From 145 to 130...' Former Pakistan captain rues downfall of fast-bowling stocks

Wasim Akram expresses concerns over Pakistan's dwindling fast bowling stocks

Akram says Pakistan cricket is suffering due to lack of fast bowlers

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has expressed concerns over the decline of fast bowling stocks in his country.

Akram, who is regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time, said that Pakistan cricket is suffering because of the lack of quality fast bowlers.

Akram's comments come in the wake of Pakistan's recent Test series defeat against Australia, in which the team's bowling attack was unable to take 20 wickets in any of the three matches.

• Pakistan's fast-bowling stocks have been on a decline for a number of years.
• The team has not produced a world-class fast bowler since the likes of Akram, Waqar Younis and Shoaib Akhtar.
• The lack of fast bowlers has been a major factor in Pakistan's recent struggles in Test cricket.

Akram said that he is worried about the future of Pakistan cricket if the country does not start producing quality fast bowlers.

"We need to find fast bowlers who can bowl at 145-150kph," Akram said.

"We don't have any bowlers who can bowl at that speed at the moment, and it's a big problem for us."

Akram said that he hopes that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will take steps to address the issue.

"The PCB needs to invest in fast bowling development," Akram said.

"They need to identify talented young bowlers and give them the resources they need to succeed."

Akram's comments are a timely reminder of the importance of fast bowling to Pakistan cricket.

The team has a long and proud history of producing world-class fast bowlers, and it is essential that the PCB takes steps to ensure that this tradition continues.