Former Pakistan players often remain in the headlines for their staggering claims or severe criticism of the national side. Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhtar is also one of them who never shies away from expressing his views on various aspects of the gentlemen's game and once again made heads turn by criticising the current crop of players, especially captain Babar Azam, for their poor communication skills.

'Want to become PCB chairman and...': Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhtar wishes to take up top post

Shoaib Akhtar had a stellar run in international cricket. The pacer ended with as many as 444 scalps in a career than spanned for 14 years. He enjoyed a fierce rivalry with some big batters of his time, such as Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Brian Lara, Rahul Dravid, Gary Kirsten, etc.

'I was offered captaincy but...': Shoaib Akhtar reveals why he said NO to leading Pakistan in 2002

England dominated proceedings on Day 1 of the first Test versus hosts Pakistan in the Rawalpindi Test on Thursday (December 01). After there were reports suggesting that the series opener will be postponed by a day or two, with over a dozen English players unwell due to a stomach bug, the Rawalpindi Test started as per schedule.

'They scored 500 when...': Shoaib Akhtar reacts to England's batting onslaught on Day 1 of Rawalpindi Test

Pakistan has produced some big names in world cricket, especially in the pace department. Shoaib Akhtar is one of the most popular names in the cricketing fraternity who helped Pakistan win several games with his pace and bounce.

'Had I been the fittest guy, I would’ve...': Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar makes big claim

Virat Kohli returned to international cricket in the Asia Cup 2022 edition, post the England tour, and announced his comeback in style. He ended the tournament with 276 runs -- second-most overall -- including two half-centuries and a hundred.

Virat Kohli might just take retirement from shortest format after T20 World Cup, predicts Shoaib Akhtar

India succcumbed to yet another defeat in the Super Four round of the Asia Cup 2022 edition, on Tuesday evening (September 06) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

I wanted India-Pakistan Asia Cup final, says Shoaib Akhtar as Rohit & Co. stand on the brink of elimination

India and Pakistan are set to lock horns in the Asia Cup 2022 edition's group stage clash on August 28, in Dubai. Hence, all eyes are on how both Asian sides start their respective campaigns in the showpiece event, which will be held in the shortest format as a dress rehearsal for this year's T20 World Cup in Australia.

'You're going to Mumbai?' - Harbhajan recalls his response to Akhtar's request for CWC'11 final tickets

Shoaib Akhtar is gearing up for his biopic, titled ‘The Rawalpindi Express-Running against the odd’. The former Pakistan pacer revealed the same on Sunday (July 24) on Twitter, sending his fans into a frenzy.

Shoaib Akhtar wins hearts with epic response as Twitter user asks him to describe Virat Kohli in one word

Rishabh Pant was one of the stars for Team India in their recently-concluded England tour. Pant started the tour by slamming a hundred in the one-off Test in Edgbaston.

Shoaib Akhtar urges Rishabh Pant to lose weight, feels youngster can 'become a model & earn crores'

Shoaib Akhtar remains a huge name in world cricket. Akhtar ended his illustrious international career with a total of 444 scalps. He was known for his ferocious pace, bounce and ability to rattle the batter's mind even before bowling to him.

Used to pull truck for around 8 km: Shoaib Akhtar makes glaring remark, reveals how he broke 160kph barrier

The first edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) remains the only season where Pakistani players took part in the cash-rich league. Since then, their participation has remained a distant dream due to the political tension between India and Pakistan since 2008.

Would be great to see Virat Kohli, Babar Azam open in IPL: Akhtar predicts price tag of Pakistan captain

Shoaib Akhtar remains a big name in world cricket. The Rawalpindi Express was known for his ferocious pace and ended his stellar international career with 444 wickets overall, apart from battling several injuries and controversies.

Aakash Chopra requested me to not break his ribs: Shoaib Akhtar recalls his KKR days during IPL 2008

Shoaib Akhtar has expressed his concern over Salman Khan's 5 years jail and feels the punishment is too harsh and wants his friend to come out soon.

Blackbuck poaching case: Shoaib Akhtar says Salman Khan's 5-year jail is 'too harsh'