- Wasim Akram described his rivalry with Waqar Younis as a “healthy competition” .
- The fierce competition between them to outperform each other in terms of wicket-taking.
- Despite personal differences in the past, Akram and Younis have since resolved their issues.
In an exclusive interview with cricket icon Wasim Akram recently shed light on his renowned rivalry with fellow pace bowler Waqar Younis during their playing days. Akram described their tussle as a “healthy competition,” though he acknowledged that there was some bad blood between the two pacers in the past.
According to Akram, their fierce competition to outperform each other in terms of wicket-taking was, in reality, a constructive rivalry that benefited both players and the entire Pakistani cricket team.
He emphasized that, despite their on-field rivalry, they never allowed jealousy to affect their sportsmanship. Instead, they collaborated on the field to refine their bowling strategies, which significantly contributed to their collective success in international cricket.
Admitting that they were both young and carried their fair share of egos during their playing days, Akram confessed that personal differences did exist between them. However, he reassured that such issues had long been resolved and put behind them.
Throughout the years, this legendary duo has not only buried their past differences but also cultivated a strong bond that extends beyond the realm of cricket.