Wasim Akram ... Happy Birthday

1966
Birth of one of the greatest left-arm fast bowlers in history. Wasim Akram was at the top for almost 20 years, in which time his famous whippy action brought him a record 916 international wickets for Pakistan. His annus mirabilis came in 1992, when he demolished England with two unforgettable, consecutive deliveries to Allan Lamb and Chris Lewis in the World Cup final at Melbourne, each a definition of unplayable. For good measure, Wasim and Waqar Younis - partners-in-crime but never great friends - then bowled England to defeat in the Test series which followed. Chuck in the film star good looks and Wasim really did have it all. His great career, which also included sterling work for Lancashire, was tainted only by his alleged involvement in the match-fixing scandal.