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Lesser known facts about Wasim Akram as he turns 50
As opposed to the commonly known notions that take rounds, it wasn't Imran Khan, but the then captain Javed Miandad who had spotted the 18-year-old Wasim Akram and got him to play for Pakistan in 1984-85.
Wasim Akram, the one name which is synonymous with the magic of swing has turned 50. Being one of the best known one-day international cricketers that the game knows of, this man has some 'silver lined' credentials to his name.
Below are some of the amazing and lesser known facts about this cricket whiz.
Wasim Akram has some really creative nicknames. They include WAZ, Sultan of Swing, The Two W's (with Waqar Younis), King of Swing.
As opposed to the commonly known notions that take rounds, it wasn't Imran Khan, but the then captain Javed Miandad who had spotted the 18-year-old Wasim Akram and got him to play for Pakistan in 1984-85.
This 'King of Swing' happens to be the first man to take 500 ODI wickets.
Wasim Akram had been diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 30.
He has 916 wickets to his credit.
All pictures have been retrieved from Instagram
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