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Shoaib Akhtar

Shoaib Akhtar is a former Pakistani cricketer who played in all three formats of the game for fourteen years. Born on the 13th of August, 1975; he earned the nickname “Rawalpindi Express” since he hails from Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan..

In November 1997, Shoaib Akhtar made his first test debut as a fast bowler and played his first ODI three months later. He has been included in numerous controversies all through his career, frequently suspected of unethical conduct, in spite of his acclamation for considerably impacting knockouts in Pakistan’s favor.

In the year 2005, Akhtar regained his trustworthiness to take part in their home country (three-Test) series with  England, he crafted a series of his outstanding bowling completion. His productive utilization of sluggish deliveries shown to be unplayable by the English batsmen.
Akhtar took 17 wickets and awarded as the most prominent wicket-taker of the series.He is among the fast bowlers in the cricket history who have cracked the 100 mph (barrier) in cricket history, by bowling at 100 .2 mph, in a match with England in 2003 cricket world cup.

Saqlain Mushtaq asks Shoaib Akhtar to return his money

The former head coach of Pakistan cricket team, Saqlain Mushtaq reminded fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar… Read More

2 years ago

Shoaib Akhtar has an advice for Babar Azam

Shoaib Akhtar had criticized Babar for his inability to speak English during presentations and elsewhere… Read More

2 years ago

Hajra Yamin reacts to Shoaib Akhtar’s remarks about Babar Azam

Hajra Yamin said that speaking in one's own language doesn't affect credibility. Read More

2 years ago

Shoaib Akhtar says he was offered lead role in Bollywood film ‘Gangster’

Former fast bowler of the Pakistan cricket team, Shoaib Akhtar revealed he once got an… Read More

2 years ago

Just imagine, if they weren’t ill: Shoaib Akhtar about England batters

Shoaib Akhtar said England are taking the attack to Pakistan with their run-a-ball batting approach. Read More

2 years ago

‘Go and lift the trophy at Wankhede Stadium and bring it back to Pakistan,’ says Shoaib Akhtar

Shoaib Akhtar, after Pakistan's defeat in the WC final today, has asked the team to… Read More

2 years ago

Shoaib Akhtar has a message for India as Pakistan reaches final

Pakistan will play the winners of the semi-final between England and India in the ICC… Read More

2 years ago

‘India will return home too’, predicts Shoaib Akhtar

Pakistan's veteran cricketer, Shoaib Akhtar has made his prediction about the final of the ongoing… Read More

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“Average mindset, Average results. Thats the reality, face it”

Pakistani pace star Shoaib Akhtar took the team management to the cleaners after Pakistan's upset… Read More

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Shoaib Akhtar’s year-old prediction about Jasprit Bumrah’s back goes viral

Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar's year-old prediction about Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has gone viral after… Read More

2 years ago

Shoaib Akhtar blasts PCB over T20 WC squad, fears Pakistan’s elimination in group stage

Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar slammed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the squad that… Read More

2 years ago

‘Decide playing XI first’: Shoaib Akhtar slams India’s ‘confused selection’

Former Pakistani speedster Shoaib Akhtar has slammed Indian team management's selection for the Asia Cup… Read More

2 years ago

Peshawar police fulfil wish of 14-year-old thalassemia patient

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's (KP) police have fulfilled the wish of a 14-year-old thalassemia patient, Shoaib… Read More

2 years ago

Shoaib Akhtar’s thunderbolts still give ‘nightmares’ to AB de Villiers

South African cricketing legend AB de Villiers has said that Pakistan Paver Shoaib Akhtar's deliveries… Read More

3 years ago

Shaan Shahid unhappy with Shoaib Akhtar’s birthday wish for Sachin Tendulkar

Pakistani movie star Shaan Shahid has expressed his displeasure over speedstar Shoaib Akhtar's birthday wish… Read More

3 years ago

Pakistan pacer who was offered Imran Hashmi’s role in ‘Gangster’

Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhat has claimed that he was offered Imran Hashmi's character in the… Read More

3 years ago

Shoaib Akhtar lists ‘top three cricketers’ of all time

Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhtar has picked his three greatest cricketers of all time, including former… Read More

3 years ago

Shoaib Akhtar recalls times with Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan

Shoaib Akhtar called Salman Khan a great person. Read More

3 years ago

James Faulkner should get ‘due treatment’ over foolish behavior: Shoaib Akhtar

Former Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar aka Rawalpindi Express has reacted to James Faulkner's allegations and… Read More

3 years ago

Shoaib Akhtar ‘utterly disappointed’ over PTV’s legal notice

ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar on Sunday said that he was "utterly disappointed" after… Read More

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