Since Pakistan emerged as a major cricket playing nations of the world, it has produced some of the best Fast Bowlers in Cricket. The name of Shoaib Akhtar comes when we start considering the popular Pakistani Bowlers. Besides setting an example before the Pakistan cricket, it has added another feather to the crown of world cricket. He is certainly a versatile bowler who displayed immense control over various techniques of fast bowling like, Bouncer, Inswinger, Slower ball, Yorker, etc

As much popularity about Cricket rests on the fast bowling, Shoaib Akhtar has utilized his bowling skill in his eventful career. Born on 13 August 1975 in Rawalpindi, Shoaib Akhtar is recognized as the fastest bowler in the world who set a world record by clocking 100mph twice. Being one of the major Cricketing Legends, he has proven deadly especially in the hard pitches. His performances during the year 1999 were worth mentioning. His exceptional bowling in Sharjah and in 1999 Cricket World Cup brought him to the international fame.

Bowler Shoaib Akhtar does have a career mixed with positive and negative phases. Along with his smooth performances, he has often involved in various controversies and injuries. His accurate and express bowling has troubled the batsmen.

In the history of cricket, Shoaib Akhtar has made a remarkable mark with his wonderful display of bowling. After the series of accusations and obstacles, Shoaib regained his reputation during the three-Test home series against England. His notable bowling performances made him the highest wicket taker of the series. His career statistics show that he had been a thorough fighter throughout his career, although he had to remain out of the field for most of the time. His contribution in the county cricket (Somerset, Durham and Worcestershire ) is also worth mentioning.. Shoaib Akhtar of Pakistan has been the major factor behind some of the scintillating wins Pakistan has achieved.


Cricketing Legends

Don Bradman	Michael Holding
Hanif Mohammad	Garfield Sobers
Sunil Gavaskar	Vivian Richards
Clive Llyod	Chandrasekhar
Jeffery Thomsan	Geoffrey Boycott
Richard Hadlee	Brian Lara
Kapil Dev	Imran Khan
Shane Warne	Muralitharan
Anil Kumble	Ian Chappell
Steve Waugh	Sachin Tendulkar
Shoaib Akhtar	Courtney Walsh
Wasim Akram	Glen Mcgrath
Alan Donald

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