Shoaib Akhtar 'humbled' after Rawalpindi's KRL stadium renamed after him: Have no words to thank everyone

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar said he was lost for words after the 'historic' KRL Stadium in Rawalpindi was named in his honour.

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar said that he was lost for words after Rawalpindi's 'historic' KRL Stadium was renamed in his honour. Cricket authorities in Rawalpindi honoured Akhtar for his services to Pakistan Cricket for years. 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 Akhtar said that that he is lost for words which is a rare thing enough to thank his fans for their love and support even a decade after he played for Pakistan. Notably, Akhtar made his international debut back in 1997 and decided to hang his boots after 14 years in 2011. Akhtar, who was one of the most lethal fast bowlers of his time, battled several injury issues to represent Pakistan in 224 international games. Akhtar played 46 Tests, 163 ODIs, and 15 T20Is for Pakistan snaring 178, 247, and 19 wickets in his illustrious 14-year career.