Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Date of Birth | 13/08/1975 |
| Age | 51 years |
| Birthplace | Morgah, Rawalpindi, Pakistan |
Latest News about Shoaib Akhtar
30/09/2025
Shoaib Akhtar criticized Pakistan cricket after the team’s Asia Cup 2025 final loss to India. He blamed the team management, captain Salman Ali Agha, coach Mike Hesson, and the Pakistan Cricket Board for the defeat and questioned the direction of the side.
29/09/2025
After Pakistan’s collapse in the Asia Cup 2025 final, Shoaib Akhtar lashed out at the team’s batting performance and management. He described the result as a major disappointment and singled out the failure to build on a strong start.
26/09/2025
Ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 final, Shoaib Akhtar urged Pakistan to focus on beating India and breaking their psychological hold in big matches. His comments framed the final as a chance for Pakistan to reset its mindset against their rivals.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname(s) | Rawalpindi Express, Tiger |
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| Famous For | Delivering the fastest ball in the history of Cricket (161.3 km/h) |
| Current Role | Cricket commentator and YouTuber |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' (183 cm) |
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| Weight | 80 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Elliot High School, Rawalpindi, Pakistan |
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| College/University | Asghar Mall College, Rawalpindi, Pakistan |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Sect | Sunni |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Sonali Bendre, Actress (Rumoured) |
| Marriage Date | 25/06/2014 |
Family
| Father | Mohammad Akhtar |
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| Mother | Hameeda Awan |
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| Spouse | Rubab Khan |
| Children | Muhammad Mikaeel Ali |
Career
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| Favourite Ball | Reverse Swing | ||||||
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| Career Turning Point | After dismissing Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar off consecutive deliveries in the first match of the Asian Test Championship at Kolkata in 1999 | ||||||
| Retirement | 2011 | ||||||
| Career Duration | Fourteen year career across all formats |
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| Film | Gladiator (2000) | ||||||
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| Perfume | Hugo Boss |
Style Quotient
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/imshoaibakhtar/ | |
| https://x.com/shoaib100mph | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ShoaibAkhtar100mph |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shoaib Akhtar smokes and drinks alcohol. | |
| 2. He had a tough childhood with a collapsed roof one night. | |
| 3. As a child, he bowled with pebbles and stones. | |
| 4. He excelled in sprinting during his school days. | |
| 5. Serious cricket began for him at around 19 or 20 years old. | |
| 6. Shoaib Akhtar bowled the fastest ball in cricket history at 161.3 km/h. | |
| 7. He was most afraid of Rahul Dravid in cricket. | |
| 8. Mahesh Bhatt offered him a role in the film 'Gangster,' but PCB denied permission. | |
| 9. He regards Mohammad Zahid as the fastest bowler he has ever seen. | |
| 10. Shoaib Akhtar enjoys playing Snooker and Football. | |
| 11. A devoted fan of Kishore Kumar. | |
| 12. He feared Sachin Tendulkar's aggressive batting in the 2003 World Cup. | |
| 13. Dislikes net practice. | |
| 14. Known for having one of the longest run-ups in cricket history. | |
| 15. Faced multiple injuries throughout his cricket career. | |
| 16. Could not walk until age three but overcame this physical challenge to become the world's fastest bowler. |