India, Dec. 22 -- The name was familiar, the impact unmistakable. UAE's Wasim Akram, also a left-arm fast bowler, turned heads in the ongoing ILT20 season as he channelled his legendary namesake, ripping through Abu Dhabi Knight Riders with a two-wicket burst in the powerplay for Sharjah Warriorz on Monday at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Sharing his name with the Pakistan great, the young pacer showcased swing, control and confidence, delivering a masterful spell with the new ball.

Sharjah inflicted a disastrous start on Abu Dhabi in the ILT20 clash. Bangladesh fast bowler Taskin Ahmed struck in the opening over, dismissing Phil Salt, before Akram removed two more batters in the space of just six deliveries across his first two...