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  To compare Babar Azam with Virat Kohli is too early: Pakistan's legend Wasim Akram

  Cricket | August 23, 2022 15:55 IST

  India is set to face Pakistan in their first match of the Asia Cup on the 28th of August and the focus will be on Kohli's performance. As he will come into the match with a fresh mind having taken a break for the away series against the West Indies.

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  Wasim Akram wants ODIs scrapped from international calendar, backs Ben Stokes' retirement

  Cricket | July 21, 2022 13:24 IST

  Despite T20 cricket having tons of fan-following and pushing ODI cricket out of the limelight, Akram, who picked 414 wickets in 104 Tests, still believes that Test cricket is the most prominent format of the game.

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  5 times Wasim Akram worked his magic on opponents

  Cricket | June 03, 2022 15:20 IST

  Whenever bowlers work their magic on a cricket field, they always give us memories that last for a lifetime. For a generation of fast bowlers to come, Akram's story is no different. The man had a reputation for taking the responsibility of winning his team important matches and whenever he was on song, nothing seemed impossible.

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  Happy Birthday Wasim Akram: Legend turns 56

  Cricket | June 03, 2022 15:24 IST

  The former Pakistan captain who is regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time had a reputation for turning matches in his team's favor when times got tough.

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  Wasim Akram denies reports that he is interested in becoming PCB chief

  Cricket | August 31, 2021 15:43 IST

  Akram, who is in Australia, tweeted that the PCB chairman's job was a specialised one and he was not up for it. 

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  Mohammad Amir should be in Pakistan's World T20 squad: Wasim Akram

  Cricket | May 23, 2021 23:00 IST

  Akram said too much fuss was created over Amir’s personal decisions in recent times.

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  Venkatesh Prasad recalls battle between Tendulkar and Akram: Got hit on helmet but didn't react

  Cricket | May 06, 2021 18:35 IST

  Akram, known for his pace and the ability to swing the ball in both directions, bowled a quicker delivery that went on to hit Tendulkar on the helmet.

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  'You will hit Covid-19 for a six': Wasim Akram, Shahid Afridi wish Sachin Tendulkar speedy recovery

  Cricket | April 02, 2021 19:59 IST

  Tendulkar was hospitalised as a precautionary measure, six days after he tested positive for COVID-19.

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  Mohammad Asif better than Bumrah, Amir and even Wasim Akram, says Shoaib Akhtar

  Cricket | January 01, 2021 12:48 IST

  Akhtar recalls Asif made big batsmen like VVS Laxman, AB de Villiers cry

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  Glenn McGrath picks his all-time top five bowlers in ODIs

  Cricket | December 02, 2020 10:33 IST

  No Indian bowler makes it into the Australian bowling great's favourite five.

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  PSL 2020: Wasim Akram dedicates Karachi Kings' maiden title to late Dean Jones

  Cricket | November 18, 2020 16:11 IST

  Kings skipper Imad Wasim and team member Babar Azam also dedicated the PSL title to Jones and said it was the best gift they could give to him as a tribute.

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  Wasim Akram backs Babar Azam to take over Test captaincy ahead of New Zealand tour

  Cricket | November 08, 2020 11:10 IST

  The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expected to announce a new Test captain on November 11 to replace Azhar Ali, who will, however, remain a part of the 35-member jumbo squad for the New Zealand tour.

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  Australia favourites to clinch Test series against India but it will be a close contest: Wasim Akram

  Cricket | November 07, 2020 13:18 IST

  India will head to Australia for three ODIs, as many T20 Internationals and four Tests later this month. The Test series is scheduled to start on December 17 in Adelaide.

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  Wish Pakistan players get to play in IPL, also want to see Indians in PSL: Wasim Akram

  Cricket | November 04, 2020 15:56 IST

  The inaugural edition of the IPL witnessed the participation of many Pakistan players.

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  IPL 2020: Wasim Akram hopes to see Indian and Pakistani players playing in each other’s T20 leagues

  Cricket | November 03, 2020 18:12 IST

  The Pakistan bowling icon feels cricket and politics shouldn’t be mixed.

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  England owe Pakistan a reciprocal tour in 2022: Wasim Akram

  Cricket | August 17, 2020 13:17 IST

  England players had participated in the Pakistan Super League and Akram hoped that it will help to address their security concerns.

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  If Pakistan lose in England PCB will have to consider replacing Azhar Ali as captain: Wasim Akram

  Cricket | August 11, 2020 16:34 IST

  Azhar has faced a lot of criticism following the team's three-wicket defeat against England in Manchester

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  ENG vs PAK | Fawad Alam should get a chance in 2nd Test, says Wasim Akram

  Cricket | August 11, 2020 14:25 IST

  Alam has so far played three Tests and scored 250 runs, including one century.

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  ENG vs PAK: Wasim Akram criticises Azhar Ali's captaincy in first Test against England

  Cricket | August 09, 2020 11:34 IST

  Akram was particularly critical of Ali's decision to under-bowl pacer Naseem Shah, who was used for just 13 overs out of 82 in the second innings while defending a target of 277.

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  Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi can be the new Wasim and Waqar for Pakistan: Vaughan

  Cricket | August 04, 2020 17:04 IST

  Vaughan also praised Pakistan skipper Azhar Ali and Babar Azam and that opined that the Pakistan batting lineup has the ability to amass 350 to 400 runs in an innings.