Hasan Ali: “To one of my heroes growing up, happy birthday legend Shoaib Akhtar”

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Pakistan fast bowler Hasan Ali has revealed that legendary seamer Shoaib Akhtar was one of his heroes growing up.

Akhtar represented Pakistan in 46 Tests, where he took 178 wickets at an average of 25.69.

He also featured in 163 ODIs and claimed 247 wickets at an average of 24.97.

As for his T20 International career, the 44-year-old picked up 19 wickets in 15 matches at an average of 22.73.

Hasan’s comments about Akhtar comes when he was wishing the ‘Rawalpindi Express’ happy birthday.

To one of my hero growing up happy birthday legend @shoaib100mph bhai 🇵🇰

— Hassan Ali 🇵🇰 (@RealHa55an) August 13, 2020

“To one of my heroes growing up, happy birthday legend Shoaib Akhtar,” Hasan said on Twitter.

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