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Wasim Akram

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Wasim Akram is a former Pakistani international cricketer regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers in the sport's history. A left-arm pace bowler celebrated for his mastery of swing, including pioneering reverse swing at high pace, he played a leading role in Pakistan's Cricket World Cup victory in 1992 and later captained the national team.

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Birth Year
1966 1
Birth Date
1966-06-03 1
Nationality
Pakistani 1
Career Highlight
Part of Pakistan's 1992 Cricket World Cup winning squad; known as the Sultan of Swing, regarded as one of the greatest bowlers in cricket history. 1
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Team 1
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  • Lead sentence, birth date
    Wasim Akram (born 3 June 1966) is a Pakistani cricket commentator, coach, and former cricketer and captain of the Pakistan national cricket team.
  • Lead sentence, birth year
    Wasim Akram (born 3 June 1966) is a Pakistani cricket commentator, coach, and former cricketer and captain of the Pakistan national cricket team.
  • Lead sentence, nationality
    Wasim Akram (born 3 June 1966) is a Pakistani cricket commentator, coach, and former cricketer and captain of the Pakistan national cricket team.
  • Lead paragraph, career highlight
    He was a part of the Pakistani squad which won the 1992 Cricket World Cup.
  • Wikipedia, article summary lead
    Wasim Akram (born 3 June 1966) is a Pakistani cricket commentator, coach, and former cricketer and captain of the Pakistan national cricket team.
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