World Commentators' Playing XI

8) Wasim Akram, Age: 49

Wasim Akram (R) with words of advice for captain Shahid Afridi (L) at the WT20

Pakistan’s Wasim Akram walks into the team as one of the most feared, effective and deadly left arm fast bowlers to have ever played the game. Wasim Akram and compatriot Waqar Younis were the considered the founders and finest proponents of reverse swing and devestated opponents for years. Akram was more than useful with the bat as well, his highest score in Test Cricket being a remarkable 257* (v Zimbawbe, 1996)

The numbers speak for itself as took 414 Test wickets, scoring 2898 runs & 502 ODI wickets, scoring 3717 runs in one remarkable career.