Toughest Cricketing Foe Archives - Today Match Prediction https://www.cricdiction.com/tag/toughest-cricketing-foe/ A true match prediction by real experts. Sun, 10 Sep 2023 16:02:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Shoaib Akhtar’s Toughest Cricketing Foe: Lakshmipathy Balaji https://www.cricdiction.com/security-concerns-prompt-request-to-reschedule-pakistan-vs-new-zealand-world-cup-warm-up-match/ https://www.cricdiction.com/security-concerns-prompt-request-to-reschedule-pakistan-vs-new-zealand-world-cup-warm-up-match/#respond Sun, 10 Sep 2023 14:46:42 +0000 https://www.cricdiction.com/?p=63786 Renowned as the 'Rawalpindi Express,' Shoaib Akhtar struck fear into the hearts of many cricketing batters with his extraordinary pace.

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The 'Rawalpindi Express': Shoaib Akhtar

Renowned as the ‘Rawalpindi Express,’ Shoaib Akhtar struck fear into the hearts of many cricketing batters with his extraordinary pace. This Pakistani speedster, widely regarded as one of the fiercest fast bowlers in cricket history, left an indelible mark. Akhtar’s lightning-fast deliveries set a record in international cricket, clocking a jaw-dropping 161.3 km/h (100.23 mph). Across formats, he represented Pakistan in 224 international matches, amassing an astonishing 444 wickets.

Akhtar's Surprising Revelation: Lakshmipathy Balaji as His Toughest Foe

In a candid interview on the ‘Wake Up With Sorabh’ YouTube channel, Shoaib Akhtar divulged his most formidable opponent on the cricketing field. To the astonishment of many, he singled out Lakshmipathy Balaji, an Indian fast bowler, as the cricketer he struggled most against.

“Lakshmipathy Balaji used to be my biggest opponent. He used to hate me like anything; I was all over the place, man. I could not get him out,” confessed Akhtar.

Akhtar's Insight on India's ODI World Cup 2023 Pressure

Beyond reminiscing about his illustrious cricketing career, Akhtar also shared his perspective on the upcoming ODI World Cup in 2023. He emphasized that the Indian team would face immense pressure when hosting the tournament, owing to the high expectations and scrutiny that come with home advantage.

“We have to come to India and we want to defeat India. We haven’t spent 600 crores. You want to come to India, the pressure is on you, the media will eat you up right away,” Akhtar highlighted.

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