In 460 international matches, Akram claimed a staggering 916 wickets across Tests and ODIs, helping Pakistan cricket reach new heights. Since his retirement in 2003, few bowlers have come close to matching his calibre. Pakistan legend Wasim Akram is widely regarded as one of the greatest left-arm pacers the world has ever produced. Renowned for his blistering pace and exceptional variations, he troubled batters around the world throughout his illustrious career. However, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan offered glimpses of Akram with his style of bowling.
“Irfan met me in 2004 on his first tour to Australia, I was commentating for ESPNStar. Things like wrist position and how to suss out a batsman,” said Akram on the 1 Mint podcast . Revenge and all is so 1970.
Because at that stage, you have reached that level where you’re representing the country, action and all is fine,.
It’s the classic ‘en empty mind is a devil’s workshop, thought process,” he said. He was a big fan. Grew up watching us. I gave him a few tips here and there, but he did well early on in his career. His action was similar to mine from the very beginning. But when players ask you about something, what you tell them is mostly about the mindset. “People have too much time. Why can’t they understand? It’s only a frikkin game. At the end of the day, it’s just a match. Somebody has to win, somebody has to lose. And move on to the next one. But no, what happened many moons ago still lingers.
