After Rahul Dravid called it a day from international cricket, Pakistan's fast bowling legend Wasim Akram admired the Indian batting great's ability to perform under pressure with his flawless technique and confidence.
Jasprit Bumrah reflected on missed catching opportunities off his bowling and emphasised the importance of moving on during the game.
Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has lashed out at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), saying that the Board should have given proper reason for sacking Shahid Afridi as captain of the One-day team.
Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed has expressed his confidence in the pace trio of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf, saying they will deliver something special in the must-win Champions Trophy clash against India. Despite the absence of Fakhar Zaman, who was ruled out due to an injury, Javed believes the team is well-equipped to handle the pressure and has the potential to overcome the challenge.
There are many Indian fans in Dubai, who, as a mark of protest, have decided to give this match a miss.
Legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram stepped down from the post of mentor and bowling coach of IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders citing personal reasons.
Former captain and fast bowling great Wasim Akram has been included in an inquiry committee constituted by the Pakistan Cricket Board to probe the team's disastrous performance in Australia.
Citing a busy schedule, former captain and bowling great Wasim Akram has declined an invitation from the Pakistan Cricket Board to hold a training camp for fast bowlers in Lahore this month.
'I believe that they (ICC) should wait for a more suitable time and once this pandemic subsides and restrictions are eased then we can have a proper World Cup.'
Fast bowling greats Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis slammed the Pakistan Cricket Board for sharing clips of the dressing room on social media.
Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has lashed out at the authorities for preparing an unsporting track for the ICC World Twenty20 semifinal between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the Premadasa stadium in Colombo.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) assistant coach Vijay Dahiya said the presence of Wasim Akram as the specialist bowling coach will act as a big boost for the players of the Indian Premier League side.
Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has credited Australia's bowling coach Craig Mcdermott for the impressive performances by the young crop of Aussie pacers in the recent times.
Pakistan pace legend Wasim Akram is surprised that off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has been left out of the Indian team for the ODIs against England as he feels the veteran tweaker does not deserve to be dropped despite being out of form.
Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram lavished praise on India U-19 skipper Unmukt Chand for guiding his team to its third World Cup title and said the opener is ready to play for the senior side.
Disappointed with India's early ouster from the Champions Trophy, former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has came down heavily on Mahendra Singh Dhoni for his listless captaincy.
Team India's negative body language is one of the reasons that has deemed the team unable to rise from their slump, feels former Pakistan captain, Wasim Akram.
The former Pakistan captain has agreed to come out of retirement for the home series later this year.
India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh on Wednesday came under severe criticism from Wasim Akram for his performance at Lord's with the former Pakistan captain calling for the inclusion of leg-spinner Amit Mishra in his place.
Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram says India's fast bowlers can be as destructive as their Australian counterparts and the visitors must go into the second Test with the belief that they have enough arsenal to give it back to the hosts.
Former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram has raised concerns over Zaheer Khan and Ishant Sharma's fitness, insisting the two Indian pacers have not bowled enough in the run-up to the Test series against Australia, starting on December 26.
Former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram on Tuesday backed the inclusion of leg-spinner Piyush Chawla in the 15-member Indian squad for the upcoming World Cup but said he was surprised at Rohit Sharma's omission.
With six titles -- four more than Pakistan -- and unmatched consistency, Sri Lanka has quietly been the tournament's second-most dominant force.
ICC president Ehsan Mani said the game's governing would be sending the former Pakistan all-rounder a restraining letter.
The former Pakistan captain slammed cricket's ruling body for questioning the actions of his compatriots Shabbir Ahmed and Shoaib Malik.
Sri Lankan spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan created history on Thursday, becoming the highest wicket-taker in one-day cricket. He eclipsed Pakistani pace legend Wasim Akram's world record of 502 one-day scalps.
Wasim Akram believes the former India captain may not be able to make a comeback to the Indian team.
Describing Wasim Akram as a legend, Kolkata Knight Riders coach Dav Whatmore said the former Pakistan captain will play the mentor's role in the team's campaign in the third edition of the Indian Premier League.
Legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram will make his comeback as the bowling coach of Kolkata Knight Riders for the seventh edition of Indian Premier League after a hiatus of one year.
Former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram feels that the absence of experienced off-spinner Harbhajan Singh is costing India dearly on the bouncy Australian pitches as Ravichandran Ashwin is only good enough for sub-continental wickets.
Impressed with Sachin Tendulkar's match-winning 44th century against Sri Lanka at the Compaq Cup final, former Pakistan captain and pace legend Wasim Akram said the Indian batting maestro is like a vintage wine who is only getting better with age.
But he said that the Pakistan Cricket Board was not showing any interest in using his service.
Reader Sachin Narnaware sent us a picture of Wasim Akram from Pune.
'Pakistani players think that if they don't perform well, the coaches will be sacked, and nothing will happen to them.'
Pakistan's former captains Javed Miandad and Wasim Akram are hopeful that the national team can win the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy in England.
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