Former Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram is arguably the greatest left-arm fast bowlers to have played the game. He has given nightmares to the batters across the globe during his prime days. He once claimed that he could dismiss current head coach Misbah-ul-Haq in four deliveries.
Meanwhile, he claims were put forth by Hassan Cheema, the Strategy Manager of the Islamabad United. Cheema revealed Akram’s words while speaking to England fast bowler Steve Finn on The United’s YouTube Channel on Thursday, June 4. He recalled that Akram made the claims during one of Islamabad United’s training session at the International Cricket Council (ICC) Academy in Dubai.
I can get Misbah-ul-Haq out in four balls: Wasim Akram
Wasim Akram put curtains on his career in 2003 but remains to be Pakistan’s highest wicket-taker with over 900 wickets. He is also the only fast bowler with 400 plus wickets in ODIs and T20Is.
“Why doesn’t Finn get him [Misbah] out every other ball? He is a four-ball batsman. I know how to get him out in four balls,” Wasim was quoted as saying by Cheema.
England cricketer Steve Finn played for the United in the second and third edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Wasim Akram left him in shock when he generated some outstanding swing during the practice sessions. A master of the art, Akram is the only bowler in history to claim four hat-tricks in international cricket. Following his retirement, he has worked in the IPL and PSL in the capacity of a coach.
“You remember he bowled in that training session as well. Everyone talks about the white ball not swinging these days. I watched him for about an hour. He was shining this ball perfectly and then swung pretty much every ball either way he wanted. So, they do swing,” Finn said.
