Shoaib Akhtar was due to undergo a total knee replacement surgery.
Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar shared a video of injecting painkillers into his knee, revealing that his knee replacement operation has been delayed by 2 months.
Shoaib Akhtar is arguably one of the best pacers the sport has witnessed. The fast-bowler has always hogged the limelight for his off and on-field antics. Known as Rawalpindi Express, Akhtar broke numerous records, including being the first bowler to officially break the 100 mph speed barrier.
Akhtar represented Pakistan in 46 Tests, 163 ODIs, and 15 T20Is. He took 178 wickets in the longest format of the game and bagged 247 wickets in 50-over format to go with 19 T20I wickets.
The main highlight of his career was when he bowled the fastest delivery in international cricket. Akhtar clocked a 161.3 kph during the 2003 World Cup game against England.
There’s no doubt that Akhtar would’ve achieved a lot more than if his career wasn't marred by injuries, with his knees often troubling him.
Years after calling time on his career the pacer last month announced that he will fly to Melbourne, Australia to undergo a total knee replacement surgery.
In the latest development, Akhtar revealed that there will be a two-month delay in the operation. The former pacer took to his official Twitter account on Saturday and posted a video injecting pain-killer, saying that he’s ready to take all the pain if he gets another chance of playing for his country.
“The pain I took for playing for Pakistan. But I’d do it all over again if given another chance. Since there’s a two-month delay in my operation, this is what I had to resort to,” Shoaib Akhtar Tweeted.