"Imran Said Let's Go To A Nightclub" | Wasim on Cocaine, Sledging & Sir Viv
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- čas přidán 25. 04. 2024
- 0:00 INTRO
1:52 - JOURNEY INTO CRICKET & EARLY EXPERIENCES
10:42 - ENGLISH CLUB CRICKET
12:55 - TUXEDO PRINCESS
15:16 - CIRCUITING WITH IMRAN KHAN
21:39 - VIV RICHARDS
23:36 - RESPECT OR SLEDGING FROM AUSSIES
25:03 - DRESSING ROOM CULTURE
26:28 - ADDICTION & RECOVERY JOURNEY
33:07 - MAKING THE BALL “TALK”
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What I loved the most about this interview, how he mentioned every single person from first day of his cricketing career with the same respect as he has for the greats🎉 You gotta remember your roots and respect the people along the way.. Proud Pakistani 🇵🇰🤩🙏
Wasim Akram is such a charismatic personality. I have been a die hard fan of this man right from my childhood. Furthermore, he is equally loved and respected in India..
Lots of love to him and all my Pakistani brothers and sisters!!
From India!!
💕🇮🇳💖💕
So true, that's respect you give it you get it back in spades! That's why he is a God in Australia
Exactly dude that's exactly what I noticed
@@imsayyam which time he mentioned imran khan
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No other bowler in the history of cricket gets as much love as Wasim Akram does in India ❤️
Dale steyn maybe.
@@nikeshrathore2410 yep close.
Imran Khan does
@@nikhilekbote7422 for his current achievements though
these bowlers were cocaine addicts, imraand is still an addict
It takes a lot of courage to tell the world about your addiction. He is right, you tend to hide your dark side from people. Even a common man would hide it, let alone a world famous athlete. This man had all the money, fame and admiration in the world, he could have easily stayed quiet about it. But to still openly talk about his addiction deserves a lot of praise. Massive respect to Wasim Akram.
"They don't think it through, do they?"
^^Summed up ICC in one line! Respect to the GOAT from India.
"they all used to sit around Imran in a circle. And I used to sit there.. watch everyone watching Imran". Love it.
Wow! Just got to the bit where he speaks about his addiction...fucking awesome TGC for this sort of content, so much respect for Wasim Akram speaking honestly, especially coming from his background really takes courage...in my eyes he's twice the legend he would have ever been on the pitch for speaking truthfully about this. It will help so many people understand that it's a disease that doesn't discriminate. Well done TGC and thank you Akram for this.
As an addict myself, I have so much respect for the way he talked about his addiction problems with total honesty. The rehab didn’t work for him at first because he wasn’t doing it for himself. He was doing it to please other people. You can only stop it for yourself. Brilliant interview, one of the best I’ve ever heard and certainly the best on this channel. That’s saying something because there’s been some bloody good ones on here.
you are an addict or was an addict?
Agreed
Favourite ever player, what a legend.
Knew cricket was different to soccer when I saw Wasim, Gower, and a few more top players in a charity game at a minor counties ground.
All the players walked round chatting to the crowd, even as a kid I realised it would never happen in professional football, let alone with some of the worlds best players. Cricketers are among the most humble athletes.
Can you imagine him in T20?!
Has an Aussie, he was always an idol of mine. I'd try to replicate his action. Great interview, and I'm glad he's going well.
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My favourite player growing up as a Lancashire fan. Ridiculously skilful. Love Was.
Likewise. From Shropshire but Lancs roots on my Dad's side. He's still my favourite ever.
Whether its harsha or a legend like Wasim, TGC manages to stand out with their interview content. Kudos guys. Much love and support.
Wish Warnie had happened too 😕
Naa Harsha is quite diplomatic, doesn't feel organic. But again that's me.
Support ? Where's your loyalty badge ? 😋 Jkjk
If you ever pick a world 11, this man has to be in it. There shouldn't be any doubt whatsoever 🔥🔥🔥
He'd be in mine, in all formats.
Here is the funny thing:
Wasim is probably the greatest ODI bowler of all time, so his place in greatest ODI XI is confirmed without a doubt.
As it goes for tests, Wasim actually underperformed (not surprised considering Pakistan’s fielding); so Wasim’s test stats don’t put him in the best ever category, there are at least 5 other test bowlers with better stats. But, if you look at former cricketer’s Greatest Test XI, Wasim is almost always included. I think someone did a comparison and Sachin was the most common name across all Greatest Test XI’s, and Wasim was the second person who showed up the most.
Now for Wasim to not have the best stats in tests and to constantly show up the second most in these Greatest Test XI’s shows you how good Wasim really was, and that sometimes stats aren’t everything.
Some of the greatest batsmen ever have said Wasim was the toughest bowler they ever faced; Brian Lara, Kallis, Ponting, Viv Richards, and surprisingly Sangakkara, who only played Wasim after Wasim turned 34.. way past his prime.
So yea, to add to your comment; Wasim is the second player only after Sachin to be included in the most Greatest Test XI’s, considering there are bowlers with much better stats. Shows you how lethal he really was.
I have never seen such a candid interview of Wasim Akram! Legend by all means
The best fast bowler I have seen in my life. I have heard about all the West Indian and Australian greats but since the time I have started watching cricket (95) I have admired his skills like no other. Used to love his competition with our champion - Sachin Tendulkar Ji. Also I reckon Wasim Akram is the most loved Pakistani cricketer in India
The greatest left armer and possibly the greatest fast bowler along with Waqar Younis that I have seen being an 80s kid, to have graced the beautiful sport that we all are still in awe of. My idol and in my opinion the greatest there ever will be, we will never have another.
Spot on friend "
How awesome it must feel to have such great interviews saved up for release and then just spurting everything out in a short amount of time.
What a legend! Loved the candid interview. Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis gave my childhood self nightmares during India-Pakistan matches. Sultans of swing, indeed! Love from India ❤
Lots of love ❤ from India
Salutations the absolute King of Swing, in my school in Chennai when they said which cricketer is their favorite I proudly said it was Wasim Akram that I would like to bowl like and emulate, great interview Aussie blokes, bring on more legends such as Mr. Wasim Akram
As someone from the north-east its comedy gold hearing him talk about The Tuxedo Princess, jesus wept that place was an absolute dive 😂 it had a revolving dancefloor!
Was it called "The Boat" at some point? Some hazy memories from a WE watching Gateshead v Merthyr years ago.
Can we just appreciate that how good a storyteller Wasim is!! It felt like he’s in person talking to us. Thank you bois for this one!🙌🏽🙏🏾
Yes also at throwing ball to break a leg 🦵
Bless him. He's come a long way. Although I'm not into cricket, it's interesting to hear about his humble beginnings. No idea why I clicked on this video!
You just got to know about one an only waseem akram. No bowler is going to be like him I guess.
Great interview. The boys just let the legend talk. That's how it should be
yes they are fantastic hosts
Wasim Akram is one of those cricketers who are loved & admired globally. Respect From India.
This was so intense, funny and so informative. Mr Wasim Akram sir, you're not just one of the best bowlers, but so inspiring to many. Thank you for opening up about your struggles to the world.
This guy's a fricking legend! GOAT of swing bowling!
Growing up as an Indian, I wasn't a fan of him for obvious reasons. Over the years, I became a diehard fan of this legend. A pure class act in all aspects 🙏🏽
No obvious reason there. That’s being childish and petty.
@@DannyAzhar89 Lets test your knowledge Pakistan has not won a test match in australia since 1995 india has won 6 tests and 2 series since then.
@@kaustubh14jr whats the relevance of this stat here
@@captainfantastic2432 to troll and also to show the myth called pakistan fast bowling attack.
@@kaustubh14jr
Not sure they have drawn one either
“Akram on a hat-trick” every time this clip would play right before WWE RAW on Mondays. What an interview! Lovely stuff!
You evoke a childhood memory I didn't know existed
@@MohakJoshi1 haha, I’m glad!
Great job by the way, lads. You're absolutely smashing it lately with the T20 WC content, and the longform interviews of international cricketers. Absolutely love your work, and watch everything you do. Would be great if you could get a longer form interview with Wasim at some point, and go into even more depth about some of these issues. I'd love to know what he thought of the late 90s/early 2000s Aussie players, one by one.
Akram is my all time fav cricketer. Fuck me.. I remember him bowling in a Test to Dravid and Laxman and those legends had no idea which way the ball was going. As an Indian, watching our team playing against Akram was the most stressful thing ever!! Love him to bits! He is so funny, charming, and absolute fucking genius with the ball!! Honestly, it feels like his batting record didnt do justice to his talent. He couldve had a much higher average has his listened more to Imran.
Wasim & McGrath were the only 2 bowlers which used to threaten us. We indians never worried about the spinners our pace bowlers coz majority of the times the bowler who could bowl good line & length won matches, and bowlers like Wasim , McGrath didn't just had control but also swing and smartness. Wasim is awesomely respected in India.
What a wise thing to say. "Culture should evolve you." That's incredible.
The perfect interview. Thank you guys. Hope you can have him back, gonna order the book, hope theres an audio version of it sometime in the future.
What a player! Watching chats with the likes of Great Wasim Akram, who were the heroes of our time brings back a lot of nostalgia. Love from Sri Lanka.
Wasim Akram to Sachin Tendulkar... the best Cricket memory of many kids of that generation in India and Pakistan.
one of the reason Sachin is rated so highly is because all the teams in his time had lethal fast bowlers, now a days its not the same
@@yasinjamal7517 Yeah, true. Sachin has faced Imran, Wasim, Waqar, Shoaib, Saqlain, Allan Donald, Ambrose, Walsh, Steyn, Warne, Brett Lee, McGrath, Muralitharan, Bond, Anderson, Broad. He made the most runs in the history of cricket while facing bonafide bowling legends. The bowling today just does not compare to the 90s and 2000s.
Wasim is a one of a kind. A legend of the game.
Epic interview; 36 minutes went by in a flash. Immense thanks to TGC for this incredible treat 👍🏽
Wasim is one cricketer liked ,loved and adored in India. There is a greater fan following for his openness. What a warm personality,truly the sultan of swing. I wish people like him could have been a great influence to the kids in Pak. What a clean person,love from India. Wishing you joyous life,celebrate life.
Such a candid conversation with the legend! Thanks for bringing it to the masses ! LOVE
Love you Wasim Akram ji, your humbleness and dignity are a lovely quality and for owning your mistakes and for sorting yourself outyou have my admiration- you're truly a great in the cricket world. Much respect from India 🇮🇳
Wasim Akram and Chamunda Vaas , the two skillful left handed bowlers of the 90's and early 2000's.
Whenever these two were playing against India, I always had doubt on Indian batsman 😄
Writing Wasim Akram and Chamunda Vaas in same sentence is a sin it self. Vaas was good but Akram was on a whole new dimension. Even great Waqar isnt compared to Wasim.
@@shaheryaar If you are just talking about bowling alone, yes you’re right.
If you are including batting too, then you’re definitely right. Lmao
@@shaheryaar Vaas was great, this guy is a legend! Coming from a Sri Lankan
Brilliant, watching Wasim getting emotional talking about his hardest time ,one can see how much he regrets that time and how much family meant to him.
Loved the tales of Wasim and Imran..love from india.. entertaining interview ❤️❤️❤️🔥👍🇮🇳
I've watched the game since 94 or 95. I've watched a lot of bowlers, Walsh, Ambrose, Donald, Cork, McGrath, Pollock, Vaas, Waqar, Wasim, Srinath, Ntini, Flintoff, Bond, Akhtar, Lee, Zaheer, Cummins, Anderson, Steyn and many more. If, I have to pick only two most dangerous bowlers in this list, then it is Akram and McGrath for me. Steyn comes a close third. Now, remember these are the most challenging bowlers in the last 25-30 years. Hands down - these two bowlers were very very threatening. When Wasim Akram bowled, he looked like he would take a wicket with every ball. And that too in those days, when batsmen were very cautious and were not playing rash shots. So, I'd say taking a wicket in those days was more difficult. It is sad to see the game has changed completely now. But, Wasim Akram was the most dangerous bowler that I've seen on television, his skill was out of the world. Love for Qasim from India, great cricketer and also seems like a great person. I remember when we were watching the 2003 world cup Ind vs Pak, we were very scared for Sachin to get out to Akram. Because everything would be the same and one ball will go out and the other will come in, he was a really difficult bowler for even great batsmen like Sachin, Lara and Ponting too. Nevertheless, cricket was great and was shining in glory when Wasim bowled. I just don't feel that the quality of cricket is the same post like 2010s...but those days of cricket was outstanding. May be there is more money now, but not sure if the quality is good still - not for me. And I don't like everybody knowing everybody and hugging and laughing after the game - you cannot laugh after losing the fxxking game with your opponent. Cricket is losing something important - cricket is losing the need for players like Dravid, Root, De Silva, etc. It is becoming a powerplay, which is very very sad. My guess is: in the next decade, cricket will lose the relevance for Test matches and it will lose the its soul. And what will be left is power players playing for money. But, coming back, hats off to Wasim Akram!! A really great bowler!!
Absolutely phenomenal interview lads. incredible impressive amount of research and fantastic questions. Awesome Job!
Love u Wasim sir🙏🙏,he is one of the most respected pakistani in India.
Never speaks negatively,always tries to calm down people.
Wish more and more people were like him.
And offcourse my favourite bowler of 90s
Woah! What a wonderful interview. Wasim really felt like he was talking from his heart, no inhibitions, sincere and genuine!❤Great job as usual boyz!
Just watching this is so emotional, brings back amazing childhood memories of watching these cricketing greats on the tele and how time flew!!! Those were the days 🙂
Lovely interview, boys! The questions about his cocaine addiction were very thoughtfully done and asked. TGC just keeps getting better and better.
Such a great interview, you guys always make your guests comfortable so they can share openly, always a pleasure boys!!! welldone done. Love wasim, absaloute legend, seems like an authentic guy , just class , soo many great stories.
Absolute Legend.
Arguably the Greatest fast bowler of all time.
To be in the same room as him is probably the biggest TGC achievement till date 😂
You guys are on a roll. These interviews are Gold!
Amazing boyz. Thank you so much for this. Best interview ever 🙌
What make it best ever?
@@theashoka005 he's pakistani
Easily one of my favorite bowlers of all time. Also what a wonderful chat! This made my day.
What a star 🎉 thanks for having him on Air🙏
What a beautiful brilliant interview- you chaps are amazing interviewers - great listeners with astute questions and gave Wasim space to expound yet kept it classy. Delightful work chaps!
This is a most genuine interview I have ever seen!! Amazing work TGC. Not a fan of people being "Good Boys" in such interviews. But this feels real. Legend Wasim!! Credit to TGC
That was riveting! Wasim can be great inspiration to people with diabetes to live a normal life. He can also be of great help to drug addicts. You guys were awesome and I really like how you extend cricket content to various aspects of life itself! Keep going ! More strength to TGC!!
3 amazing interviews. One of the all time greats. Loved it Boyz.
you guys are the best thing to happen to cricket since cricket...great content
Thank you guys! Great interview. Would love for you guys to invite him back to the show in the future and talk more. Cheers!
Great interview boys!!
Wazzy was my 1st pick every time in the old backyard test matches. Honestly the best memories of my life those days
Wow !! 3 great interviews from the last 2 days 👌🏻👏🏻
Loved the interview. Keep up the good work guys. 👏
This guy gave nightmares to batsmen! Absolute Legend ❤️
A legend who made the world of cricket richer by his presence..
Im glad you guys got him on the show what an absolute legend, shame the interview wasnt long enough couldve watched it for hours.. for me hands down the best bowler, his iconic short runup, his numbers, master of swing honestly dont think we’ll ever see a left arm bowler as good as him. Thankyou TGC you guys are on fire too brilliant 👍
Back to Back Blockbusters! Cheers TGC, good going!
What a great interview of the legend. Love from California. Thanks for the great memories Wasim bhai :)
What a legend. Absolutely loved watching Wasim Akram bowl back in the day, caused our Aussie batters a few nightmares!
What a pleasure to meet him in ok signing and now watching this interview. Really needed a 2 hour podcast
top stuff, thanks for this interview!
Wow absolutely amazed with this interview, hearing Wasim speaking in all honesty about his career and his life journey. Eagerly awaiting for the book to be available in Pakistan.
Brave. A word that comes to mind when you hear this Interview. A splendid conversation. Go TGC
Awesome job guys, very anticipated interview i guess. Wasim Akram has mentioned every single person from first day of his cricketing career with the same respect they all deserve. Always a class player.
what a genuine interview. so much fun to watch. great insight. awesome job in conducting this interview
What a beautiful interview! Thanks Wasim, and to the interviewers. Frank and uplifting.
A man with ZERO haters. Wasim Akram a True Legend
Sarfaraz Nawaz is the biggest hater for Wasim
Awesome to see The Wasim Akram on TGC!!
Probably the best fast bowler to have played the game, Loved the interview.
That's the best interview i have ever seen of wasim Akram well done guy's. I wish this video never ends so much fun to watch. Brilliant stuff
Guys this was an excellent interview. Thanks for this!
What a brave man off the field, kudos Wasim bhai...we always looked up to you on the field, but now can do so off the field as well!
Wonderful interview, especially the part where you discussed cocaine addiction, rehab, and cultural stigma. Hearing all of it from a great sportsman is eye-opening. I wish you had dedicated more time to it. Still, worth watching👍
Fantastic interview...Love the way the hosts are just directing the way the conversation goes and letting the great Wasim Akram speak!
Amazing interview! Enjoyed it!
The greatest fast bowler ever in my books!
Big fan of Wasim. Would love to hear more from him. Lots of Love from India❤. Really Good Interaction.
A man who seems to have mastered the art of life and not just cricket. Great interview guys!
another killer TGC interview 🙏 looking forward to the next interview with discussion of "other things"!
Amazing work loved the interview
Great interview guys, Wasim Akram was the best bowler I have seen till date, just his ability to outsmart batsmen was second to none 🙌🏻
This guy knew how to bowl and live. Great interview. Well informed hosts too. Well done ❤
One of the best interview hands down!
Beautiful interview mates!
Wasim Akram is a bridge of love between India and Pakistan. Such a humble, rational, open and honest personality. The most loved Pakistani player ever in India.
I m gonna buy tht book today , sultan
I have so much respect for Wasim Akram
Love from Canada 🇨🇦
Loved the interview. Really candid
legend ! great interview \m/
Great chat! Wasim was a magician with the ball and a very handy bat. Would have been bossed the T20 circuit.
TGC going from strength to strength here! Loving all these interviews and now the great Wasim Akram!
I've been privileged to watch a few great cricketers in my time and IMO no fast bowler comes close to the skill of Wasim Akram. The 🐐
Seems like such a great bloke as well. Great interview guys 👏 So often we place our heroes on pedestals and forget that they're just flesh, blood and mistakes like the rest of us. You've really helped showcase another side of him to make him even more of a hero
Brilliant interview...Good job TGC...And what a brilliant human being Wasim Akram is.