Pakistan great Wasim Akram has questioned Babar Azam’s leadership during Pakistan’s disappointing Test tour of England, where the visitors suffered a 3-0 series defeat following a major squad overhaul midway through the series. Akram took particular issue with Babar’s claim that he was unaware of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s decision to remove coaches Sarfaraz Ahmed and […]

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for making major changes to the national setup during the ongoing England tour. Akram described the decision to send seven players and two coaches back midway through the Test series as “embarrassing” and questioned the communication between the board, team management and captain. […]

Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad has placed Jasprit Bumrah among his 10 greatest Test bowlers, giving the Indian pace spearhead a stunning No. 3 position. Broad’s ranking puts Bumrah ahead of several legendary names who dominated Test cricket across different eras. Broad’s list was based on the bowlers who had the biggest influence on […]

  Former Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram has revealed that Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan was a big admirer of him during the early stages of his career and sought advice from the legendary pacer. Akram, however, jokingly noted that Pathan now frequently posts comments against Pakistan on social media. Pathan emerged as a promising left-arm […]

The political undertones surrounding India vs Pakistan matches once again came into focus during the T20 World Cup 2026 clash in Colombo, this time over a handshake controversy involving Rohit Sharma and Wasim Akram. Former Pakistan opener Ahmed Shehzad publicly criticised Akram for warmly embracing Rohit ahead of the marquee encounter, suggesting the legendary fast […]

Former Pakistan speed legend Wasim Akram has sparked fresh debate in the franchise-cricket world with a witty yet pointed remark about the increasingly long schedules of T20 leagues—especially the Indian Premier League (IPL). Speaking at a PSL event, Akram joked that the IPL is so lengthy that “children grow up while the league is still […]

Mitchell Starc added another golden chapter to his illustrious Test career as he dismissed England’s Harry Brook to claim his 415th Test wicket, becoming the most successful left-arm fast bowler in red-ball history. With this milestone, Starc surpassed the legendary Wasim Akram, whose record of 414 wickets stood as the benchmark for left-arm pacers for […]

Wasim Akram admitted he was left “depressed” by Pakistan’s performance in their Asia Cup 2025 clash against India, calling it one of the most disappointing displays in recent times. While the Salman Ali Agha-led side managed to bounce back with a 41-run win over the UAE to book their Super Four spot, the legendary fast […]

Pakistan’s pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi is steadily rediscovering his rhythm, offering Pakistan cricket fans a renewed sense of optimism ahead of the Asia Cup 2025. The left-arm quick, who has struggled to replicate his electrifying form from the 2021 T20 World Cup, impressed in the recently concluded tri-series with fiery spells that signaled his […]

Legendary Pakistani pacer and former captain Wasim Akram has heaped praise on India’s star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, hailing him as a modern-day great. Akram, who claimed 502 ODI wickets and 414 Test wickets during his illustrious career, stressed that while comparisons between eras are difficult, Bumrah’s impact is undeniable. Bumrah made his international debut […]