Former Pakistani speedster Shoaib Akhtar announced the launch of his biopic “Rawalpindi Express- Running against the odds.” The movie will be the first foreign movie about a sportsperson from his country.
Akhtar announced the movie on his official Twitter account and then also conducted a Question-and-Answer session about the same. The biopic will be released on 16th November 2023 and it is directed by Muhammad Faraz Qaiser.
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Along with posting the teaser of his movie, Akhtar wrote: “Beginning of this beautiful journey. Announcing the launch of my story, my life, my Biopic, "RAWALPINDI EXPRESS - Running against the odds" You're in for a ride you've never taken before. First foreign film about a Pakistani Sportsman. Controversially yours, Shoaib Akhtar.”
Talking about his cricketing career, Shoaib Akhtar has been one of the best pacers the game has witnessed. The fast-bowler always hogged the limelight for his off and on-field antics. Known as Rawalpindi Express, he broke numerous records and only became more lethal with time, developing the reputation of an almost unplayable bowler.
Akhtar represented Pakistan in 46 Tests, 163 ODIs, and 15 T20Is. He took 178 wickets in the longest format of the game and also bagged 247 in 50-over format to go with 19 T20I wickets.
Not only his stats were amazing but he was considered the fastest bowler. The main highlight of his career was when he bowled the fastest delivery in international cricket. He clocked 161.3 kmph during a World Cup game against England in 2003.
