Shoaib Akhtar Biography
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Full name Shoaib Akhtar
Born August 13, 1975, Rawalpindi, Punjab
Current age 41 years 104 days
Major teams Pakistan,Agriculture Development Bank of Pakistan, Asia XI,Chittagong Division, Durham,
ICC World XI,Islamabad Leopards, Khan Research Labs,Kolkata Knight Riders, Pakistan International Airlines,Rawalpindi,
Somerset, Surrey, Worcestershire
ICC World XI,Islamabad Leopards, Khan Research Labs,Kolkata Knight Riders, Pakistan International Airlines,Rawalpindi,
Somerset, Surrey, Worcestershire
Playing role Bowler
Batting style Right-hand bat
Bowling style Right-arm fast
Shoaib Akhtar, Cricketers is famous for Cricket, Pakistani celebrity. Born on 13 August, 1975
Shoaib Akhtar is a former Pakistani right arm fast bowler in cricket, who is regarded as
the fastest bowler in the history of cricket. He set an official world record by achieving
the fastest delivery, when he clocked in at 161.3 km/h (100.2 mph) in his bowling speed,
twice at a cricket match against England. His ability to bowl fast yorkers and quick
bouncers have made him one of the best fast bowlers in cricket.
However, he has been involved in several controversies during his career, often accused of
not being a team player. Akhtar was sent home during the Test match series in Australia
in 2005 for alleged poor attitude. A year later, he was embroiled in a drug scandal after
testing positive to a banned substance. However, the ban imposed on him was lifted on
court appeal. In September 2007, Akhtar was banned for an indefinite period for his fight
with Pakistan team mate and fast bowler Mohammad Asif. On 1 April 2008, Akhtar was
banned for five years for publicly criticizing the Pakistan Cricket Board. In October 2008,
the Lahore High Court in Pakistan suspended the five year ban and Akhtar was selected in
the 15-man squad for the Twenty20 Quadrangular Tournament in Canada. Pakistani judge,
Rana Bhagwandas stated once that, Akhtar is a legend of Pakistan cricket. He retired
from
international cricket after the 2011 World Cup.
Early years
Akhtar was born at Morgah, a small town near Rawalpindi, Punjab in Pakistan. His father
was a plant operator in Attock Oil Refinery, Morgah. Akhtar started his studies at Elliott
High School, Morgah and then took admission in the Asghar Mall College, Rawalpindi.
International career
Akhtar's run of impressive performances started in the 1990s. In 1999, during a pre-World
Cup series against India, he rose to prominence. It was followed by outstanding bowling
performances in Sharjah and later in 1999 Cricket World Cup. His most significant
performance was in India in 1999 when he captured eight wickets in the Asian Test
championship match at Calcutta – including the wickets of Indian batsman Sachin
Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid off successive deliveries. This was Akhtar's first encounter
with Sachin Tendulkar, in which Akthar bowled him off the first delivery he delivered to
the batsman.
In 2002, he was selected for the Pakistan team against Australia and achieved success.
However he performed poorly during the 2003 Cricket World Cup and after the
tournament he was dropped from the Pakistan squad. He was selected back into the
Pakistan squad in the 2004 Test match series against New Zealand, but struggled in a
losing Test series against India in 2004. The series ended with a controversy when he left
the field citing an injury leading to suspicions by former Pakistan captain, Inzamam-ul-
Haq, about his commitment to the team. As a result, his relationship with Inzamam-ul-
Haq and former Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer deteriorated. A medical panel was set up by
the Pakistan Cricket Board to investigate the nature of his injury, however Pakistan
officials dispelled all suspicions.
In 2005, Akhtar regained his reputation as a fast bowler for his side. Playing in a three
Test home series against England, he made a series of impressive bowling performances.
His effective use of slower deliveries proved to be unplayable by the English batsmen.
Akhtar emerged as the highest wicket taker of the series with seventeen wickets. His
comeback was also remarkable as prior to his return, he had been criticized from all
corners-such as by the Worcestershire chairman John Elliot for his celebrity attitude and
lack of commitment to team. His performance was also acknowledged by the English
captain Michael Vaughan, who remarked "I thought he (Shoaib) was a big difference
between the two teams". He is also known as the only bowler ever to break the 100 mph
barrier in cricket bowling history, with a delivery of 100.2 mph, and this delivery at
stands
as the fastest recorded to date.
Struggle for form and consistent injuries (2007–2009)
On 29 October 2007, Akhtar made his return to cricket, from his 13 match ban and
performed well, taking 4 wickets for 43 runs against South Africa in the fifth and deciding
One Day International series in Lahore in Pakistan. Subsequently, he was included in the
16 man Pakistan squad for the 2007 tour of India, which he completed successfully
without further incident and injury.
Rehabilitation and final years (2010–2011)
Akhtar made a return to international cricket albeit in the shorter format of the game. In
May 2010, PCB named him in a list of 35 probables for the Asia Cup. On 15 June 2010,
Akhtar made his return, taking 3 wickets for 28 runs in the first match of the Asia Cup
against Sri Lanka. He narrowly missed out a spot in the 2010 ICC World Twenty20 in place
of the injured Umar Gul.
In July 2010, he was selected for the Twenty20 series against Australia but the selectors
decided not to play him in the Test squad so that he would not get injured. He was
subsequently selected for the ODI and Twenty20 series against England in September
2010.
Akhtar returned to the national side representing the country against England in the
Twenty20 International. He bowled an impressive spell and returned with figures of 2
wickets for 23 runs. He continued to bowl well in the ODI series in the absence of regular
fast-bowlers, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir, who were suspended by the
International Cricket Council amid allegations of Spot-fixing. Despite his relatively good
bowling form, Pakistani coach Waqar Younis insisted that the bowling attack must not
become reliant on Akhtar, as he is 35 years of age and fitness troubles continue to affect
him. Akhtar was selected for the tour of New Zealand and started his campaign off well
with 3 wickets on Boxing Day in the first of two Twenty20 Internationals against New
Zealand.
Akhtar was selected in Pakistan's 15-man squad to play in the 2011 World Cup hosted by
Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka in February to March. During the tournament, he
announced that he would retire from international cricket at the end of the World Cup.
the fastest bowler in the history of cricket. He set an official world record by achieving
the fastest delivery, when he clocked in at 161.3 km/h (100.2 mph) in his bowling speed,
twice at a cricket match against England. His ability to bowl fast yorkers and quick
bouncers have made him one of the best fast bowlers in cricket.
However, he has been involved in several controversies during his career, often accused of
not being a team player. Akhtar was sent home during the Test match series in Australia
in 2005 for alleged poor attitude. A year later, he was embroiled in a drug scandal after
testing positive to a banned substance. However, the ban imposed on him was lifted on
court appeal. In September 2007, Akhtar was banned for an indefinite period for his fight
with Pakistan team mate and fast bowler Mohammad Asif. On 1 April 2008, Akhtar was
banned for five years for publicly criticizing the Pakistan Cricket Board. In October 2008,
the Lahore High Court in Pakistan suspended the five year ban and Akhtar was selected in
the 15-man squad for the Twenty20 Quadrangular Tournament in Canada. Pakistani judge,
Rana Bhagwandas stated once that, Akhtar is a legend of Pakistan cricket. He retired
from
international cricket after the 2011 World Cup.
Early years
Akhtar was born at Morgah, a small town near Rawalpindi, Punjab in Pakistan. His father
was a plant operator in Attock Oil Refinery, Morgah. Akhtar started his studies at Elliott
High School, Morgah and then took admission in the Asghar Mall College, Rawalpindi.
International career
Akhtar's run of impressive performances started in the 1990s. In 1999, during a pre-World
Cup series against India, he rose to prominence. It was followed by outstanding bowling
performances in Sharjah and later in 1999 Cricket World Cup. His most significant
performance was in India in 1999 when he captured eight wickets in the Asian Test
championship match at Calcutta – including the wickets of Indian batsman Sachin
Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid off successive deliveries. This was Akhtar's first encounter
with Sachin Tendulkar, in which Akthar bowled him off the first delivery he delivered to
the batsman.
In 2002, he was selected for the Pakistan team against Australia and achieved success.
However he performed poorly during the 2003 Cricket World Cup and after the
tournament he was dropped from the Pakistan squad. He was selected back into the
Pakistan squad in the 2004 Test match series against New Zealand, but struggled in a
losing Test series against India in 2004. The series ended with a controversy when he left
the field citing an injury leading to suspicions by former Pakistan captain, Inzamam-ul-
Haq, about his commitment to the team. As a result, his relationship with Inzamam-ul-
Haq and former Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer deteriorated. A medical panel was set up by
the Pakistan Cricket Board to investigate the nature of his injury, however Pakistan
officials dispelled all suspicions.
In 2005, Akhtar regained his reputation as a fast bowler for his side. Playing in a three
Test home series against England, he made a series of impressive bowling performances.
His effective use of slower deliveries proved to be unplayable by the English batsmen.
Akhtar emerged as the highest wicket taker of the series with seventeen wickets. His
comeback was also remarkable as prior to his return, he had been criticized from all
corners-such as by the Worcestershire chairman John Elliot for his celebrity attitude and
lack of commitment to team. His performance was also acknowledged by the English
captain Michael Vaughan, who remarked "I thought he (Shoaib) was a big difference
between the two teams". He is also known as the only bowler ever to break the 100 mph
barrier in cricket bowling history, with a delivery of 100.2 mph, and this delivery at
stands
as the fastest recorded to date.
Struggle for form and consistent injuries (2007–2009)
On 29 October 2007, Akhtar made his return to cricket, from his 13 match ban and
performed well, taking 4 wickets for 43 runs against South Africa in the fifth and deciding
One Day International series in Lahore in Pakistan. Subsequently, he was included in the
16 man Pakistan squad for the 2007 tour of India, which he completed successfully
without further incident and injury.
Rehabilitation and final years (2010–2011)
Akhtar made a return to international cricket albeit in the shorter format of the game. In
May 2010, PCB named him in a list of 35 probables for the Asia Cup. On 15 June 2010,
Akhtar made his return, taking 3 wickets for 28 runs in the first match of the Asia Cup
against Sri Lanka. He narrowly missed out a spot in the 2010 ICC World Twenty20 in place
of the injured Umar Gul.
In July 2010, he was selected for the Twenty20 series against Australia but the selectors
decided not to play him in the Test squad so that he would not get injured. He was
subsequently selected for the ODI and Twenty20 series against England in September
2010.
Akhtar returned to the national side representing the country against England in the
Twenty20 International. He bowled an impressive spell and returned with figures of 2
wickets for 23 runs. He continued to bowl well in the ODI series in the absence of regular
fast-bowlers, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir, who were suspended by the
International Cricket Council amid allegations of Spot-fixing. Despite his relatively good
bowling form, Pakistani coach Waqar Younis insisted that the bowling attack must not
become reliant on Akhtar, as he is 35 years of age and fitness troubles continue to affect
him. Akhtar was selected for the tour of New Zealand and started his campaign off well
with 3 wickets on Boxing Day in the first of two Twenty20 Internationals against New
Zealand.
Akhtar was selected in Pakistan's 15-man squad to play in the 2011 World Cup hosted by
Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka in February to March. During the tournament, he
announced that he would retire from international cricket at the end of the World Cup.
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