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Shoaib Akhtar

BornAugust 13, 1975
Major TeamsPakistan, Nottinghamshire
Known AsShoaib Akhtar
Batting StyleRight Hand Bat
Bowling StyleRight Arm Fast
Test Debut1997/98 against West Indies at Rawalpindi
ODI Debut1997/98 against Zimbabwe at Harare


Profile
This young speedster has an inherent capability to generate ferocious speed on par with the world's fastest. He has a wide range of deliveries and this versatility only helps in manifesting him as a lethal bowler.

News Articles
We will do well in World Cup: Inzamam (2007-03-04)

We have potential to beat any team at World Cup: Younis Khan (2007-03-04)

Vaughan advocates life ban for drug cheats (2007-03-03)

World Cup better off without Shoaib, Asif: Border (2007-03-03)

PCB denies Shoaib, Asif underwent secret dope tests (2007-03-02)

ICC to 'target test' players for banned substances (2007-03-01)

'Injured' Shoaib, Asif ruled out of World Cup (2007-03-01)
Aussies resent Akhtar, Asif selection for World Cup (2007-02-28)
Shoaib, Asif fit for World Cup: Inzamam (2007-02-28)
    ... more news stories



Test Statistics
 MINoRunsHsAve10050CtSt
Batting20299152267.600060
 OMRWAveBest5w10wSrEcon
Bowling5999920496332.525/243057.03.42

One Day Statistics
 MINORunsHSAve10050SRCtSt
Batting54261690369.000048.9180
 OMRWAveBest4w5wSrEcon
Bowling407.13718808921.125/191127.44.61




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