Wasim Akram
This left arm fast bowler and batsman played a crucial role in making the national cricket team of Pakistan a formidable force. He is known for the most number of One Day International Wickets, after Muttiah Muralitharan. He is also known for his impeccable reverse swing bowling.
Akram slams ICC over questioning of Shabbir, Malik actions
Cricket: Akram also wondered why no bowler from England, Australia or South Africa has been questioned over his bowling action even as bowlers from the Indian sub-continent continue to be singled out for corrective action.
Losing Streak the Latest Blow to Hampshire As Wasim Quits
July 16: Hampshire's wretched fortunes in the overseas market continued when they failed in an attempt to sign the Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak after releasing Wasim Akram.
Last Stop for the Lahore Express
April 18: Wasim Akram's journey ends in Hampshire this autumn, writes Paul Weaver.
Hampshire Hire Wasim to Replace Warne
April 4: Hampshire have signed the Pakistan all-rounder Wasim Akram to replace the banned Shane Warne.
Wasim Returns With Hampshire
Hampshire have signed Pakistan's former Lancashire all-rounder Wasim Akram, replacing the banned Shane Warne as their second overseas player.
England look to Pakistan
They are the two most prolific fast bowlers in one-day history. They terrorised batsmen throughout the Nineties. And now what is required is a last little hurrah from Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis to allow an England side lost in disbelief to creep into the Super Sixes
Wasim makes 500 by taking Statham into history
Pakistan v Holland: Wasim Akram went crazy as he bagged his 500th one-day international wicket in Pakistan's crushing victory over the Dutch.
Wasim Brings 500 Up
Wasim Akram and Inzamam-ul-Haq experienced contrasting fortunes as Pakistan cruised to a 97-run victory over the Netherlands. Wasim became the first player in history to take 500 one-day international wickets, but Inzamam's miserable World Cup continued when he was out for...
Hampshire May Switch From Warne to Wasim
February 25: Hampshire may turn to the veteran Pakistan all-rounder Wasim Akram in their search for a big-name signing to replace the banished Shane Warne.


