Happy Birthday Shoaib Akhtar: His Top Controversies

Zee Media Bureau
Aug 13, 2023

Shoaib Akhtar turns 48

The Ex-Pakistan pacer turned 48 on Sunday, August 13.

Born in Rawalpindi

Shoaib was born in Rawalpindi in 1975 and is popularly known as 'Rawalpindi Express'.

Fastest bowler was also controversy's favourite child

He bowled the fastest delivery in international cricket and he was also also a magnet to controversies. Get to know some of them here.

1. 'Sachin was scared of me'

In his autobiography, Akhtar mentioned that Tendulkar was 'scared' to face his 'scorching pace'. Tendulkar fans got angry on him for such a statement.

2. Ball-tampering convict

Akhtar tampered with cricket ball twice and was justifiably suspended by ICC on both the occasions.

3. Chucker?

Akhtar was considered a 'chucker' of the ball by many critics. 'Chucking' means not delivering the ball by rotating the arm, as per ruled of the game.

4. Short-tempered

Akhtar had disciplinary issues. Once, he had allegedly hit teammate Asif with the bat.

5. Five-year ban by PCB

PCB had imposed a five-year ban on him for disciplinary issues which was later revoked.

6. Took banned drugs

Akhtar was allegedly consuming banned anabolic steroid nandrolone. They were removed from Pakistan squad in 2006 ahead of opening match of Champions Trophy.

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