Last Update: January 16, 2023, 12:02 IST
Tehmoor Akram (right) during a training session
Tehmoor Akram, who is active on social media, often posts about his fights and stories of his journey to become a pro MMA fighter.
Tahmoor Akram, son of veteran fast bowler Wasim Akram, is on his way to becoming a professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter.
Akram, widely regarded as the greatest left-arm fast bowler ever, while speaking at an event in UAE, confirmed that his son has taken up MMA and recently participated in a fight.
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The Pakistan legend said that his son is living in the United States of America to pursue his dream. Asked about his views on making Tehmoore a cricketer, the 56-year-old said he has given his children the freedom to choose their own path.
“My son is living in America, there is not much cricket, anyway, I have given my kids the right to live the life of their choice. If he wants to become a fighter, then he must become one. cricket pakistan,
Tehmoor Akram, who is active on social media, often posts about his fights and stories of his journey to become a pro MMA fighter.
In one of his posts, he can be seen sparring with an opponent at the Michigan Top Team Mixed Martial Arts gym.
In another Instagram Reels, Tehmoor Akram can be seen doing some pad work.
“The pad-work with General Daron Cruickshank has me feeling as sharp as a knife, I can’t wait to use these tools in the ring,” read the caption posted with the video.
Tahmoor is Wasim Akram’s son with his first wife Huma, who passed away in 2009 due to a rare fungal infection. The legendary cricketer later married Shanira Thompson on 12 August 2013.
Meanwhile, Wasim Akram recently revealed his cocaine addiction and his struggle to overcome it. in an interview with many timesThe former fast bowler revealed that he started taking cocaine while traveling around the world as a broadcaster after his playing career.
“The culture of fame in South Asia is all-consuming, seductive and corrupting. You can go to 10 parties in one night, and some do. And it took its toll on me,” Akram said.
The 56-year-old revealed that his first wife Huma helped him get over his drug problem. “Huma’s last selfless, unconscious act was curing me of my drug problem. That way of life was over, and I never looked back,” Akram was quoted as saying.
Playing for Pakistan, Wasim Akram took 414 wickets in 104 Tests and also took 502 wickets in 356 ODIs.
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