Wasim Akram is considered by many to be the Best Left Arm Fast Bowler
ever to take part in the game. Off good height, he can be 
deceptively quick..He is able to generate bounce and movement
on any kind of track, which is remarkable. Be it off a short run or 
a lenghy run, he can generate the same amount of pace and is very
difficult to hit around. Named the Wisden Cricketer of the year in 93,
Wasim has had his share of problems with the cricket board as well.
There have been allegations of match fixing aginst him which led to
him quitting the captaincy earler this season. Toodate, no charges
stand proved and all rumours about his being involved in any kind
of betting, are basless and utterly foolish. Its sad to see how
we, as the cricketing public, and the cricket board, seem to take 
pleasure in destroying our players rather than encouraging them.
Nevertheless, Wasim Akram is a tremendoes player..He has a double
hundred to his name in Test Matches and is the highest wicket taker
in One Day Internationals. He is till going strong, and no doubt,
will break many more records before he decides to call it quits.
A fine Pakistan Legend..Wasim Akram.

Wasim Akram

Born: 03 June 1966, Lahore 
Major Teams: Pakistan, Lancashire, Pakistan International Airlines,
             Lahore. 
Batting Style: Left Hand Batsman
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast


Test Debut : Pakistan v New Zealand at Auckland, 2nd Test, 1984/85 
Latest Test: Still Playing...


TESTS

              M    I   NO  Runs   HS     Ave  100  50   Ct St
Batting       88  124  15  2270  257*   21.07   2   4   29  -

              O      M     R   W    Ave   Best   5  10    SR  Econ
Bowling     3294    757  8574 379  22.63  7-119  22  4  53.0  2.57

                  One Day International Record

              M    I   NO  Runs   HS     Ave 100   50   Ct St
Batting      275  217  39  2828   86    15.08   -   5   75  -

              O      M     R   W    Ave   Best  4w 5w    SR  Econ
Bowling     2257.2  172  9057 386  23.10  5-15  16  5  36.1  3.81