Wasim Akram trains Pak's internet bowling sensation Hasan Akhtar
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Wasim Akram, a former Pakistani cricketer, recently hailed a Pakistani kid as 'serious talent' with remarkable bowling talent.
The boy with left-handed bowling action was seen in the video bowling with accurate line and length that even Pakistani bowling legend Wasim Akram couldn't resist talking about him.
Akram took to Twitter to applaud the young talent, "Where is this boy??? We have serious talent flowing through the veins of our nation and no platform for these kids to be discovered. It’s time we do something about it #TheFutureOfCricketIsWithOurYouth."
Where is this boy??? We have serious talent flowing through the veins of our nation and no platform for these kids to be discovered. It’s time we do something about it #TheFutureOfCricketIsWithOurYouth https://t.co/ybzd5ASeTx
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) February 28, 2018
The video went virals on social networking sites and after watching the video, Akram was blown away by the pace and diligence young champ of Hasan Akhtar.
Watch the video here:
I just recieved this video and don’t know about this brilliant kid, want to know your thoughts abt this terrific bowling. @wasimakramlive @shoaib100mph @iramizraja @SAfridiOfficial pic.twitter.com/8JPRQNHlfj
— Faizan Ramzan (@faizanramzank) February 27, 2018
Hasan had expressed his desire to be trained by Wasim Akram as Akram is acknowledged as one of the greatest bowlers of all time.
The six-and-half-year-old Hasan Akhtar was recently seen practicing with the pacing legend Wasim Akram wearing the jersey of Pakistan.
The future of this young lad is now secured as his cricketing idol, Wasim Akram is training him personally and enlightening him with precious bowling tips.
Explaining the importance of front arm. He was all ears ? he already knows how to grip the ball for out swing and in swing. Unreal. pic.twitter.com/SUZ4KVcEiA
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) March 26, 2018