Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, also known as Rawalpindi Express, will not be able to run after his planned total knee replacement.
Taking to Twitter, the former fast bowler wrote: ”My running days are over as am leaving for total knee replacement in Australia Melbourne very soon.”
My running days are over as am leaving for total knee replacement in Australia Melbourne very soon 🥲🤞. pic.twitter.com/1sO6dHESPJ
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) November 21, 2021
The Rawalpindi Express also shared his picture alongwith the news on the social media.
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His followers and fans while commenting on the post prayed for his speedy recovery. They also wished him good luck with the surgery.
One of his followers: “Those knees did wonders! May Allah grant you a speedy recovery.”
It may be mentioned here that the speedstar holds the world record for bowling the fastest ball at 161.3 kph.
Shoaib Akhtar along with Brett Lee of Australia is considered one of the fastest bowlers in cricket’s history.