Islamabad: The Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) Stadium, in Rawalpindi, has been named after former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar.
Akhtar turned to his official Twitter handle and wrote, “Humbled and honoured to share that the historic KRL Stadium in Rawalpindi has been renamed as Shoaib Akhtar Stadium.”
He further added, “I am rarely ever lost for words but today I am! I truly have no words to thank everyone for the love and respect I have received over the years”.
While expressing his joy and gratitude, the former pacer stated, “I have always done by best to serve Pakistan with utmost dedication and passionate determination, with integrity”.
“To always keep our flag high. Today and every day I wear the star on my chest with pride. Thank you, Pakistan Zindabad” he concluded.
I have always done by best to serve Pakistan with utmost dedication and passionate determination, with integrity. To always keep our flag high. Today and everyday I wear the star on my chest with pride. Thank you, Pakistan. Zindabad pic.twitter.com/nCaPDKTZZ8
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) March 13, 2021
Shoaib Akhtar, achieved the feat in a World Cup match against England at Newlands, Cape Town. The ball was recorded at 161.3km/h or 100.2mph.
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