Akram, who has served as a commentator and bowling coach in IPL, also claimed PSL to be numero uno in terms of talent. The statement is as oblivious of reality as Pakistan fans trusting their team to win a match without causing drama.

Ex-Pak pacer Wasim Akram, who once served as IPL coach, says PSL is number 1 'as far as talent is concerned'

Starc now has 415 Test wickets after claiming three-for in England's first innings on Thursday (Dec 4) at the Gabba, one more than Akram's 414 and 100+ more than next Aussie best Mitchell Johnson's 313. 

Ashes 2025-26: Better than Wasim Akram! Starc is now BEST left-arm pacer in Test cricket

From Glenn McGrath to Wasim Akram, here's a look at the top five bowlers fastest to 350 wickets in ODIs. This list also includes Brett Lee, Waqar Younis and Muttiah Muralitharan

From Glenn McGrath to Wasim Akram, 5 bowlers fastest to 350 wickets in ODIs

The list of top wicket takers in Tests includes plenty of bowling heroes, and here we look at the left-armers only. 

Meet top 5 left-arm bowlers with most Test wickets

From Anil Kumble to Jason Gillespie, here is a look at five shocking names who have international hundreds to their name. The list features the likes of Wasim Akram, Chaminda Vaas and Stuart Broad. 

From Anil Kumble to Jason Gillespie, 5 shocking names who have international hundreds to their name

The complainant Muhammad Fiaz has accused Wasim Akram of being associated with a foreign betting App, Baji, where he allegedly served as a brand ambassador. He urged NCCIA to enforce strict legal action against Akram under the Electronic Crimes Act of 2016.

From match-fixing scandals to betting app row — Here's how Wasim Akram faces legal complaint

From Wasim Akram to Waqar Younis, here's a look at the top five Pakistani bowlers with most wickets against West Indies in ODIs.

From Wasim Akram to Waqar Younis, 5 Pakistani bowlers with most wickets against West Indies in ODIs

Only a few bowlers have achieved the rare feat of two hat-tricks in Test cricket. From Hugh Trumble to Stuart Broad, discover the legendary players who etched their names in cricket history with this incredible achievement.

Who took double hat-tricks in Test cricket? Meet all four players

From Muttiah Muralitharan to Wasim Akram, here's a look at the top five greatest ODI bowlers of all time (based on most wickets in ODIs).

From Muttiah Muralitharan to Wasim Akram: 5 greatest ODI bowlers of all time, no.5 will surprise you

From Lasith Malinga to Chaminda Vaas, here's a look at the five bowlers with most hat-tricks in One Day Internationals. 

Bowlers with most hat-tricks in ODIs, only one Indian on list

The 35-year-old becomes the 83rd player and 16th Australian to play 100 Tests, and only the second Australian fast bowler after Glenn McGrath.

Pakistan legend hails ‘modern-day’ great Starc on 100-Test milestone

Pat Cummins recently becomes the most successful bowling captain in terms of wickets in Australian history. He is now the captain with the second most number of wickets in the longest format.

Captains to take most wickets in Test cricket

Overall, it's Bumrah and Akram's performance in England which will decided who is better between them and as the numbers stand, Bumrah is on the past of surpass Akram to become greatest Asian bowler in SENA countries.

Bumrah or Akram? Indian pacer and Pak great are neck-to-neck overall in SENA countries, yet...

BOOM! Jasprit Bumrah rocks wickets tally for Asian bowlers in SENA countries

IND vs ENG: Bumrah breathes fire in Leeds to go past Wasim Akram for most wickets by Asian bowler in SENA countries

Sports, Cricket: On Sunday (Feb 23), the Rohit Sharma-led Indian team beat their archrivals Pakistan by six wickets, virtually knocking the host out of the tournament.

Akram pleads to PCB chief to address selection howler after Pakistan’s ‘embarrassing’ loss to India

Here is the list of batters with the most ducks in ODI cricket, featuring Sanath Jayasuriya, Shahid Afridi, Wasim Akram, Lasith Malinga and Muttiah Muralitharan Sports Cricket Web Stories

6 Batters With Most ODI Ducks – 4 Sri Lankans in the List

Cricket, Sports: The former South African pacer preferred Brett Lee's action even when he had to choose between Lee and Shoaib Akhtar, Wasim Akram, Jasprit Bumrah or Zaheer Khan

Dale Steyn reveals his favourite bowling action – and it’s not Wasim or Bumrah‘s!

Sports, Cricket: His comments come after Pakistan’s exit from the Champions Trophy 2025, where they failed to qualify for the semi-finals following losses to New Zealand and India

Champions Trophy 2025: Yograj Singh calls out Wasim & Akhtar, says he can transform Pakistan cricket in a year!

Champions Trophy: While talking about the top 5 players of the Pakistan team, Akram might be hinting at Babar Azam, Muhammad Rizwan, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf. Cricket Sports

Champions Trophy: Akram calls for sacking of THESE players after Pakistan's horror show

Sports, Cricket: While Wasim Akram has picked 916 international wickets in 460 matches, Rashid has already picked over 400 international wickets across three formats.

Rashid Latif hails Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan, calls him bigger cricketer than Wasim Akram

BGT 2024/25: Former Australia coach in awe of Jasprit Bumrah, compares him with Pakistan great Wasim Akram

So far in the series, Jasprit Bumrah has been the most reliable asset for India with 21 wickets and few cameos with the bat. In the opening Test in Perth, Bumrah scalped eight wickets, helping the side clinch a record-breaking 295-run win. Interestingly, he was also the captain of the side in Perth with Rohit Sharma out on paternity leave



Bumrah also became the first visiting bowler since Pakistan's Danish Kaneria to take three or more five-for in Australia.



BGT 2024-25: Jasprit Bumrah emulates Wasim Akram with record-breaking five-for in Gabba Test

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Ex-Pak pacer Wasim Akram, who once served as IPL coach, says PSL is number 1 'as far as talent is concerned'

Ashes: Better than Wasim Akram! Starc is now BEST left-arm pacer in Test cricket

From Glenn McGrath to Wasim Akram, 5 bowlers fastest to 350 wickets in ODIs

Meet top 5 left-arm bowlers with most Test wickets

5 shocking names who have international hundreds to their name

From match-fixing to betting app row—Here's how Wasim Akram faces legal trouble

Here are the 5 Pakistani bowlers with most wickets against West Indies in ODIs

Who took double hat-tricks in Test cricket? Meet all four players

5 Greatest ODI bowlers of all time, no.5 will surprise you

Bowlers with most hat-tricks in ODIs, only one Indian on list

Pakistan legend hails ‘modern-day’ great Starc on 100-Test milestone

Captains to take most wickets in Test cricket

Bumrah vs Akram - who is better Test bowler in SENA countries

IND vs ENG: Bumrah breathes fire in Leeds to go past Wasim Akram for most wickets by Asian bowler in SENA countries

Akram pleads to PCB chief to address selection howler after Pakistan’s ‘embarrassing’ loss to India

6 Batters With Most ODI Ducks – 4 Sri Lankans in the List

Dale Steyn reveals his favourite bowling action – and it’s not Wasim or Bumrah‘s!

Champions Trophy 2025: Yograj Singh calls out Wasim & Akhtar, says he can transform Pakistan cricket in a year!

Champions Trophy: Akram calls for sacking of THESE players after Pakistan's horror show

Rashid Latif hails Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan, calls him bigger cricketer than Wasim Akram

BGT 2024/25: Former Australia coach in awe of Jasprit Bumrah, compares him with Pakistan great Wasim Akram

BGT 2024/25: Former Australia coach in awe of Jasprit Bumrah, compares him with Pakistan great Wasim Akram

BGT 2024-25: Jasprit Bumrah emulates Wasim Akram with record-breaking five-for in Gabba Test

BGT 2024-25: Jasprit Bumrah emulates Wasim Akram with record-breaking five-for in Gabba Test