CountryPakistan
Full name
Shoaib Akhtar
Born
August 13, 1975, Rawalpindi, Punjab
Current age
36 years 172 days
Major teamsPakistan, Agriculture Development Bank of Pakistan,
Asia XI, Durham, ICC World XI, Khan Research Labs,
Pakistan International Airlines, Rawalpindi,
Somerset, Worcestershire
Batting styleRight-hand bat
Bowling style
Right-arm fast
Full name
Shoaib Akhtar
Born
August 13, 1975, Rawalpindi, Punjab
Current age
36 years 172 days
Major teamsPakistan, Agriculture Development Bank of Pakistan,
Asia XI, Durham, ICC World XI, Khan Research Labs,
Pakistan International Airlines, Rawalpindi,
Somerset, Worcestershire
Batting styleRight-hand bat
Bowling style
Right-arm fast
Profile
Shoaib Akhtar burst onto the huge stage in the 1999 World Cup with a long, hurtling run-up and blistering speed. His star status was sealed by a great flop of hair, a talent for show-boating and a vivid nickname - the Rawalpindi Express. But it was much, young. A immense ego and his blind ambition to break the 100mph barrier appeared to matter more to him than cementing his place in the Pakistan side. The authorities two times sidelined him over throwing allegations and although his action was cleared, courtesy of hyperextensible joints and the University of Western Australia, injuries created fresh doubts over his international future. However, they channelled his immense resources much better in 2002, turning in of the most blistering bowling efforts of the year, both against Australia. First, they blitzed them with a spell of five for 25 in a one-dayer at Brisbane, and then returned five for 21 in a spectacular performance in Colombo that all but won the Check. The 2003 World Cup was far more disappointing, though. They promised much, but came a cropper, in the needle encounter against Sachin Tendulkar. Dropped after the World Cup, Shoaib roared back to form on the tour to New Zealand, but soon after came a forgettable - and controversial - series against India. Not only did they struggle for wickets, they also left the field at an important stage of the third Check citing wrist injury and back pain, though neither injury appeared to bother him when they came out to bat. Shoaib felt the heat, as his dedication and his relationship with the captain and the team management came in to query as well. The series began a period in which Shoaib's career came under its gravest threat. Mutterings about his dedication were never far away and a difficult relationship with Inzamam and Bob Woolmer the coach didn't make matters simpler. They blew hot and chilled in Australia, looking Pakistan's most incisive threat for periods but also looking their most disinterested at others. A hamstring injury cut short that tour and a potpourri of fitness, dedication and attitudinal complaints meant they missed most of Pakistan's cricket in 2005. But, inevitably perhaps, they came back against England, finishing with 17 wickets and proving the difference between the sides. As well as being at the peak of his powers - a concotion of deadly slower balls, yorkers and bouncers - Shoaib looked a team man to the core. Usually since then they has spent much time on the sidelines, missing tours to Sri Lanka and most of England with a mix of ankle and knee injuries. They returned to play the ODI series against England and appeared back in full flow, before again missing the last match with an injury. His rehabilitation at the finish of 2005 might become, in time, of the most significant moments in Pakistan's history. Equally, it might not which tells you all you require to know about the Rawalpindi Express.
Shoaib Akhtar burst onto the huge stage in the 1999 World Cup with a long, hurtling run-up and blistering speed. His star status was sealed by a great flop of hair, a talent for show-boating and a vivid nickname - the Rawalpindi Express. But it was much, young. A immense ego and his blind ambition to break the 100mph barrier appeared to matter more to him than cementing his place in the Pakistan side. The authorities two times sidelined him over throwing allegations and although his action was cleared, courtesy of hyperextensible joints and the University of Western Australia, injuries created fresh doubts over his international future. However, they channelled his immense resources much better in 2002, turning in of the most blistering bowling efforts of the year, both against Australia. First, they blitzed them with a spell of five for 25 in a one-dayer at Brisbane, and then returned five for 21 in a spectacular performance in Colombo that all but won the Check. The 2003 World Cup was far more disappointing, though. They promised much, but came a cropper, in the needle encounter against Sachin Tendulkar. Dropped after the World Cup, Shoaib roared back to form on the tour to New Zealand, but soon after came a forgettable - and controversial - series against India. Not only did they struggle for wickets, they also left the field at an important stage of the third Check citing wrist injury and back pain, though neither injury appeared to bother him when they came out to bat. Shoaib felt the heat, as his dedication and his relationship with the captain and the team management came in to query as well. The series began a period in which Shoaib's career came under its gravest threat. Mutterings about his dedication were never far away and a difficult relationship with Inzamam and Bob Woolmer the coach didn't make matters simpler. They blew hot and chilled in Australia, looking Pakistan's most incisive threat for periods but also looking their most disinterested at others. A hamstring injury cut short that tour and a potpourri of fitness, dedication and attitudinal complaints meant they missed most of Pakistan's cricket in 2005. But, inevitably perhaps, they came back against England, finishing with 17 wickets and proving the difference between the sides. As well as being at the peak of his powers - a concotion of deadly slower balls, yorkers and bouncers - Shoaib looked a team man to the core. Usually since then they has spent much time on the sidelines, missing tours to Sri Lanka and most of England with a mix of ankle and knee injuries. They returned to play the ODI series against England and appeared back in full flow, before again missing the last match with an injury. His rehabilitation at the finish of 2005 might become, in time, of the most significant moments in Pakistan's history. Equally, it might not which tells you all you require to know about the Rawalpindi Express.
Career statistics
He set an official world record by achieving the quickest delivery, when they clocked in at 161.3 km/h (100.2 mph) in his bowling speed, two times at a cricket match against England.[1] His ability to bowl quick yorkers and speedy bouncers have made him of the best quick bowlers in cricket.
However, they has been involved in several controversies in the work of his career, often accused of not being a team player. Akhtar was sent home in the work of the Check match series in Australia in 2005 for alleged poor attitude. A year later, they was embroiled in a drug scandal after testing positive to a banned substance. However, the ban imposed on him was lifted on court appeal. In September 2007, Akhtar was banned for an indefinite period for his fight with Pakistan team mate and quick bowler Mohammad Asif.[2] On one April 2008, Akhtar was banned for years for publicly criticizing the Pakistan Cricket Board.[3] In October 2008, the Lahore High Court in Pakistan suspended the year ban and Akhtar was selected in the 15-man squad for the Twenty20 Quadrangular Match in Canada.[4] Pakistani judge, Rana Bhagwandas said one time that, Akhtar is a legend of Pakistan cricket.[5] They retired from international cricket after the 2011 World Cup.
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