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Wasim Akram vs Waqar Younis – The Legend and the Shadow #euphoriacricket
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When you talk about the greatest fast bowlers in cricket history, two names from Pakistan
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inevitably come up, Vaseem Akram and Vakar Younis.
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Together, they were a nightmare for batsmen in the 1990s, a devastating duo that redefined
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pace bowling, especially the art of reverse swing.
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But as history remembers it, Vaseem Akram's legacy has often cast a longer shadow even
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over the brilliance of Vakar Younis.
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Today, we explore how that happened and why it doesn't take away from the greatness
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of either man.
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Let's start with their beginnings.
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Vaseem Akram made his debut for Pakistan in 1984, a skinny left-armer from Lahore with
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a raw natural action.
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Vakar Younis came onto the scene five years later in 1989 after being spotted by none other
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than Imran Khan while playing on television.
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From the moment Vakar debuted, it was clear Pakistan had something special, a right-arm
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fast bowler who could reverse the ball at express pace and bowl toe-crushing Yorkers almost at
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will.
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Vaseem and Vaseem formed what would become one of the most feared fast-pulling players
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in the history of cricket.
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In terms of raw numbers, Vakar Younis actually had a better strike rate in both tests and
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ODIs.
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He took wickets more frequently and in the early part of 1990s, he was arguably more lethal.
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Between 1990 and 1994, Vakar took over 200 wickets in just 43 test innings.
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A staggering feat.
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But this is where the story becomes more complex.
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Vaseem Akram brought something else to the table, something that extended beyond stats.
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He wasn't just a wicket-taker, he was an artist.
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His ability to swing the ball both ways at pace coupled with his tactical intelligence
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and variation made him unpredictable and often unplayable.
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He could operate in any conditions, humid Karachi or overcast leads and adjust seamlessly.
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Then came the 1992 World Cup.
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This was Vaseem's moment of global stardom.
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His two magical deliveries in the final, one seeming away from Alan Lamp and another nipping
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back to bold Chris Lewis, sealed Pakistan's historic triumph and etched his name into
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cricket folklore.
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That single tournament elevated him to the status of a national hero.
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Vakar missed the 1992 World Cup due to injury and that absence proved to be pivotal in shaping
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public memory.
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While Vaseem had the World Cup glory, Vakar, despite his incredible stats, never had that
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defining moment on the world stage.
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Another factor was leadership.
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Vaseem Akram captained Pakistan at various points in both tests and ODIs.
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His tenure was turbulent, yes, riddled with team politics and off-field controversies, but
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he was seen as a statesman of Pakistan cricket, someone who carried the team through transition
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phases.
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Vakar too captained the side, but his time at the helm was shorter and less successful.
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Then there's longevity and evolution.
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Vaseem adapted his game as his body aged.
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When pace waned, his craft only improved.
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Vakar, on the other hand, suffered from recurring injuries, especially to his back, which blunted
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some of the express pace that defined his early career.
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And finally, there's public image.
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Vaseem Akram became a global ambassador for the sport, commentating, coaching, representing
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cricket on an international stage.
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His persona remained visible, polished and relevant.
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Vakar Younis also stepped into coaching and commentary, but Vaseem always seemed to command
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the bigger stage.
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But let's be clear, overshadowed doesn't mean outclassed.
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Vakar Younis was one of the most destructive fast-boullers ever.
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His ability to reverse swing at lightning speed revolutionized fast-bouling.
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Even Vaseem has publicly acknowledged Vakar's impact, calling him one of the finest he's
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ever bowled with.
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Together, they redefined what a pace duo could achieve.
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From dazzling spells that dismantled the best-betting lineups, to moments of tension between them
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that only added to the legend, Vaseem may have stood in the spotlight longer, but the
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legacy of Vakar Younis burns just as bright for those who watched them in their prime.
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Two legends, one era and a story that Tricket will never forget.
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Who was your favourite, Vaseem or Vakar?
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Let us know in the comments section.
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Have a nice day.
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