Top 5 players with most Man of the match awards in Test cricket

#3 Wasim Akram (Pakistan) - 17

Swing stalwart, Wasim Akram is widely regarded as the best left-arm fast bowler to ever play the game of cricket. He is renowned for his ability to swing the ball in both the ways through the air and also off the pitch.

The fast bowler hailing from Lahore, has been the most prolific wicket-taker for Pakistan national team in Test cricket as he picked up 414 wickets from 104 matches he played during his 17-year long career.

He is one of the biggest match winners to emerge from Pakistan. His individual performances were vital to the Pakitan team's success during his playing days. He won the Man of the Match award on 17 occasions during his Test cricket career.

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Edited by Abhinav Munshi