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Shoaib Akhtar

Fast Bowling Legend — 'The Rawalpindi Express'

The fastest bowler cricket has ever seen

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Shoaib Akhtar is a former Pakistani cricketer universally known as 'The Rawalpindi Express' and the fastest bowler in the history of the game. In 2003 he became the first bowler to break the 100 mph barrier, clocking a delivery of 161.3 km/h that still stands as the fastest ever recorded. Across a career spanning 1997 to 2011 he terrorised the world's best batsmen with raw pace, devastating reverse swing and toe-crushing yorkers. He represented Pakistan in Tests, ODIs and T20Is, played county and franchise cricket around the world, and produced match-winning spells on the biggest stages. Since retiring he has become one of cricket's most popular and outspoken commentators. He remains an icon of fast bowling and one of the most charismatic figures the sport has produced.

Memorable performance

Pakistan National Cricket Team - Pakistan (International)

Fast Bowler November 1997 to March 2011 13 years & 5 months

Spearheaded Pakistan's pace attack across Tests, ODIs and T20Is for over a decade.
Took more than 400 international wickets with express pace and reverse swing.
Dismissed Dravid and Tendulkar in consecutive balls in the 1999 Eden Gardens Test.
A central figure in Pakistan's World Cup campaigns and major series wins.

ICC Cricket World Cup - Cape Town, South Africa

World Record Holder — Fastest Delivery February 2003 to February 2003 1 month

Bowled the fastest delivery in recorded history — 161.3 km/h (100.23 mph) — vs England.
Became the first bowler ever to break the 100 mph barrier.
The record still stands today, cementing his place in cricket folklore.

Worcestershire, Durham & Kolkata Knight Riders - England, India & worldwide

County & Franchise Cricketer January 2002 to December 2011 10 years

Played county cricket in England with Worcestershire and Durham and in the Indian Premier League.
Drew big crowds and brought genuine express pace to T20 leagues in their early years.
Mentored younger fast bowlers on the craft of swing, seam and express pace.

Broadcast Media & Publishing - Worldwide

Commentator & Author April 2011 to Present 15 years & 3 months

Became one of cricket's most popular and refreshingly candid television analysts after retiring.
Built a large digital following by sharing forthright opinion and analysis on the game.
Published the best-selling autobiography 'Controversially Yours' in 2011, recounting his eventful career.
Career Records & Milestones

Fastest Delivery in History

Holds the all-time record for the fastest ball ever bowled — 161.3 km/h — and was the first to break 100 mph. The record has stood for over two decades.

Eden Gardens Double Strike

Dismissed Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar with consecutive deliveries in 1999, one of the most electrifying spells in cricket history.

400+ International Wickets

Took over 400 wickets across formats for Pakistan despite recurring injuries, with a strike rate among the quickest of his era.
Career Specials

Rawalpindi, Pakistan (junior & domestic cricket)

Club & First-Class Cricket (January 1989 to December 1997)

Grew up in Rawalpindi and developed an explosive, slingy action on local club pitches, where his natural speed set him apart. Rose through domestic cricket as the standout quick of his generation before his Test debut in 1997.
Beyond the Boundary

Controversially Yours (Autobiography)

HarperCollins (October 2011 to Present)

Anshu Dogra

His candid, best-selling 2011 autobiography recounting his rise from Rawalpindi and his record-breaking career.
Honours & Recognition

Performances of the Decade

Cricket Media & ICC (January 2005 to Present)

Listed among the most destructive fast-bowling spells of his generation and in all-time fastest-bowler rankings.

National Recognition

Pakistan Cricket Board (January 2010 to Present)

Celebrated in Pakistan as a national sporting hero and one of its greatest fast bowlers.
Playing Summary
  • Express Pace
  • Reverse Swing
  • Yorkers
  • Bouncers
  • New-Ball Bowling
  • Death Bowling
  • Wicket-Taking Instinct
  • Slower Balls
  • Aggression & Intimidation
  • Athleticism & Run-Up
  • Big-Match Impact
Langauges

Urdu

Native or Bilingual Proficiency

Punjabi (IND)

Native or Bilingual Proficiency

English (UK)

Professional Working Proficiency
Personal Info

Nationality

Pakistani

Date of Birth

1975-08-13

Place of Birth

Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Role

Right-arm Fast Bowler

Nickname

The Rawalpindi Express

Fastest Ball

161.3 km/h (100.23 mph)
Personal Skills

Showmanship

Self-Belief

Competitiveness

Charisma

Resilience

Activities & Interests
TV
Tennis
Holidays
Dart
Travelling
Partying
Cricket
Meet People

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