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Wasim Akram was born on June 3, 1966, in Lahore. He was a former fast bowler for the Pakistani cricket team and is widely regarded as one of the best bowlers. He was also known as "The Sultan of Swing"
Wasim is married to Huma Mufti, daughter of Mr. Humayaun Mufti. Huma and Wasim have 2 sons from their marriage of 10 years.
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| Batting Style |
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Left-hand bat |
| Bowling Style |
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Left-arm fast |
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| Career Statistics |
Tests |
ODIs |
| Matches |
104 |
356 |
| Wickets |
414 |
502 |
| Bowling average |
23.62 |
23.52 |
| 5 wickets in innings |
25 |
6 |
| 10 wickets in innings |
5 |
N/A |
| Best bowling |
7 for 119 |
5 for 15 |
| Runs scored |
2,898 |
3,717 |
| Batting average |
22.64 |
16.52 |
| 100s |
3 |
0 |
| 50s |
7 |
6 |
| Top score |
257* |
86 |
| Catches |
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| Stumping |
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| Test Debut |
| Wasim Akram made his test debut in Jan 25-28, 1985 against New Zealand at Auckland. |
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| ODI Debut |
| Wasim Akram made his ODI debut against New Zealand at Faisalabad on Nov. 23, 1984. |
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Turning Point
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| Wasim has underachieved, despite a monumental 257 against Zimbabwe at Sheikhupura in 1996-97. |
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Achievements and World Records
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Wisden Cricketer of the Year 1993. |
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Wasim Akram holds the world record for most wickets in cricket world cups.(A total of 55 in 38 matches) |
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Akram took four hat-tricks in international cricket, two in Test cricket and two in ODIs. |
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He was the first bowler in cricketing history to take more than 500 wickets in one-day internationals. |
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His ability to move the bowl in the air and off the seam makes him the most explosive bowler of Pakistan team. |
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| Present life |
Former Pakistani skipper Wasim Akram is now ready to hold a microphone as he joins ESPN Star Sports. The Sultan of Swing is also unofficially imparting important lessons to Indian speedsters. |
