Wasim Akram
502 ODI wickets and 414 Test wickets, the Sultan of Swing
Overview
Wasim moved the ball both ways in the air at genuine pace, the finest left arm fast bowler in history. He took 3 for 49 and made 33 to win the 1992 World Cup final man of the match award, and became the first to 500 ODI wickets. He took two Test hat tricks in 1999.
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