Until that fateful day in August 2010 when cricket was thrown into turmoil by the News of The World spot-fixing expose, one would have struggled to find a single personality in the game who has inspired so much diatribe, hyperbole or comment than a wonderfully gifted fast bowler by the name of Shoaib Akhtar of Pakistan.
To his avid and dedicated fans he is known as the "Rawalpindi Express", denoting his speed and locomotive like determination.
However, to his many critics, the term "Rawalpindi Rickshaw" is more acceptable, signifying their belief in his penchant for a lot of noise and not much substance. Regardless of loyalties, the fact is that his name evokes many shades of emotions and that is what makes Shoaib so special to cricket.
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