Tag: Wasim Akram

Former Pak cricketer Wasim Akram to star alongside Fawad Khan in ‘MBG’

Fawad will also be seen in 'The Legend of Maula Jatt', an action drama directed by Bilal Lashari. It is a remake of the 1979 cult classic Maula Jatt. The film will star Fawad Khan as the titular character with Hamza Ali Abbasi, Mahira Khan and Humaima Malik.

September 6, 2022

Pak bowlers need Amir’s guidance: Wasim Akram

Akram, however, backed Amir's decision to quit saying he should be allowed to do whatever he can peacefully.

May 30, 2021

Wasim Akram wants Fawad Alam in Pakistan team for second Test against England

Fawad Alam has so far played three Tests and scored 250 runs, including one century. He is, however, a mainstay in the ODIs, with 996 runs in 38 matches.

August 11, 2020

Shaheen Afridi hopes to become successful Test bowler like Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis

Shaheen Afridi also spoke about the rule changes put forward by the International Cricket Council in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.

June 17, 2020

Wasim Akram picks 99′ India tour as favourite

The 54-year-old also stated that in his international career, he always wanted to do well against top opponents like Australia and England.

June 16, 2020

PCB appoints Younis Khan as batting coach for England tour, ropes in Mushtaq Ahmed as spin bowling coach

Pakistan are scheduled to take on England in a Test series later this year post which the teams will meet for a three-match T20 series.

June 9, 2020

Wasim Akram believes ‘fast bowlers won’t like’ ban on saliva, urges ICC to find ‘reasonable solution’

Criticising the decision, Wasim Akram said allowing sweat is not enough and ICC will have to find a “reasonable solution” to the problem.

June 6, 2020

Wasim Akram urges ICC to wait, believes T20 World Cup should not happen without fans

The ICC T20 World Cup in Australia this year, scheduled to be held from October 18 to November 15, is facing a serious threat due to the COVID-19 crisis.

June 6, 2020

Wishes pour in as legendary Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram turns 54

Dismissing 502 batsmen in 356 ODIs, Akram is still the fast bowler with the most number of wickets in the white-ball format.  

June 3, 2020

Can Virat Kohli break Sachin Tendulkar’s ‘many’ records? Wasim Akram has his doubts

Wasim Akram has his doubts on whether Virat Kohli can break Sachin Tendulkar's 'many' records, although he feels the India captain will go places.

May 13, 2020

People take my name to further own interests: Wasim Akram

Amir Sohail went on to the extent of saying that if Wasim Akram was 'sincere' then, Pakistan would have won more World Cups.

May 8, 2020

Sad that people still use my name to promote themselves: Wasim Akram

Wasim Akram said that after ex-opener Aamir Sohail blamed the pace great for Pakistan not winning the World Cup since 1992.

May 7, 2020

Wasim Akram, Babar Azam inspire Pakistan women’s team

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has organised online sessions for the Pakistan national women's team with the legendary Wasim Akram and Babar Azam.

May 3, 2020

Gambhir, Akram had big influence on me at KKR: Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep said that he used to talk to Akram, a former Pakistan captain and one of the most successful fast bowlers of all time, during games in the dug-out and pick his brain.

April 26, 2020

The best I faced: Darren Lehmann on battle with Wasim Akram

Lehmann said so while responding to a video clip from a 1996 ODI between Australia and Pakistan in which the batsman sends Akram's delivery sailing over mid-wicket deep into the stands.

April 16, 2020

Current players don’t compare themselves with their heroes: Moin

Meanwhile, Wasim said that his aim when he first broke into the team was to consistently take more wickets than captain Imran Khan.

April 12, 2020

Easy money in T20 leagues hurting players’ national interest: Waqar Younis

It's apparent that Waqar Younis' comments have come as an indirect jibe to the likes of Mohammad Amir and Wahab Riaz whom he had critcised earlier as well.

April 7, 2020