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WATCH: Elderly man stuns Shoaib Akhtar with similar bowling action

Shoaib Akhtar was surprised to see an elderly man imitating his bowling style

WATCH: Elderly man stuns Shoaib Akhtar with similar bowling action PHOTO: AFP/TWITTER

Former Pakistan fast bowler, Shoaib Akhtar, who widely regarded as one of the greatest in cricket history, continues to captivate cricket enthusiasts worldwide even after his retirement from the sport.

Akhtar's unique and lightning-fast bowling action has earned him a massive following, not only in Pakistan but also in other countries, with many aspiring to emulate his style. 

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Recently, the Rawalpindi Express shared a video on his Twitter handle, in which an elderly man successfully imitated his bowling style. Shoaib was surprised to see the man maintaining such an impressive pace.

"Aray Wah 100 MPH at 100, I'd love to meet him. Dhoond k layen koi," said Akhtar.

 

Aray wah.
100 mph at 100 😀
I'd love to meet him. Dhoond k layen koi. pic.twitter.com/pr5Tjgg0rd

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) April 10, 2023

It is worth noting that Shoaib Akhtar still holds the record for bowling the fastest ball in cricket, clocking 161.4 kilometers per hour during the ICC ODI World Cup 2003 match against England at Cape Town.