Shoaib AkhtarPunjabi, Urdu: شعیب اختر; born 13 August 1975 in Rawalpindi, Punjabis a Pakistani right arm fast bowler in cricket, who is regarded as one of the fastest bowlers in the world. He set an official world record by achieving the fastest delivery, when he clocked in at 161.3 km/h 100.2 mphin his bowling speed, twice at a cricket match against EnglandHis ability to bowl fast yorkers and quick bouncers have made him one of the best fast bowlers in cricket.
However, he has been involved in several controversies during his career, often accused of not being a team player. Akhtar was sent home during the Test match series in Australia in 2005 for alleged poor attitude. A year later, he was embroiled in a drug scandal after testing positive to a banned substance. However, the ban imposed on him was lifted on court appeal. In September 2007, Akhtar was banned for an indefinite period for his fight with Pakistan team mate and fast bowler Mohammad AsiOn 1 April 2008, Akhtar was banned for five years for publicly criticizing the Pakistan Cricket Board. In October 2008, the Lahore High Court in Pakistan suspended the five year ban and Akhtar was selected in the 15-man squad for the Twenty20 Quadrangular Tournament in CanadaPakistani judge, Rana Bhagwandas stated once that, Akhtar is a legend of Pakistan cricket
Contents
* 1 Early years
* 2 Career
o 2.1 International career
o 2.2 Struggle for form and consistent injuries2007-2009
o 2.3 Rehabilitation to International Cricke2010 - present
* 3 Domestic career
o 3.1 England county cricket
o 3.2 Indian Premier League
* 4 Cricket controversies and injuries
o 4.1 Drug scandal
+ 4.1.1 Acquittal
o 4.2 Other controversies
* 5 International bowling records
o 5.1 Test cricket: Five-wickets in an innings
o 5.2 Test cricket: Ten-wickets in a match
o 5.3 One Day International: Five-wickets in an innings
* 6 Career Best Performances
* 7 References
* 8 External links
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