- published: 22 Apr 2012
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Wasim Hasan Raja (Urdu: وسیم حسن راجہ) (3 July 1952 – 23 August 2006), was a Pakistani cricketer who played in 57 Tests and 54 ODIs for the Pakistani national cricket team from 1973 to 1985. His younger brother, Rameez Raja, also represented Pakistan in Tests and ODIs, becoming captain of the national side. Another brother, Zaeem Raja, also played first-class cricket, as did his father, Raja Saleem Akhtar.
Wasim Raja was born in Multan in the Punjab. His father was a high-ranking civil servant. Raja obtained a master's degree in political science from Government College, Lahore. He was captain of the Pakistan Under-19 side.
He settled in London after marrying an Englishwoman, Ann. He studied for a certificate in education from Durham University, and had a spell teaching geography, mathematics and physical education at Caterham School in Surrey. He was also a coach for the Pakistan Under-19 team, and International Cricket Council match referee in 15 Tests and 34 ODIs from 2002 to 2004.
Wasim Raja was Pakistan's first genuine all-rounder. He was a hard hitting batsman, attacking fielder and a partnership breaker while bowling! He died 6 years back, here is A TRIBUTE from me!
Khamoshian
While India's performance in last two series with England and Pakistan was below expectation, it was a prime concern to know the main reason for this drop in performance. NewsX's Ayaz Memon caught up with Wasim Akram, Bishan Singh Bedi and Rameez Raja to discuss the key aspects of the drop in team India's performance. For more log on to http://www.newsx.com