Wasim Akram is regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers
in the history of cricket. A former Pakistan cricket captain, he
remains popular throughout the cricketing world and often
commentates for world cricket events. Akram holds the world record
for most wickets in List A cricket, with 881, and he is second only
to Sri Lankan off-spin bowler Muttiah Muralitharan in terms of ODI
wickets. He is considered to be one of the founders, and perhaps
the finest exponent of, reverse swing bowling and is often referred
to as the "Sultan of Swing". In 2009, Akram was inducted into the
ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. In October 2013, Wasim Akram was the only
Pakistani cricketer to be named in a Wisden all-time Test World XI
to mark the 150th anniversary of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack.
Written with the help of award winning writer, Gideon Haigh,
described by The Guardian's Richard Williams as 'the most gifted
cricket essayist of his generation'. Gideon Haigh has been a
journalist for almost four decades, published more than 40 books
and contributed to more than 100 newspapers and magazines.
'He is a giant of our game.' - Pat Cummins
'Not only a great bloke but probably the greatest left arm quick
the cricket world has seen.' - Allan Border
'Wasim Akram is one of the true greats of world cricket.' -
Mitchell Starc
'History will judge him as one of the finest fast bowlers the game
has produced.' - Steve Waugh
'Wasim ranks among those at the very top of cricket.' - Anil
Kumble
'He was the most brilliant, inventive left-arm fast bowler the game
as known.' - Mike Atherton
'I'm often asked 'what is your all-time greatest team?' I start
with Akram and go from there.' - David Lloyd
'Wasim and Lancashire is a long love affair. Teammates loved him;
supporters loved him. He loved them back. Our games were never over
until Wasim had bowled his last ball.' - Neil
Fairbrother
'Wasim was one of the greatest fast bowlers I have ever seen - a
fantastic all rounder - one of the all-time greats.' - Nasser
Hussain
'Great cricketers still marvel at the wonder of Wasim.' - Alan
Wilkins
'Easily one of the most skilful bowlers I have played against and a
tough competitor.' - Rahul Dravid
'Wasim was a master. He made the ball talk.' - Sachin
Tendulkar
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