Shoaib Akhtar, Pakistan – Player profile

Just what are you going to do next Shoaib Akhtar? He’s always newsworthy. Whether saying that he’s the only decent player for Pakistan and that everyone else keeps letting him down or being photographed dancing in a nightclub when injured. Whether being called for throwing because of his hyper-extended elbow or bowling the first documented 100mph delivery you can’t keep the boy quiet.

Even his run-up’s attention-seeking. In an age of economy of movement, Shoaib’s half-marathon prior to each delivery is a thing of splendour.

Fast bowlers should be fast. Shoaib’s the fastest of the lot.

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