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HOME > PLAYERS > Wasim Akram Wasim Akram Born June 3, 1966 Major Teams Pakistan, Lancashire Known As Wasim Akram Batting Style Left Hand Bat Bowling Style Left Arm Fast Test Debut 1984/85 against New Zealand at Auckland ODI Debut 1984/85 against New Zealand at Faisalabad Profile Pakistan’s ace bowler Wasim Akram has been the spearhead of Pakistan’s much feared bowling line-up ever since his international debut in January 1985 at the age of 18. Wasim`s speed of delivery is even more amazing considering he has one of the shortest run-ups for a genuine left-arm fast bowler in recent history. Along with the devastating pace and breathtaking accuracy, his ability to move the ball in the air and off the seam, make him the most lethal bowler in the Pakistan team. Wasim Akram holds the world record for 400 wickets in both the forms of the game, more than 400 that is. He is also the only player in history to have taken hat tricks in tests and one-day internationals twice. News Articles McGrath wants the new ball in World Cup (2007-03-04) Akram tips Lanka to claim World Cup (2007-02-28) Pathan ready to prove fitness (2007-02-20) Pakistan can surprise Australia in the World Cup : Akram (2007-02-02) Tendulkar catching up with Kumble, Srinath on ducks (2007-01-25) Sreesanth eyeing more success in coming series (2007-01-08) Akram helps India again (2007-01-05) Shane Warne – the man who revived leg-spin (2006-12-21) Pep talk by Donald helped: Sreesanth (2006-12-16)     ... more news stories Test Statistics   M I No Runs Hs Ave 100 50 Ct St Batting 104 147 19 2898 257 22.64 3 7 44 0   O M R W Ave Best 5w 10w Sr Econ Bowling 3771.1 871 9779 414 23.62 7/119 25 5 54.6 2.59 One Day Statistics   M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 SR Ct St Batting 324 255 47 3372 86 16.21 0 6 87.72 85 0   O M R W Ave Best 4w 5w Sr Econ Bowling 2765.4 216 10689 447 23.91 5/15 16 5 37.1 3.86

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