Shoaib Akhtar slams New Zealand for canceling series, reminds them of 'Christchurch attack'
Shoaib Akhtar didn't mince his words and lashed out at the Kiwis on social media, where he also reminded them of the fatal mass shooting at a mosque in Christchruch.
Sep 17, 2021, 18:37 PM IST
When Shoaib Akhtar failed to ‘lift’ Sachin Tendulkar, Pakistan paceman feared never getting ‘India visa again’
It was during an awards function during Pakistan’s 2007 tour of India when Shoaib Akhtar tried to lift Sachin Tendulkar but failed.
Aug 12, 2021, 09:15 AM IST
T20 World Cup 2021: THIS pace legend predicts India vs Pakistan final
Pakistan are recently coming off a 2-1 T20 series loss to England and 3-0 whitewash to second-string England side in the ODI series. India have not lost to Pakistan in any World Cup, be it in the ODI or T20I format.
Jul 23, 2021, 12:38 PM IST
Not Sachin Tendulkar or Virender Sehwag, but Shoaib Akhtar calls THIS batsman the toughest to bowl
Shoaib Akhtar holds the record of bowling the fastest delivery in international cricket, 161.3 kmph against England in 2003. The Pakistan paceman turned out in 46 Tests and 163 ODIs in his international career and picked up 178 and 247 wickets respectively.
Jul 13, 2021, 15:05 PM IST
Throwback: When MS Dhoni copped a deliberate ‘beamer’ from Pakistan’s Shoaib Akhtar, watch video
Going down the memory lane, Shoaib Akhtar had said that MS Dhoni got under his skin during the match. The Rawalpindi Express admitted to bowling a ‘deliberate beamer’ out of sheer frustration.
Jul 02, 2021, 11:40 AM IST
Shoaib Akhtar throws open challenge to THIS actor, promises to gift a motorbike if he can face six balls!
In his retirement, Akhtar has not lost his touch – especially on social media platforms. Last month, Akhtar threw a challenge to famous Pakistan actor Fahad Mustafa.
Jun 04, 2021, 11:05 AM IST
Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar had threatened me with deadly beamer, reveals THIS India batsman
The incident took place during the 2007 One-day International series between India and Pakistan.
May 17, 2021, 08:00 AM IST
Harbhajan Singh recollects 2011 World Cup memories, trolls Shoaib Akhtar after bowler asks for 'tickets'
Harbhajan Singh narrated an incident involving him and former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar engaged in a healthy banter a night before India's semi-final against Pakistan in World Cup 2011.
Apr 03, 2021, 20:10 PM IST
Rawalpindi's KRL Stadium renamed after Shoaib Akhtar, cricketer pens emotional note on Twitter
Shoaib Akhtar, who is renowned as 'The Rawalpindi Express' has featured in 47 Tests, 163 ODIS and 15 T20Is for Pakistan during his illustrious career and went on to scalp a total of 444 international wickets under his name.
Mar 13, 2021, 19:36 PM IST
Shoaib Akhtar on PSL postponement: 'No one should have a doubt about PCB's incompetence'
Hours after the postponement of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar fumed over the "incompetency" of the country's cricket board and also asked Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to look into the matter.
Mar 04, 2021, 23:49 PM IST
India vs Australia: Ex-Pakistan bowler Shoaib Akhtar lauds Team India, says this about Ajinkya Rahane
Shoaib Akhtar praised stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane for leading India from the front to level the series 1-1 after humiliating defeat in the first Test at Adelaide.
Jan 01, 2021, 11:33 AM IST
I see them struggling: Shoaib Akhtar explains why India might find it tough against Australia
Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has given his opinions about the upcoming series between Australia and India. Akhtar believes that while India can win again, they might find it tough against the Aussies for one reason.
Nov 19, 2020, 00:05 AM IST
Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar turns 45, ICC calls him 'one of the fastest bowlers ever'
Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar is celebrating his 45th birthday on Thursday (August 13). Shoaib, who is popularly known as Rawalpaindi Express, will always be remembered for delivering the 'fastest recorded ball' in the history of cricket when he succeeded in crossing the 100 miles per hour mark.
Aug 13, 2020, 11:33 AM IST
I’d call him 'B-grade actor': Matthew Hayden reveals sledging story involving Shoaib Akhtar
Hayden recalled an incident from a Test match against Pakistan at Sharjah in 2002 when he sledged former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar.
Aug 10, 2020, 11:14 AM IST
Shoaib Akhtar blames BCCI for T20 World Cup postponement to fit in IPL
Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar has slammed the BCCI, alleging that the Indian cricket board played a role in the ICC postponing the T20 World Cup later this year to make room for the IPL.
Jul 23, 2020, 18:22 PM IST
Sachin Tendulkar has bowled more ODI deliveries than these bowling greats
Tendulkar bowled a total of 8,054 deliveries in 463 matches he played during his illustrious career in the 50-over format.
Jul 12, 2020, 23:47 PM IST
Regret not stopping and having a word about life with Sushant Singh Rajput, says Shoaib Akhtar
Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar on Sunday (June 28) expressed regret for failing to talk with actor Sushant Singh Rajput who was found dead at his home in Mumbai few days ago, when the two met in 2016.
Jun 29, 2020, 07:15 AM IST
Some PSL owners willing to sell their teams, claims Shoaib Akhtar
Former Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar on Tuesday (June 2) claimed that some Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise owners are ready to sell their teams in the wake of coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic that has halted all cricketing operations across the world.
Jun 03, 2020, 12:21 PM IST
Felt 'very sad' when Sachin Tendulkar got out for 98 in 2003 World Cup, says Shoaib Akhtar
Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar on Tuesday (May 19) said that he was very sad after claiming the wicket of Sachin Tendulkar for 98 in the 2003 World Cup match between India and Pakistan at South Africa.
May 20, 2020, 10:23 AM IST
ICC trolls Shoaib Akhtar for his 'four deliveries' tweet on Steve Smith
Former Pakistan pace spearhead Shoaib Akhtar has accused the ICC of "throwing neutrality out of window" after being trolled by the world cricket governing body for claiming that he can even now dismiss Australian batting star Steve Smith in four balls.
May 14, 2020, 10:23 AM IST
