Wasim Akram

About Wasim Akram

Former Pakistani fast bowler with 414 Test wickets, the highest in his country's history. In 2009, he was recognized into the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Cricket Hall of Fame.

Wasim Akram is a Pakistani cricket commentator, coach, and former cricketer and captain of the Pakistan national cricket team. He is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest bowlers of all time. A left-arm fast bowler who could bowl with significant pace, he has represented Pakistan in Test cricket and One Day International matches. 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. Akram is regarded as one of the greatest Left Arm fast bowler in the history of Pakistan, He holds the world record for most wickets in List A cricket, with 881, and he is second only to Sri Lankan off-spin bowler Muttiah Muralitharan in terms of ODI wickets, with 502 in total. He is considered to be one of the founders, and perhaps the finest exponent of, reverse swing bowling. He is often referred to as the "Sultan of Swing".

Full name	Wasim Akram
Born	June 3, 1966, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Nickname	Sultan of Swing (along with Waqar Younis)
Batting style	Left-handed
Bowling style	Left-arm fast
Role	Bowling all-rounder

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Trivia

He retired with an impressive four international hat-tricks, two in Tests (taken nine days apart) and two in ODIs. He won 17 Man of the Match awards in his career.

Wasim Akram before fame

In 1984, he debuted in professional cricket with Pakistan Automobiles Corporation. In the same year, he made his ODI debut, and in 1985, he got his first Test cap.

Achievement of Wasim Akram

He retired with four international hat-tricks, two in Tests (seven days apart) and two in One-Day Internationals. During his career, he received 17 Man of the Match accolades.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$1 Million - $2 Million (Approx.)

Wasim Akram family life

He had two sons, Tahmoor and Akbar, with his first wife Huma Akram. In 2013, he married his second wife, Shaniera Akram.

Associations of Wasim Akram

He retired with 502. He was the first player to take 500 ODI wickets. Muttiah Muralitharan joined him and finally surpassed him.

Wasim Akram Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

Weight	85 kg
Height	188 cm
Eye Color	Brown
Hair Color	Black

Family Members

Name	Relationship	Net worth	Profession
Huma	Spouse		N/A
Shaniera Akram	Spouse	$1 Million - $2 Million (Approx.)	Celebrity Family Member