Pakistan Great Shoaib Akhtar Unveils Motion Poster Of His Biopic. Here's The Release Date

Biopics on sportspersons are nothing new in India. However, this time Pakistan pace great Shoaib Akhtar has announced the launch of his Biopic titled - "Rawalpindi Express - Running against the odds" in a post on social media. The former Pakistan cricket team pacer played 46 Tests, 163 ODIs and 15 T20Is taking 178, 247 and 19 wickets in the three formats respectively. However, more than the number of his wickets, it was his speed that terrified batters. He holds the record of the fastest recorded delivery in cricket of 161kmph (vs New Zealand, 2002).

Now, Akhtar will have a biopic made on him. The film is being made by Muhammad Faraz Qaiser and will release on November 16, 2023.

"Beginning of this beautiful journey. Announcing the launch of my story, my life, my Biopic, "RAWALPINDI EXPRESS - Running against the odds" You're in for a ride you've never taken before. First foreign film about a Pakistani Sportsman. Controversially yours, Shoaib Akhtar," the pacer wrote in a tweet.

Beginning of this beautiful journey. Announcing the launch of my story, my life, my Biopic, "RAWALPINDI EXPRESS - Running against the odds" You're in for a ride you've never taken before. First foreign film about a Pakistani Sportsman.Controversially yours, Shoaib Akhtar pic.twitter.com/3tIgBLvTZn

Recently, Akhtar commented on Kapil Dev's opinion on Virat Kohli. The former Indian cricket team captain had said that Kohli's current form should dictate whether or not he deserves a place in the playing XI of the national team. Akhtar reminded everyone that it takes a lot of effort to score 43 ODI and 27 Test hundreds.

"Kapil Dev is my senior and he has an opinion and it is fine to have an opinion. If Kapil Dev says, you still understand as he is a