Famous Pakistani Cricketers Who Speak Good English

Pakistan is one of the strongest cricket teams in the world. Recently in the on-going Cricket World Cup 2019 in the much-hyped India vs Pakistan match, India again beat Pakistan in the World Cup match consecutively 7th time. before the match, apart from thousands of memes on the internet about both the countries, the other that trended was Pakistani captain Sarfaraz Ahmed’s English memes. Pakistani cricketers often get trolled for their poor English speaking. However, there are some famous former and current Pakistani cricketers who speak good English.

Imran Khan

The former Pakistani captain who played a major role in Pakistan World Cup win in 1992. He is now Pakistan’s prime minister and with no surprise, he is very good at speaking English.

Shahid Afridi

Popularly known as Boom Boom, he is a Pakistani all-rounder cricketer and former captain of Pakistan.

Shoaib Akhtar

Popularly known as Rawalpindi Express, he is a Pakistani cricket commentator and former cricketer, who played all formats of the game over a fourteen-year career.

Ramiz Raja

Pakistani cricket commentator and former cricketer, who represented Pakistan during the 1980s and the 1990s. 

Waqar Younis

Former captain of Pakistan team, coach and commentator. Waqar is regarded as one of the greatest bowlers of all time.

Wasim Akram

He is a Pakistani cricket commentator, coach and former cricketer, captain of Pakistan national cricket team. He is acknowledged as one of the greatest bowlers of all time.

Shoaib Malik

Shoaib Malik is a Pakistani cricketer and former captain of the Pakistani team from 2007 to 2009.

Well, they need to understand it is ok for not knowing English as English is not India and Pakistan’s native language. So why to fit in! We feel weird about those people who make fun of their own native language by judging someone’s English speaking skills. Be proud of you what you are!