Former Pakistan cricket captain Wasim Akram congratulated his son Taimoor Akram after he defeated an American opponent in the United States, securing his fourth consecutive MMA victory
Webdesk Zunaira Fatima
Former Pakistan cricket team captain Wasim Akram has expressed pride and happiness after his son, Taimoor Akram, secured his fourth consecutive victory in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in the United States.
Taimoor defeated American fighter Nick Sislick in a challenging three-round contest. The judges awarded him victory based on unanimous points, marking another important achievement in his mixed martial arts career.
Following the victory, Wasim Akram took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to congratulate his son and appreciate his performance. The legendary fast bowler shared a heartfelt message, praising Taimoor’s courage, determination and fighting spirit throughout the competition.
In his post, Wasim wrote, “What a fight, what a win!” He further explained that watching his son compete for three difficult rounds from the sidelines was not easy. However, he appreciated the effort and determination Taimoor demonstrated during the fight.
Wasim also admitted that he felt both surprised and worried while watching his son compete. Despite the tension, he enjoyed the match and expressed how proud and happy he was with the final result.
He encouraged Taimoor to maintain the same passion and determination in future competitions. His message also reflected his support for his son’s decision to pursue a career in combat sports.
Taimoor’s interest in MMA has previously attracted public attention because of his father’s successful cricket career. Wasim Akram is widely regarded as one of Pakistan’s greatest fast bowlers and is popularly known as the Sultan of Swing.
In January 2023, Wasim revealed during an interview with Cricket Pakistan that his son had chosen mixed martial arts instead of following his father’s footsteps in cricket. He also explained that Taimoor was living in the United States and working towards his ambition of becoming a professional fighter.
At that time, Wasim supported his son’s career choice and said that he had given his children the freedom to pursue their own interests and make their own decisions about their futures.
Taimoor’s latest victory highlights his continued progress in the sport, while his father’s public appreciation has brought further attention to his growing MMA journey.
