Wasim Akram
Pakistan
Wasim Akram
Born: 03 June 1966, LahoreMajor Teams: Pakistan, Lancashire.
Known As: Wasim Akram
Pronounced Wasim Akram
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast
ODI Debut: 23 November 1984 v New Zealand, Faisalabad
Career Record (at 1996 World Cup):
TESTS
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting 67 93 11 1554 123 18.95 1 4 25 -
O M R W Ave Best 5w 10w Econ
Bowling 2544.2 584 6524 289 22.57 7-119 20 3 2.56
ONE-DAY INTERNATIONALS
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting 193 148 28 1746 86 14.55 - 2 38 -
O M R W Ave Best 5w Econ
Bowling 1669.4 126 6281 282 22.27 5-15 5 3.76
WORLD CUP
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting 17 14 2 147 39 12.25 - - 2 -
O M R W Ave Best 5w Econ
Bowling 153 4 633 25 25.32 4-32 - 4.13
1996 World Cup Profile:
Pakistan`s ace bowler and captain, Wasim Akram has been the stalwart of Pakistan`s much feared bowling line-up ever since his international debut in January 1985 at the age of 18. Referred to as the "Prince of Pakistan" during Imran Khan`s era, Wasim has matured and grown under the Imran`s guidance to become one of the most feared bowlers in the world today. 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. All this coupled with the consistency of performance Pakistan bowling depends on earned him the praise "the best fast bowler in the world today" at the end of the 1995-96 Pakistan tour of Australia and New Zealand. Holding the world record for the highest number of One-Day International wickets, Wasim looks set to have a shot at the world Test wicket record too. Although bowling is his top priority, Wasim has frustrated and destroyed bowling attacks with his occasionally sensational batting. Wasim is from Lahore, and plays domestic cricket for Pakistan International Airlines.help@cricinfo.com