Shoaib Akhtar announces his biopic 'Rawalpindi Express — running against the odds'

'You're in for a ride you've never taken before,' says Shoaib Akhtar

By Web Desk
July 25, 2022
Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar (R) and poster of  his biopic — AFP/Screengrab

KARACHI: Pakistan pace great Shoaib Akhtar announced the launch of his biopic, "Rawalpindi Express — running against the odds".

Akhtar nicknamed the "Rawalpindi Express", is renowned for his lightning-quick pace and ability to bowl fierce bouncers, making the batters of his time fear while taking the crease against him.

Taking to Twitter, the ex-pacer disclosed that a movie will be produced about his life's journey.

The biopic of Akhtar will be the first foreign film about a Pakistani sports personality and will be released on 16 November 2023.

"Beginning of this beautiful journey. Announcing the launch of my story, my life, my Biopic. "RAWALPINDI EXPRESS - Running against the odds"," Akhtar wrote.

"You're in for a ride you've never taken before. First foreign film about a Pakistani Sportsman. Controversially yours, Shoaib Akhtar," he added.

It is pertinent to mention here that Akhtar represented Pakistan in 224 international matches and claimed 444 wickets.

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