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‘If Pathans and Bengalis…’: Akhtar's out-of-box on Afghanistan's historic win
Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar was mighty impressed with Afghanistan's effort and predicted them to be one of the “best” teams heading into the 50-over World Cup
Published on Mar 27, 2023 04:40 PM IST
Morning brief: 11 killed, over 100 injured as 6.5 quake jolts Pak, Afghanistan
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Published on Mar 22, 2023 08:59 AM IST
‘I want to take revenge of 2011…’: Akhtar's big prediction for 2023 World Cup
Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar believes things will improve and he even went on to predict an India-Pakistan final in the Asia Cup as well as the World Cup.
Updated on Mar 22, 2023 09:15 AM IST
'If Kohli plays 30 more Tests...': Akhtar's massive remark on ex-IND skipper
Legendary Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has come up with another massive statement about the talismanic leader of the Indian side. Earlier, Akhtar had backed Virat Kohli to break Sachin Tendulkar's world record.
Updated on Mar 21, 2023 11:11 AM IST
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'I said, what do you mean...': Sachin opens up on India-Pakistan World Cup tie
One of the most iconic matches Sachin Tendulkar has been part of was the 2003 World Cup tie in Centurion which the Sourav Ganguly-led side won by six wickets. But for Sachin, the most memorable moment was the six off Shoaib Akhtar.
Published on Mar 17, 2023 04:07 PM IST
‘Wants to look good and speaks well’: Akhtar wants PAK star to replace Babar
Babar Azam has been leading former world champions Pakistan in all formats of the game since 2020. Under his leadership, Pakistan made it to the final of the T20 World Cup. However, Shoaib Akhtar wants Babar's teammate to replace him as Pakistan's next white-ball captain.
Updated on Feb 26, 2023 08:35 PM IST
HT Sports Desk, New Delhi
'You will never see Gavaskar criticising Dravid': Ramiz on Akhtar's Babar remark
When asked further about Akhtar's dream of becoming the next PCB chairman, Raja took a brutal dig at the Pakistan legend.
Updated on Feb 25, 2023 02:43 PM IST
Watch: After mocking Babar, Shoaib Akhtar brutall dig Kamran Akmal on live TV
Defending his controversial remarks against Pakistan skipper Babar, former cricketer Shoaib Akhtar ended up taking a dig at Kamran Akmal.
Published on Feb 24, 2023 09:48 AM IST
HT Sports Desk, New Delhi
Shoaib Akhtar disassociates himself from his biopic ‘Rawalpindi Express’
The 47-year-old reasoned that contractual violations by the film crew and certain disagreements, led him to terminate the agreement. Akhtar further announced that he would take the legal route if the makers continue to do the film and use his name or life story events in any way.
Published on Jan 22, 2023 01:24 PM IST
Watch: Akhtar's 'What happens when the speed gets to 100 while bowling' video
In a part of the video, Shoaib Akhtar is seen with an attendant of a bowling machine and asks him to increase the bowling speed to 100 miles per hour(160.9 Kmph) to showcase the viewers how it feels like batting to such high paced deliveries.
Updated on Jan 19, 2023 07:17 PM IST
Ex-PAK skipper's Sachin analogy in blunt comparison of Umran with Shoaib Akhtar
Former Pakistan captain has given a rather blunt statement in comparing Umran with Akhtar while using a Sachin Tendulkar analogy.
Published on Jan 09, 2023 10:31 AM IST
I told Sachin ‘brother, you have no chance against me and bowled him first ball’
Shoaib Akhtar said that the in-swinging yorker he bowled to send Sacchin Tendulkar's middle-stump flying in India vs Pakistan Test match in Kolkata in 1999, was his 'claim to fame.'
Updated on Dec 08, 2022 02:50 PM IST
‘If he thinks he cannot bowl over 155, he is absolutely wrong’: Shoaib Akhtar
Shoaib Akhtar has named a new candidate who can replicate the feat and shared some words of advice for him.
Updated on Dec 07, 2022 07:21 PM IST
Shami given brutal reminder of Akhtar tweet by PAK fans after pacer gets injured
Shami had taken on Twitter to give an update on his injury, but was given a brutal reminder of a certain Shoaib Akhtar tweet he had made last month, by Pakistan fans.
Published on Dec 03, 2022 07:02 PM IST
Afridi slams Akhtar's 'Shaheen could've used pain-killers in T20WC final' remark
Shoaib Akhtar was unhappy with Shaheen missing out those two important overs and felt that he should have risked everything as it was the World Cup final.
Updated on Nov 18, 2022 01:20 PM IST
‘This is World Cup final. Even if the leg breaks…’: Akhtar on Shaheen's injury
The T20 World Cup final between Pakistan and England saw a decisive moment as Pakistan's strike bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi was forced to leave the field before completing his full quota.
Updated on Nov 15, 2022 05:02 PM IST
'Yeh jalti pe tel daalna... don't do it': Akram reacts amid Shami-Akhtar episode
The episode between Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammed Shami had unfolded moments after the Babar Azam-led side had suffered a heartbreaking defeat to England in the T20 World Cup final
Updated on Nov 14, 2022 03:07 PM IST
Akhtar hits back with 'sensible tweet' jibe after Shami's 'karma' dig
Legendary fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has responded after Indian pacer Mohammed Shami trolled the former Pakistan cricketer after the T20 World Cup final. England outclassed Pakistan by 5 wickets in the T20 World Cup final on Sunday.
Published on Nov 14, 2022 07:09 AM IST
HT Sports Desk, New Delhi
Shoaib Akhtar reveals 'turning point' in T20 World Cup final
Pakistan missed out on a chance to win their second T20 World Cup title after losing a hard fought final to England at the MCG.
Updated on Nov 13, 2022 07:22 PM IST
Shami drops epic 'karma' post for Akhtar after ENG beat PAK in World Cup final
Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has trolled legendary Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar after England outclassed Pakistan in the T20 World Cup final on Sunday.
Updated on Nov 13, 2022 07:27 PM IST
HT Sports Desk, New Delhi
‘You guys are big chokers’: Akhtar's cheap shot after Pakistan enter WC semis
Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar was surprised by the turn of events that opened doors for Pakistan's qualification into the semi-final. He was bewildered by South Africa's ouster from the tournament.
Published on Nov 06, 2022 03:00 PM IST
HT Sports Desk, New Delhi
‘India have been exposed. When you’re against quality bowling attack...': Akhtar
Assessing India's performance against South Africa, former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar made a brutal statement on the Men in Blue.
Published on Oct 31, 2022 05:11 PM IST
'Yeh toh Pakistan ko marwa raha hai': Akhtar fumes as IND batters struggle vs SA
India's struggle against South Africa left Pakistan legend Shoaib Akhtar fuming as Babar Azam-led side have their hopes pinned on Rohit Sharma's men for theic chances of making the semi-finals.
Published on Oct 30, 2022 06:23 PM IST
'I want Virat to retire from T20Is': Akhtar after Kohli special downs Pakistan
Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar went on to reserve special praise for Virat Kohli, but also came up with an unexpected take on the former India captain.
Updated on Oct 26, 2022 07:45 AM IST
‘Pakistan might get knocked out in first round of T20 World Cup’: Akhtar
Shoaib Akhtar believes that it shouldn't come as a surprise if Pakistan crashes out in the first-round of the T20 World Cup.
Updated on Oct 03, 2022 06:54 PM IST
Shoaib Akhtar's old ‘Bumrah’s back will break down in a year' video goes viral
Social media has been flooded with various reactions ever since the news about Jasprit Bumrah's injury broke out. Among those was an old video Shoaib Akhtar, in which the former Pakistan speedster is talking about how Bumrah's uncanny action can lead to career-threatening back injuries.
Updated on Sep 29, 2022 11:31 PM IST
'Babar's class far better than anyone else…': Akhtar draws comparison with Kohli
Former pacer Shoaib Akhtar was all praise for Babar for the chasing ability that he showcased in the match, going to the extent of comparing Babar's exceptional chasing skills to that of Virat Kohli's.
Updated on Sep 26, 2022 05:21 PM IST
'Pakistan ne issi tarah pichle saal India ko maara tha': Shoaib Akhtar
The 200-run chase was led by Pakistan skipper Babar Azam, who smashed his second ton in T20Is, while his partner Mohammad Rizwan scored an unbeaten 88 off 51 balls.
Updated on Sep 23, 2022 04:06 PM IST
'What kind of method is this?': Akhtar questions Babar's captaincy credentials
Legendary Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar was left furious at Babar's batting and his leadership skill at the Asia Cup and went far to even question his credentials as a T20I captain of the team.
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Published on Sep 18, 2022 08:26 AM IST
'Jab chief selector average hoga unke decision bhi average honge': Shoaib Akhtar
Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar was left furious at squad selection as he lashed out at Pakistan Cricket Board's chief selector Mohammad Wasim and the present head coach Saqlain Mushtaq.
Published on Sep 16, 2022 09:21 AM IST