A statue of legendary Pakistani fast bowler Wasim Akram, recently installed outside the Niaz Stadium in Hyderabad, has sparked a wave of memes online. The statue, intended to honour the "Sultan of Swing," is being mocked by fans for its unrealistic resemblance to the former cricketer.

 

The sculpture shows Wasim Akram in his iconic left-arm bowling action, wearing the Pakistan jersey from the 1999 World Cup. Although it was officially unveiled in April 2025, a picture of the statue only began circulating on social media today, causing a storm of reactions.

 

Cricket fans expressed their disappointment over the execution of the statue, with many saying it fails to do justice to Wasim Akram’s greatness. Some even compared it to poorly-made wax figures or amateur fan art.

 

One user joked that the statue looks like Wasim Akram during his struggling days trying to make it into the national team. Another dubbed it the "Temu version" of the legendary bowler.

 

A fan sarcastically suggested that Wasim Akram should "get it updated himself from somewhere," highlighting the lack of finesse in the statue’s features.

 

Wasim Akram, who represented Pakistan from 1984 to 2003, remains one of the greatest fast bowlers in cricket history, with 414 Test wickets and 502 ODI wickets to his name. His legacy continues to inspire generations, making the statue’s quality a point of disappointment for many.

 

Here are some reactions from Twitter: