Posting the sneak peek video of the biopic, Shoaib wrote, “An amazing journey is about to begin. Announcing my biopic, where my story and my life unfold. Running against all odds is the ‘Rawalpindi Express’.” You are about to take a ride like never before. This is the first time there is a foreign film on a Pakistani sportsperson.” Akhtar added “Controversially Yours” at the end of this tweet. He explained that his biopic is going to be controversial. Akhtar’s biopic will be released on November 16 next year. Mohammad Faraz Qaiser is in charge of directing this film.
Akhtar still holds the record for fastest delivery in international cricket. In 2002, he bowled ‘Rawalpindi Express’ against New Zealand at 161 km per hour. Akhtar played for Pakistan from 1997 to 2010. Not only in Asia, will his name be in the list of one of the best 22 yard fast bowlers of all time. Played 46 Tests (178 wickets), 163 ODIs (247 wickets) and 15 T20 matches (19) for Pakistan.