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00:00When you talk about the greatest fast bowlers in cricket history, two names from Pakistan

00:04inevitably come up, Vaseem Akram and Vakar Younis.

00:07Together, they were a nightmare for batsmen in the 1990s, a devastating duo that redefined

00:13pace bowling, especially the art of reverse swing.

00:16But as history remembers it, Vaseem Akram's legacy has often cast a longer shadow even

00:21over the brilliance of Vakar Younis.

00:23Today, we explore how that happened and why it doesn't take away from the greatness

00:27of either man.

00:28Let's start with their beginnings.

00:30Vaseem Akram made his debut for Pakistan in 1984, a skinny left-armer from Lahore with

00:36a raw natural action.

00:37Vakar Younis came onto the scene five years later in 1989 after being spotted by none other

00:42than Imran Khan while playing on television.

00:45From the moment Vakar debuted, it was clear Pakistan had something special, a right-arm

00:49fast bowler who could reverse the ball at express pace and bowl toe-crushing Yorkers almost at

00:55will.

00:56Vaseem and Vaseem formed what would become one of the most feared fast-pulling players

01:00in the history of cricket.

01:02In terms of raw numbers, Vakar Younis actually had a better strike rate in both tests and

01:08ODIs.

01:09He took wickets more frequently and in the early part of 1990s, he was arguably more lethal.

01:15Between 1990 and 1994, Vakar took over 200 wickets in just 43 test innings.

01:21A staggering feat.

01:22But this is where the story becomes more complex.

01:25Vaseem Akram brought something else to the table, something that extended beyond stats.

01:30He wasn't just a wicket-taker, he was an artist.

01:33His ability to swing the ball both ways at pace coupled with his tactical intelligence

01:38and variation made him unpredictable and often unplayable.

01:42He could operate in any conditions, humid Karachi or overcast leads and adjust seamlessly.

01:48Then came the 1992 World Cup.

01:51This was Vaseem's moment of global stardom.

01:53His two magical deliveries in the final, one seeming away from Alan Lamp and another nipping

01:59back to bold Chris Lewis, sealed Pakistan's historic triumph and etched his name into

02:05cricket folklore.

02:06That single tournament elevated him to the status of a national hero.

02:10Vakar missed the 1992 World Cup due to injury and that absence proved to be pivotal in shaping

02:16public memory.

02:18While Vaseem had the World Cup glory, Vakar, despite his incredible stats, never had that

02:23defining moment on the world stage.

02:25Another factor was leadership.

02:26Vaseem Akram captained Pakistan at various points in both tests and ODIs.

02:31His tenure was turbulent, yes, riddled with team politics and off-field controversies, but

02:36he was seen as a statesman of Pakistan cricket, someone who carried the team through transition

02:41phases.

02:42Vakar too captained the side, but his time at the helm was shorter and less successful.

02:47Then there's longevity and evolution.

02:49Vaseem adapted his game as his body aged.

02:52When pace waned, his craft only improved.

02:55Vakar, on the other hand, suffered from recurring injuries, especially to his back, which blunted

03:00some of the express pace that defined his early career.

03:04And finally, there's public image.

03:06Vaseem Akram became a global ambassador for the sport, commentating, coaching, representing

03:10cricket on an international stage.

03:12His persona remained visible, polished and relevant.

03:15Vakar Younis also stepped into coaching and commentary, but Vaseem always seemed to command

03:20the bigger stage.

03:21But let's be clear, overshadowed doesn't mean outclassed.

03:24Vakar Younis was one of the most destructive fast-boullers ever.

03:28His ability to reverse swing at lightning speed revolutionized fast-bouling.

03:32Even Vaseem has publicly acknowledged Vakar's impact, calling him one of the finest he's

03:37ever bowled with.

03:39Together, they redefined what a pace duo could achieve.

03:42From dazzling spells that dismantled the best-betting lineups, to moments of tension between them

03:48that only added to the legend, Vaseem may have stood in the spotlight longer, but the

03:52legacy of Vakar Younis burns just as bright for those who watched them in their prime.

03:57Two legends, one era and a story that Tricket will never forget.

04:01Who was your favourite, Vaseem or Vakar?

04:03Let us know in the comments section.

04:05Have a nice day.

Wasim Akram vs Waqar Younis – The Legend and the Shadow #euphoriacricket

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