Which left-arm fast bowler retired in 2003 with 414 Test wickets?

Answer Explanation

Wasim Akram retired with 414 Test wickets, then the most by a left-arm fast bowler, and was the first bowler to take 500 ODI wickets. His ability to swing the ball both ways at pace made him one of the greatest fast bowlers of all.

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2. Wasim Akram, regarded as one of the greatest left-arm fast bowlers, finished his career as the leading wicket-taker in which limited-overs format?Answer: ODI cricket (502 wickets)
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