The Latest Breaking News from Wasim Akram

As franchise leagues kidnap the game, Test cricket must find windows: Mark Nicholas

Mark Nicholas, president of the MCC and renowned cricket commentator, discusses the future of Test cricket and the importance of the MCC's role in the game.

The Hindu · Jan 12, 2024

'Need to look after him...': Mohammad Hafeez defends decision to rest Shaheen Afridi

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's team director Mohammad Hafeez defended the decision to rest star fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi in the third and final Test against Australia, despite facing criticism from former Pakistan fast bowlers Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis.

The Times of India · Jan 6, 2024

'T20 cricket, who cares?': Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis criticize decision to rest Shaheen Afridi for Sydney Test

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan pace greats Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis have voiced criticism over the decision to rest fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi in the third and final Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

The Times of India · Jan 3, 2024

Middle-order should have played with a ‘do or die’ mindset: Wasim Akram on India's World Cup final loss

India vs Australia World Cup: Wasim Akram felt that although pressure was on Rahul to play a composed innings, he also sensed that the middle-order batters could have approached the game with a “do or die” mindset.

The Hindu · Nov 25, 2023

'If Hardik was there...': Wasim Akram sheds light on KL Rahul's painstaking knock in World Cup final

NEW DELHI: KL Rahul scored a painstaking 107-ball 66 in India's World Cup final loss against Australia and Pakistan legend Wasim Akram feels that the middle-order batter couldn't play fearlessly as the side had a long tail.

The Times of India · Nov 25, 2023

Wasim Akram criticises change in opening bowling template by India for World Cup final

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan skipper and iconic left-arm fast-bowler Wasim Akram has expressed his belief that India should have adhered to their successful opening bowling template instead of making changes in the final of the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup, where they ultimately faced defeat against Australia.

The Times of India · Nov 25, 2023

'Sudhar jao yaar': Mohammed Shami slams ex-Pakistan players for creating controversies during World Cup

NEW DELHI: After rattling batters in the just-concluded ODI World Cup, India's star pacer Mohammed Shami took on Pakistan's controversy-mongers in a recent interview and went on to slam those former Pakistan cricketers who wanted to grab attention with their controversial comments, which showed them in poor light.

The Times of India · Nov 22, 2023

'Bas wicket jaane wali hai': The lethal Mohammed Shami hailed by Misbah-ul-Haq

NEW DELHI: India pacer Mohammed Shami stormed his way to the top of the list of wicket-takers in this ICC World Cup with a seven-wicket burst on Wednesday that took the hosts to the final with a 70-run victory over New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

The Times of India · Nov 16, 2023

IND vs NZ | Nasser Hussain, Wasim Akram laud India’s ‘genuine hero’ Rohit Sharma

South Africa vs Australia Semifinal: Australia, a five-time champion, face South Africa in the semi-finals of the ODI World Cup 2023.

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

When Sachin Tendulkar scored 49 ODI centuries, I thought kaun karega yaar: Wasim Akram in awe of Virat Kohli

NEW DELHI: In India's ICC World Cup semi-final against New Zealand at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday, skipper Rohit Sharma led from the front after opting to bat first. He once again infused that fearless approach to India's game with a 29-ball 47, after which it was Virat Kohli who…

The Times of India · Nov 16, 2023