Wasim Akram to auction memorabilia for COVID-19 fundraising.

Karachi -- Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram and former English fast bowler Darren Gough have decided to auction their memorabilia from cricketing days and raise funds to combat the coronavirus pandemic.

According to ESPNcricinfo, both the legendary fast bowlers have promised items of memorabilia to be auctioned on behalf of the Centre for Disaster Philanthropy in London who have set up a COVID-19 Response Fund. Akram has pledged a signed bat and ball while Gough has pledged a signed ball.

Earlier this week, Akram also donated PKR one million in 'Prime Minister Relief Fund for COVID-19'. Pakistan men's team all-rounder Imad Wasim and Test...

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