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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.