Comparison between legends – Wasim Akram and Glenn McGrath
There is no doubt in the statement that Pakistan’s former fast bowler, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Glenn-Donald-McGrath-c60183, are amongst the finest pacers the world has seen.
Comparing the two legends only shows that both had their own skills and weapons which they used quite effectively to carve their names in the hall of fame.
However, considering the reverse swing ability edge can be given to the Pakistani speedster, Akram, whereas, the Aussie seamer, McGrath, had always relied on his line and length along with excellent control on the swing to get
wickets
Akram, who was also known with the title of ‘master of swing’, had always been right on the money with his reverse swinging deliveries to break the toes of the batsmen.
He started his One Day International career in 1984 against New Zealand at Eden Park in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Auckland-c766.
Akram, who was sharp bowler right from the start of his career, represented his country first time in the Test cricket in 1985 against the Kiwi side at Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad
Since then the master of the swing bowling had always been phenomenal with his fast bowling skills.
The Lahore born pacer had never allowed any batsmen to take the control completely against him, and wrecked them with his smart piece of bowling with the combination of speed.
Pakistan’s former captain, who was also member of the Pakistan World Cup winning squad in 1992 and played vital role in the victory, was the Best bowler of the world who had been at peak of his bowling throughout his career, and
had never seen any bad patch with respect to form.
He served his country for 18 years, helped them to seal many victories, and cemented his place in the side as a strike bowler.
Akram, who was recently listed his name in the International Cricket Council’s ICC dream test team, led his national team in the World Cup 1996 and 1999, and had always inspired the side by leading from the front.
Legendary pacer served his country in 104 Test matches, and 356 One Day International fixtures, grabbing 414, and 502 wickets respectively.
On the other hand, the Aussie magician, McGrath, had always been at top to irritate the batsmen with his consistent line and length, never relayed on reverse swing and pace, and still managed to seal many wickets.
McGrath, who was one of the best seam bowlers of the World, had never picked wickets with the help of pace like typical pacers, and always irked batsmen with smart bowling with the help of unbelievable swing.
He started his career international career in 1993, played first Test and ODI against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757 respectively.
The former Aussies fast bowler, McGrath, who is also famous with the nick name of Pigeon, had been helping his team to rule on cricketing World.
He participated in 124 Test matches, and 250 One Day Internationals for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746, taking 563, and 381 wickets respectively.
The 41-year-old pacer was the member of the Aussies World Cup winning units in 1996, 1999, and 2003, which shows the importance of his inclusion in the side.
Recently, the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755’s fast bowler, Akram.
In short both Akram and McGrath had always been right on the target with their strengths and potential.
The Reverse swing and the extreme pace were the main weapons of the 45-year-old, Akram, whereas, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/WD-Parnell-c2787 had always been concentrating on consistent line and length with seam.
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