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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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.

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4 days ago · Shoaib Akhtar is regarded as one of the fiercest fast bowlers in the history of cricket. The Rawalpindi Express, a name that has been associated with him since his playing days, is popular among ...

1 day 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 ...

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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...

3 days ago · 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 ...

Nicknamed “Rawalpindi Express” as a tribute to his hometown and fast bowling, Shoaib Akhtar was the first bowler in the history of the game to break 100mph barrier, a feat that was previously considered impossible to achieve. His ability to bowl fast yorkers and quick bouncers made him one of the best and deadliest bowlers in the game of Cricket.