Fast and Furious: How Shoaib Akhtar became the ‘Rawalpindi Express’

Shoaib Akhtar, born in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, earned the nickname ‘Rawalpindi Express’ due to his extraordinary speed and roots. Debuting for Pakistan in 1997, he became known for bowling over 150 km/h consistently. His career highlights include delivering the fastest recorded ball at 161.3 km/h and being a fearsome opponent globally.