Former Pakistan cricketer and Swing King Wasim Akram has named young prospect Ali Raza as the next future fast-bowling star.
Pakistan, a country which is famous to produce powerful and fierce fast bowlers over the year, had Wasim Akram also as one of the great Swing King. In his recent interview on the private media channel, he said that he sees great potential in a 17-years old young boy, Ali Raza, who recently represented the Pakistan U19 team.
Speaking on a private media channel, Wasim Akram explained in detail about the qualities of Raza, saying that Raza has what it takes to make his mark in international cricket. Wasim Akram also said that Ali can be a good fit for ODI and T20.
Ali Raza received significant attention at PSL 10 when playing with Peshawar Zalmi through 12 wickets in 9 matches. His notable performance of 4/21 did headlines, and he became a future star all over Pakistan.
Also Read, ICC suspends Haris Rauf for two matches
The International Cricket Council (ICC) suspends Haris Rauf for two matches, handing out sanctions to several players following breaches of its Code of Conduct during the ICC Asia Cup 2025 matches between India and Pakistan. Hearings were conducted by members of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees.
India vs. Pakistan, September 14
ICC Match Referee Richie Richardson found India’s Suryakumar Yadav guilty of conduct that brought the game into disrepute, imposing a fine of 30 percent of his match fee and two demerit points.The ICC warned Pakistan’s S. Farhan and gave him one demerit point, while fining Haris Rauf 30 percent of his match fee and adding two demerit points.
India vs. Pakistan, September 21
During the second clash, the ICC cleared India’s Arshdeep Singh of an alleged breach under Article 2.6 concerning offensive gestures and imposed no sanctions.
Final: India vs. Pakistan, September 28
Jasprit Bumrah of India, meanwhile, accepted a charge under Article 2.21 and received an official warning, earning one demerit point. In contrast, Haris Rauf of Pakistan again breached Article 2.21, receiving 30 percent of his match fee as a fine and two additional demerit points. As a result, Rauf’s total reaches four demerit points in 24 months, triggering two suspension points. Consequently, this suspension will prevent Haris Rauf from participating in Pakistan’s ODI games against South Africa on November 4 and 6, 2025.
