Wasim Akram
Pakistani cricketer · Pakistan · On the map · Athletes · Born 1966 · age 60
Wasim Akram is a Pakistani cricket commentator, coach, and former cricketer and captain of the Pakistan national cricket team. Akram is regarded as one of the greatest bowlers of all time. He is often revered as The Sultan of Swing.
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Ronnie Irani Teammate at Lancashire County Cricket Club, 1990-1993- Zahid Fazal Teammate at Pakistan national team, 1990-1995
- Aamer Malik Teammate at Pakistan national team, 1987-1994
- Arshad Khan Teammate at Pakistan national team, 1997-2002
- Hasan Raza Teammate at Pakistan national team, 1996-2002
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In October 2013, Wasim Akram was the only Pakistani cricketer to be named in an all-time Test World XI to mark the 150th anniversary of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack. As captain, he led Pakistan to the finals of the 1999 Cricket World Cup, where they lost to Australia by 8 wickets. He was a part of the Pakistani squad which won the 1992 Cricket World Cup.
