[Watch] Shoaib Akhtar’s Lookalike Becomes an Internet Sensation After Bowling Video Goes Viral
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Shoaib Akhtar, the former Pakistan speedster renowned for his raw pace, bid farewell to cricket after the 2011 World Cup due to long-standing knee troubles. A viral video, however, has sparked comparisons between him and rising talent Imran Muhammad.
In a viral clip from the Oman D10 League match between IAS Invincibles and Yallah Shabab Giants, Muhammad has become an online sensation due to his striking similarity to Shoaib Akhtar, both in looks and bowling style. Muhammad, too has long hair, just like how Akhtar used to have in his days.
Watch the video here:
Who is Imran Muhammad, the Lookalike of Shoaib Akhtar?
The 30-year-old cricketer Imran Muhammad from the Dera Ismail Khan district in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province left his village at 18 to chase his dreams. Now living in Muscat, Oman, Imran juggles his love for cricket with a job installing CCTV cameras.
Imran has performed well in the tournament, claiming 21 wickets in 14 matches with an average of 10.71 and an economy rate of 8.65. Unfortunately, his team, IAS Invincibles, is currently second from the bottom with just five wins from 15 matches, totaling 11 points.
Shoaib Akhtar, the Pakistan Fast Bowling Legend
Meanwhile, Shoaib Akhtar ranks as the seventh-highest wicket-taker for Pakistan in international cricket, with 178 wickets in Tests and 247 in ODIs. Despite facing multiple injuries and controversies, the Rawalpindi Express carved his name in history with his electrifying bowling performances.
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