Shoaib Akhtar Movie: Shoaib Akhtar got the role of lead actor in Mahesh Bhatt’s film. Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar is very popular in India.
Named ‘Rawalpindi Express’ because of his fast bowling:-
Hailing from Rawalpindi city of Pakistan, Shoaib Akhtar was nicknamed ‘Rawalpindi Express’ because of his fast bowling.
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Apart from his fast bowling, Shoaib Akhtar was also often in discussions due to his controversies. These days Akhtar runs his own channel on YouTube which is also very popular in India.
Meanwhile, a report in Tribune Express claimed that the former Pakistani fast bowler told that he has been offered the lead role for Bollywood director Mahesh Bhatt Films’ crime-drama film Gangster (2005). Received an offer to act.
Akhtar reveals the title of his biopic:-
Last year, Akhtar revealed the title of his biopic, “Rawalpindi Express: Racing Against the Odds.”
While it is unknown whether the film has begun production or not, last month Akhtar announced his exit from the film through a post on Twitter alleging “disagreements and contractual breach”.
An Experienced Bowler From Pakistan:-
Shoaib Akhtar, an experienced bowler from Pakistan, was known as the Rawalpindi Express and was one of the best and deadliest fast bowlers of his time.
Throughout his cricketing career, Akhtar has produced many game-changing performances, but some of his most incredible bowling feats have come against India.
Shoaib Akhtar retired from international cricket in 2011. He has played 46 Tests, 163 ODIs and 15 T20 Internationals in his career.
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He took 178 wickets in Tests, 247 in ODIs, and 19 wickets in T20s. He has more than 450 wickets in first-class cricket.