Happy birthday! Wasim Akram turns 59 today

Wasim Akram is celebrating his 59th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed athletes of his generation.

Popular athlete Wasim Akram has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 59th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Akram, a cultural icon

Born in Lahore on June 3, 1966, Wasim Akram's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Pakistani history. Akram's not just a great athlete, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Wasim hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Wasim Akram as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 59.

Happy Birthday, Wasim, you're the best!

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