Wasim Akram
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Akram advices Bumrah 'to choose rest over county cricket when there are no international games'
Cricket | May 10, 2020, 05:48 PM ISTSpeaking with Aakash Chopra, Akram spoke about his journey in the County circuit and also said that times have changed and the Indian team plays round the year and it is important that someone like Bumrah rests his body so that he can return to action fresh and strong.
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Wasim Akram, Babar Azam to inspire Pakistan women's team
Cricket | May 03, 2020, 03:23 PM ISTThe interactive sessions will be held via videoconference calls in which around 35 women cricketers will be provided insights about how to strategize and approach the game in different conditions.
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Gauti bhai gave me confidence, Wasim Akram prepared me mentally: Kuldeep Yadav
Cricket | Apr 25, 2020, 08:42 PM ISTKuldeep says that Gambhir continues to talk to him even after the end of the latter's stint at KKR and his playing career itself.
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Mohammed Shami names two pacers who played key roles in shaping his career
Cricket | Apr 23, 2020, 08:22 AM ISTIndia's premier fast bowler Mohammed Shami named two former pacers who played important roles in his development throughout the career.
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Would've killed Wasim Akram if he had approached me for match-fixing: Shoaib Akhtar
Cricket | Apr 21, 2020, 12:36 PM ISTFormer Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar has said that he would've 'destroyed', or even 'killed' Wasim Akram if he approached him for match-fixing.
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Current players don't compare themselves with their heroes: Moin Khan
Cricket | Apr 12, 2020, 09:04 AM ISTMoin Khan said that it was the same with Inzamam-ul-Haq, with whom he used to share rooms.
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Pakistan has raw talent, it's like Brazil of cricket: Wasim Akram
Cricket | Apr 05, 2020, 01:21 PM ISTFormer Pakistan bowler Wasim Akram called Pakistan the 'Brazil of cricket', stating that the country boasts of raw talent.
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Wasim Akram, Darren Gough join sporting greats to raise funds to fight coronavirus pandemic
Cricket | Apr 04, 2020, 05:38 PM ISTFormer cricketers Wasim Akram and Darren Gough are auctioning their items of memorabilia to help raise funds for the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Coronavirus: Wasim Akram, Darren Gough join charity fundraising efforts
Cricket | Apr 04, 2020, 01:01 PM ISTAkram, who is Pakistan's highest wicket-taker in both Test and ODI cricket, has pledged to auction his signed bat and ball. While Gough, who is England's second-highest wicket-taker in ODI cricket, has pledged to auction a signed ball.
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Shane Warne names Wasim Akram, Stephen Fleming as captains of his greatest Pakistan, New Zealand XIs
Cricket | Apr 02, 2020, 06:17 PM ISTAs for the greatest New Zealand XI, the spin legend picked Stephen Fleming as the skipper. In fact, Warne said that Fleming was the best captain he played against.
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Shahid Afridi, not Virender Sehwag, redefined opening in Test cricket: Wasim Akram
Cricket | Mar 30, 2020, 11:55 AM ISTMany in the cricket fraternity, including the likes of David Warner, believe that it was Sehwag who started for bowlers having a difficult time at the start of a Test match.
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Wasim Akram salutes medical professionals for leading fight against COVID-19
Cricket | Mar 28, 2020, 10:38 AM ISTFormer Pakistan captain Wasim Akram took to Twitter to thank the medical professionals for leading the fight against coronavirus.
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'Any chance of bowling straight Shabby': Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar engage in lovely banter
Cricket | Mar 16, 2020, 09:17 AM ISTFormer Pakistan cricketers Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar engaged in a friendly banter on their Twitter profiles.
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Yuvraj Singh, Wasim Akram to take part in Bushfire relief match
Cricket | Jan 26, 2020, 01:04 PM ISTFormer Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh and Pakistan bowling legend Wasim Akram have confirmed their availability to play in the Bushfire relief match.
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Hope he hasn't poked the bear: Akram on Yasir's celebration after dismissing Smith
Cricket | Nov 29, 2019, 02:49 PM ISTThe move was hinted at reminding the run-machine the number of times Yasir Shah has dismissed Steve Smith in Tests
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Steve Smith very different from greats I bowled to, says Wasim Akram
Cricket | Nov 20, 2019, 07:19 PM ISTWasim Akram said that bowlers should concentrate on their own plans and not get distracted by Smith's actions at the crease.
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Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar pay homage to late Abdul Qadir
Cricket | Sep 07, 2019, 06:30 AM ISTAbdul Qadir, who would have turned 64 on September 15, died at his Lahore residence, leaving the cricket world stunned.
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Wasim Akram, Ramiz Raja disappointed with Mohammad Amir's decision to retire from Test cricket
Cricket | Jul 27, 2019, 10:52 PM ISTLegendary Pakistan speedster Wasim Akram was left surprised with Mohammad Amir's sudden announcement that he was retiring from the longest format of the game.
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Diabetic Wasim Akram 'embarrassed and humiliated' at Manchester airport, shares ordeal on social media
Cricket | Jul 23, 2019, 06:30 PM ISTWasim Akram revealed that the Manchester airport authorities didn't allow him to take his diabetes medication in the proper cold case.
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2019 World Cup | Farewell dinner fine for Shoaib Malik, not match: Wasim Akram
Cricket | Jul 05, 2019, 04:45 PM ISTMalik had last year announced that he will retire from ODI cricket after the World Cup which is going on in England and Wales.