Happy Birthday Wasim Akram: Top 6 Records Which Belong Exclusively To 'Sultan Of Swing'
Pakistan's fast-bowling legend Wasim Akram turned 57 on Saturday. The 'Sultan of Swing' was born in Lahore, Pakistan on June 3, 1966. He went on to become one of the greatest cricketers who have ever played the sport. On his birthday, we revisit some of his bowling records.
Pakistan's fast-bowling legend Wasim Akram turned 57 on Saturday. The 'Sultan of Swing' was born in Lahore, Pakistan on June 3, 1966. He went on to become one of the greatest cricketers who have ever played the sport. On his birthday, we revisit some of his bowling records.
Most wickets by a fast bowler in ODIs playing for a country.
First to enter 500 wickets club in ODIs
Over 400 Test wickets
A record of hattricks
Wasim is the first player in history of the sport to pick up four or more hat-tricks. By the end of the career, he finished with a total of 5 hat-tricks in international cricket. Sri Lankan bowling legend Lasith Malinga later came at par with him with same number of hattricks. (Image Source: Instagram)