Pakistan’s all-time Test XI

9. Wasim Akram:

Known as much for his haul of 414 wickets as for his curious highest score of 257* (higher than Sachin Tendulkar’s), Wasim Akram is easily the best bowler produced by Pakistan. His scorching left-arm pace coupled with his unwavering accuracy and control helped him pick wickets at an average of just 23.6.

He also has the most number of five-wicket hauls for a Pakistani bowler- 25 and the second most ten-wicket hauls- 5. He is no muck with the bat either, holding the record for the most sixes in a Test innings overall. His bowling in itself, however, seals this spot and he spearheads the formidable pace attack.