Shoaib Akhtar Cleans Up Russel Arnold | Off-Stump Cartwheels | Asian Test Championship 1999 Final
In the high-octane final of the Asian Test Championship 1999, speedster Shoaib Akhtar produced one of the most iconic deliveries of his career. Bowling with raw pace and aggression, the “Rawalpindi Express” sent Russel Arnold’s off-stump cartwheeling in spectacular fashion, leaving the batsman stunned and the crowd roaring.
Charging in with his trademark long run-up, Shoaib unleashed a thunderbolt that pitched on a good length and seamed away just enough to beat Arnold’s defense. The ball clattered into the off-stump with such force that it spun out of the ground—a sight that epitomized the terror Shoaib could inflict on batsmen at his peak.
This moment not only showcased Shoaib Akhtar’s ability to dismantle top-order batsmen with sheer pace but also added to his legend as one of the most fearsome fast bowlers of his era. It remains one of the most replayed and talked-about deliveries from the 1999 Asian Test Championship Final, highlighting Pakistan’s fiery bowling attack on their path to glory.
