Akhtar was born into a Punjabi family, with his paternal side belonging to the Gujjar community and maternal side to the Awan community, in the small town of Morgah in Rawalpindi, Punjab.

Was Shoaib Akhtar's talent overshadowed by his sagas? He was an almost one-of-a-kind bowler, who heightened the effect of raw pace to a degree rarely seen at the highest level of the game

Such was the impact of this super quick speedster called 'Shoaib Akhtar' on the psyche of batsmen. Many legends of the previous generation have been at its receiving end.

Only two candidates emerged from that rat race, Thompson’s Australian compatriot Brett Lee and before him, a Pakistani, later dubbed as ‘’The Rawalpindi Express’’, Shoaib Akhtar.

Dec 27, 2025 · Renowned economist and former State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) governor Dr Shamshad Akhtar, 71, passed away due to cardiac arrest on Saturday. She was serving as …

Dec 27, 2025 · Shamshad Akhtar, the first and only woman to lead Pakistan's central bank and a two-time caretaker finance minister, died at 71, the finance ministry said on Saturday.

Discover Shoaib Akhtar's career stats, records, and latest achievements on Wisden. Stay updated with his match performances, centuries, rankings, and more.

Aug 13, 2024 · Former Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar is credited for setting a benchmark in fast bowling. Known as The Rawalpindi Express, Akhtar troubled world-class batters with his …

Welcome to the Official Channel of Shoaib Akhtar aka the Rawalpindi Express - the world’s faster bowler and now at the centre of one of the fastest growing YouTube channels.

Nov 24, 2024 · Shoaib Akhtar, famously known as the “Rawalpindi Express,” is a former Pakistani cricketer celebrated for his unprecedented speed and aggressive bowling style.