Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar is well regarded as the ‘Rawalpindi Express’ and majorly known for his stellar record of bowling the fastest ball in the world. During his playing days, Shoaib was the second name of terror and he has rattled big names in international cricket with his fierce pace. Apart from having such a wonderful career, Akhtar also dealt with a lot of injuries which cut short the duration of his international career which could have been much longer. The former Pakistani pacer also tried hands on commentary after his international retirement and runs a YouTube channel as well. A look at his net worth:
Shoaib Akhtar Net Worth
As per several media reports, Shoaib Akhtar’s net worth is around USD 15 million dollars, which is almost INR 190 crores. He has achieved most of his wealth by playing international and domestic cricket. Apart from earning money on the cricket field, Shoaib is part of many brand endorsements and television shows. The former Pakistani cricketer is a smart businessman as well and has invested in many ventures and runs his own chain of restaurants.
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In a recent television interview on TNKS podcast, Shoaib Akhtar expressed his desire to become richer than his country. He said, “I want to become the first billionaire in US dollars from Pakistan. I also want to earn more money than the entire Pakistan. I am not joking. I am serious about what I am saying.”
Shoaib Akhtar’s International Career
In an international career which lasted for over a decade, Shoaib Akhtar picked up 444 wickets at an average of 25.16. Akhtar maintained an economy rate of 4.13 and picked 16 five-wicket hauls followed by a couple of ten-fers.
