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.
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.
Akram, who is in Australia, tweeted that the PCB chairman's job was a specialised one and he was not up for it.
Akram said too much fuss was created over Amir’s personal decisions in recent times.
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.
Tendulkar was hospitalised as a precautionary measure, six days after he tested positive for COVID-19.
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No Indian bowler makes it into the Australian bowling great's favourite five.
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.
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.
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.
The inaugural edition of the IPL witnessed the participation of many Pakistan players.
The Pakistan bowling icon feels cricket and politics shouldn’t be mixed.
England players had participated in the Pakistan Super League and Akram hoped that it will help to address their security concerns.
Azhar has faced a lot of criticism following the team's three-wicket defeat against England in Manchester
Alam has so far played three Tests and scored 250 runs, including one century.
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.
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.
West Indies were guilty of throwing away their advantage as they had won the first Test in Southampton before succumbing to back-to-back defeats in Manchester.
Pakistan will take on England in three-Tests and as many T20Is, starting August 1, following the conclusion of West Indies' three-Test series against the same opposition, which begins on July 8.
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