Wasim Akram
Sultan of Swing
Known primarily for my unique bowling style and ability to take wickets, I have been a part of the cricket since its glorious days. I have passionately built a place for myself among the best cricketers of all times. I was part of the championship winner team and have performed for my country in all forums. It has been a pleasurable ride and has taught me a great deal.
Personal
Date of Birth
1966/06/03Nationality
PakistanRelocation
YesDriving License
YesAchievements
Media Involvement
Personal Skills
Bowling
Captaincy
World Cup Squad
Media
Commentating
Anchoring
Coaching
Endorsements
- Pepsico
- Ufone Mobile Network
- DANY Digital
- Glaxose D Glucose
- Habib Bank Limited
- Solughol Health
- Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital
- Gree Electronics
- Careem Services
- Nestle Juices
- Jazz Mobile Network
- Lay's Crisps
Languages
English (UK)
Native or Bilingual ProficiencyPunjabi (PK)
Limited Working ProficiencyUrdu
Native or Bilingual ProficiencyRecords and Highlights
Wickets
High Scorer June 1988 to Present
I have the record of taking most wickets in World Cups. I also have the highest number of the man of the match awards.
I hold the record for the highest number of wickets taken on a single ground.
I am nicknamed as Sultan of Swing due to my bowling style that is unique even years after retirement.
I hold the record for the highest number of wickets taken on a single ground.
I am nicknamed as Sultan of Swing due to my bowling style that is unique even years after retirement.
ICC records
Achiever January 1992 to January 2010
I played for the Pakistan team in the 1992 World Cup which was won. I was the man of the match in the final match and also took significant wickets during the whole tournaments.
In 1999, I led Pakistan team to the finals of the ICC World Cup again but lost to Australia.
During the 2003 World Cup, I took the highest number of wickets. Took 12 wickets in 6 matches.
I have created a lot of records in ODI, such as two hat tricks and 22 man of the match awards.
In 1999, I led Pakistan team to the finals of the ICC World Cup again but lost to Australia.
During the 2003 World Cup, I took the highest number of wickets. Took 12 wickets in 6 matches.
I have created a lot of records in ODI, such as two hat tricks and 22 man of the match awards.
Test Cricket
Achiever February 1986 to May 2002
In test cricket, my performance as bowler was good from the beginning. I took two wickets in the second match of my career.
In all the 104 test matches played, I took 414 wickets.
In all the 104 test matches played, I took 414 wickets.
Career Milestones
Captaincy
Bacholers — National Team Skipper (September 1995 to May 2000)
ICC World Cup 1992
Masters — Champions (February 1992 to March 1996)
Activities
& Interests
Reading
TV
Travelling
Family
Cricket
Movies
