Champion cricketer Wasim Akram is lining up for auction in Brighton’s housing market this weekend.
Known as the Sultan of Swing, Akram is the only Pakistani player in Wisden’s all-time Test world eleven and has split his life between his Bayside suburb and his hometown of Karachi for the past decade.
He is considered one of the top fast bowlers of all time and was the first bowler to reach 500 wickets in a one-day international format game.
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He also captained the Pakistan national team and took over 400 wickets in Test matches.
He currently works as a commentator overseas and in Australia, and will be covering the Test series between Pakistan and Australia’s Test cricket teams this summer.
Akram and his wife Shaniera have owned the house at 31 White Street for the past nine years, initially living there but renting it out 12 months ago.
“While there will always be a part of me that will be attached to this wonderful home, I am truly happy to live in Brighton and enjoy all that this wonderful area has to offer,” he said. Ta.
Mrs Akram said the White Street home was perfectly located for the new owners to enjoy everything the suburb had to offer.
“We are lucky to have the most wonderful community around us in Brighton. Anyone who buys this will have access to the beautiful beaches, welcoming community and great schools that make this area so unique and wonderful. ,” she said.
A few years after they married, her father sold Brighton’s New Street, home of Australian spin king Shane Warne.
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The three-bedroom home is spread over three storeys, with a basement and double garage, as well as an open-plan living zone leading to the rear deck on the first floor.
The bedrooms are located on the upper floor, with the main room having a private balcony and private bathroom.
Listed for $1.73 million to $1.9 million through Marshall White Brighton director Jason Swift, it is suitable for professional couples, young downsizers, expatriates and even first-time homebuyer couples renting nearby. He is also interested.
“This property is a real steal,” Swift said.
“It’s not every day that the greatest bowler of all time puts his house up for sale, so the lucky new owner will not only be buying a piece of paradise, but a piece of cricketing history as well. .
“This home opens up a world of opportunity for buyers. It is ready to move into as a beautiful, modern family home, or it can be rented out and used as an ideal investment.”
The house at 31 White Street will be auctioned on November 25th at 2pm.
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