Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, popularly known as Rawalpindi in the cricket world, has been concerned about his ghtuns for a long time. He has had knee surgery several times. He once again has undergone knee surgery. Akhtar’s knee problem has been going on for the last 11 years and he recently underwent another surgery at a hospital in Melbourne, Australia. He has shared a video from the hospital. Let’s find out what he said in the video.
The former Pakistani fast bowler said in the video: “I could have played international cricket for another four or five years. But I knew if I did that I would be in a wheelchair. That’s why I retired from cricket.”
Surgery time needs a lot of prayers! pic.twitter.com/wsy1btkZeN
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) August 6, 2022
At the same time, Shoaib Akhtar also appeared very emotional in the video. He has told his fans through the video that his surgery has been a success. In the video, he has asked his fans to pray for him to recover soon.
Alhamdolillah, the surgery went well. He will take some time to recover. I need his prayers.
A special thanks to @13kamilkhan besides, he is a true friend who takes care of me here in Melbourne. pic.twitter.com/jCuXV7Qqxv— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) August 6, 2022
Many major records are recorded in Akhtar’s name in international cricket. He played 46 Tests, 15 T20 Internationals and 163 ODIs for Pakistan. During this, Akhtar took 178 wickets in Tests, 247 in ODIs and 19 wickets in T20s.