[VIDEOS] Wasim Akram, the best cricketer of the 1990s?

[therealAB]

my list:
1. Warne
2. Tendulkar
3. Lara=Waugh=Wasim=Curtly=Donald
4. Pollock=Waqar=Walsh

Very hard to split some tiers

 

[Dulex9]

He is probably one of the big 3.

The other two would be Tendulkar, Lara or Murali, Donald, Warne.

There is also Steve Waugh, Ambrose, McGrath, Pollock, Waqur.

I think it would be:

1) Wasim
2) Tendulkar/Lara
3) Donald/Warne/Murali

 

[Dulex9]

Akram was man of the match in the final of a world cup in the 90s along with multiple test match wins away from home .
Sachin acheived nothing apart from some personal records and several chokes.
Its not even close.

Tendulkar was man of the tournement world cup 1996, 2003

What did you say? Tendulkar was man of the test series IN AUSTRALIA (against Warne, McGrath) in 1999.

 

[jeetu]

90's Stats (test+ odi)

Batting (min 10000 runs)
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[tr][td]Player [/td][td]Span [/td][td]Mat [/td][td]Runs [/td][td]Ave [/td][td]100 [/td][td]50 [/td][/tr]
[tr][td]SR Tendulkar (INDIA) [/td][td]1990-1999 [/td][td]297 [/td][td]14197 [/td][td]47.96 [/td][td]46 [/td][td]65 [/td][/tr]
[tr][td]BC Lara (WI) [/td][td]1990-1999 [/td][td]227 [/td][td]11739 [/td][td]46.58 [/td][td]26 [/td][td]67 [/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Saeed Anwar (PAK) [/td][td]1990-1999 [/td][td]224 [/td][td]10030 [/td][td]42.32 [/td][td]26 [/td][td]54 [/td][/tr]
[tr][td]M Azharuddin (INDIA) [/td][td]1990-1999 [/td][td]289 [/td][td]10738 [/td][td]41.3 [/td][td]19 [/td][td]62 [/td][/tr]
[tr][td]PA de Silva (SL) [/td][td]1990-1999 [/td][td]258 [/td][td]10889 [/td][td]40.78 [/td][td]25 [/td][td]59 [/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Inzamam-ul-Haq (PAK) [/td][td]1991-1999 [/td][td]258 [/td][td]10192 [/td][td]40.76 [/td][td]14 [/td][td]70 [/td][/tr]
[tr][td]ME Waugh (AUS) [/td][td]1990-1999 [/td][td]290 [/td][td]13210 [/td][td]40.64 [/td][td]30 [/td][td]81 [/td][/tr]
[tr][td]SR Waugh (AUS) [/td][td]1990-1999 [/td][td]285 [/td][td]10734 [/td][td]40.5 [/td][td]20 [/td][td]56 [/td][/tr]
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Bowling (min 400 wickets)
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[tr][td]Player [/td][td]Span [/td][td]Mat [/td][td]Wkts [/td][td]Ave [/td][td]Econ [/td][td]SR [/td][td]5W [/td][td]10W [/td][/tr]
[tr][td]AA Donald (SA) [/td][td]1991-1999 [/td][td]180 [/td][td]490 [/td][td]21.5 [/td][td]3.25 [/td][td]39.6 [/td][td]21 [/td][td]3 [/td][/tr]
[tr][td]CEL Ambrose (WI) [/td][td]1990-1999 [/td][td]206 [/td][td]469 [/td][td]22.09 [/td][td]2.67 [/td][td]49.6 [/td][td]23 [/td][td]3 [/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Waqar Younis (PAK) [/td][td]1990-1999 [/td][td]219 [/td][td]548 [/td][td]22.39 [/td][td]3.79 [/td][td]35.4 [/td][td]30 [/td][td]5 [/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Wasim Akram (PAK) [/td][td]1990-1999 [/td][td]257 [/td][td]568 [/td][td]22.41 [/td][td]3.13 [/td][td]42.8 [/td][td]20 [/td][td]3 [/td][/tr]
[tr][td]GD McGrath (AUS) [/td][td]1993-1999 [/td][td]159 [/td][td]413 [/td][td]23.56 [/td][td]3 [/td][td]46.9 [/td][td]18 [/td][td]1 [/td][/tr]
[tr][td]SK Warne (AUS) [/td][td]1992-1999 [/td][td]213 [/td][td]563 [/td][td]25.14 [/td][td]2.83 [/td][td]53.1 [/td][td]17 [/td][td]4 [/td][/tr]
[tr][td]M Muralitharan (SL) [/td][td]1992-1999 [/td][td]177 [/td][td]404 [/td][td]27.22 [/td][td]3.01 [/td][td]54.1 [/td][td]19 [/td][td] [/td][/tr]
[tr][td]CA Walsh (WI) [/td][td]1990-1999 [/td][td]197 [/td][td]432 [/td][td]27.32 [/td][td]2.92 [/td][td]56.1 [/td][td]13 [/td][td]1 [/td][/tr]
[tr][td]A Kumble (INDIA) [/td][td]1990-1999 [/td][td]242 [/td][td]508 [/td][td]27.95 [/td][td]3.03 [/td][td]55.2 [/td][td]17 [/td][td]3 [/td][/tr]
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[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OnThisDay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OnThisDay</a> in 1990. A first Test hundred for Wasim Akram. With Pakistan already 84 behind on first innings against Australia in Adelaide & in trouble at 90 for 5 Akram smashed a brilliant 123 in a match-saving partnership of 191 with his captain & mentor Imran Khan <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://t.co/AJfKmE29Df">pic.twitter.com/AJfKmE29Df</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/SajSadiqCricket/status/1484809184206012417?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 22, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">32 years ago. A first Test hundred for Wasim Akram as he smashed a brilliant 123 against Australia in Adelaide in a match-saving partnership of 191 with Imran Khan <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://t.co/Hn6wAUSdsg">pic.twitter.com/Hn6wAUSdsg</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/SajSadiqCricket/status/1484827426345656321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 22, 2022</a></blockquote>
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[MenInG]

Nice tribute from ICC

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[NishanKonar]

Tendulkar was man of the tournement world cup 1996, 2003

What did you say? Tendulkar was man of the test series IN AUSTRALIA (against Warne, McGrath) in 1999.

Tendulkar did not deserve to be Man of the series in that 1999 series. He only played well in the 2nd test. But did not perform in the other 2 tests. Pls Tendulkar's performance mattered little - India was basically pulverized in that series

 

[sweep_shot]

It is very difficult to pick the best cricketer in the 1990's because many teams had legendary players.

Wasim Akram was definitely up there.

 

[PakLFC]

Sachin Tendulkar for me folks. I am pained to see Murali never get a mention. This guy is always ignored despite taking more wickets then Warney probably because he was not the most glamorous. No stud in the ear or highlighted hair for Murali. These are my top two players from the 1990's, sorry Wasim bhai!

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This is an incredible recognition & award for an incredible legend! <a href="https://twitter.com/wasimakramlive?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@wasimakramlive</a> was one of my heroes and it was an honour playing with him. I owe so much of my success as a cricketer to Wasim Bhai. Good job PCB in recognising the services of an all-time great. <a href="https://t.co/lpwrIMcR5P">https://t.co/lpwrIMcR5P</a></p>— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SAfridiOfficial/status/1496060792369815559?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 22, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Savak]

If only his coaching could come any where close to his playing credentials

 

[MP2011]

Tendulkar did not deserve to be Man of the series in that 1999 series. He only played well in the 2nd test. But did not perform in the other 2 tests. Pls Tendulkar's performance mattered little

Not true at all! He was gunned down at least thrice by umpires in that series. Even then he left his mark on the series!

His performance mattered little in that series because rest of the team was dire especially the batting except for VVS at SCG.

 

[Ab Fan]

In no particular order :-

Tendulkar
Wasim
Lara
Warne

Got to be one between these four.

 

[NishanKonar]

Sachin Tendulkar for me folks. I am pained to see Murali never get a mention. This guy is always ignored despite taking more wickets then Warney probably because he was not the most glamorous. No stud in the ear or highlighted hair for Murali. These are my top two players from the 1990's, sorry Wasim bhai!

Murali really made his mark in the 2000s. In the 90s Warne was better

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OnThisDay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OnThisDay</a> in 1990. A second one-day hat-trick in six months for Wasim Akram as Pakistan beat Australia by 36 runs in Sharjah. Wasim finished things off by bowling Merv Hughes, Carl Rackemann and Terry Alderman with consecutive deliveries <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://t.co/WrhFTbDeK6">pic.twitter.com/WrhFTbDeK6</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/SajSadiqCricket/status/1521727829557317632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2022</a></blockquote>
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[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OnThisDay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OnThisDay</a> in 1990. A first Test hundred for Wasim Akram. With Pakistan already 84 behind on first innings against Australia in Adelaide & in trouble at 90 for 5 Akram smashed a brilliant 123 in a match-saving partnership of 191 with his captain & mentor Imran Khan <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://t.co/gHa9gQWdr5">pic.twitter.com/gHa9gQWdr5</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/SajSadiqCricket/status/1617108595727900673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 22, 2023</a></blockquote>
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[MenInG]

What a spell vs SA in Lahore in 1997

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[Mp812]

Mcgrath was most effective in winning games even if he was not a speed demon. He demolished sides in tests and odis consistently. Shane Warne was a great too who completed the job left unfinished by mcgrath if any.

 

[anoop]

1)Tendulkar
2) Warne
3) wasim

 

[TheSultan]

Let me settle the Lara / Tendulkar

If you think of it has a championship

1990-1993 - both pretenders
1994 - Lara Champion

With Lara’s slight mid 90s decline, Tendulkar overtook him around 1998.

Then Tendulkar’s choke Vs Pakistan followed by Lara’s masterclass vs Australia with the legendary 4th innings 153*, the King Lara got back his title emphatically.

Tendulkar can’t dream of what Lara did in that Aussie series.

You can show me all the stats you want, I do not care

 

[TheSultan]

My top 5

1. Akram
2. Lara
3. Waqar Younis
4. Saeed Anwar
5. Allan Donald

 

[jnaveen1980]

Since the first tour of Sachin to Austraia in 1992 , 90s belonged to Sachin. He completely changed the landscape. Started the decade as a teenager and ended up captaining Rest of the world XI in 1998 led his side to win with a 125. Akram played under him. Desert storm, Destroying of shane warne, Masterful debut as opener, Great crunch over bowling. His fan base was intense even in the 90s. All the 10 year old Australian kids became huge fans of Sachin. Lara and Warne second. They were the biggest head turners of the 90s. Not even a contest.

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series...vs-rest-of-the-world-xi-640027/full-scorecard

 

[Hitman]

This list prepared in 2001 by 25 highly qualified people that includes former greats and cricket pundits reveal pretty much how good Lara was compared to Tendulkar in the 90’s, and how good was Wasim Akram compared to Tendulkar -

http://www.pakpassion.net/ppforum/showthread.php?118417-ESPN-Legends-of-Cricket-Top-25-Cricketers-Of-All-Time

 

[jnaveen1980]

This list prepared in 2001 by 25 highly qualified people that includes former greats and cricket pundits reveal pretty much how good Lara was compared to Tendulkar in the 90’s, and how good was Wasim Akram compared to Tendulkar -

http://www.pakpassion.net/ppforum/s...ends-of-Cricket-Top-25-Cricketers-Of-All-Time

Don Bradman's ATG XI

The dream team includes (in batting order with twelfth man) - Barry Richards (South Africa), Arthur Morris (Australia), Don Bradman (Australia), Sachin Tendulkar (India), Garry Sobers (West Indies), Don Tallon (Australia), Ray Lindwall (Australia), Dennis Lillee (Australia), Alec Bedser (England), Bill O'Reilly (Australia), Clarrie Grimmett (Australia) and Wally Hammond (England)(12th man).


Cricket's ultimate super stars

 

[MP2011]

Don Bradman's ATG XI

The dream team includes (in batting order with twelfth man) - Barry Richards (South Africa), Arthur Morris (Australia), Don Bradman (Australia), Sachin Tendulkar (India), Garry Sobers (West Indies), Don Tallon (Australia), Ray Lindwall (Australia), Dennis Lillee (Australia), Alec Bedser (England), Bill O'Reilly (Australia), Clarrie Grimmett (Australia) and Wally Hammond (England)(12th man).


Cricket's ultimate super stars

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If Bradman is considered best ever cricketer then this XI says it all.

Nothing else matters.

 

[Hitman]

Lara's own team mate Ridley Jacobs payed him the biggest tribute in 2005.

"Honestly, the biggest problem is the skipper," Jacobs told Essential, a bi-monthly magazine covering his native Antigua and Barbuda.

"The skipper sets the tone for the whole team. You can't be captain and always in the spotlight. You can't be a good captain and have an attitude when you don't do well.

"A captain has to be able to motivate his team. He can't afford to be selfish. With this captain, it is not for the love of the game anymore, it's for him."

Link: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2005-05-04/jacobs-slams-selfish-lara-in-parting-shot-from/1563636

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OnThisDay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OnThisDay</a> in 1994. Pakistan beat New Zealand by 5 wickets in Auckland. Wasim Akram was at his brilliant best with match figures of 9-93 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://t.co/0vjWL7FsXx">pic.twitter.com/0vjWL7FsXx</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/SajSadiqCricket/status/1624691639095640066?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 12, 2023</a></blockquote>
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[Rana]

Most iconic cricketer after Imran Khan for Pakistan

He is the Zinadine Zidane of cricket

 

[Dulex9]

Akram was man of the match in the final of a world cup in the 90s along with multiple test match wins away from home .
Sachin acheived nothing apart from some personal records and several chokes.
Its not even close.

Tendulkar was man of the series vs Australia in Australia 99 against McGrath, warne and co

 

[Dulex9]

Let me settle the Lara / Tendulkar

If you think of it has a championship

1990-1993 - both pretenders
1994 - Lara Champion

With Lara’s slight mid 90s decline, Tendulkar overtook him around 1998.

Then Tendulkar’s choke Vs Pakistan followed by Lara’s masterclass vs Australia with the legendary 4th innings 153*, the King Lara got back his title emphatically.

Tendulkar can’t dream of what Lara did in that Aussie series.

You can show me all the stats you want, I do not care

Tendulkar 100 Vs Eng chasing 380 after Mumbai attacks

 

[MenInG]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1625389172507680770

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Pakistan's last victory in Australia was in the 1995 Sydney Test. Wasim Akram was phenomenal took four wickets in the first innings and the delivery to Michael Slater was a treat to watch.