Champions Trophy 2025: Rashid Latif termed Afghan star as a better cricketer than Wasim Akram
Wasim Akram He is widely regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers in cricket history. Known as the “sultan of the swing”, Akram played an important role PakistanThe 1992 Cricket World Cup victory helped shape Pakistan’s paced attack for over a decade. His ability to swing the ball in both ways, combined with his deadly yoker, made him a nightmare for all forms of batters. With over 900 international wickets, Akram’s legacy in world cricket remains unparalleled and he remains a benchmark aiming to be a fast bowler.
Rashid Latif Names the Afghan star, larger than Wasim Akram
Former Pakistani cricketer in a bold statement Rashid Latif Comparing Akram with Afghanistan star spinners Rashid Khan. Latif said that despite Afghanistan being a relatively new force in the sport, Rashid’s height in the game is even bigger than Akram’s, and that he is bigger than that of Akram.
“He’s bigger than Wasim Akram. Sorry, Rashid is bigger. I have only one advice for Rashid Khan. I’ve improved my test team and played more Test matches with Pakistan. ” As India quoted, Latif said.
In particular, Rashid is Afghanistan’s most well-known cricketer and leads the team with his extraordinary bowling skills. His ability to provide winning performances in matches in the T20 leagues around the world, and his superiority in whiteball cricket, made him one of the most popular players in modern cricket.
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Champions Trophy 2025 Expectations from Afghanistan
With the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 set to be hosted in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan will be keen to mark on the global stage. Leading by key players like Rashid The Mohammad Prophetand Rahmanullah GurbazAfghan teams are no longer underdogs, they are the competitiveness of world cricket. Coupled with improved batting lineups, their spin-heavy attacks make them a dangerous team that can cause major disruptions.