evidence: Cricket Legend Wasim Akram Predicts NCL's Sixty Strikes Concept Will Bring Americans to "The Beautiful Game" [...] Speaking exclusively to Sports Illustrated, Akram, one of the sport’s greatest icons and now a globally renowned ‘voice’ of cricket as a commentator, says he’s excited about the NCL’s Sixty Strikes tournament. [...] Akram has also been impressed by the star power of many of the cricketing legends, past and present, who are involved in the tournament. "I mean, the caliber has been excellent. David Malan, the present players, the top players, and professionals, are participating in this tournament. So, credit to all the organizers. I think they've done a great job."