Shoaib Akhtar is a Pakistani former international cricketer, born on 13 August 1975, who became a commentator after retiring. Nicknamed the Rawalpindi Express, he is described as the fastest bowler in cricketing history. He made his Test match debut in November 1997 as an opening fast bowler and played his first One Day International about three months later. His run of impressive performances began in 1999 with a pre World Cup series against India, and it was followed by outstanding bowling in Sharjah and later in the 1999 Cricket World Cup. Since retiring he has built a YouTube career with his own channel, where he reviews international and league matches and Pakistani cricket.
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is a Pakistani former international cricketer and commentator
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He was first picked to play on his home ground in Rawalpindi during the 2nd Test of the West Indies 1997/98 tour of Pakistan.
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is a Pakistani former international cricketer and commentator
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It was followed by outstanding bowling performances in Sharjah and later in the 1999 Cricket World Cup.
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In 2002, he was selected for the Pakistan team against Australia
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