Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Date of Birth | 03/06/1966 |
| Age | 60 years |
| Birthplace | Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
Latest News about Wasim Akram
15/04/2025
Wasim Akram was honored as a Legend of Cricket at the annual ICC Awards in Dubai, where he received a special tribute for his contributions to the sport over four decades. The event highlighted his role in mentoring young fast bowlers and his continued advocacy for diabetes awareness through his foundation.
10/02/2025
Wasim Akram launched a new cricket coaching academy in Lahore aimed at developing underprivileged youth, partnering with the Pakistan Cricket Board. The academy will offer free training in batting, bowling, and fitness, with a focus on identifying talent for national selection.
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Bio/Wiki
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| Full Name | Wasim Akram |
| Urdu Name | وسیم اکرم |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 4" |
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| Weight | 85 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Islamia College, Lahore |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Hobbies | Listening to music |
| Health Condition | Diabetic (diagnosed at age 30) |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Chaudhry Mohammad Akram |
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| Mother | Begum Akram Chaudhry |
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Career
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| International Retirement | He retired from all formats of international cricket in 2003. | ||||||||||||||||
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| Nature on field | Aggressive | ||||||||||||||||
| Likes to play against | India | ||||||||||||||||
| Favourite Ball | Reverse swing | ||||||||||||||||
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| Career Turning Point | His debut First-Class match for the Board of Control for Cricket in Pakistan Patrons XI against New Zealand at Rawalpindi in 1984. | ||||||||||||||||
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Favourites
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| Cricket Ground | MCG in Melbourne | ||||
| Food | European and Oriental food | ||||
| Actor | Shah Rukh Khan | ||||
| Hotel | The Oberoi in New Delhi |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/wasimakramliveofficial/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/wasimakramliveofficial | |
| https://twitter.com/wasimakramlive |
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. |