New Delhi: Pakistan cricket team's former speedster Shoaib Akhtar took to social media to announce the launch of his Biopic titled - "Rawalpindi Express - Running against the odds". The legendary speedster still holds the world record for bowling the fastest delivery in international cricket. Akhtar had recorded a speed of 161kmph while bowling against New Zealand in 2002. Shoaib played 46 Tests, 163 ODIs and 15 T20Is taking 178, 247 and 19 wickets, respectively. The biopic being made on Akhtar will release on 16th November 2023.
"Beginning of this beautiful journey. Announcing the launch of my story, my life, my Biopic, "RAWALPINDI EXPRESS - Running against the odds" You're in for a ride you've never taken before. First foreign film about a Pakistani Sportsman. Controversially yours, Shoaib Akhtar," Shoaib Akhtar wrote in a tweet.
Beginning of this beautiful journey. Announcing the launch of my story, my life, my Biopic,
"RAWALPINDI EXPRESS - Running against the odds"
You're in for a ride you've never taken before. First foreign film about a Pakistani Sportsman.
Controversially yours,
Shoaib Akhtar pic.twitter.com/3tIgBLvTZn
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) July 24, 2022
Recently, ex-India skipper Kapil Dev, while commenting on Virat Kohli's form said that Virat's current form should be taken into consideration to decide whether he deserves to get a place in India's playing XI or not.
Reacting to Kapil Dev's comments, Shoaib Akhtar said on his YouTube channel, "Kapil Dev is my senior and he has an opinion and it is fine to have an opinion. If Kapil Dev says, you still understand as he is a great cricketer. He has the right to air his opinion."
"But, as a Pakistani, why am I supporting Kohli? Well, he has 70 hundreds. Woh 70 sau khaala ke ghar mein ya candy crush khelte huye nahi banein hain."