Wasim Akram

Wasim Akram is former Pakistani National Cricket Team player, who led Pakistani Team in One Day Internationals and Test Cricket. He is often named as one of the best fast bowlers in the history of cricket. The 45 year old cricketer was born on 3 June 1966 in Pakistan. In 1988 he begun playing as an International player and has shown his excellence many times in several matches and made his nation proud of him. Wasim Akram was a prominent player in 1992 World Cup when Pakistani Team won the tournament under the captaincy of Legendry cricketer Imran Khan. He was also successful during his time of captaincy. He captained Pakistani Team during 1999 World Cup when Pakistan reached the final.

After ruling World of cricket for 19 years he announced his retirement at the age of 36 on 18 May 2003.