SHOAIB AKHTAR

Shoaib Akhtar – profile, career and stats

Shoaib Akhtar is a former Pakistani fast-bowler who holds the record of bowling the fastest-ever delivery in cricket when he bowled at a speed of 161.3 kmph against England in 2003.

His career could have been grander had he been able to play more matches but controversies and injuries always got in his way.

Still, Shoaib Akhtar was the most feared bowler of his time and the batters who faced him tell tales of his toe-crushing yorkers.

Akhtar represented Pakistan in the 1999 ICC Cricket World Cup, 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup and 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup.

Shoaib Akhtar brought his career to an end in an announcement made during the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2011 saying the World Cup matches will be his last in international cricket.

When and where was Shoaib Akhtar born?

August 13, 1975, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.

What is the nickname of Shoaib Akhtar?

Rawalpindi Express.

Who is the wife of Shoaib Akhtar?

Rubab Khan.

When did Shoaib Akhtar play his first international match?

Shoaib Akhtar played his first Test in 1997 against West Indies. Akhtar played his first ODI in 1998 against Zimbabwe and he played his first T20I against England in 2006.

When did Shoaib Akhtar play his last international match?

Shoaib Akhtar played his last Test against India in 2007. He played his last T20I in 2010 and his last ODI in 2011 against New Zealand.

How many Tests did Shoaib Akhtar play and how many wickets did he take in them?

Shoaib Akhtar played 46 Tests and he took 178 wickets in them at an average of 25.69 with 12 five-wicket hauls and two 10-wicket hauls.

How many ODIs did Shoaib Akhtar play and how many wickets did he take in them?

Shoaib Akhtar played 163 ODIs and he took 247 wickets in them at an average of 24.97 with four five-wicket haul.

How many T20Is did Shoaib Akhtar play and how many wickets did he take in them?

Shoaib Akhtar played 15 T20Is and took 19 wickets in them at an average of 22.73.

Who is the favourite cricketer of Shoaib Akhtar?

Sachin Tendulkar, Shane Warne and Wasim Akram.

Which bowler was the toughest to face as a batter for Shoaib Akhtar?

Muttiah Muralitharan.

Which actor would Shoaib Akhtar like to play him in a biopic?

Salman Khan.

Who is the favourite Bollywood actor of Shoaib Akhtar?

Katrina Kaif and Shah Rukh Khan.

Which city is the favourite of Shoaib Akhtar?

Mumbai.

Which co-commentator is the favourite of Shoaib Akhtar?

Virender Sehwag.