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Wasim Akram
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| Full Name |
Wasim
Akram |
| Nickname(s) |
Was |
| Date of birth |
June
3, 1966 |
| Place of birth |
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Sun Sign |
Gemini |
| Family |
Wife
: Huma, a psychologist
2 sons |
| Batting Style |
Left
Hand Bat |
| Bowling Style |
Left
Arm Fast |
| ODI Debut |
Pakistan
v New Zealand at Faisalabad, 2nd ODI, 1984/85 |
| Test Debut |
Pakistan v New Zealand at Auckland, 2nd Test, 1984/85 |
| Major Teams |
Pakistan
Automobiles Corporation, Lahore Cricket Association, Lancashire,
Pakistan International Airlines, Pakistan. |
| Other intersting
facts |
*Banned
for three months in 1999 - July to September - accused of
match-fixing but was reinstated
* Described by West Indies batting great Viv Richards as the
most dangerous bowler he has ever faced.
* Became the first bowler to take 500 wickets in World Cup
cricket.
* Had a lengthy career with English county side Lancashire
by captaining them. |
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