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.

Shoaib Akhtar vows ‘befitting reply’ to Dr. Nauman Niaz’s defamation notice

Legendary Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has responded to a defamation notice from analyst and… Read More

2 months ago

Shoaib Akhtar’s YouTube channel banned in India

NEW DELHI: India has blocked Shoaib Akhtar's YouTube channel following the Pahalgam attack in Illegal… Read More

3 months ago

Shoaib Akhtar asks for new PSL franchise named ‘Pindi Express’

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has asked for the introduction of a new Pakistan Super… Read More

4 months ago

Shoaib Akhtar recalls crowd clashes, urges players to stay calm

Pakistan's former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, famously known as the "Rawalpindi Express," has shared his… Read More

4 months ago

Shoaib Akhtar has THIS advice for New Zealand ahead of CT25 Final

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has offered a piece of advice to New Zealand ahead… Read More

5 months ago

Shoaib Akhtar questions Pakistan’s ‘intent’ after New Zealand loss

Former Pakistani speed-gun Shoaib Akhtar questioned Pakistan's intent and expressed disappointment with the team's performance… Read More

6 months ago

Shoaib Akhtar picks winner of Pak-India game in CT 2025

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has picked the winner of the highly-anticipated IND v PAK… Read More

6 months ago

Shoaib Akhtar predicts finalists of Champions Trophy

Pakistan former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar predicted the two finalists of the ICC Champions Trophy… Read More

6 months ago

‘Richer than Pakistan’: Shoaib Akhtar reveals startling aspiration

After garnering worldwide fame for his fast bowling, Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has revealed his… Read More

8 months ago

Shoaib Akhtar says India, Virat Kohli ‘dying’ to play in Pakistan

Legendary pacer Shoaib Akhtar has claimed that India and their star batter Virat Kohli were… Read More

8 months ago

Shoaib Akhtar’s Explosive Take on Champions Trophy 2025 goes viral

Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has expressed discontent regarding the prolonged discussions surrounding the… Read More

8 months ago

Shoaib Akhtar loses cool on live TV after Pakistan’s defeat to England

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has strongly criticised the Shan Masood-led Pakistan Test team… Read More

10 months ago

‘Out of nowhere…’: Shoaib Akhtar lauds Arshad Nadeem over historic Olympic gold

Pakistan legend Shoaib Akhtar showered praise on javelin ace Arshad Nadeem after he bagged a… Read More

12 months ago

‘Who was the Einstein?’ Shoaib Akhtar slams decision to make Babar Azam captain

Pakistan crashed out from the T20 World Cup 2024 after they failed to qualify for… Read More

1 year ago

‘Do Pakistan really deserve to be in Super 8?’: asks Shoaib Akhtar

Former pacer Shoaib Akhtar launched a scathing attack on Pakistan team after a defeat to… Read More

1 year ago

Shoaib Akhtar reacts to Pakistan’s defeat against USA in T20 World Cup 2024

Pakistan's former premier pace bowler Shoaib Akhtar has said Green Shirts did not deserve to… Read More

1 year ago

Shoaib Akhtar becomes father to a baby girl

Former fast bowler of the Pakistan cricket team, Shoaib Akhtar announced to have welcomed his… Read More

1 year ago

There was a time when I didn’t have money to buy shoes: Zaman Khan

Zaman Khan is currently representing Rawalpindi in the ongoing National T20 Cup 2023/24. Read More

2 years ago

Shoaib Akhtar’s tweet after Australia’s World Cup 2023 victory goes viral

Following Australia’s record-extending sixth World Cup title, a tweet from former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar… Read More

2 years ago

Shoaib Akhtar speaks up on Babar Azam’s removal

Babar Azam stepped down as leader of all Pakistan international teams over the ICC Cricket… Read More

2 years ago