Skip to main content

Shoaib Akhtar Turns 48: A Look At Accomplishments Of 'Rawalpindi Express'

Former Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar, considered as one of the best and fastest bowlers to have played the game, turned 48 on Sunday. From his international debut in 1997 till 2011, Akhtar went on to terrify batters all over the world with his lethal pace, accuracy and pin-point yorkers. Shoaib represented Pakistan in 46 Tests, getting 178 wickets at an average of 25.69. His best bowling figures in an innings was 6/11. He has 10 four-wicket hauls, 12 five-wicket hauls and two ten-wicket hauls in Tests. He is the ninth-highest wicket-taker for Pakistan in Tests, with the first being Wasim Akram, with 414 wickets. 

He also represented his country in 163 ODIs, taking 247 wickets at an average of 24/97, with the best bowling figures of 6/16. He had six four-wicket hauls and four five-wicket hauls for Pakistan in ODIs. He is the sixth-highest wicket-taker for Pakistan in ODIs, with Akram's 502 scalps being the highest. 

Shoaib also played 15 T20Is for Pakistan, taking 19 wickets at an average of 22.73 and an economy rate of 8.15. He has the best bowling figures of 3/38. 

In all, Akhtar played 224 international matches for Pakistan. In these, he took 444 wickets at an average of 25.16 and an economy rate of 4.13, with the best figures of 6/11. He has 16 five-wicket hauls and two ten-wicket hauls for Pakistan in international cricket. 

Akhtar is the seventh-highest wicket-taker of all time for Pakistan, with Akram being at the top with 916 wickets. 

This Pakistani legend is also one of the few bowlers to have crossed the 100 mph speed barrier in international cricket doing so against England during the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup. His delivery of 161.3 kmph is considered the fastest delivery in international cricket history.

(This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)



source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shoaib-akhtar-turns-48-a-look-at-career-accomplishments-of-rawalpindi-express-4293831

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

156.7 Kmph Sensation Awaits India Debut, Bangladesh Start Life After Shakib

Pace sensation Mayank Yadav is expected to unleash his raw speed while the absence of India's T20 regulars will provide another opportunity to the fringe players in the three-match series against Bangladesh, beginning here Sunday. Having consistently generated speed in excess of 150kmph in his maiden IPL earlier this year, Mayank had drawn the attention of the cricketing world before a side strain ruled him out of the tournament. Usually, one has to prove fitness in domestic cricket to be considered for national selection but the 22-year-old has been fast-tracked into the side considering his special talent. The series against Bangladesh will be a test of his fitness and temperament. It is yet to be figured if he can display the same accuracy and control that he exhibited in the IPL. Besides Mayank, fellow Delhi pacer Harshit Rana and all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy could also make their India debut over the course of the series. Nitish was picked for the Zimbabwe tour post the T...
Post a Comment
Read more

PCB Not Happy With Pak Star Over Social Media Post On Babar Snub: Report

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is not pleased that Fakhar Zaman questioned the selection panel's decision to sideline Babar Azam from the Test side. The panel dropped former captain Babar Azam when they announced the squad for the remaining two Tests against England in Multan and Rawalpindi. Zaman took to X to question the decision, inviting the ire of the PCB. "The top board officials are not pleased with the tweet sent out by Fakhar and relevant persons are having a word with him about it," a well-informed PCB source said. "It's concerning to hear suggestions about dropping Babar Azam. India didn't bench Virat Kohli during his rough stretch between 2020 and 2023, when he averaged 19.33, 28.21, and 26.50, respectively. "If we are considering sidelining our premier batsman, arguably the best Pakistan has ever produced, it could send a deeply negative message across the team. There is still time to avoid pressing the panic button; we should focus on sa...
Post a Comment
Read more

Gardner Shines Again As GG Register Six-Wicket Win Over UPW In WPL 2025

Skipper Ashleigh Gardner starred with both bat and ball, leading Gujarat Giants to a comprehensive six-wicket win over UP Warriorz in their Women's Premier League match in Vadodara on Sunday. Gardner (2/39) claimed two wickets and then scored a stylish 32-ball 52, her second consecutive fifty, as Gujarat registered their first win of the third edition of the tournament, following a loss in the opening game to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Opting to bowl, Gujarat produced a clinical effort with young spinner Priya Mishra returning impressive figures of 4-0-25-3. Skipper Gardner, Deandra Dottin (2/34), and Kashvee Gautam (1/15) also played key roles in restricting UPW to 143 for nine. Chasing 144 to win, the Giants were reduced to 22 for 2 with opener Beth Mooney and Dayalan Hemalata back in the pavilion after UPW introduced spin at both ends. However, Gardner produced an inspired knock, adding 55 runs off 42 balls with Laura Wolvaardt (22) to resurrect the innings. Gardner struck t...
Post a Comment
Read more