Aaqib Javed named Wasim Akram as his all-time favorite bowler during a You Tube interview that was reported by The News and hence, here is a look at why it comes down as a huge surprise for all of us.
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A Look At The History Between Aaqib Javed & Wasim Akram
Both Aaqib Javed and Wasim Akram played a major role during the 1992 world cup victory. Things nevertheless, turned sour within the next year and half when Wasim after becoming the captain decided to drop Aaqib because of his poor form and fitness.
The enmity was apparent when Aaqib became part of a revolt against the left-arm quick’s position as the skipper during the year 1993. Later, he also accused Wasim of match-fixing and blamed him for sidelining him for the national team in an unjustly manner. Both former cricketers then have been known as rivals ever since.
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So, What Did Aaqib Exactly Say?
While talking about his all-time favorite bowler Aaqib said, “My all-time favourite bowler is Wasim Akram.
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Who Else Does He Like?
Aaqib during the same interview also named Brian Lara as his all-time favorite batsman and Babar Azam as his favorite batsman in the current Pakistani line-up.