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]

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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.

• 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.

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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 …

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.

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...

At the Basin Reserve in 2003, Shoaib Akhtar turned a huge first-innings deficit into a seven-wicket series win

He is a Pakistani right arm fast bowler in cricket, who is regarded as one of the fastest bowlers in the world. He set an official world record by achieving the fastest delivery, when he clocked in at 161.3 km/ph (100.2 mph) in his bowling speed, twice at a cricket match.