Shoaib Akhtar Fastest Bowler Of The World
Pakistani fast bowler, also known as the fastest bowler in the history of the sport. I have represented Pakistan at all forums for fourteen years and have since been known as a cricketer celebrity. I enjoy cricket and have passionately played against all the teams of the world. I wish to see Pakistan rise above all other cricket teams as a champion just as we saw it once.
Memorable performance
Fastest Bowler in the History of Cricket
Record Breaker (Jun 1997 to Present) 27 Years & 11 Months
• Till date I am the fastest bowler in the world. • I am the first bowler to exceed the 100 km/h mark and have delivered balls even higher than 150km/h. • I have bowled at 159.3 km/h, 160 km/h, 159 km/h and 158.4 km/h. My fastest ball delivery was during the ICC World Cup 2003 against England. The speed of the delivery was 161.3 km/h.
Ten Wicket Haul
Bowler (Feb 2003 to Dec 2003) 10 Months
• In test cricket, I have taken more than 10 wickets in tw matches. • In 2003, Pakistan played against Bangladesh and I took ten wickets. • In the same year, there was a match against New Zealand in which I took 11 wickets.
Multiple Wickets
Wicket Taker (Apr 2002 to Jan 2006) 3 Years & 9 Months
• In several matches I have taken more than five wickets. My best performances include 6 wickets against New Zealand in 4 matches during 2002-2003. • I have also taken multiple wickets against Canada.
Test Man of the Match
Recipient (Jan 2003 to Mar 2005) 2 Years & 2 Months
• I have won two man of the match awards for test performance. • During the second test match against Bangladesh in 2003 I took 6 wickets and became man of the match. • In 2003 again, I took several wickets during the test match against New Zealand and was awarded the man of the match.
Career Specials
Last Tournament
Bowler(2010 - 2011)
I was selected for the World Cup 2011 after the ban and played all group matches. However, I did not play the semi final.
Injuries
Fast Bowler(1997 - 2007)
Due to several injuries during my career, I was stopped from playing many tournaments. However, I have been playing cricket for 14 years with several years of 'no play'.
Man of the Match Awards
Recipient(1999 - 2006)
I was awarded man of the match eight times during my sports before first retirement. I was counted among the bowlers with highest number of wickets.
Media
TV Game Show
I currently host a television game show with Wasim Akram. It airs on a Pakistani channel and is seen all over the world.
India
I have appeared as judge and guest in few Indian shows. I was invited in the Kapil Sharma Show and also judged a comedy show on Indian television.
Interview and Speaker
I have been invited to numerous Pakistani and Indian talk shows related to sports. I have been on the panel of frequent senior sportsman taken on call during a show for Indian channels.
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Playing Summary
- Test Career 1997
- South Africa Tour 1998
- World Cup 1999
- Asian Test Cup 1999
- 2002 Australia Tour
- World Cup 2003
- 2004 Test Series New Zealand
- 2004 Test Series India
- Home Test Series 2005
- 5-ODI Series South Africa 2007
- India Tour 2007
- Asia Cup 2010
Personal Skills
Devoted
Goal Oriented
Flexible
Versatile
Team Player
LANGUAGES
Urdu
Native or Bilingual Proficiency
English (UK)
Professional Working Proficiency
PERSONAL
Nationality
Pakistan
Date of Birth
1975/08/13
Marital Status
Married
Driving License
Yes
Fastest Ball
- I have set the record of fastest ball delivered.
- The record speed was 161kmph, which is the fastest delivery of ball in cricket.
