Shoaib Akhtar to retire after World Cup

[Agent Nationaux]

1st Michael Jackson my childhood hero, Now Akhtar retiring underachieved. His bowling action inspired me to imitate him, and it was kind of natural to me. And he is one of 3 cricketers that I like in Pakistan XI ATM. Depressing.

Who are the other two?

 

[zaremba]

Amazing bowler, top class and although he's a colourful character you have to love him, warts and all

 

[smash84]

Amazing bowler, top class and although he's a colourful character you have to love him, warts and all

agreed

 

[TT Boy]

Will miss him, he was box office.

 

[Sanz]

The Day I started disliking him :-

YouTube - Shoaib Akhtar Shuts up the Indian Crowd! Part 1

What a performance. To me it is the greatest moment of India-Pak Rivalry and something no cricket fan (who watched it live ) will ever forget.

 

[Sanz]

YouTube - Akhtar 5-25 v Australia - Melbourne - 2002 - Super Challenge

YouTube - Shoaib Akhtar At His Best 5 for 21 V Australia 2002

YouTube - Shoaib Akhtar First Ever Test Five-fer Versus South Africa


Some of the best performances of Shoaib on YT.

 

[Sanz]

Oh and who can forget his slower ones in Lahore Test Vs. England. He is the only bowler to have bowled one of the best faster balls and best slower balls.

YouTube - Test Cricket Classic Pak v Eng 2005 Lahore 4/5
YouTube - Test Cricket Classic Pak v Eng 2005 Lahore 5/5

 

[Craig]

I think you're doing it wrong

Fair to say salman has his priorities wrong.

 

[salman85]

For Shoaib,I do!