Wasim Akram Profile, Stats and Records:

Wasim Akram is the player, who never played first class cricket, prior to making his international debut. He was born in a Punjabi Arain family in Lahore, Wasim Akram's mysterious moment came when he took part in the trials which is conducted at the Gaddafi Stadium.

He impressed Pakistan's senior cricket Javed Miandad, who then squeezed for Wasim Akram's consideration quickly into the national team. That was the opening the legend required. 'The Ruler of Swing.' as a matter of fact, incredibly, Akram himself conceded that he didn't have the idea how to swing the ball during his initial days.

On November 23, 1984, Wasim Akram made his International Debut in the 2nd ODI against New Zealand at Faisalabad. After, he made his Test debut against New Zealand at Auckland, in his second Test appearance for Pakistan, he took a fifer each in both innings. He was a regular member of the national team until a physical issue forced him to remain away.

He faced numerous surgeries,and after that Wasim Akram got back to the the national team. He played a critical part in Pakistan's prosperity at the 1992 World Cup.

During the 2003 World Cup, Wasim Akram turned into the 1st man in the world to keep 500 wickets in the 50-over format one day international. In the long run, he completed his profession as Pakistan's top wicket-taker in the two Tests and ODIs. He was likewise the main wicket-taker in ODIs, with 502 wickets, until Muttiah Muralitharan surpassed him to push him to the subsequent spot.

As a 35-year-old, Akram declared his retirement from ODIs, after the 2003 World Cup. Wasim Akram had before stopped Test cricket in 2002. He was a vital figure in Britain's homegrown circuit, having addressed Lancashire and later Hampshire.

Wasim Akram Bowling Stats:

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	WKts	4w	5w	10w
Tests	104	181	22627	9779	414	20	25	5
ODIs	356	351	18186	11812	502	17	6	0
T20s	5	5	114	121	8	0	0	0

Wasim Akram Batting Stats:

Format	Mat	Inns	Runs	4s	6s	50s	100s
Tests	104	147	2898	-	57	7	3
ODIs	356	280	3717	-	-	6	0
T20s	5	5	55	6	1	0	0

Wasim Akram Records:

Wasim Akram won 17 Player-of-the-Match Awards in 104 Tests. He took four hat-tricks in international cricket & two in ODIs and 2 in Tests. Thus, he has a record for most International hat-tricks along with Lasith Malinga. He finished his career with 22 Man-of-the-Match awards in ODIs. In 199 ODI games he took 326 wickets at under 19 each with a run rate of 3.70 and took 18 four-wicket hauls.

He has a record of  257 runs not-out against Zimbabwe in 1996 which is the most highest innings by a number-8 batter in Tests. He hit 12 sixes in that game, and no one till now break this record in test cricket.

Wasim Akram Retirement Form International Cricket:

Wasim Akram announced that he is retiring from international cricket.He was diagnosed with diabetes type 1, he got quite depressed, especially after all his friends were telling him that he would have to give up cricket. But, he had determination to prove them wrong, he brought his diabetes under control by carefully controlling his diet and exercise levels.

Since resigning from cricket, Akram has worked and taken up commentary for broadcasting companies and can right now be viewed as a reporter for ESPN Star Sports and ARY Digital among others. 

Coaching career:

In 2010, Wasim Akram was appointed as the bowling trainer/coach of Kolkata Knight Riders, the Indian Premier League for Kolkata. Sourav Ganguly was always keen to have Wasim as the bowling trainer for India. Although this never occurred, his fantasies were acknowledged somewhat, when Akram was delegated as the bowling trainer cum coach for the franchise. Akram has been assuming an imperative part in the prepping of Indian pacers like Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav, who owe their progress in worldwide cricket a ton to the bowling legend. While working for the Kolkata Knight Riders, he was likewise answerable for the marking of Pakistani homegrown left-arm quick bowler Mohammad Irfan. Akram has additionally been training in Pakistan quick bowling camps, his most remarkable disclosure being the teen Pakistani bowlers Mohammad Amir and Junaid Khan. Akram has likewise functioned as chief and bowling trainer of PSL establishment Islamabad Joined during 2016 and 2017 season. He has additionally worked with Multan Kings as chief and bowling trainer. He is presently executive and bowling trainer of Karachi Kings.