MAKKAH, Former Pakistan cricket captain Wasim Akram has attracted widespread attention on social media after a video showed him performing the symbolic stoning ritual at Jamarat during Hajj using a bowling action reminiscent of his cricketing career.

The video, recorded in Makkah during the annual pilgrimage, quickly circulated across social media platforms, drawing reactions from cricket fans and followers. The clip features Akram participating in the ritual while mimicking the bowling style that made him one of Pakistan’s most celebrated cricketers.

Known internationally as the “Sultan of Swing,” Akram is currently in Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj. In the video, he can be seen throwing pebbles during the Jamarat ritual with a motion resembling his trademark inswing delivery.

Video gains traction online

The footage was widely shared by social media users, many of whom highlighted the former fast bowler’s reference to his cricketing legacy during the pilgrimage.

The video also prompted discussion among fans familiar with Akram’s playing career, during which he established himself as one of the most successful fast bowlers in international cricket.

Several former cricketers and public figures from Pakistan are among those performing Hajj in Saudi Arabia this year, with many sharing moments from their pilgrimage on social media.

The clip continues to circulate online, generating engagement from users in Pakistan and abroad.