Legendary Pakistani cricketer Wasim Akram’s son, Tahmoor, is bowled over by mixed martial arts

Gulf Today Report

Every cricket enthusiast in the Subcontinent knows who Wasim Akram is. The left-handed bowler was one of the best all-rounders during his heyday, particularly under the captaincy of Imran Khan, who subsequently batted for an entirely different field: politics. Akram was also the captain of the Pakistan cricket team.

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They say that the apple never falls from the tree. Well, of most people it is true. If the father is a musician, there is a strong chance that the son or daughter will follow in his footsteps.

Wasim Akram with his son Tahmoor. Twitter

But with Akram, it was different. Rather than become a cricketer like him, Akram’s son, Tahmoor, has become a mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, though he has not turned professional yet. He lives in America now, according to media reports.

Akram made the revelation to Cricket Pakistan during an event in the UAE.

Akram tries to be a good, liberal father, so he has given Tahmoor a free hand in choosing the career he wants rather than restrict him to a career with the willow and leather.

“I have given my children the right to live the life they want. If he wants to be a fighter, then he must," Akram said.

Yes, if Tahmoor trains hard and punches above his weight, who knows, maybe he can become a seasoned fighter one day.