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Wasim Akram finally finds Wasim Akram Jr.

Young boy, who was making the headlines across the country due to his bowling skills and also got the attention fro
Published March 2, 2018

Young boy, who was making the headlines across the country due to his bowling skills and also got the attention from Pakistan’s greatest pacer Wasim Akram, has finally been found.

A video of a kid went viral on social media, and people started to compare his bowling skills with the great Sultan of Swing Wasim Akram and Mohammad Amir. That was not it. The legend himself [Wasim] twitted the video and asked “Where is this boy?”

Now the boy has finally been found and his name is Hasan Akhtar. His is currently 6 ½ years old and lives in Chicawatni.

In an interview, the young pacer said he wants to become a cricketer. He is the youngest among eight brothers and sisters.

Hasan said, “I want to become a cricketer. I am 6 ½ years old. I used to practice in my home for 3 to 4 hours daily. My parents doesn’t stop me, they encourage me to play cricket.”

Commenting on his cricketing inspiration, Hasan said, “Wasim Akram is my Ideal, I would be lucky if he offers me coaching.”

Rawalpindi Express, Shoaib Akhtar praising Hasan said, “He reminds me myself. I used to bowl on the mountain. My academy is similar.”

“He has got a complete action and pace. He has got good swing as well. I think it’s a really good sign,” said the fastest bowler on the planet.

Commenting on Wasim Akram’s coaching off for the young bowling sensation, he said, “It is even a good sign. Wasim bhai will not only teach him but will take good care of him.”

Copyright Business Recorder, 2018

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