Shoaib Akhtar (born 13 August 1975 in Rawalpindi, Punjab) is a Pakistani cricket player, widely recognized as one of the fastest bowlers in the world, earning him the name "Rawalpindi Express". He set a world record by clocking 100mph twice. His ability to bowl fast yorkers, well disguised slow balls, swinging deliveries, and sharp bouncers made him lethal even on dead pitches. However he has never been far from controversy, often accused of not being a team player, … Wikipedia
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