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Published 14:45 IST, May 14th 2020

Shoaib Akhtar posts chilling bouncer video, dares ICC to troll him with new emoji

Shoaib Akhtar, in his latest tweet, shared a video in which he can be seen hurting Gary Kirsten, Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar with his bouncers.

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Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar continues to hit International Cricket Council (ICC) with bouncers after posting a video of himself troubling batsmen with his pace. Shoaib Akhtar's latest response comes after ICC trolled the former cricketer for his comments on getting Australia's star batsman Steve Smith out in just four deliveries even now. 

Also Read: Shoaib Akhtar Hits Back At ICC For Trolling Him Over Steve Smith Bouncer Comments

Shoaib Akhtar had earlier claimed that even today, after bowling 3 bouncers to Steve Smith, he can dismiss the Australian on the fourth delivery. As a result, the ICC used an image of Michael Jordan looking at the tweet and then bursting out in laughter. Shoaib Akhtar's comment on Steve Smith came after ESPNcricinfo paired 10 retired cricketers with 10 current superstars in a tweet and questioned the fans on which contest they would like to see take place.

Also Read: ICC Recklessly Trolls Shoaib Akhtar Over His Claim To Get Steve Smith Out In 4 Balls

Shoaib Akhtar's latest tweet trolling ICC 

In the latest tweet, Shoaib Akhtar shared a video in which he can be seen hurting the likes of Gary Kirsten, Brian Lara, Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar with his bouncers. In one of the clip, Akhtar can be seen bowling yorker to Ashley Giles and dismantling the stumps. Here's the video - 

Also Read: Shoaib Akhtar Calls Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir 'good Humans But Bad Public Speakers'

Shoaib Akhtar bowling: Former cricketer's international career 

Coming to Shoaib Akhtar's bowling, the 44-year-old had an impressive career while playing for Pakistan in all formats. Shoaib Akhtar has represented his country in 46 Tests, picking up 178 wickets at an average of 25.69. The right-arm pacer also played 163 ODIs in which he picked up 247 wickets at an average of 24.97 and 19 wickets in 15 T20Is.

During his international career, Akhtar also bowled the fastest ball in the history of cricket which clocked 161.3 km/h. The Shoaib Akhtar fastest ball came against England on 22 February 2003 in a World Cup match at Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa.

Also Read: Sunil Gavaskar Lauds Shoaib Akhtar's 'sense Of Humour' After 'Snowfall In Lahore' Comments

(IMAGE: SHOAIB AKHTAR / TWITTER/  AP)

14:45 IST, May 14th 2020