Shoaib Akhtar says early Imran Khan captaincy could have yielded 400 Test wickets

In a recent interview, former Pakistan paceman Shoaib Akhtar suggested that an earlier stint under Imran Khan’s captaincy might have enabled him to claim 400 Test wickets, far beyond his actual 178. Akhtar highlighted his first-class achievement of over 400 wickets as evidence of his potential. He recalled debuting against the West Indies in his hometown of Rawalpindi, noting that captain Wasim Akram initially doubted his readiness.

The fast bowler also referenced his 247 ODI and 21 T20I wickets, as well as his participation in the 1999 India tour and the 1999 World Cup, where Pakistan finished runners-up. Akhtar described the demanding fitness routine he followed, including early-morning cycling, gym work, and treatments for knee injuries that often required fluid drainage and icing. The comments were made on a Geo TV show and were.