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#7 Shoaib Akhtar (Pakistan)
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“The Rawalpindi Express “ bowled the fastest recorded delivery in international cricket
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The “Rawalpindi Express” was the fastest bowler during his time and send shivers down the batsmen spine. Although his action was questioned by many, Akhtar was a vital member of the Pakistan set up during his playing days.
Akhtar has bowled the fastest delivery officially recorded in international cricket at a speed of 161.3 Km/h. He achieved this feat during the 2003 World Cup bowling to Nick Knight. He is also the first person to officially bowl at a speed of 100mph.
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Dismissing Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar in consecutive deliveries at the Eden Gardens in 1999 remains the highlight of his illustrious career. As a youngster the deliveries bowled to Dravid and Tendulkar were simply unplayable as both the legendary batsmen were beaten by his sheer pace. Despite being a vital member of the Pakistan team, the speedster had many altercations with his board and teammates during his playing days.
He was even fined Rs. 300,000 for indiscipline during the national camp in Karachi and later used foul language against PCB protesting the imposing of fine. Controversies haunted him for the major part of his career but nonetheless he was an entertaining character in the cricket field and contributed to Pakistan’s success in a significant manner.
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