Pakistani former cricketer
Born: August 13, 1975
Shoaib Akhtar, born on August 13, 1975, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, is a former cricket sensation renowned for his blistering pace and aggressive style. Fondly nicknamed the “Rawalpindi Express,” Akhtar was a fearsome fast bowler who consistently touched speeds above 150 km/h (93 mph), making him one of the fastest bowlers in the history of the sport.
Akhtar made his international debut for Pakistan in 1997 and quickly gained fame for his exceptional speed and unique bowling action. His career was marked by both exhilarating performances and injury setbacks. Despite battling injuries, he left an indelible mark on cricket, amassing over 400 international wickets across formats.
Known for his charismatic personality, Akhtar was a cricketing icon who transcended borders and drew global attention. His fiery rivalry with fellow bowlers and confrontations with batsmen added drama to the cricketing arena. He was part of several memorable cricketing moments, including Pakistan’s run to the final of the 1999 ICC Cricket World Cup.
Retiring from international cricket in 2011, Shoaib Akhtar left an enduring legacy, inspiring a generation of fast bowlers to emulate his pace and passion for the game. Post-retirement, he has been involved in cricket commentary and analysis, and he continues to be a beloved figure among cricket enthusiasts worldwide.
Shoaib Akhtar’s 5 most popular quotes
- How many diamonds can you retrieve from one single mine; there has to be an end somewhere. I don’t see any natural fast bowler after me.
- Even though Sachin is great, I have always found Rahul more solid and hard to get out. He has a solid defense and plays less shots than others. When a batsman plays less shots then it is tough to get him as he makes less mistakes.
- Dhoni backed Jadeja to play aggressively and backed Ishant to bowl short. I have not seen a better Indian captain than him.
- I have formed the Mahendra Singh Dhoni Charitable Trust which organises cricket tournaments in Jharkhand to identify promising cricketers so that we can help groom them, either in India or abroad.
- Dhoni has been an outstanding captain. His record as captain is simply terrific. He has done wonders to Indian cricket.
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