Shoaib Akhtar Biopic
Iconic Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar is well known for putting the fear of God in many batters during his time as an international star.
Widely recognized as one of the most lethal fast bowlers of all time, Shoaib Akhtar is back in action- on the big screen this time.
Shoaib Akhtar has announced the release date of his biopic titled ‘Rawalpindi Express’ Running against the odds’. The film will premiere in theatres on November 16, 2023.
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Akhtar also dropped hints for the viewers on what to expect out of the film. “You’re in for a ride you’ve never taken before…Controversially yours, Shoaib Akhtar,” said the former cricketer in his Twitter announcement. After this, Akhtar invited people for a half-an-hour Q&A session on the micro-blogging site.
Fans were quick to seize this opportunity and ask ‘Rawalpinid Express’ a range of questions—from ‘who would play the part’, to ‘will it capture the infamous episode when Akhtar hit Mohammad Asif’, to ‘will it be available on Netflix’?
Muhammad Faraz Qaiser is the director of the film. In the first look, Akhtar’s character can be seen dashing across a railway track, signifying his eponymous ‘Rawalpindi express.’
Akhtar presently holds the record for the fastest ball bowled in international cricket. The accomplishment was achieved at the 2003 World Cup against England when he clocked a speed of 161.3 kmph (100.2mph).
The ace pacer represented Pakistan for fourteen years and gave the most incredible batters a run for their money. Akhtar played 46 Tests, 163 ODIs, and 15 T20Is and scalped 444 wickets across all three formats of the game. He recorded 16 five-wicket hauls and two 10-wicket hauls to his name.