'Imran Khan was not talented; he used to shout at us...' when Wasim Akram revealed the secret.

Wasim Akram: Pakistan's legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram has praised former captain and 1992 World Cup winner Imran Khan while sharing important memories related to his cricket career. Wasim Akram said that Imran was not only a great captain, but he also played an important role in shaping his career and personality.

Wasim Akram admitted that if he has become a successful player and professional today, the entire credit goes to Imran Khan. He said that Imran's hard work, confidence, and ability to motivate the team made him different from other captains.

Got direction and confidence from Imran Khan

Wasim Akram said that I think whatever I did as a cricketer, inside and outside the field, the credit goes to him. He used to give us a lot of confidence. He used to lead from the front. He had full faith in his ability. He was a hardworking cricketer. He said that Imran's guidance in the initial phase made him stronger and gave him maturity in cricket.

Identity built through hard work

While people considered Imran a genius, Wasim Akram believes that his success was the result of constant hard work. Wasim Akram said that people used to say that I am naturally very talented. The skipper was not talented. He worked hard. Remember he changed his bowling action. Right from the age of 76. Even a slight change in action can take months; it may not happen at all. But he changed his action. He was very determined. He stressed that Imran showed the ability to change himself completely to improve his game, which became an inspiration for the entire team.

Role model and inspiration for the team

Wasim Akram said that Imran Khan's hard work and confidence had created such an atmosphere in the team that no player could be lax. Wasim Akram said that Imran expected 100% dedication from his players and did not tolerate laziness at all. He said that sometimes he would shout at us because if you are lazy, it doesn't matter. He was strict, but he was also strict on the field. You give your 100%. If you don't do well, he has no problem with it.