Islamabad
Wishes poured in for former legendary Pakistan captain and the ‘Sultan of Swing’ Wasim Akram, who turned 54 on Wednesday.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and International Cricket Council (ICC) took to their social media handles to pay glowing tribute and extend good wishes to erstwhile left-arm pacer.
“Happy birthday to the legendary Pakistan all-rounder, Wasim Akram,” ICC on its official twitter account.
“104 Tests, 356 ODIs…916 international wickets…6,615 runs…1992 Men’s cricket World Cup champion,” it said.
“Most wickets by a fast bowler in ODIs…Most wickets by a left-armer in international cricket…Happy Birthday to one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time Wasim Akram!” the PCB tweeted.
Former fast bowler and Wasim’s teammate Shoaib Akhtar also took to twitter to express his well wishes. “A very Happy Birthday to Wasim Akram. An absolute legend of the game and the best left-arm fast bowler the game has ever seen. Haven’t seen anyone more magical than him on a cricket field. An inspiration beyond words,” he wrote.—APP
