Legendary Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram has picked former Windies cricketer Malcolm Marshall as the greatest of all time. While being on air with ASports TV, Akram sang praises of the speedster whom he referred to as the Greatest Of All Time.
Malcom Marshall was widely regarded as one of the most lethal bowlers of his times. Even as generations pass by, the praises of Marshall are sung. The Windies all-rounder was a master of all trades - could bat, and could bowl.
The Barbados-born cricketer, who passed away at a tender age of 41, achieved all the laurels and fame, there was to win. His partnership alongside Michael Holding, Joel Garner, and Andy Roberts made Windies the most ferocious bowling attack of their times, and arguably, one of all times.
Talking to ASports TV, Wasim Akram heaped praises on the late cricketer, calling him as the Greatest Of All Time. Here is what Akram said about Malcolm Marshall.
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What did Wasim Akram say about Malcolm Marshall?
Wasim Akram admired Malcolm Marshall while being on air with ASports TV. The 57-year-old called the latter as the GOAT, stating how he picked up wickets, wherever he travelled.
Malcolm Marshall, in my opinion, is the Greatest Of All Time. Malcolm Marshall took wickets in the subcontinent, and everywhere else in the world. He was quick and sharp, Akram praised Marshall as the GOAT.
Akram shared this fact about Marshall and his denial to do warm-ups during the game. As per Marshall, Akram stated that batsmen get the time to set, if you don't sprint in from ball one.
He would do the in-swing, and out-swing. He was the first Windies bowler to learn the reverse-swing. When I asked him regarding his warm-up during the game, he denied. He said how there was no time to warm yourself in the game. Batsmen get the time, if you do not sprint in from ball one, Akram added.
"He is the greatest of all time..." @wasimakramlive shares what he learnt from the great Malcolm Marshall.
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What was Malcolm Marshall's record for the West Indies?
| Format | Years Active | Matches | Innings | Wickets | Average | Strike Rate | Economy | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 1978-1991 | 81 | 151 | 376 | 20.94 | 46.7 | 2.68 | 7/22 ; 11/89 |
| ODIs | 1980-1992 | 136 | 134 | 157 | 26.96 | 45.7 | 3.53 | 4/18 |
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