Shoaib Akhtar (born 13 August 1975) is a Pakistani former cricketer who is regarded as the fastest bowler in modern cricket. He made his Test debut in November 1997 and played his first One Day International four months later. He played on Pakistan's Cricket Team as an attacking fast bowler.
He has been involved in several controversies during his career, often accused of not being a team player but his presence was always felt by the opponents