The Fastest Bowler in Cricket History Shoaib Akhtar’s Look-Alike Video Created A Stir. A lookalike bowler of Akhtar, the fastest bowler in the history of cricket, has created a stir on the internet with his video.
Mohammad Imran Plays Cricket For Oman Team:-
The name of this bowler is Mohammad Imran, who not only looks like Shoaib Akhtar but his bowling action is also similar to Akhtar. Mohammad Imran plays cricket for the Oman team.
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Oman’s fast bowler Mohammad Imran has copied every single thing from Pakistani speedster Shoaib Akhtar in terms of his walk, approach to the bowling mark, run-up, action, hair, and even his celebration style.
Ever since 26-year-old Imran started playing cricket, he has been copying Akhtar’s bowling action.
The video of Mohammad Imran now going viral again is of an old ODI match played between Ajaiba XI and Darsat Titans of the D20 League.
The Fans Commented Fiercely About Shoaib Akhtar’s Lookalike:-
After the pictures and videos of Shoaib Akhtar’s look-alike bowler went viral on social media, fans are commenting fiercely.
One user wrote on social media about Mohammad Imran, ‘Oman’s Akhtar.’ While another user wrote, ‘Oman’s Mohammad Imran looks exactly like Shoaib Akhtar in his early days. The speed is also the same.
Shoaib, who was the world’s fastest bowler, retired in 2011
Shoaib Akhtar, popularly known as Rawalpindi Express, has been the uncrowned king of speed. In 2002, Akhtar became the first bowler in the world to achieve a speed of 100 mph (161.3 km/h). Shoaib Akhtar’s world record for bowling the fastest ball still stands.
Akhtar had terrified batsmen around the world for almost two decades with his pace, bounce, and dangerous yorkers.
Even after his retirement, many great batsmen including Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag believe that Akhtar was difficult to play.
Retired From International Cricket After The 2011 World Cup:-
Akhtar retired from international cricket after the 2011 World Cup due to knee problems.
After the end of his illustrious career, Akhtar started a YouTube channel, where he gives reviews about international and league matches and Pakistani cricket.
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Akhtar made his international debut for Pakistan in 1997 and took 178 wickets in 46 Tests. His last Test was against India in Bangalore in 2007.
Akhtar took 247 wickets in 163 ODIs and 19 wickets in 15 T20 matches.
