Wasim Akram was one of the fiercest pacers to have played the game
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Perhaps the greatest left-arm fast bowler to have played the gentleman’s game, Wasim Akram was a threat in any condition around the world. Whether it was the old ball or the new, Akram was equally effective and wrecked havoc upon most international teams during his two-decade long career.
In 9 Tests at Lahore, Akram picked up 22 wickets at an average of 23.22 and in ODIs, he took 23 wickets in 18 matches at an excellent economy rate of 4.43.
While Pakistan may not play any matches on home turf at the moment, maybe a few more years down the line they could get back to playing matches at home and at that time, the could be playing in a stadium named after Akram.
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Shankar is a featured columnist for cricket at Sportskeeda. He has completed his education in B.E. (IEM) and PG Diploma in Multimedia Journalism and has a rich experience of around 7 years at various notable organizations.
Shankar enjoys the contests that cricket has to offer in various formats. His favorite teams are India and New Zealand and supports Manchester United in football. His all-time favorite cricketers are Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, and Adam Zampa, for their varied traits and skills.
Shankar covered the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup held in India, which Australia won by beating India in the final. He strives to be sensible in his reporting to deliver accurate, relevant, and ethical information.
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