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Year context
Born in 1966 -- Cultural Revolution begins in China; Lyndon B. Johnson was US president
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Zodiac
Year of the Horse, sign of Gemini
AWARDS (2)
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Pride of Performance
WON
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Wisden Cricketer of the Year
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Biography
Wasim Akram is a Pakistani cricket commentator, coach, and former cricketer and captain of the Pakistan national cricket team. Akram is regarded as one of the greatest bowlers of all time. He is often revered as The Sultan of Swing.
In October 2013, Wasim Akram was the only Pakistani cricketer to be named in an all-time Test World XI to mark the 150th anniversary of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack. As captain, he led Pakistan to the finals of the 1999 Cricket World Cup, where they lost to Australia by 8 wickets. He was a part of the Pakistani squad which won the 1992 Cricket World Cup.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Wasim Akram?
Wasim Akram is 59 years old, born on .
Where was Wasim Akram born?
Wasim Akram was born in Lahore.
Where can I find more information about Wasim Akram?
You can find more about Wasim Akram on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
