August 19, 2022 04:00 (IST)

Shoaib Akhtar to undergo complete knee replacement
Islamabad: Former Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar on Sunday announced he will undergo complete knee surgery.
Akhtar said his 'running days' are over.
"My running days are over as am leaving for total knee replacement in Australia Melbourne very soon," he tweeted.
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
Akhtar is considered as one of the fastest pace bowler in the world.
The Pakistani cricketer holds the record for bowling the fastest ball at 161.3 kph.
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