On Sunday, former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram, who took a complete of 916 wickets and scored 6,615 runs in a world occupation from 1984 to 2003, was once officially inducted into the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Corridor of Status.
Sir Vivian Richards, some of the all-time greats and an ICC Cricket Corridor of Famer, officially inducted Akram into the unique listing by means of presenting him a commemorative cap and plaque ahead of the beginning of the twenty eighth fit within the HBL Pakistan Tremendous League between Karachi Kings and Quetta Gladiators.
Akram is without doubt one of the 8 Pakistan stalwarts who’re individuals of the PCB Corridor of Status. Others are Abdul Qadir, Fazal Mahmood, Hanif Mohammad, Imran Khan, Javed Miandad, Waqar Younis and Zaheer Abbas, who can be officially inducted into the celebrated team within the coming days.
To have served your nation is a brilliant blessing and to be said for that with HALL OF FAME is a brilliant reputation …. that too at your own home flooring ahead of a packed stadium. Felt crushed. I’m indebted to my enthusiasts, my team-mates and @TheRealPCB. Thanks all https://t.co/4gQcTRPGwP
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) February 21, 2022
After you have inducted, Wasim Akram was once elated and stated, “I believe privileged to have won this nice honour from Sir Vivian Richards, some of the iconic figures in cricket, and at a venue that remained my house flooring all through my enjoying occupation. I additionally wish to praise the Pakistan Cricket Board for launching this initiative to recognise and recognize the contributions of former cricketers.
“It’s been an honour to constitute Pakistan over 18 years all through which I performed in 460 global suits. Each and every wicket and each run I scored in those suits was once beneficial. I will’t thank God Almighty sufficient for offering me the chance to serve this nice nation on the best possible stage.
He additionally added, “I wish to thank all my enthusiasts who’ve been my biggest strengths. Their beef up has been helpful. I additionally wish to thank my friends and family who stood beside me all through this fantastic adventure.”
