New Delhi, Nov 27, Left-arm fast-bowling legend Wasim Akram feels that legendary Pakistan batter Javed Miandad praising him in front of one of the chief selectors propelled his quick entry in the international cricket arena.
Akram was just an unknown club cricketer at the age of 18 when he was first spotted by Miandad at a trial in Lahore. Amongst 60 other local bowling hopefuls, Akram was given a chance to bowl to Miandad, the then-Pakistan skipper, who was at Gaddafi Stadium for a net session post his recovery from an injury.
Akram's ability to swing the ball and at a high pace caught Miandad's attention and weeks later, he was given his international debut on Pakistan's tour of New Zealand in 1985, marking the beginning of an illustrious international career.
