Australian legend, who died at a young age, bought his last house from Pakistan great Wasim Akram’s in-laws

Wasim Akram claimed there cannot be another player like Shane Warne.

Australian legend, who died at a young age, bought his last house from Pakistan great Wasim Akram’s in-laws

Wasim Akram (Image via Imago)

Australian great Shane Warne is respected by everyone in the cricketing world, with his abilities and character being held in high regard. The late spinner had a great equation with many people, including former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram. 

Wasim Akram recently spoke to Sportskeeda, where they discussed many things regarding the Indian Premier League. During the interview, he spoke highly about Australian legend Shane Warne. Akram claimed players like Warne were special and spoke about how close they were. He revealed that the spinner purchased his last house from his in-laws before his unfortunate death in 2022.

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Players and leaders like Shane Warne are not born everyday in this world. I knew him personally very well. He used to live just two minutes away from my house. In fact, I'll tell you another interesting thing. Shane Warne bought his last house from my in-laws - Tony Thompson and Greta. He bought their house.
Wasim Akram to Sportskeeda

Akram heavily praised Warne, admiring his qualities like his passion, knowledge of the sport and how involved he was in the sport. He was also admired by how well Warne led Rajasthan Royals (RR) to their first IPL title in 2008. 

Wasim Akran recounts the time he bowled Sanju Samson 

Sanju Samson is currently one the most talked about cricketers in the IPL, with his captaincy and performances putting RR at the top of the points table. Although he started his senior career in 2011, he was one of the most talked about youngsters and was called to a pre-season camp held by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). 

Wasim Akram and Sanju Samson
Wasim Akram and Sanju Samson (Image via ESPN and Imago)

Wasim Akram recounted the time he needed to bowl to a 16-year-old Samson. He remembered it was during a pre-season camp KKR had invited the youngster. Due to a lack of bowlers available, 44-year-old Akram stepped up to bowl to the youngster and bowled him out. 

I beat him with a couple of outswingers. I was also young at that time. The third ball I bowled an inswinger and rattled his stumps.
Wasim Akram to Sportskeeda

Samson was offered a contract by the team two seasons later, signing for ₹8 lakh. Samson was then released and was then purchased by RR in 2013. The youngster announced himself to the world that season and since then has become an IPL mainstay. 

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