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Akram flays Team India for negative body language

Akram flays Team India for negative body language

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

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.

Akram finds new love in maiden from Melbourne

Akram finds new love in maiden from Melbourne

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

Wasim Akram has got engaged to a former public relations consultant from Melbourne after proposing to her on his knee.

Talk less, Akram tells Akhtar

Talk less, Akram tells Akhtar

Rediff.com20 Oct 2003

India-Pakistan cricket should be revived: Wasim Akram

India-Pakistan cricket should be revived: Wasim Akram

Rediff.com25 May 2014

Pakistan's pace legend Wasim Akram feels it is high time that the bilateral cricket ties between India and Pakistan are revived as the fans in sub-continent deserve to enjoy the historic rivalry which has produced some exhilarating action on the field.

I will be worried to bowl at Kohli: Wasim Akram

I will be worried to bowl at Kohli: Wasim Akram

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Legendary Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram is also in the awe of India's run machine Virat Kohli. The Sultan of Swing, who has taken more than 400 wickets in Tests and ODIs, said that he would have been worried to bowl at Kohli. "Belief, his ability and on top of that his technique. We haven't seen him play the reverse shot or the lap shot, he always plays proper cricketing shots with the full face of the bat. "That's why he has been very consistent and as a bowler if I had to bowl at him, I will be worried. It's like in ODI cricket when Sachin Tendulkar opened the innings, it was very difficult to bowl at him because Sachin as a batsman and Kohli as a batsman will hardly give you a chance to get them out," Akram said.

Akram hails Mcdermott for Australian pacers' rise

Akram hails Mcdermott for Australian pacers' rise

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

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.

IPL Extras: Wasim Akram joins KKR in UAE

IPL Extras: Wasim Akram joins KKR in UAE

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

In a bid to give the Shah Rukh Khan-owned unit an edge in the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League, former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram has rejoined Kolkata Knight Riders in their preparations.

Spotted: Wasim Akram at Adelaide Oval

Spotted: Wasim Akram at Adelaide Oval

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

Reader Amith Uppal sent us this picture from Chennai.

India must fight fire with fire: Akram

India must fight fire with fire: Akram

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

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.

Akram raises concern over Ishant, Zaheer's fitness

Akram raises concern over Ishant, Zaheer's fitness

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

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.

My job is to work with KKR bowlers' psyche: Akram

My job is to work with KKR bowlers' psyche: Akram

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

The former Pakistan captain is also confident that Yusuf Pathan will fire sooner than later.

J-K LG invites Omar Abdullah to take oath on Oct 16

J-K LG invites Omar Abdullah to take oath on Oct 16

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday invited National Conference leader Omar Abdullah to take oath as first chief minister of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir on October 16.

Akram backs Chawla, surprised at Rohit's axing

Akram backs Chawla, surprised at Rohit's axing

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

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.

'Akram will promote betting'

'Akram will promote betting'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2004

The PCB decision to involve Akram in cricket affairs "might promote corruption and gambling", Sarfaraz Nawaz has alleged.

Akram advises PCB against boycotting World T20 in India

Akram advises PCB against boycotting World T20 in India

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

Notwithstanding India's delay in giving a go-ahead for the proposed Indo-Pak bilateral series this month, former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has advised the PCB against thinking about a boycott of the World T20 in India in March-April next year.

Drop Harbhajan, play Mishra: Akram

Drop Harbhajan, play Mishra: Akram

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

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.

Rohit's KKR Chit-Chat Fuels Speculation

Rohit's KKR Chit-Chat Fuels Speculation

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Rohit was spotted having a deep conversation with members of the KKR franchise in their dressing room.

Harbhajan's absence hurting India: Akram

Harbhajan's absence hurting India: Akram

Rediff.com8 Jan 2012

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.

J-K poll is not about 'dharm' but...: Farooq Abdullah

J-K poll is not about 'dharm' but...: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

"This fight is against the hatred that the BJP and RSS are spreading throughout the country. They have tried to create conflicts between Hindus and Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs, and Hindus and Christians just to hold onto power. But they are failing and their strategy is not working," he said.

Akram slams Chappell for dropping Pathan

Akram slams Chappell for dropping Pathan

Rediff.com5 Jun 2006

The former Pakistan captain is also not impressed by the constant changes in composition and strategies of the Indian side.

Akram to return as KKR bowling coach for IPL7

Akram to return as KKR bowling coach for IPL7

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

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.

Aussies turn to Akram for tips

Aussies turn to Akram for tips

Rediff.com22 Apr 2006

The Australians are looking for some subcontinental help in their bid to win back the Ashes.

Ganguly should retire: Akram

Ganguly should retire: Akram

Rediff.com5 Sep 2006

Wasim Akram believes the former India captain may not be able to make a comeback to the Indian team.

Team India miles ahead of Pakistan: Akram

Team India miles ahead of Pakistan: Akram

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

India's emphatic win over Pakistan in a match whose fate was decided on the penultimate ball during the ongoing Asia Cup in Dambulla on Saturday, just showed that the men in blue were better prepared to handle the pressure which accompanies any cricket match between the two arch rivals, former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram said.

Do not treat players like schoolboys, suggests Akram

Do not treat players like schoolboys, suggests Akram

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

Pakistan's former captain, Wasim Akram has advised the PCB and the national team management to not treat the players like schoolboys during the tour of India.

Akram criticises India's performance

Akram criticises India's performance

Rediff.com28 Nov 2006

He suggested that Tendulkar should show the same aggression as Lara.

Ganguly is a true leader: Akram

Ganguly is a true leader: Akram

Rediff.com27 Apr 2005

Akram's comments irk ICC

Akram's comments irk ICC

Rediff.com11 Dec 2005

ICC president Ehsan Mani said the game's governing would be sending the former Pakistan all-rounder a restraining letter.

Akram questions chucking laws

Akram questions chucking laws

Rediff.com29 Nov 2005

The former Pakistan captain slammed cricket's ruling body for questioning the actions of his compatriots Shabbir Ahmed and Shoaib Malik.

Akram to don mentor's cap in KKR

Akram to don mentor's cap in KKR

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

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.

Akram keen to serve Pakistan cricket

Akram keen to serve Pakistan cricket

Rediff.com9 May 2005

But he said that the Pakistan Cricket Board was not showing any interest in using his service.

Missing IPL will hurt Pakistan players: Akram

Missing IPL will hurt Pakistan players: Akram

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

Wasim Akram feels if Pakistani players are not able to appear in the next edition of the Indian Premier League, it will compromise on their preparations for the Twenty20 World Cup in the West Indies.

Tendulkar is only improving with age: Akram

Tendulkar is only improving with age: Akram

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

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.

Zaheer is best left-arm pacer now: Akram

Zaheer is best left-arm pacer now: Akram

Rediff.com16 Jan 2009

Impressed by Zaheer Khan's splendid performance, former Pakistan bowler Wasim Akram on Friday rated him as the best left-arm pacer in the game in the present times.

No plans to hire Akram: Dalmiya

No plans to hire Akram: Dalmiya

Rediff.com19 Nov 2003

Spotted: Wasim Akram in England

Spotted: Wasim Akram in England

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

Reader Chintan Goswami spotted former Pakistan all-rounder Wasim Akram in England.

Amid BJP's historic win, 8 Haryana ministers, speaker lose

Amid BJP's historic win, 8 Haryana ministers, speaker lose

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Eight out of 10 ministers under the Nayab Singh Saini government faced defeat in the Haryana assembly polls.

Murali surpasses Akram for ODI wkts record

Murali surpasses Akram for ODI wkts record

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

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.

Shoaib Malik is a weak captain, feels Akram

Shoaib Malik is a weak captain, feels Akram

Rediff.com11 Jul 2008

Clearly not convinced by Shoaib Malik's leadership abilities, former captain Wasim Akram feels the present Pakistan skipper is weak and has failed to back his players.