Wasim Akram
Pakistani cricketer
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Born 1966 · age 60
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Updated 2026-07-17
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. 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.
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- Hampshire County Cricket Club2003–2003
- Lahore cricket teams2000–2001
- Lahore cricket teams1997–1998
- Pakistan International Airlines cricket team1992–2002
- Lancashire County Cricket Club1988–1998
- Pakistan national cricket team1985–2002
- Lahore cricket teams1985–1987
- Pakistan Automobiles Corporation cricket team1984–1986
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- Wisden Cricketer of the Year
- Pride of Performance
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