The world has seen numerous sports stars caught and subsequently penalised for drug use. In this collection of images, Mid-Day spotlights top cricketers such as Shoaib Akhtar, Yusuf Pathan, and Shane Warne, who have found themselves entangled in drug-related controversies throughout their careers. (Pic: AFP)
19 November,2024 09:38 PM IST | E A
Shoaib Akhtar was rightly called the 'Rawalpindi Express' for his ability to bowl at a lightning fast pace. At his best, Akhtar's pace combined with his slingy action and ability to move the ball resulted in many a batsmen heading to the dugout in a hurry. However, the drawback of his action and pace were the multiple injuries that plagued him not just in his career but even after retirement. Pictures Courtesy/ Official Instagram account of Shoaib Akhtar
13 August,2022 02:47 PM IST
Former New Zealand cricketer and pacer Jeff Thomson was one of the fastest pacers during his time. On his birthday, let's take a look at the ten of the fastest deliveries ever to be bowled in cricket.
16 August,2019 03:16 PM IST
The city that never sleeps has always been a honeycomb to many foreign celebrities. Today we bring you candid moments from when international cricketers visited the city of Mumbai when it was called 'Bombay'. Take a trip down memory lane with these vintage photos that you may have missed
28 June,2019 09:12 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
