Wasim Akram

Quick Facts

Full Name	Wasim Akram
Occupation	Cricket Player
Date Of Birth	Jun 3, 1966(1966-06-03)
Age	58
Birthplace	Lahore
Country	Pakistan
Birth City	Punjab
Horoscope	Gemini

Wasim Akram Biography

Wasim Akram is one of the most popular and richest Cricket Player who was born on June 3, 1966 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. A former Pakistani speed bowler, who scored 414 wickets in his Test career. He also took the most wickets for his country. He was admitted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2009.

He was the first player to score 500 ODI wickets and then retire with 502 wickets. He was followed by and eventually surpassed by He became the first player to take 500 ODI wickets, retiring with 502. He was joined, and eventually surpassed, by Muttiah Muralitharan..

Wasim Akram (Urdu: وسیم اکرم ‎; born 3 June 1966) is a Pakistani cricket commentator, coach and former cricketer, captain of Pakistan national cricket team. He is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest bowlers of all time. He is also known as “Sultan of Swing” A left-arm fast bowler who could bowl with significant pace, he represented the Pakistan cricket team in Test cricket and One Day International (ODI) matches. In October 2013, Wasim Akram was the only Pakistani cricketer to be named in an all-time Test World XI to mark the 150th anniversary of Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack.

His best years in the late 1980s were from 1986–1989, during which time he took 100 wickets at 22.71 runs per wicket, and his economy rate was less than 3.9 runs per over, with a total of four 4-wicket hauls. His first two hauls against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh came in Sri Lanka in 1986.

Two sons were born, Tahmoor and Akbar, with his first wife Huma Akram. He got married to his second wife He had two sons, Tahmoor and Akbar, with his first wife Huma Akram. He married his second wife Shaniera Akram in 2013. in 2013.

Wasim Akram Net Worth

Wasim Akram is one of the richest Cricket Player from Pakistan. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Wasim Akram 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He made his debut in professional cricket in the Pakistan Automobiles Corporation in 1984. It was his ODI debut in the same year and won his first Test cap in the year 1985.

He was awarded four international hat-tricks. Two in Tests (taken 9 day apart) along with two more in the ODI format. He took home seventeen man of the match Awards during his career.

Wasim Akram was born on 3 June 1966 to a Punjabi Muslim family in Lahore. Akram’s father, Chaudhary Muhammed Akram, was originally from a village near Amritsar, who moved to Kamonki, in the Pakistani Punjab after the partition of India in 1947.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Wasim Akram height 6 ft 2 in Wasim weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Wasim Akram Dating?

According to our records, Wasim Akram married to Shaniera Akram (m. 2013), Huma (m. 1995–2009). As of December 1, 2023, Wasim Akram’s is not dating anyone.

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In the 1987 Cricket World Cup held for the 1st time in South Asia, Akram struggled on Pakistani pitches; he managed only 7 wickets throughout, with an average of over 40 runs per wicket across all 7 matches. Akram played West Indies, Sri Lanka and England twice. All group matches were played in Pakistan.

Facts & Trivia

Wasim Ranked on the list of most popular Cricket Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Pakistan. Wasim Akram celebrates birthday on June 3 of every year.

In 1988, Akram signed for Lancashire County Cricket Club in England. From 1988 to 1998, he opened their bowling attack in their ECB Trophy, Benson and Hedges Cup, and National League tournaments. He was a favourite of the local British fans, who used to sing a song called “Wasim for England” at Lancashire’s matches. In 1998, with Akram as captain, Lancashire won the ECB Trophy and Axa League and finished second in the championship tournament despite losing only five matches in all competitions throughout the season.

Who is better McGrath or Wasim Akram?

Conclusion: In the comparison of the two greats, McGrath edges out Akram.

Is Wasim Akram the greatest bowler of all time?

Wasim was ranked as the best bowler in ODI of all time , with a rating of 1223.5, ahead of Allan Donald, Imran Khan, Waqar Younis, Joel Garner, Glenn McGrath and Muralitharan. Wasim took 23 four-wicket hauls in 356 ODI matches played.

Who is the king of reverse swing?

Pakistani great Waqar Younis was best known in cricket for his ability to reverse swing a cricket ball at high speed during his heyday in the 1990’s.

How can I contact Wasim Akram?

1. Home Town: Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
2. Current Location: Lahore.
3. House Address: Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
4. Fan Mail Address: NA.
5. Wasim Akram Personal Phone Number: +971 56 240 5090 (Dubai)

Who is better Wasim or Waqar?

Waqar is definitely better than Wasim in tests. Wasim may be considered better in limited over matches.