Wasim Akram

Cricketer

Pakistani Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityPakistani
Date of Birth03/06/1966
Age60 years
BirthplaceLahore, Punjab, Pakistan

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Bio/Wiki

Names Earned
  • Waiz
  • Sultan of Swing
  • King of Swing

Physical Stats & More

Height6' 4"
Weight85 kg
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

CollegeIslamia College, Lahore

Personal Life

ReligionIslam
HobbiesListening to music

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/Girlfriends
Wife
  • Huma (Psychologist, 1995-2009)
  • Shaniera Thompson (Philanthropist and Public relations consultant)
Children
  • Aiyla
  • Tahmoor
  • Akbar

Family

FatherChaudhry Mohammad Akram
MotherBegum Akram Chaudhry
Spouse
Children
  • Aiyla
  • Tahmoor
  • Akbar

Career

Profession(s)
  • Former Pakistani Cricketer (Fast Bowler)
  • Coach
  • Cricket Commentator
International Debut
Test25 January 1985 vs New Zealand in Auckland
ODI23 November 1984 vs New Zealand in Faisalabad
International RetirementHe retired from all formats of international cricket in 2003.
Coach/Mentor
Jersey Number
  • #3(Pakistan)
  • #3(County Cricket)
Domestic/State Team
  • Pakistan
  • Hampshire
  • Lahore
  • Lancashire
Nature on fieldAggressive
Likes to play againstIndia
Favourite BallReverse swing
Records
Hat-tricks
Tests2
ODIs2
World Cup Wickets55
ODI Wickets502
Test Wickets414
Highest Score by No. 8 Batsman257 not out
List A Wickets881
Career Turning PointHis debut First-Class match for the Board of Control for Cricket in Pakistan Patrons XI against New Zealand at Rawalpindi in 1984.
Awards & Achievements
  • ICC Hall of Fame (2009)
  • Led Pakistan to 1992 Cricket World Cup victory
  • First bowler to reach 500 ODI wickets
  • Rated best bowler by Wisden (2002)

Favourites

Cricketer
Batsman
Bowler
Cricket GroundMCG in Melbourne
FoodEuropean and Oriental food
ActorShah Rukh Khan
HotelThe Oberoi in New Delhi

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Javed Miandad first noticed him.
2. Won a New Zealand trip post debut First-Class game.
3. Diagnosed with diabetes at 30.
4. Struggled with cocaine addiction post-retirement.
5. Has a wife 17 years younger.
6. Active in charity through The Akram Foundation.
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