In a recent reflection on Pakistan’s cricketing greats, former fast-bowling legend Wasim Akram revealed his top three players from the nation’s rich history, graciously leaving himself out of the spotlight despite suggestions to include his name.

For his third choice, Akram honored his long-time bowling partner, Waqar Younis, highlighting the influence of Waqar on Pakistan’s cricket legacy. Akram noted that crafting a list of Pakistan’s finest would be impossible without including Waqar.

Wasim Akram Shares His Top 3 Pakistani Cricketers

“I was encouraged to include myself, but I’d rather recognize others,” Akram said humbly. “For number three, I choose Waqar Younis.”

Moving up the ranks, Akram placed Javed Miandad at number two. Describing Miandad as an “icon,” Akram spoke of his tremendous contributions to Pakistan cricket, underscoring the enduring legacy of one of the game’s all-time greats.

“Javed Miandad’s name is forever etched among the greatest,” Akram remarked. “Whenever you speak of cricket legends from Pakistan, his name naturally rises to the top.”

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Akram chose Pakistan’s World Cup-winning captain, Imran Khan, as his top pick. Wasim Akram praised Imran as a cricketer and a formidable allrounder whose presence defined an era. He placed Imran alongside other global allrounder icons of the time, such as Ian Botham, Richard Hadlee, and Kapil Dev.

“It has to be Imran Khan,” Akram concluded. “I had the privilege of witnessing him at his peak—not off the field, but as a truly exceptional cricketer. His all-around abilities set a standard that very few could match.”

Through his selections, Akram paid homage to Pakistan’s cricketing legacy, celebrating figures who have inspired generations and etched their names into the fabric of the sport.