Wasim : The Autobiography of Wasim Akram
| Author: |
Wasim Akram |
| Publisher: |
Piatkus |
 Table of contents
Readers Comments
"I have never seen anyone as talented as Wasim" - Imran Khan
"...the wicked left-arm swing of Wasim is lethal..." - Ian Botham
"...he's the most dangerous bowler in the world..." - Steve Waugh
This is an inside account of Wasim's world written by none other than Wasim Akram himself.
Description:
Wasim Akram has been one of the
world's most spectacular cricketers of
the past decade. A devastating match
winner with bat and ball for both
Pakistan and Lancashire, he is one of
the select few to have taken more than
four hundred Test wickets. He has also
taken more wickets in limited-overs
internationals than anyone else. Wasim
Akram is undoubtedly the world's best
all-rounder, able to turn the course of a
game swiftly with his remarkable,
explosive talents.
As the most high-profile cricketer in
Pakistan, Wasim has faced more
problems than most cricketers who play
for their country. He talks openly about
the difficulties which have plagued him,
forcing him to give up the Pakistan
captaincy in 1998. Wasim gives the facts
about the bitter exchanges on the field
that have soured relations between
Pakistan and other countries over the
years, including the row between
England's captain Mike Gatting and a
Pakistani umpire. He gives a detailed
account of the tempestuous tour to
England in 1992 and the subsequent
allegations that he and other team-
mates had been guilty of tampering
with the ball.
| DesiStore # |
PBH01033 |
| ISBN |
0-7499-1808-X |
| Edition |
First |
| Year |
1998 |
| Pages |
200 |
| Pics (color) |
13 |
| Weight (kg) |
0.43 |
| Shipping Weight (lbs) |
1.09 |
| HB/PB |
Hard Back |
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Wasim describes the extraordinary
pressure on him, when he or his
country fared badly. He tells of the time
his parents had to flee their home after
Pakistan had lost to India in a World
Cup quarter-final, and how in 1998 he
received death threats which put his
career on hold.
Wasim also gives frank assessments
of English cricket, particularly his
relationship with Lancashire, and its
most famous players such as Mike
Atherton. There are also fascinating
insights into the character of Wasim's
mentor Imran Khan.
In this revealing autobiography,
Wasim writes about the art of bowling,
particularly the reverse swing, the style
of fast bowling that he has perfected and
so many try to emulate. There is also an
illuminating contribution from Wasim's
wife, Huma, a distinguished psychologist
and hypnotherapist, describing how she
helps her husband cope with the mental
aspects of being such a high profile
sportsman.
Few cricketers of Wasim Akram's stature
manage to cope so calmly with such
worldwide fame, and this book will
enhance his deserved popularity among
cricket fans all over the world.
Wasim : The Autobiography of Wasim Akram
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