49 years old (Born on August 13, 1975)
Happy Birthday to the Rawalpindi Express, Shoaib Akhtar! Your bowling was so fast that batsmen often blinked and missed it—sometimes even before you bowled. Remember when you clocked 161.3 km/h against England in 2003? Rumor has it, they're still searching for that ball!Your fiery spells carried Pakistan through countless thrilling matches in the early 2000s; your fierce rivalry with Sachin Tendulkar remains legendary cricket folklore. Even today, fans replay those iconic yorkers and bouncers on loop just to relive your magic.
Wishing you a birthday as speedy and memorable as one of your deliveries—but hopefully less intimidating!