Wasim Akram did not even touch cricket as long as he lived in Model Town. His parents kept a close eye on him, but as soon as he stepped into the streets of Mozang, the cricket deal fell on him, except when he agreed to go to his parents in Model Town. His cricket would be guarded and he would be confined to indoor sports. Playing table tennis or flying pigeons with siblings at home. Both of these sports and hobbies later proved to be very helpful in his professional cricket. The eyes of the pigeon flyers become very sharp. That is why Wasim Akram had the ability to sense the batsman's intentions immediately and he would set his own target and bowl.
Wasim was known as the best cricketer in school, but as soon as he went to college, his cricket declined. When he enrolled in the art department at Islamia College Civil Lines, his intentions were very high. He thought that if he was included in the college team due to bowling and batting, his destination would be very easy, but despite his efforts, he could not make a place in the cricket team. One day, he met the captain of the college team Zahid Khan. He said that at least his trial should be taken but he said:
"Wasim! I have heard that you are a great all-rounder but unfortunately our team is complete. A new boy cannot be added now. If you can wait, you should be added to the team after one year." Will
The captain's response disappointed Wasim Akram. Coincidentally, when Wasim Akram got a chance to play in the general exhibition matches of the college, the entire college and teachers were amazed to see him bowling. His opposing team included senior players. When none of them could stand in front of him, they started objecting to Wasim Akram's bowling action and said that this boy does not know the technique of bowling, only demonstrates throwing the ball on the strength of his strength.
During this period, all the senior players of the college team considered themselves great Taram Khan, but none of them could reach the national team. It was Wasim Akram's fate that made his college famous. Both of them did not have a platform on which to cash in on their game. See the power of Allah Almighty that when He showers His mercy on the helpless slaves, the whole world kneels before these slaves. Wasim Akram was also destined for fame and nature wanted to bring him forward as a self-made cricketer. Was It was his first year in college when a training camp in Lahore was rumored and Wasim Akram also went to give a trial to his family. He did not impress the camp organizers at all. Although he was very aggressive in bowling and batting, his game was not better than other young players.
Wasim Akram was returning from a failed trial when he was stopped by a man. He didn't know the man at all, but he encouraged the young player and said:
"My name is Khalid Mahmood. Boy! There is no need to despair. I am sure that one day you will become a great cricketer provided you work hard."
Wasim Akram, 16, thought the man was joking with him, but Khalid Mahmood, before concluding, asked, "Which club do you play for?"
"I don't have a club." Wasim Akram really worked. "I used to play in my school. My club is made up of boys playing in the streets of Mozang. "
"It's like you're a street fighter," Khalid Mahmood said with a laugh. "It's the beauty of those streets that your bowling action is the most unique."
"People say I take a lot of wickets but seniors say my bowling action is wrong."
"Your seniors are jealous and ignorant. They have only studied cricket. Do they know what is hidden in your bowling?"
Khalid Mahmood took a critical look at the lean Wasim Akram and revealed, "Boy! Your bowling style is like that of a leopard. You may not know that the faster a cheetah strikes its prey, the more you bowl." Yes.
Wasim Akram was embarrassed to hear this strange thing and said:
"No, sir, I have no such thing." But it was his mistake. When cricket experts reviewed the game of this rare gem, it was a mystery to Wasim Akram himself that Khalid Mahmood had told the truth because the practice in the streets of Mozang had endowed him with the best qualities and individuality. Cricketers have to take short run-ups with their fingers and they don't even need to bounce and throw the ball. Since Wasim Akram had played cricket as a street fighter since childhood, he played fast balls without low run-up and jump. Excellent performance. You may have noticed that when bowling, his body shrinks very fast, while the normal bowling action opens the body of the bowler. Wasim Akram's style made him the most prominent bowler in the world.
And he is lucky that his cricket escaped the eyes of the stars.
Left-arm bowler Raseem Akram, who has caused a stir in the world of cricket, said goodbye to him by playing historic cricket, but maintained his commitment to the cricket field, saying that today he is a fan of TV screens and mics. Wasim Akram is a street fighter. When I started playing cricket from a street in Lahore, it was a time of poverty for him. But the star of his brilliance is still shining in the world of cricket.
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