Shoaib Akhtar
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About
Regarded as one of the fastest bowlers of his era, helped carry Pakistan's national team in the early 2000s. He is also recognized for the time he spent as a prominent commentator on the sport.
Before fame
He made his Test debut on November 29, 1997, against the West Indies.
Trivia
His career was somewhat controversial as he was considered to be a poor team player by a number of critics. Following his retirement, he started a YouTube channel revolving around cricket.
Family life
He was born and raised in Punjab, Pakistan. He married Shoaib Akhtar in 2014.
Associated with
He played alongside Shahid Afridi on Pakistan's national team.