Shoaib Akhtar (pronounced [ʃoeːb əxt̪ər] ⓘ; born 13 August 1975) is a Pakistani former international cricketer and commentator.Nicknamed the "Rawalpindi Express", [3] he is the fastest bowler in cricketing history, with an unbeaten 161.3 kmph (100.23 mph) delivery. [4] Akhtar made his Test match debut in November 1997 as an opening fast bowler and played his first One …

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3 days ago · Harbhajan Singh and Shoaib Akhtar recreated their famous 2010 Asia Cup spat in a playful video. Their intense on-field rivalry, now a cherished memory, adds excitement for the 2025 Champions ...

Forget about facing him, only the thoughts of it would bring shivers down your spine. Such was the impact of this super quick speedster called 'Shoaib Akhtar' on the psyche of batsmen.

Feb 7, 2025 · Shoaib Akhtar revealed how a saint predicted greatness for him at an early age despite him 'not being able to walk'. Whenever the term 'pacers' is and will be mentioned in the annals of cricket ...

Nov 24, 2024 · Shoaib Akhtar, famously known as the “Rawalpindi Express,” is a former Pakistani cricketer celebrated for his unprecedented speed and aggressive bowling style. His journey from a small town in Pakistan to becoming the fastest bowler in …

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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...

Only two candidates emerged from that rat race, Thompson’s Australian compatriot Brett Lee and before him, a Pakistani, later dubbed as ‘’The Rawalpindi Express’’, Shoaib Akhtar.