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  Akram advices Bumrah 'to choose rest over county cricket when there are no international games'

  Cricket | May 10, 2020 17:48 IST

  Speaking 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 15:23 IST

  The 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 | April 25, 2020 20:42 IST

  Kuldeep 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 | April 23, 2020 8:22 IST

  India'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 | April 21, 2020 12:36 IST

  Former 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 | April 12, 2020 9:04 IST

  Moin 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 | April 05, 2020 13:21 IST

  Former 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 | April 04, 2020 17:38 IST

  Former 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 | April 04, 2020 13:01 IST

  Akram, 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 | April 02, 2020 18:17 IST

  As 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 | March 30, 2020 11:55 IST

  Many 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 | March 28, 2020 10:38 IST

  Former 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 | March 16, 2020 9:17 IST

  Former 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 | January 26, 2020 13:04 IST

  Former 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 | November 29, 2019 14:49 IST

  The 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 | November 20, 2019 19:19 IST

  Wasim 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 | September 07, 2019 6:30 IST

  Abdul 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 | July 27, 2019 22:52 IST

  Legendary 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 | July 23, 2019 18:30 IST

  Wasim 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 | July 05, 2019 16:45 IST

  Malik had last year announced that he will retire from ODI cricket after the World Cup which is going on in England and Wales.