Shoaib Akhtar

On this day: Shoaib Akhtar officially breaks the 100 m/h barrier

“I told my teammates Saqlain [Mushtaq] and Azhar [Mahmood] that I will break the record in the World Cup.”

High time we celebrate Indian fast bowling: Shoaib Akhtar

Akhtar, one of the fastest pacers of his generation, also reckoned that the Indian fast bowlers are as good as the Indian batters and one should not undermine them by any means.

Shoaib praises ‘dangerous’ India after Asia Cup triumph

India started the Asia Cup as underdogs, Shoaib Akhtar said, but their transformation during the campaign has now convinced him that “they could be the most dangerous side in the World Cup”

Pakistan speedsters remind Shoaib Akhtar of 'two Ws'

Pakistan boast one of the world's best fast-bowling attacks in Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf.

Mohammad Kaif banters Shoaib Akhtar for run-up

“I could've had a cup of tea by the time he delivered the ball,” former India batter Mohammad Kaif recalled facing former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar for the first time.

Deplorable when sportsmen, artistes become victims of hate: Shoaib Akhtar

Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar, popularly known as 'Rawalpindi Express', says it is "unfortunate and deplorable" when they become victims of hate or crime.

Cricket: Shoaib advises Mustafizur Rahman

Shoaib Akhtar offers some words of encouragement to Bangladesh left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman during the pre-match show for the game between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Daredevils.

Ian Chappell, Shoaib Akhtar stand by Taskin

Former Australian cricketer Ian Chappell and Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar stand by Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed upon his suspension by International Cricket Council over bowling action.

The day when Shoaib silenced Kolkata

Shoaib Akhtar, the Rawalpindi Express silenced Kolkata on February 17, 1999 with two unforgettable deliveries to Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar.

October 20, 2015
October 20, 2015

Pakistan players could refuse to play World T20 in India due to security concerns: ICC President

Zaheer Abbas, International Cricket Council (ICC) President fears for Pakistan players' security during the World T20 in India next year.

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