Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar, the quickest bowler in history, reflects on breaking the 100mph barrier, sledging the opposition and much more. [58] On 4 May, the Pakistan Cricket Board's appellate tribunal suspended the five-year ban for one month, until they reconvene on 4 June, allowing Akhtar to take part in the ongoing Indian Premier League. [3][4] He is also the first bowler to break the 100 mph barrier, doing so twice in his career. He opined that many international cricket personalities such as Sir Don Bradman, Imtiaz Ahmed, Zaheer Abbas and others considered him as the fastest bowler, even faster than Charlie Griffith of the West Indies. He claimed that the legendary West Indian batsman Rohan Kanhai was floored by his lethal bouncer. 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Or had he? Shoaib Akhtar’s fastest ball had a speed of 161.3 km / h (100.2mph) in 2003. [37] However, on 5 December 2006 represented by his lawyer Abid Hassan Minto, Akhtar was cleared on appeal. Subsequently, after 8 tests and 16 innings, Akhtar had accumulated only 18 wickets.[14]. Along with Akhtar who is famously known as the Rawalpindi Express, Australia Shaun Tait, Brett Lee, and Jeff Thomson have bowled some of the fastest deliveries in international cricket. The ban extended to all cricket for and in Pakistan. info); born 13 August 1975) is an former Pakistani cricketer, commentator and YouTuber.He is often known as one of the greatest and fastest bowlers of the era. Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar is one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time. Lacking the money for a bus ticket, he waited for the bus to start and got onto the roof. His father, Mohammad Akhtar, "from a hardworking economically unprivileged family of the Gujjar (kasana gotra or clan) community", who worked as a night watchman at a petrol station belonging to the Attock oil refinery, married his mother, Hameeda Awan, when she was still a teenager, and they had five children: four sons, Shoaib being the fourth after Shahid, Tahir and Obaid, followed by a daughter, Shumaila. [31] Former Pakistan captain Inzamam ul-Haq had also previously complained about Akhtar's drug abuse but was not reported to the Pakistan Cricket Board. Akhtar's career has been plagued with injuries, controversies and accusations of poor attitude. 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. On April 27, Shoaib burst through the 100 miles-per hour (160.9344kph) barrier with a ball registering 161kph on a speed gun operated in the ground by … [57] Despite Akhtar's later retracting his claims and also issuing an unconditional apology for "any grief or embarrassment that may have been caused to the nation, particularly to the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Dr Nasim Ashraf", Ashraf's legal counsel filed a Rs 220 million (approx US$3.37 million) defamation suit against Akhtar in a civil court in Lahore on 2 May. [61], On 21 May 2009, Akhtar was dropped from 2009 ICC World Twenty20 Pakistan squad because of genital viral warts. 300,000 for indiscipline during the national camp in Karachi. In an interview during the break in innings, Shoaib said, "I wanted to do it. He is often known as one of the greatest and fastest bowlers of the era. [18] He narrowly missed out a spot in the 2010 ICC World Twenty20 in place of the injured Umar Gul. On 2 July 2007, the Court of Arbitration for Sport dropped the case, ruling it had no jurisdiction to challenge the decision made by PCB. "Exceptional circumstances" were cited including discrepancies between the instantaneous offence charges of doping that were laid and the quick delivery of a very harsh verdict. In fact, Akhtar has been no good for any club he's been at. ALSO READ | Shoaib Akhtar hails Virat Kohli for shifting his focus from aggression to discipline. [12] After some struggle, starting his List A career during the 1993/1994 season and his first-class career during the 1994/1995 one, he caught the eye of Majid Khan, then the chief executive of the PCB, and after a good performance for the Pakistan A team's tour of England, in 1996, he was rewarded his maiden Test cap against the West Indies, in 1997. In a statement issued to the press, he claimed that he could never cheat teammates or opponents. "[52], On 1 April 2008 Akhtar was banned for five years for violating the players' code of conduct. "[24], Akhtar made a successful return to cricket in his first game in the Indian Premier League, playing for the Kolkata Knight Riders against the Delhi Daredevils. [42] The ICC supported the WADA appeal adding that it was committed to a dope free game. Known as the Rawalpindi Express for his blistering pace, Akhtar clocked 161.3 km/h (100.23 mph) against England in a 2003 World Cup encounter at Newlands, Cape Town in South Africa. 'Beast' Anrich Nortje eyes Shoaib Akhtar's record 161.3kph after delivering fastest ever IPL ball play Bishop: Nortje has brought skill and control along with pace (2:15) Farooq Hamid further said that many leading cricketers were scared of his bouncers. [15] He was subsequently included in the tour of South Africa during the winter of 1998, where he played in all three Tests. Justice Fakhruddin Ebrahim, committee head, and Haseeb Ahsan, former Test cricketer, were in favour of the acquittal. [34] He, however, failed to convince the committee of his innocence. [32] Akhtar immediately declared his innocence and he declined knowingly taking any performance-enhancing drugs. However, the ban imposed on him was lifted on appeal. During the tournament, he announced that he would retire from international cricket at the end of the World Cup. The Shoaib Akhtar fastest ball was clocked at 161.3 km/h (100.2mph) back in 2003. He achieved the milestone in … Recalling an incident from the 1969 final of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, Hamid said that Hanif Mohammad was bowled by an out-swinging yorker on the very third ball he faced which was bowled by him. Since neither of the two had been declared fit they did not undergo official doping tests. He did achieve his moments of success, such as taking 5 wickets for 35 runs for Durham against Somerset in the National League in 2003 and claiming 6 wickets for 16 runs in the same competition for Worcestershire against Gloucestershire two years later, but he suffered from fitness problems, as well as a perception that he was less than interested in his task. A year later, he was embroiled in a drug scandal after testing positive for the performance-enhancing substance nandrolone. info); born 13 August 1975) is an former Pakistani cricketer, commentator and YouTuber. No bowler has ever delivered this variation with a bigger drop-off in speed from their stock ball, and he bowled it with no discernible change in arm action. ALSO READ | Shoaib Akhtar regrets not having used bodyline tactics against Sachin during 2003 WC. [43][44], In August 2007, Akhtar was reported to have used foul language against Pakistan Cricket Board protesting the imposing of fine of Rs. [28] The rest of his cricketing career was riddled with ankle and knee injuries which forced him to undergo a surgery in February 2006, until finally he was banned for two years for allegedly using performance-enhancing drugs. Other established facts by the committee included that the duo were not aware of the banned drug to be present in their supplements because the Pakistan Cricket Board itself had not informed them of the dangers of contaminated supplements. [6] 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. Over Pakistan's first three matches, Shoaib has produced fastest balls of 153.1km/h, 159.1km/h and now 161.3km/h. [29] They were consequently pulled out from the 2006 ICC Champions Trophy. Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first. However, Hamid said that Pakistan cricket is lucky now as they have legendary all-rounder Imran Khan at the helm and he was hopeful that cricket will improve under him. [25][26] Akhtar denied that he had any point to prove with his performance, stating, "I just wanted to win the game." [21] 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. READ ALSO | Sehwag troll Shoaib Akhtar, Pakistani bowler in the latest episode ‘Viru Ki Baithak’ [62][63], In July 2012, Akhtar accused the PCB stating that there was too much "politics" in the Board and some of its officials did not want Pakistani team to win. News 'Beast' Anrich Nortje eyes Shoaib Akhtar's record 161.3kph after delivering fastest ever IPL ball "Maybe a good wicket, some adrenaline, the right combination and I can do it this IPL" He has also played for Cyclones of Chittagong in Bangladesh's NCL T20 Bangladesh. He holds the record for bowling the fastest delivery ever in international cricket. He subsequently obtained the necessary visa and returned to play with English county club Surrey. From live updates to breaking news, Republic World brings you all the live updates online so that you don't miss out on the IND VS AUS extravaganza. Defending a low score of 133 runs, Akhtar took four top order wickets which ultimately led to the Daredevils being restricted to 110 runs. Shoaib Akhtar had broken the barrier and become the fastest bowler in the world. [36] Shoaib had subsequently been added to Pakistan Olympic Association list of doping offenders. Fastest Ball in History of Cricket Shoaib Akhtar. [8] Akhtar retired from international cricket after the 2011 World Cup. — Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) November 23, 2020 Akhtar holds the record for the fastest delivery bowled in ODI cricket. After Pakistan's poor performance in the 2003 Cricket World Cup, he got involved in a verbal conflict with former Pakistan captain and fast bowler Waqar Younis. Taking a shot at the Mohammad brothers, Hamid said that it was because of the widely considered 'great' Hanif Mohammad and his brother Wazir Mohammad that he never played international cricket after the tour of Australia. Akhtar was sent home during a Test match series in Australia in 2005 for alleged poor attitude. He is recognised as the fastest bowler in the history of cricket, delivering a world record top speed of 161.3 km/h (100.23 mph) in a pool match against England during the 2003 Cricket World Cup. [2] Akhtar was nicknamed "Rawalpindi Express" and "Tiger" as a tribute to his hometown and fast bowling. Afridi however, denied these allegations adding that Asif would have suffered more injuries but for his intervention. [30] Former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman later stated that he had always suspected Akhtar of substance abuse due to his consistent "reservations" to drug tests. He was selected back into the Pakistan squad as they had no choice in the 2003 Test match series against New Zealand, but struggled in a losing Test series against India in 2004. On this day in 2003, former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar became the fastest bowler recorded in the history of cricket when he delivered the ball at 100.2 mph (161.3 km/h) – a speed … 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. He was subsequently fined by the Pakistan Cricket Board for avoiding a late night curfew. Shaun Tait – Australia. It started after Akhtar was ridiculed by Asif and Shahid Afridi for comparing himself with Imran Khan. In 2002, he was selected for the Pakistan team against Australia and achieved a small amount of success. [45] In the week before the inaugural World Twenty20, held in South Africa, Akhtar was rumoured to have hit Pakistani teammate Mohammad Asif with a bat after an argument in the dressing room. Shoaib Akhtar(Fastest ball: 161.3 kmph) Shoaib Akhtar, popularly known as 'Rawalpindi Express' is … [38], On 5 December 2006 Akhtar and Asif were acquitted by the tribunal appointed to review their appeals. ALSO READ | Sehwag trolls Shoaib Akhtar, Pakistan bowlers in latest episode of 'Viru Ki Baithak'. 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. The Shoaib Akhtar fastest ball was clocked at 161.3 km/h (100.2mph) back in 2003. On 16 October 2006 Akhtar was suspended by the Pakistan Cricket Board, along with Mohammed Asif after they tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance nandrolone. Akhtar returned to the national side representing the country against England in the Twenty20 International. The highest electronically measured speed for a ball bowled by any bowler is 161.3 km/h (100.23 mph) by Shoaib Akhtar (Pakistan) against England on 22 February 2003 in a World Cup match at Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa. The team management along with the Pakistan Cricket Board said their injuries were too severe to risk taking them to the Caribbean. 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. Shoaib bowled a delivery at 161.3 kmph, against England in world cup 2003. It was on April 27, 2002, that a fast bowler touched the 100mph mark with his lightning delivery. 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