Shoaib Akhtar

Shoaib Akhtar says 'running days over', going for knee replacement surgery in Australia

One of cricket's all-time fastest bowlers, Shoaib Akhtar has revealed that his "running days are over" as the former Pakistan speed merchant is going for a knee replacement surgery.

Nov 22, 2021, 13:56 PM IST

T20 World Cup 2021 Final: Shoaib Akhtar meets ‘old friend’ Sourav Ganguly and Mohammad Azharuddin in Dubai

Former Pakistan paceman Shoaib Akhtar had plenty of battles on the field against former India captains Mohammad Azharuddin and Sourav Ganguly. 

Nov 15, 2021, 12:37 PM IST

Shoaib Akhtar posts video of young Pakistan fan in tears after team's loss in semis — WATCH

Cricket in the Indian subcontinent is more than a sport. A loss hurts the cricket fans here more than anywhere else in the world and it is the kids who especially rejoice and get upset equally over the wins and losses of their teams. 

Nov 13, 2021, 10:56 AM IST

T20 World Cup 2021: Harbhajan Singh and Shoaib Akhtar applaud Shoaib Malik after blazing half-century

Shoaib Malik, who is married to Indian tennis icon Sania Mirza, played a scintillating knock to help Babar Azam’s Pakistan crush Scotland. 

Nov 08, 2021, 09:07 AM IST

T20 World Cup 2021: Shoaib Akhtar says Pakistan should not let trophy slip through fingers like 1999

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar is happy with how Pakistan are performing in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 in UAE. But he also warned Babar Azam and his men of complacency. 

Nov 05, 2021, 20:26 PM IST

TV anchor Nauman Niaz apologises to Shoaib Akhtar for on-air spat; Pakistan pacer says he carries no bitterness

TV anchor Nauman Niaz has offered an "unconditional" apology to Shoaib Akhtar for the on-air spat between them but also said that PTV was being "taken for granted" by the former Pakistan pacer and that also contributed in the ugly episode.

Nov 05, 2021, 17:42 PM IST

T20 World Cup 2021: Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar says Team India divided into two factions

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar believes the Indian national men's cricket team is divided into groups currently, one which backs Kohli and the other that doesn't and this infight is the main reason why the pre-tournament favourites are on the brink of being knocked out of the T20 World Cup 2021. 

Nov 02, 2021, 12:49 PM IST

In conversation with Shoaib Akhtar ahead of Ind vs NZ T20 WC match

Hear it from cricket legend Shoaib Akhtar how the T20 World Cup match against New Zealand is placed for India.

Oct 31, 2021, 20:32 PM IST

Pakistan legend Shoaib Akhtar walks out of talk show after being 'insulted' on national TV, video goes VIRAL

Shoaib Akhtar said he had been treated badly and insulted on air by the host in the post-match show following Pakistan’s five-wicket win over New Zealand in ongoing T20 the World Cup on Tuesday. Akhtar got up, took off his microphone and left. Host Nauman Niaz didn’t attempt to call him back and showed no reaction at all and carried on with the show as normal.

Oct 27, 2021, 14:36 PM IST

Shoaib Akhtar takes dig at New Zealand, says they might call off match against Pakistan due to too much noise inside stadium

Maintaining a feeling of resentment towards the New Zealand, Shoaib Akhtar savagely trolled the Black Caps and said that the Kane Williamson-led side might call off the World Cup match against Pakistan if there’s much noise inside the stadium.

Oct 26, 2021, 22:15 PM IST

Exclusive: Virat Kohli congratulating Babar and Rizwan was biggest moment for me, says Shoaib Akhtar

"It will be good for a young Pakistani and Indian to seek inspiration from the skill sets their heroes posses but it will be better if they seek bigger inspirations from the human beings behind these cricketers," shares Shoaib Akhtar

Oct 26, 2021, 08:13 AM IST

Watch: Shoaib Akhtar reacts on Pakistan's first victory over India in T20 World Cup

Pakistan went on to script a major victory against India on Sunday. It was a one-sided dominant display by the men in green against the men in blue. Watch Pakistan's former cricketer Shoaib Akhtar's reaction on the country's historic win.

Oct 25, 2021, 17:38 PM IST

Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar speaks on Zee News' show, 'Sabse Bada Mauka'

Pak cricketer Shoaib Akhtar speaks on the upcoming India-Pakistan T20 World Cup in Zee News' show, 'Sabse Bada Mauka.'

Oct 24, 2021, 17:58 PM IST

‘Maine Sachin Tendulkar ki pasli tod di thi’, claims Shoaib Akhtar in sensational interview with Sudhir Chaudhary

Talking exclusively with Zee News Editor-in-chief Sudhir Chaudhary, Shoaib Akhtar opened up about the incident with Sachin Tendulkar and said that it was a hype created by the media.

Oct 24, 2021, 13:19 PM IST

India vs Pakistan: Zee News unveil grand studio for coverage of T20 World Cup 2021 clash

Former India batter Mohammad Kaif and former Pakistan paceman Shoaib Akhtar will be special guests on Zee News analysing India vs Pakistan clash in T20 World Cup 2021 in detail.

Oct 24, 2021, 12:14 PM IST

India vs Pakistan Exclusive: Shoaib Akhtar says ‘daag achche nahi hote’ on team’s woeful record

In an exclusive interaction with Zee News English during a Facebook Live session, Shoaib Akhtar revealed the pain that Pakistan suffers due to their ‘no-win’ record against India in World Cups. In a freewheeling chat Akhtar revealed Pakistan’s probable playing XI, their strength and his opinion on MS Dhoni as mentor of Team India.

Oct 24, 2021, 10:21 AM IST

India vs Pakistan EXCLUSIVE: Virat Kohli is ‘miles ahead’ of Babar Azam, declares Shoaib Akhtar ahead of T20 World Cup clash

Akhtar spoke extensively on the comparison between Team India skipper Virat Kohli and Pakistan captain Babar Azam and declared that Kohli as a batsman is miles ahead of Azam.

Oct 23, 2021, 17:53 PM IST

T20 World Cup 2021: Shoaib Akhtar 'chills' with Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev ahead of India-Pakistan clash, shares pics

The arch-rivals will clash in the most-anticipated contest of the showpiece event on October 24.

Oct 17, 2021, 14:50 PM IST

India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2021: Harbhajan Singh tells Shoaib Akhtar, ‘Pakistan should give walkover to India’

Virat Kohli’s Indian side will look to maintain their unbeaten World Cup record against Babar Azam’s Pakistan.

Oct 15, 2021, 12:26 PM IST

Pakistan legend Shoaib Akhtar bowls at Islamabad club, fans get nostalgic - WATCH

Known during the height of his playing career as 'The Rawalpindi Express' for his fearsome bowling speed which was clocked at more than 161kph (100.3mph) during the 2003 World Cup match against India, 46-year-old Shoaib Akhtar posted a video of him bowling on social media. He also appealed for an LBW dismissal but the on-field umpire denied it.

Oct 06, 2021, 20:58 PM IST