On this very special episode, I have the absolute privilege and honour of talking to and gaining incredible insights from not only the best left arm fast bowler of all time but one one of the greatest bowlers in cricket history, Wasim Akram. I have been so lucky to have spent time with Wasim over the last five years in the Pakistan Super League, where he has been the mentor of one of my teams, Islamabad United. I hope you enjoy listening to Wasim talk about his life as I did chatting to the legendary allrounder.

Rundown

00:50 I welcome Wasim by reading out some of his ridiculous statistics

02:55 Wasim talks about the early days of his career

04:10 I go full fanboy and tell Wasim two of my favourite memories of his playing days (links below)

08:00 Wasim remembers his first tour to Australia in 1985

09:58 Wasim picks out a few of his career highlights, including facing India in Tests for the first time in a decade (link below)

14:00 Wasim speaks about the pressures he faced

15:45 Wasim talks the art of fast bowling and how he developed his skills

21:05 Wasim's fitness regime

26:45 I ask Wasim about the mental side of the game

29:20 Wasim on being named captain at 24 and the sage advice he got from Imran Khan

32:10 Wasim speaks about his post-playing career as a commentator

34:15 Wasim on how he dealt with media scrutiny

35:40 I ask Wasim about his approach to finances and how he manages his money

42:15 Wasim's life mantra

44:20 Finally I ask who has inspired Wasim the most throughout his life

YouTube links

1992 World Cup final: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4m_jTOCSfQ

Wasim's maiden Test hundred: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJ5EjWQ_hIc

Pakistan v India 1999 Test series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLt6xK_LSrA

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