulting Pakistan cricket with his dumbness

Op India

Former Pakistani cricketer Hasan Raza has been at the receiving end of criticism and trolling over his bizarre claim that ICC is giving “different and suspicious” balls to Indian bowlers in World Cup 2023. Reacting to Hasan Raza’s baseless and senseless assertion, former Pakistani cricketer Wasim Akram lambasted Hasan Raza saying that he too wants to try the same stuff …

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1 year, 2 months ago

‘Hellish’: What happens when India beat Pakistan in the Cricket World Cup

Al Jazeera

Former cricketers say every loss to India in the ICC Cricket World Cup leads to a furious reaction from Pakistani fans. It is cricket’s fiercest rivalry, watched by millions, sparking raucous celebrations in victory and wild accusations in defeat, but whenever India and Pakistan have clashed at the ICC Cricket World Cup, there has been only one winner. “No one …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Karachi vs Hyderabadi Biryani Debate Continues; Here's What Wasim Akram Has to Say

News 18

Pakistani cricket players, who stayed in a famous hotel in Hyderabad, Telangana, for the ODI World Cup 2023 matches at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Uppal, have tasted the famous Hyderabadi biryani recently. Responding to this, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam said, “Hyderabadi biryani is spicy and that is its specialty. I give 8 out of 10 marks to it.” Pace …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Watch: Wasim Akram shares much-awaited weather update from Kandy hours before IND vs PAK game in Asia Cup

Hindustan Times

The highly anticipated India-Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup 2023 marks the return of the biggest rivalry in international cricket. The meeting in the continental tournament is also first One Day International encounter between the two cricketing giants since the 2019 World Cup. Wasim Akram updates fans on latest weather forecast from Kandy With the rain threat casting a shadow …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Asia Cup 2023 will test bowlers’ readiness for 50-over cricket: Wasim Akram

The Hindu

Pakistan bowling great Wasim Akram on Sunday said the upcoming Asia Cup will test the readiness of subcontinental bowlers for 50-over cricket ahead of the ODI World Cup, but refused to pick any favourites for the tournament. “This is a good idea by ACC to have a 50-over Asia Cup because right after it we have the World Cup,” he …

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1 year, 4 months ago

'Shock of my life...': Wasim Akram slams PCB for omitting Imran Khan from their Independence Day video

India TV News

Pakistan Cricket Board continues to face backlash for omitting their legendary and World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan from the Independence Day video. While the Pakistan cricket fraternity already came down hard at the PCB with #ShameonPCB also trending on social media and the latest to join is former captain Wasim Akram. Wasim Akram also felt that the political differences should …

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1 year, 4 months ago

'India won in 2011 but…': Wasim Akram's reality check to Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid ahead of World Cup 2023

Hindustan Times

What a story it would be if India's long wait for an ICC silverware ends with the biggest trophy of them all – the World Cup. Two months from now, ODI cricket's biggest extravaganza returns to India for the first time since 2011 – when MS Dhoni made a billion dreams come true – and with the World Cup taking …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan Will Play Wherever They Are Assigned To Play: Wasim Akram

ABP News

Former Pakistan legend Wasim Akram feels Pakistan will play in India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, per the 2023 World Cup schedule announced on Tuesday. The ICC on Tuesday declared the full fixture alongside the 10 venues for the upcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in India. Earlier, before the announcement of the World Cup 2023 schedule, …

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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 …

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Mohammad Amir, Pakistan pacer who was once tipped as next Wasim Akram, retires from international cricket once again

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

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

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

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

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 slams Abdullah Shafique for ‘silent’ celebration in PSL

Wasim Akram drops remarkable 'Sachin Tendulkar-Brian Lara' mention in Pakistan legend's bowling plans for Babar Azam

‘Don’t hold press conferences’: Wasim Akram drops cheeky advice for Hafeez and Co. in lead-up to AUS vs PAK series

Wasim Akram says Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli important for T20Is for India

Mohammed Shami silences Pakistani conspiracy theories over Indian cricket team's performance

Wasim Akram's monumental remark on India star before WC semi-final 1 vs New Zealand: ‘Aisa player duniya mein…'

World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma better than Virat Kohli and Babar Azam, says Wasim Akram

‘They’re sitting on TV but want to play World Cup': Wasim Akram blasts Pakistan star for ignoring domestic cricket

Wasim Akram slams Hasan Raza for 'special ball' claim, says he is insulting Pakistan cricket with his dumbness

‘Hellish’: What happens when India beat Pakistan in the Cricket World Cup

Karachi vs Hyderabadi Biryani Debate Continues; Here's What Wasim Akram Has to Say

Watch: Wasim Akram shares much-awaited weather update from Kandy hours before IND vs PAK game in Asia Cup

Asia Cup 2023 will test bowlers’ readiness for 50-over cricket: Wasim Akram

'Shock of my life...': Wasim Akram slams PCB for omitting Imran Khan from their Independence Day video

'India won in 2011 but…': Wasim Akram's reality check to Rohit Sharma, Rahul Dravid ahead of World Cup 2023

Pakistan Will Play Wherever They Are Assigned To Play: Wasim Akram

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