Happy Birthday Wasim Akram: List Of Top Records Which Belong To 'Sultan Of Swing'

Pakistan's pace-bowling legend Wasim Akram celebrated his 57th birthday on Sunday (June 4). Akram is widely regarded as the greatest left-arm fast bowler ever in the history of this sport.

Pakistan's pace-bowling legend, 'Sultan of Swing' Wasim Akram, celebrated his 57th birthday on Sunday (June 4). Akram is widely regarded as the greatest left-arm fast bowler ever in the history of this sport.

Let's have a look at some records which belong exclusively To legendary pacer Wasim Akram.

Back in 1996, Wasim Akram had once smashed 257 against Zimbabwe in a Test match while batting at number 8 -- highest individual score in Tests by any number 8 batter.

Wasim Akram was one of the big finds for Imran Khan-led Pakistan in their 1992 ODI World Cup win. Wasim emerged as a key bowler for Pakistan in that tournament and played a crucial role in helping Pakistan win their only ODI World Cup so far.

Wasim is the first player in the history of international cricket to pick up four or more hat-tricks. In his entire cricketing career, Wasim bagged a total of 5 hat-tricks before retiring.

Wasim Akram is one of the greatest bowlers to play Test cricket. The legendary left-arm Pak pacer has picked 400-plus wickets in his Test career, a feat only gifted athletes can achieve.

Wasim was the first-ever bowler to complete 500 wickets in One-Day-internationals (ODIs).