5 Pakistani Cricketers who have worked in India

India and Pakistan, two names which have been linked to one another since ages. Names which not only share history and boundaries but talent as well. Over the years, we’ve experienced some amazing talents and personas who have given the other country an equal share of their work. And the people of the neighbourhood country, a similar levelled platform and love.

In the sport of Cricket, the popularity of players is not confined to their own country. The cricketing fans, being well matured and knowledgeable, keep the game above all. We hear a loud and almost compulsive cheer for AB Dr Villiers at Wankhede as for Chris Gayle or an Indian cricketer. Such is the beauty of the game and the welcoming nature of Indian fans. However, the support is just not restricted to on-field performances. We’ve welcomed many neighbourhood talents who work for our country today, without much regret to either of the countries.

Let us take a look at 5 of our favourite Pakistani players who have been welcomed by our industry with open arms.

#1 Shoaib Akhtar

Once the heartthrob of girls and a trouble for batsmen all around the world, the Rawalpindi express has done wonders with the ball in hand. A controversial figure, he has always hogged media limelight.

After doing wonders with the ball, he took to commentary and analysis of the game and was an instant hit with his Punjabi accent and rather off-beat views. He never minces his words, and this is his best trait. He has now decided to put up shop in India as he dons a hat of judge in a comedy show – Indian Mazaak League, along with Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh.

The aggressive fast bowler has a funny bone and some.

#2 Waqar Younis

Waqar was the bowling coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL

After taking the cricketing world by storm, Waqar Younis exemplified fast bowling. He combined with Wasim Akram and wreaked havoc all over the world in all conditions. taking the world aback with his clean

A real artist with the ball, Waqar was a brilliant reader of the game, and hence it was no surprise when he decided to wear the coaching cap. He was a coach of the Pakistan team, and then was roped in as a bowling coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL.

He has also been a commentator and an analyst during the IPL, and his views have always been welcomed by everyone around the cricketing world.

#3 Wasim Akram

Wasim Akram has been successful with the KKR

Arguably the greatest left-arm fast bowler of all time, Wasim Akram was always destined to reach great heights. He also had a charismatic personality and when he spoke, he made sense more often than not. Wasim was the only Pakistani cricketer to be named in the all-time Test World XI team that marked the 150th anniversary of Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack.

After his successful cricketing career, Wasim dived into coaching, and no team would be happier to engage him as their coach. He is currently the coach of the Kolkata Knight Riders. Apart from this, he is also a very regular figure on Indian television.

Akram is one of most famous personalities across India, and is respected by almost everyone in India.

#4 Rameez Raja

Rameez Raja is a household name in the IPL

Rameez Raja is a common name in the households of India for his peculiar commentary style after retiring from the game. Having played for the Pakistani national side, he also represented his team as a captain for a few matches. However, nothing could keep him from speaking his heart and mind out for the game, and despite being the CEO, he simultaneously served as a cricket commentator.

Though his colloquial English is sometimes not very amusing, but there are absolutely no doubts about his Hindi commentary is one of the best in the present times. In India, more so in the IPL, the flamboyant Pakistani has been welcomed with a lot a fervour.

#5 Inzamam-Ul-Haq

Inzamam has served as an analyst on Indian television

The big Pakistani captain, Inzamam is loved by one and all for his laidback style and soft-spoken nature. Currently the chief selector for Pakistan, Inzy has served as a cricket expert on Indian television and his views on the game are very pertinent.

Earlier, he was the captain of Hyderabad Heroes in the inaugural edition of the now defunct Indian Cricket League (ICL). He then went on to captain Lahore Badshahs in the next season.

It’s a known fact that Pakistani Cricketers do not play the Indian Premier League, there is still no dearth of opportunities for such legends to fit themselves in the Cricketing industry. Where some were picked as coaches in lieu of their impeccable skill, others preferred to be the voice to illustrate their passion for the game.