Wasim Akram played international cricket between 1984 and 2003. He represented Pakistan in 104 Tests and 356 ODIs. The “Sultan of Swing” took 414 Test wickets and became the first bowler in history to surpass the 500-mark in One Day Internationals.
During the rapid-fire session with Stick to Cricket, Wasim Akram was asked to name the toughest batsman he had ever bowled to. Akram picked New Zealand legend Martin Crowe and added that he scored runs against Pakistan at a time when reverse swing was still an unfamiliar art.
Best batsman? ?Favourite bowling partner? ?Best stadium? ?️Wasim Akram takes on our quickfire questions! ? pic.twitter.com/YBlzlPCScR
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Martin Crowe was one of New Zealand’s finest batsmen during his era. He amassed 5,444 runs in 77 Tests at an average of 45.36, including 17 centuries and 18 half-centuries. The former New Zealand captain scored 4,704 runs in 143 ODIs at an average of 38.24, including four centuries and 34 half-centuries.
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"I think if I have to play against any player, there are a couple of names I would mention. I know one, but I’ll pick Virat Kohli and Joe Root," Akram said.
"World Test Championship. We didn't have a World Test Championship, but that's the ultimate, I reckon. Long race," Akram stated.
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Wasim Akram described the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) as the nicest venue in world cricket. When asked to choose between hitting the winning runs or taking the wicket, he said he would always prefer taking the match-winning dismissal.
"Take the winning wickets, always," Akram added.
"Success doesn't come easy. And once you perform, enjoy that day and move on quickly, because that will be history," he concluded.
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