Fastest Bowler in the World
The fastest bowler in the world is still Shoaib Akhtar known as the “Rawalpindi Express”. He has been in the top of the list for almost two decades. There are so many player bowled the fastest bowl in their whole career but no body could cross the unreachable and unbreakable record of the legend Shoaib Akhtar whose fastest bowl is (100.23 mph) 161.3 km/h against England in World cup 2003. There used to be many other fastest bowlers in the world but like Brett Lee of Australia, Shuan Tait of Australia they regularly bowled in 155km/h but could never break the highest record of the King of fast bowling the Rawalpindi Express/ Shoaib Akhtar’s record. While Shuan Tait bowled in 161.1 km/h but this was still below the highest record. Sometimes the fastest bowlers are hit by the famous six hitters like many intenational player who also hold the longest six in cricket history record like Shahid Afridi who also a Pakistani player who hold first position in the longest six in cricket history record list like Shoaib Akhtar who holds the first postion in the fastest bowlers in the world record list. Now lets have a look on the fastest bowlers of the world from then to now.
Fastest bowler in the world currently
Fastest bowler in the world currently is Shoaib Akhtar of Pakistan. He has been in this top of the list for many years ago but no such bowler could break his record till now thats why he is considered the fastest bowler of all time and many other bowlers like Shuan Tait and Brett lee have thrown the ball in very high speed but they are still in the second and third till now. So the current fastest bowler in the world is Shoaib Akhtar.
Fastest bowler in the world in cricket history
The fastest bowler of all time from almost a deep history to now in 2024 is the speed master Shoaib Akhtar. His unbreakable record shines in the fastest bowling record list till now even after many years from 2003 to now.
Fastest bowler in the world list
The three legends of cricket history hold the top three of the list.
- Shoaib Akhtar
- Shuan Tait
- Brett Lee
Shoaib Akhtar’s Fastest Ball Speed
Shoaib Akhtar (Rawalpindi Express) holds always the top of the list position becouse he is considered the fastest bowler of all time from now. Shoaib Akhtar bowled the fastest bowl in the cricket history in (100.23 mph) 161.3 km/h speed this speed is always unbreakable for all the current player of cricket in 2024. Shoaib Akhtar still the fastest bowler in 2024. He is always in the top of the fastest bowlers list for about 20years ago.
Shaun Tait’s Fastest Ball Speed
Shuan tait another fastest bowler of cricket history who bowled in 161.1 km/h speed holds the second position of the list of the world fastest bowlers. Shuan Tait is an Australian National Cricket Team player and considered one among the fastest bowlers of the world cricket history.
Brett Lee’s Fastest Ball Speed
Brett Lee also the one of the fastest bowlers of cricket history. He is an Australian National Cricket Player who bowled in 161.1 km/h. Shuan Tait and brett Lee both are Australian National Cricket Players who wrote their names 2nd and 3rd in the world fastest bowlers record list.
Fastest Bowler In The World 2024
Shaoib Akhtar is the fastest bowler in 2024. As you know no one has even been close the record of Shoaib Akhtar so defenitely Shoaib Akhtar holds the No1 Position of the fastest bowler of the world fastest bowlers record list. The current fastest bowlers of the world are i think Mitchel Stark, Jofra Archer and Umran Malik these players have high rating in the current era of cricket.
Modern Day Fastest Bowlers
Umran Malik, Jofra Archer, Mitchell Starc, and Anrich Nortje the modern day fastest bowlers who bowl around 155km/h. Current fastest bowler are not the most dengerous and entertaining like the old days fastest bowlers who used to make batsmans fearfull with their speeds. Like shoaib Akhtar who hit many international batters down with his unbelievable speed. As we look forward to exciting tournaments such as the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Pakistan and the bowlers will continue to improve their speeds and dominate the betters. The international events play a key role for the current fastest bowlers and the emerging fastest bowlers of the international cricket to show their speeds and skills to the world.
What Makes a Bowler The Fastest?
Being the fastest bowlers in the world is not an easy task for everyone but haivng this big achievement needs a very much exercise, struggle, physical fitness Muscle fitness and high power to throw the ball in a very fast speed. This needs consistency of fitness and consistently bowling more than 155 km/h speed.
Conclusion
Shoaib Akhtar also known as the “Rawalpindi Express” still on the top of the fastest bowlers in the world. May be in future there shall be some bowlers who will break Shoaib Akhtar‘s record. But breaking such unbelievable record is always a dream for every fast bowler. Shoaib Akhtar , Brett Lee and Shuan Tait like bowlers always remain inspiration for all the current and the emerging fast bowlers of the international cricket.
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