“Was Offered Lead Role In Bollywood Movie Gangster”: Shoaib Akhtar | Cricket News

In India, former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar, has an enormous fan base. Akhtar, who was named “Rawalpindi Express” after his hometown of Rawalpindi in Pakistan’s Punjab area, was born there and has achieved a lot in cricket. Nevertheless, like another sportsmen, he additionally had appearing ambitions. The former Pakistani quick bowler instructed that he was approached for the Bollywood director Mahesh Bhatt’s crime-drama film “Gangster” (2005) with the supply to play the lead position, as reported by The Express Tribune.

Last 12 months, Akhtar revealed the title of his biopic, “Rawalpindi Express: Racing Against the Odds.” Although it is unknown if the movie has since begun manufacturing or not, final month Akhtar introduced his disassociation from it through a put up on Twitter, alleging “disagreements and contractual infractions.”

On the cricket pitch, India and Pakistan are considered archrivals. The pleasure, emotions, and fervour between the 2 sides encourage gamers to present their greatest efforts.

Shoaib Akhtar, a seasoned bowler for Pakistan, was referred to as the Rawalpindi Express and was probably the greatest and most deadly speedsters of his time.

Throughout his cricket profession, Akhtar delivered a variety of game-changing heroics, however a few of his most unimaginable bowling exploits got here towards India.

The sensational speedster retired from worldwide cricket in 2011.

The illustrious Pakistani velocity bowler participated in 163 ODIs, 14 T20s, and 46 Tests for his nation. He has 178 red-ball wickets, 247 ODI wickets, and 21 T20I wickets underneath his belt. He is the primary cricket participant to ever bowl at a tempo of 100 mph.

(Except for the headline, this story has been edited by Mahaz News employees and is printed from a syndicated feed.)

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