Feb 27, 2025
Pakistan’s early exit from the Champions Trophy
Pakistan is out of the Champions Trophy, raising questions about the team’s future. Learn more about what led to their downfall.
Wasim Akram
18 articles tagged with "Wasim Akram"
Aug 24, 2024
From highest total to best bowling figures: Know every Test record at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
Pakistan’s Saeed Anwar scored the most runs (546) while former teammate Waqar Younis bagged the most wickets (23) at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Tes...
Oct 17, 2023
Glenn McGrath, Muttiah Muralitharan headline highest wicket-takers in ICC World Cup list
Among active cricketers, Australia’s Mitchell Starc is the highest wicket-taker in ICC World Cup history. He has already bagged 54 wickets in just 21...
Sep 1, 2023
From highest total to best bowling figures: Know ODI records at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore
Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik holds the record for the most runs (1030) while Wasim Akram picked the most wickets (23) at Gaddafi Stadium in OD...
Jul 13, 2023
Muthiah Muralidaran, Shane Warne only bowlers to claim more than 1000 wickets in international cricket
Among active cricketers, England fast bowler James Anderson has the most wickets in international cricket, bagging 975 wickets in 394 matches.
Jun 5, 2023
Explained: What is reverse swing in cricket
Former Pakistan pacers namely Sarfraz Nawaz, Imran Khan, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis were the finest exponents of reverse swing.
Dec 5, 2022
James Anderson, Glenn McGrath headline list for most wickets in international cricket among pacers
James Anderson broke the previous record held by Australia fast bowler Glenn McGrath, who claimed 949 wickets in 376 matches at an average of 21.76.
May 9, 2022
Most sixes in an innings: Eoin Morgan, Chris Gayle dominate list full of cricket’s heavy hitters
Rohit Sharma holds the Indian record for most sixes in an innings, with 16 sixes in a 2013 ODI match against Australia.
Apr 18, 2022
Shaun Pollock untouchable at the top of the list for most maiden overs in ODI cricket
Shaun Pollock is the only cricketer to have bowled more than 300 maiden overs in one-day internationals (ODIs).
Mar 16, 2022
Muthiah Muralitharan, Wasim Akram part of elite list of bowlers with 500-plus ODI wickets
Muthiah Muralitharan and Wasim Akram are the only bowlers with 500-plus ODI wickets.
Dec 25, 2020
The Pakistan bowler who changed cricket forever
Star Pakistan bowler Wasim Akram wasn’t just a prolific wicket-taker, but also a genius who looked at cricket in a manner that transcended human limit...
Dec 21, 2020
Pakistan cricket team: The highs, lows and the unpredictability
The Pakistan cricket team’s journey is a mix of unpredictability, controversy and retribution.
Aug 4, 2020
Even the PM’s a fast bowler: Pakistan cricket’s need for speed
To reinforce a point, Pakistan have eight quicks in their 20-man squad for the three-Test series against England, starting on Wednesday, ready to unle...
Jun 10, 2020
Saliva ban will make bowlers ‘robots’, says Wasim Akram
Akram warned that bowlers would become “robots” after cricket officials temporarily banned shining the ball with saliva.
Jun 6, 2020
Assessing the top bowling pairs of Test Cricket
Just like iconic batting partnerships, there have been many bowlers who work in tandem with each other to help their side achieve victory.
Jul 24, 2019
Wasim Akram embarrassed at Manchester airport
Akram highlighted the entire incident on Twitter and clarified that he didn’t want any preferential treatment from the staff.
Jul 7, 2019
High-flying Shaheen is future of Pakistan, says Wasim
The teenager recorded Pakistan’s best-ever World Cup bowling figures with a scintillating spell of 6-35 in Friday’s win over Bangladesh at Lord’s.
Apr 30, 2019
Pakistan great Wasim not discounting spearhead Amir
Legendary paceman Wasim Akram cautioned against discounting Mohammad Amir ahead of next month’s World Cup, saying Pakistan’s pace spearhead would retu...