Pakistan bowler Shoaib Akhtar obtains stay order to halt filming of biopic ‘Rawalpindi Express’; Exposes makers' threats
Also read: ‘Your career is over…’, When Shoaib Akhtar picked up Sachin Tendulkar and promptly fell to the ground Hailing from Rawalpindi city in Pakistan's Punjab province, Shoaib Akhtar gained widespread recognition as the 'Rawalpindi Express,' a title bestowed upon him by cricket enthusiasts and fans due to his exceptional speed and bowling skills. Throughout his career, he astonished the cricket world with his achievements, including holding the world record for bowling the fastest delivery in an international cricket match.
During the 2003 Cricket World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa, Akhtar bowled a thunderous 161.3 kmph (100.2 miles per hour) delivery to England opener Nick Knight, leaving spectators in awe. Also read: Shoaib Akhtar wants revenge, predicts India-Pakistan World Cup final After retiring from international cricket following his last match for Pakistan during the group stages of the ICC World Cup 2011 against New Zealand, Shoaib Akhtar left an indelible mark on the sport.
In Test cricket, he claimed 178 wickets in 46 matches, featuring 12 five-wicket hauls and two ten-wicket hauls. He also featured in 163 ODIs, picking up 247 wickets with 6/16 as his best bowling figures.
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