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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]
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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शोएब अख़्तर (अंग्रेजी : Shoaib Akhtar ) pronunciation सहायता · सूचना; जन्म १३ अगस्त १९७५ एक पूर्व पाकिस्तान क्रिकेट टीम के खिलाड़ी है जिनका जन्म रावलपिंडी में हुआ था। ये अपने जमाने में सबसे तेज़ गेंदबाज थे। [1][2] ये अपनी तेज गेंदबाजी के लिए काफी मशहूर रहे इस कारण इनको रावलपिंडी एक्सप्रेस के नाम से जाने जाते थे। [3]
• Fastest ball ever with the speed of 161.3 km/h. • Remaining not out in 12 successive ODI innings. After dismissing Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar off consecutive deliveries in the first match of the Asian Test Championship at Kolkata in 1999.
Shoaib Akhtar, a Pakistani former cricketer, took 16 five-wicket hauls during his career in international cricket. A five-wicket haul (also known as a "five–for" or "fifer") [1] refers to a bowler taking five or more wickets in a single innings.
Aug 13, 2014 · Shoaib Akhtar, born August 13, 1975, is one of the most mercurial and fearsome fast bowlers of modern times. Abhishek Mukherjee lists 30 things about the Rawalpindi Express.
Mar 6, 2001 · Pakistan made waves, the Aussies won the Cup, the Proteas were considered the best all-round outfit, but it essentially was Shoaib Akhtar's World Cup. He was undoubtedly the fastest in the...
Aug 27, 2018 · Shoaib Akhtar is a legendary former cricketer of Pakistan as well as a Pakistani cricket commentator at present, played for all formats of the cricket in his 14 years career. He is known as the fastest bowlers in cricket history, carrying a formally recorded speed of 161.3 km/h in a match alongside England all through Cricket World Cup 23.
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.
