Wasim Akram

He born on June 3, 1966 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan) is a World Cup-winning former Pakistani cricketer. He was a left arm fast bowler and left-handed batsman, who represented the Pakistani cricket team in Tests and One Day Internationals. He was educated at Islamia College, Lahore.

On 30 September 2009, Wasim Akram was one of five new members inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.

Domestic career

Wasim signed for Lancashire in 1988 and went on to become their most successful overseas players.

International career

Wasim's rise in international cricket was rapid during the initial years. When Pakistan toured the West Indies in 1988, he looked to be the quickest bowler between the two sides.

Retirement

Wasim retired from all forms of cricket in 2003.

Personal life

He married Huma Mufti in 1993. The union produced two sons, Taimur and Akbar. On October 25, 2009 Akram's wife, Huma Akram (42), died of multiple organ failure, at Apollo Hospital in Chennai, India.

Awards

He was named Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1993.