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Journalism of Courage
With his awesome track record, it came as a surprise to see Wasim Akram kept in limbo over his selection to the Pakistan team for the World Cup.
The fearsome Pakistani, who made fast left-hand bowling a statement in the 90s, has achieved almost every distinction possible in his cricketing career and has won more matches for his country than anybody.
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So the irony of his position is brought into sharper focus. His rivalry with bowling partner and captain Waqar Younis is well known, but it’s not the only battle he’s fighting.
He’s also looking to get himself absolved by the Justice Qayyum inquiry on match-fixing as soon as possible, preferably before his imminent retirement.
Under Akram’s captaincy, Pakistan lost the final of the previous World Cup and his last chance to emulate his mentor Imran Khan in leading Pakistan to a World Cup victory was sealed because of the Qayyum report.
As he steps out for his fifth world cup, Akram can still look to inspiring his team as he always does.
