Wasim Akram extends offer to take part Big Bushfire Bash

• Pakistan great hasn’t been contacted yet by the organizers.
• The star studded match is set to take place on February 8.
• Rickey Ponting and Shane Warne will captain opposing teams.

Pakistan bowling great Wasim Akram in support to Australia bushfire crises, has offered to take part in the fund raising match, Australian Associated Press (AAP) reported on Monday.

The star studded match, which is set to take place on February 8, will feature legends like Rickey Ponting and Shane Warne, who will captain opposing teams in the Big Bushfire Bash.

The pair is attempting to recruit icons from sport, movies and music to join their star-studded sides.

The former Pakistan captain, as of yet, not been approached by the organisers of the event, but said that he would like to be "involved in any way" to help.

"I would love to be involved in any way I can to raise funds or to help the people in Australia," Akram told AAP.

“Even before I was married to an Australian, Australia has always been very close to my heart. I feel for Australia. Thank God there was rain in the last couple of days and hopefully, that will help,” said the 53-year-old.

Fellow cricket legends Brian Lara, Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni are on the wishlist, but Akram’s involvement would be a huge drawcard.