Shoaib Akhtar

Asia Cup 2022: TOP controversies from MS Dhoni's severed head to Gautam Gambhir vs Kamran Akmal, In Pics

As the Asia Cup 2022 is set to begin on August 28, we bring some of the most controversial and memorable moments of the previous editions on and off the pitch. From MS Dhoni's picture being photoshopped for wrong reasons to Harbhajan Singh and Shoaib Akhtar getting into a fight.

Aug 26, 2022, 08:00 AM IST

'Indian batters were scared of me but Sachin..': Shoaib Akhtar makes a BIG statement ahead of IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2022 clash

Shoaib also spoke about his battles with India legend Sachin Tendulkar, who had memorable outing vs Pakistan in 1999, 2003 World Cups. In fact, in 2003 World Cup, he smashed Pakistani bowlers all over the park to score a match-winning 97.

Aug 21, 2022, 06:35 AM IST

Legends League 2022: BCCI official makes BIG statement on Pakistan cricketers' participation

Pakistan players could miss out on the Legends League Cricket 2022

Aug 13, 2022, 18:33 PM IST

Didn't want to be CM in 2020: Nitish Kumar makes BIG claim against BJP after taking oath

Nitish Kumar had ended his alliance with the BJP on Aug 9 and revived the 'Mahagathbandhan' between JD(U) and Tejashvi Yadav's RJD.

Aug 10, 2022, 18:04 PM IST

WATCH: Shoaib Akhtar gets emotional in hospital bed says 'this is my last...'

Shoaib Akhtar's knee issue has been going on for the past 11 years

Aug 09, 2022, 13:41 PM IST

Shoaib Akhtar says THIS for Virat Kohli after fan asks him to describe India batter in one word

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar came up with a priceless reply to a fan's question on Virat Kohli during a Q&A session on Twitter.

Jul 25, 2022, 21:23 PM IST

Virat Kohli to be dropped or not! From Kapil Dev to Ricky Ponting, who said what on batter's poor form

Virat Kohli's recent bad form has been a concern for the Indian cricket team

Jul 21, 2022, 14:26 PM IST

He is a little overweight: Shoaib Akhtar takes a dig at Rishabh Pant

Pant has been given rest by BCCI for the ODI series against West Indies while he will make comeback in the squad for the T20I series. 

Jul 20, 2022, 23:36 PM IST

Shoaib Akhtar backs Virat Kohli, says 'he didn't make 70 international hundreds playing candy crush'

Pakistan's legendary fast bowler, Shoaib Akhtar reminded the critics of Virat Kohli that he did not score those 70 international hundreds in his "aunt's backyear" or while playing mobile game "candy crush". Kohli's painfully long lean patch of nearly three years has led to calls for his ouster from the T20 World Cup team, with even the legendary Kapil Dev voicing support for his exclusion.

Jul 16, 2022, 21:27 PM IST

Umran Malik says THIS about breaking Shoaib Akhtar's record of fastest ball in international cricket ahead of India vs South Africa T20 series

Malik credited his statemate, Abdul Samad, for the pace he got in his bowling. Malik and Samad both are from Jammu & Kashmir state and have been practicing together since childhood.

Jun 05, 2022, 19:13 PM IST

'Intentionally wanted to hit Sachin Tendulkar and...', Shoaib Akhtar makes shocking revelation

This was the same Test match where Indian pacer Irfan Pathan took the hat-trick in the first over of the Test match.

Jun 05, 2022, 15:33 PM IST

GT vs RR IPL 2022 Qualifier 1: Ravichandran Ashwin delivery clocked at 131kph, fans say ‘kahin Shoaib Akhtar ka record na tod de’

Fans even said that a 150 kph delivery from Ravichandran Ashwin could be loading soon considering the way he is evolving and even Shoaib Akhtar’s fastest ball record could be in danger.

May 25, 2022, 08:47 AM IST

I would request him..: Shoaib Akhtar slams Virender Sehwag after his claim that Pakistan pacer was a 'chucker'

Years have passed since their retirement but Virender Sehwag and Shoaib Akhtar have not forgotten their previous on-field clashes. Now the battle happens through social media and interviews. 

May 20, 2022, 20:37 PM IST

IPL 2022: Umran Malik can break Shoaib Akhtar's fastest delivery record, says THIS India cricketer

Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Umran bowled the fastest delivery of IPL 2022 when he clocked 157 kmph during his team's match against Delhi Capitals at the Brabourne Stadium, on May 5.

May 19, 2022, 17:49 PM IST

Virender Sehwag makes HUGE statement about Shoaib Akhtar, calls Pakistan pacer a ‘chucker’

Virender Sehwag enjoyed facing Shoaib Akhtar and his Pakistan team in Tests averaging over 90 with a century, two double tons and a triple.  

May 17, 2022, 15:32 PM IST

IPL 2022: Shoaib Akhtar makes a BIG statement on MS Dhoni's retirement, says THIS

Dhoni may have scored just 163 runs in 11 games but his impact has been immense in whatever little time he has been there at the crease.

May 09, 2022, 20:13 PM IST

Virat Kohli couldn't have scored runs against me: Shoaib Akhtar makes BIG statement

Akhtar claimed that Kohli wouldn't have ended with so many runs in his career or have 70 international centuries across formats if he would have faced the legendary Pakistan pacer.

Apr 17, 2022, 12:35 PM IST

IPL 2022: Shoaib Akhtar takes a dig at RCB captain Faf du Plessis, says THIS

Shoaib Akhtar, who is known for not mincing his words, said that he is not a fan of Du Plessis's captaincy and that it is difficult to say how far RCB will go under the captaincy of the South African veteran.

Apr 05, 2022, 22:28 PM IST

Shoaib Akhtar takes another dig at Pakistan cricket team, says THIS for Babar Azam's side

Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Akhtar took another dig at Pakistan cricket team during their 2nd ODI encounter vs Australia on Thursday (March 31). 

Mar 31, 2022, 17:58 PM IST

Shoaib Akhtar questions Dhoni's decision to quit CSK captaincy, says THIS

MS Dhoni fans got a shock just two days before IPL 2022's opening contest between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) when he decided to hand over captaincy to all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. 

Mar 27, 2022, 21:31 PM IST