Wasim bags 502 wkts, sets record

Published February 26, 2003

PAARL, Feb 25: Wasim Akram on Tuesday became the first bowler to claim 500 wickets in One-day Internationals during Pakistan’s 97-run victory over Holland.

The 36-year-old left-arm speedster reached the coveted milestone when he clean bowled Dutch opener Nick Statham for a duck in his second over.

Later, the former Pakistan captain captured two more wickets to take his tally to 502 in 354 one-dayers.

Opinion

Editorial

A difficult story
12 Jun, 2026

A difficult story

WHILE launching the Economic Survey 2026, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told a hopeful story of economic...
Politicised football
12 Jun, 2026

Politicised football

ALMOST three-and-half years since Lionel Messi led Argentina to FIFA World Cup glory, the latest edition of...
Rough waters
12 Jun, 2026

Rough waters

AMONGST the key potential triggers for fresh conflict in South Asia is water. The Indian state is behaving in an...
GB polls’ aftermath
Updated 11 Jun, 2026

GB polls’ aftermath

The new administration must address the region’s issues proactively.
Peace in retreat
11 Jun, 2026

Peace in retreat

THE ceasefire announced in April was supposed to create space for negotiations. Instead, it has been repeatedly...
A few good men
11 Jun, 2026

A few good men

IT was a brave move, no doubt. This Tuesday, in the land of the Afghan Taliban, a few good men decided to take a...