Why was Shoaib Akhtar banned in England?
Islamabad: Pakistan’s maverick fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has been banned from international and domestic cricket for five years for repeated violations of discipline.
Is Shoaib Akhtar a Hindu?
Akhtar on Thursday had claimed that a few Pakistani cricketers were reluctant to even eat with him because he is a Hindu.
Is Shoaib Akhtar Shia or Sunni?
Shoaib Akhtar Height, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Rawalpindi Express, Tiger |
| Religion | Islam |
| Sect | Sunni |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Is Shoaib Akhtar better than Brett Lee?
Lee has taken 380 wickets in 221 ODI games at an average of 23.36, with 9 fifers, including best bowling figures of 5/22. Akhtar has taken 247 wickets in 163 test matches at an average of 24.97, with 4 fifers, including best bowling figures of 6/16 in an innings.
Is Shoaib Akhtar a Gujjar?
His father, Mohammad Akhtar, whom Shoaib describes as very religious and “from a hardworking, economically unprivileged family of the Gujjar community”, worked as a night watchman at a petrol station belonging to the Attock oil refinery, and married his mother, Hameeda Awan, when she was still a teenager, and they had …
Which Pakistani cricketer is known as Rawalpindi Express?
He was nicknamed “Rawalpindi Express”, in reference to his speed and hometown, and “Tiger”….Shoaib Akhtar.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 August 1975 Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Nickname | Rawalpindi Express |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Batting | Right-handed |
Which is the fastest ball in cricket history?
List of All-time Fastest bowlers in Cricket History | Top-10
| S.No | Bowler | Fastest Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Shoaib Akhtar (Pakistan) | 161.3 km/hr (100.2 mph) |
| 2. | Brett Lee (Australia) | 161.1 km/hr (100.1 mph) |
| 3. | Shaun Tait (Australia) | 161.1 km/hr (100.1 mph) |
| 4. | Jeff Thomson (Australia) | 160.6 km/hr (99.8 mph) |
What happened Shaun Tait?
Former Australia fast bowler Shaun Tait has been appointed Afghanistan’s bowling coach with immediate effect for a period of five months. He will be working alongside head coach Lance Klusener.
Is Mohammad Amir back?
Retired Pakistan left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir has said he will return to international cricket if all his concerns are addressed. Retired Pakistan left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir has said he will return to international cricket if all his concerns are addressed.
