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| Full Name | Wasim Akram |
| Nickname(s) | Was |
| Date of birth | June 3, 1966 |
| Place of birth | Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Sun Sign | Gemini |
| Family | Wife : Huma, a psychologist 2 sons |
| Batting Style | Left Hand Bat |
| Bowling Style | Left Arm Fast |
| ODI Debut | Pakistan v New Zealand at Faisalabad, 2nd ODI, 1984/85 |
| Test Debut | Pakistan v New Zealand at Auckland, 2nd Test, 1984/85 |
| Major Teams | Pakistan Automobiles Corporation, Lahore Cricket Association, Lancashire, Pakistan International Airlines, Pakistan. |
| Other intersting facts | *Banned for three months in 1999 – July to September – accused of match-fixing but was reinstated* Described by West Indies batting great Viv Richards as the most dangerous bowler he has ever faced.* Became the first bowler to take 500 wickets in World Cup cricket.* Had a lengthy career with English county side Lancashire by captaining them. |
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