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Top cricketers who let drugs derail their careers

Top cricketers who let drugs derail their careers

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
Photos: Happy Birthday Shoaib Akhtar

Photos: Happy Birthday Shoaib Akhtar

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
Fast and fierce: Ten quickest bowlers in cricket history

Fast and fierce: Ten quickest bowlers in cricket history

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
Don't miss! Vintage photos of foreign cricketers' outing in 'Bombay'

Don't miss! Vintage photos of foreign cricketers' outing in 'Bombay'

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 IST

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