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Indian Bowlers Level With "Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar, Waqar Younis": Ex Pakistan Star's Admission

The Indian cricket team's dominant 280-run victory against Bangladesh in the Test series opener at Chepauk has drawn reactions from all across the globe. Bangladesh came into the series on the back of a 2-0 Test series triumph in Pakistan, raising fans' expectations for the India assignment. However, the first match saw the hosts assert their dominance, with R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant, and Shubman Gill emerging as the brightest stars.

Shoaib Akhtar "Is That You"? Bowler's Action Reminds World Of Pakistan Speedster

Pakistan pace great Shoaib Akhtar was one of the most lethal fast bowlers of his time. Known as the "Rawalpindi Express", Akhtar terrorised opposition batters with his raw pace, bounce and toe-crushing yorkers for nearly two decades. Akhtar, who played 46 Tests, 163 ODIs and 14 T20Is for Pakistan, retired from international cricket after the 2011 World Cup, owing to knee related issues. However, a video of Akhtar's lookalike, Imran Muhammad, has gone viral on social media. His reaction reminded fans of Akhtar, who is now enjoying a successful career in cricket punditry.

Shoaib Akhtar "Is That You"? Bowler's Action Reminds World Of Pakistan Speedster

Pakistan pace great Shoaib Akhtar was one of the most lethal fast bowlers of his time. Known as the "Rawalpindi Express", Akhtar terrorised opposition batters with his raw pace, bounce and toe-crushing yorkers for nearly two decades. Akhtar, who played 46 Tests, 163 ODIs and 14 T20Is for Pakistan, retired from international cricket after the 2011 World Cup, owing to knee related issues. However, a video of Akhtar's lookalike, Imran Muhammad, has gone viral on social media. His reaction reminded fans of Akhtar, who is now enjoying a successful career in cricket punditry.

Virat Kohli To Partner Babar Azam For Same Team In This Tournament? Top Official's Big Statement

The Afro-Asia Cup was a series of charity matches that was played in the mid-2000s between Asian XI and African XI. The first Afro-Asia Cup was played in 2005 while the second was played in 2007. Players like Virender Sehwag, Irfan Pathan, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Zaheer Khan, Shoaib Akhtar, Anil Kumble, Shahid Afridi played in the same team for Asia. While, for Africa. Shaun Pollock, Jacques Kallis, Tatenda Taibu played for the same team.

"Sirf Ek Maa...": Shoaib Akhtar Pays Ultimate Tribute To Neeraj Chopra's Mother

A superstar in the Indian sporting spectrum, Neeraj Chopra signed off with a silver at the Paris Olympic Games after being bested by Pakistan's record-breaking Arshad Nadeem in the men's javelin throw final. While fans in India rued the missed opportunity, seeing Neeraj fail to retain his gold medal at the Paris Games, the athlete's mother had no regrets as the man who got the gold, Arshad, is also like her son. The comments made by Neeraj's mother swayed everyone on social media, including Pakistan cricket legend Shoaib Akhtar.

"This Son Of A Lion...": Pakistan Cricket Fraternity Extends Wishes As Arshad Nadeem Clinches Historic Gold At Olympics

Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem became the new talk of the town as he edged past India's 'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra in Men's Javelin Throw final, to clinch the gold medal at Paris Olympics 2024. Nadeem set a new Olympics record with his fabulous throw of 92.97m in his second attempt. In return, Chopra ended up delivering two foul throws but also managed to pull off the silver medal with a distance of 89.45m in his second attempt. With this win, Nadeem also became Pakistan's first individual Olympics gold medalist.

Shoaib Akhtar Slams England Decision-Making, Makes 'Einstein' Reference

Legendary Pakistan bowler Shoaib Akhtar has slammed the England cricket team's decision to elect to bowl after winning the toss against India in the 2024 T20 World Cup semi-final. India piled up 171 runs in their 20 overs, a total that always seemed like an uphill climb for the English batters. Ultimately, England fell short by a whopping 68 runs. After the game, Akhtar wondered what had inspired England to choose to bowl, given the might and variety of India's bowling lineup.

"The Einstein Who Made Babar Azam Captain": Did Shoaib Akhtar Take Dig At Imran Khan On T20 World Cup Mess?

The scrutiny of the Pakistan cricket team is on after yet another forgettable display at an ICC event. For the second successive tournament, under the leadership of Babar Azam, Pakistan could not do justice to their billing. In the ODI World Cup 2023, Pakistan could not qualify for the semi-final while in the T20 World Cup 2024, the side could not progress ahead from the group stage. After the ODI World Cup 2023, Babar Azam lost his captaincy and Shaheen Afridi was given the reins. But after only one series, he was sacked and Babar was reinstated.

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Indian Bowlers Level With "Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar, Waqar Younis": Ex Pakistan Star's Admission

Shoaib Akhtar "Is That You"? Bowler's Action Reminds World Of Pakistan Speedster

Shoaib Akhtar "Is That You"? Bowler's Action Reminds World Of Pakistan Speedster

Virat Kohli To Partner Babar Azam For Same Team In This Tournament? Top Official's Big Statement

"Sirf Ek Maa...": Shoaib Akhtar Pays Ultimate Tribute To Neeraj Chopra's Mother

"This Son Of A Lion...": Pakistan Cricket Fraternity Extends Wishes As Arshad Nadeem Clinches Historic Gold At Olympics

Shoaib Akhtar Slams England Decision-Making, Makes 'Einstein' Reference

"The Einstein Who Made Babar Azam Captain": Did Shoaib Akhtar Take Dig At Imran Khan On T20 World Cup Mess?