AthletePakistani1966 – present
Waseem Akram
Legendary fast bowler, cricket icon
Biography
Pakistani former cricketer and one of the greatest fast bowlers in cricket history. He played for Pakistan and is renowned for his devastating left-arm bowling.
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Category
Athlete
Nationality
Pakistani
Born
1966
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Waseem
Arabic origin
“An Arabic name meaning 'handsome,' 'beautiful,' or 'well-proportioned,' derived from the root wasama. Waseem is widely used throughout the Arab world and South Asia, reflecting Islamic naming traditions that value physical and moral beauty. The name carries elegance and refinement.”