SHOAIB AKHTAR, popularly known as the 'Rawalpindi Express' will retire after the world cup cricket tournament. According to Pakistan team manager Intikhab Alam, the 35-year-old fast bowler has decided to hang his boots after the world cup.
Alam further added that Shoaib Akhtar will make an official statement about his retirement.
Shoaib made his debut in 1997, while playing a test match against the West Indies, and is regarded as one of the fastest bowlers ever to play the game. He took the world by storm by making every batsman to work harder to fend off his quick deliveries.
There were, and there will be fast bowlers such as Shane Bond, Brett Lee and Dale Styen, who have reached the 150 kmph landmark but no one will match the terror generated by Akhtar.
One of the most memorable moments for him in his legendary 14-year career, without any doubt, would be taking the wicket of Sachin Tendulkar on his very first balll to the little master. His toe clinching yorker took Sachin by surprise taking his middle stump and bringing immense joy to the bowler.
His fast bowling and antics on the ground will be remembered by fans across the world.
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