Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram, widely known as the ‘Sultan of Swing’, drew attention during Hajj after performing the ritual of throwing pebbles at the Jamarat in his trademark bowling style.
Wasim Akram had a chat with Shaitan in the morning.pic.twitter.com/e85TWJfcZL
— خان (@khantainer) May 27, 2026
A video showing the 59-year-old cricket legend carrying out the symbolic stoning of the devil in Mina, Saudi Arabia, has gone viral on social media.
Wasim Akram with Saeed Anwar. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/xZJOigpRuD
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The former fast bowler was filmed performing Rami al-Jamarat during the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage, with many social media users praising the light-hearted moment.
Separately, a few days earlier on the sidelines of Hajj, Wasim Akram met former Pakistan batter Saeed Anwar.
Photographs from the sacred pilgrimage, showing Saeed Anwar alongside Wasim Akram, former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq and singer and television host Fakhar-e-Alam, also gained widespread attention online.
The images, captured during spiritual moments in Makkah, prompted emotional reactions and admiration from cricket fans across the world.
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