Shahid Khan Afridi, a former Pakistan all-rounder, congratulated the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for enlisting fast bowling legend Wasim Akram into its Hall of Fame, saying, “He owes most of his success to Wasim.”
Wasim got 414 wickets in Test matches and 502 wickets in one-day internationals during his remarkable career. He also played a key role in Pakistan’s World Cup victory in 1992, taking three wickets in the final against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
Meanwhile, when Wasim received the trophy, Afridi complimented him on his own Twitter account.
“This is an incredible recognition and award for an incredible legend. Wasim Akram was one of my heroes and it was an honor playing with him. I owe so much of my success as a cricketer to Wasim Bhai. Good job PCB in recognizing the services of an all-time great,” the tweet read.
Wasim after receiving the award said: “I feel privileged to have received this great honor from Sir Vivian Richards, one of the most iconic figures in cricket, and at a venue that remained my home ground during my playing career. I also want to compliment the Pakistan Cricket Board for launching this initiative to recognize and acknowledge the contributions of former cricketers.”
