Pakistan

Shoaib Akhtar

Bowler

Shoaib Akhtar is a cricket player from Pakistan. The main role is all-rounder. The current team is Kolkata Knight Riders.

Date of Birth 13 Aug 1975 (51)
Team Kolkata Knight Riders
Birthplace Rawalpindi

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About the Player

Shoaib Akhtar is a cricket player from Pakistan. He plays mainly as an all-rounder. He plays for Kolkata Knight Riders. The national team is Pakistan. In the past, he was part of Pakistan national.

The playing role is all-rounder. The available data covers Test, ODI, IPL and domestic T20 cricket.

He was born in Rawalpindi in 1975.

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Player Details

Country: Pakistan
Role: Bowler
Date of Birth: 13 August 1975 (50)
Birthplace: Rawalpindi

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Career statistics by format
Format	Matches	Innings	Wickets	Best Bowling	Bowling Average	Economy Rate	Balls Bowled	Runs Conceded	Catches
Test	11	15	43	5/99	25.79	3.53	1,883	1,109	1
ODI	70	39	97	4/28	29.27	5.01	3,403	2,839	4
IPL	3	1	5	4/11	10.80	7.71	42	54	·
Domestic T20	14	6	17	3/38	24.76	8.39	301	421	2

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bowling beginner

Fast Bowling Basics

Learn the basics of fast bowling, from the run-up to a smooth action. Build speed step by step.

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Spin Bowling Basics

Spin bowling turns the ball off the pitch. Learn a simple grip and how to give the ball a spin.

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bowling intermediate

How to Improve Bowling Accuracy

Accurate bowling puts the ball where you want it. Practice a target and a repeatable action.

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