The 1990s was an exciting time to be a cricket fan. It was a time of great change in the sport as limited overs cricket was slowly becoming the most cherished fodder for the fans. Cricket under lights was the broadcasters' primary choice and it took the viewing experience several notches up. But one thing that didn't change in the sport was the adrenaline rush that erupted on seeing a fast bowler tear through a batting line up.
Lethal Yorkers And Express Pace: PCB's Throwback To Shoaib Akhtar's Best Spell In ODIs
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It was on this day, 20 years ago, that Akhtar produced his best spell in ODIs as he ran through New Zealand's batting by picking up 6 wickets for just 16 runs at the National Stadium in Karachi.
File photo of former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar© AFP
Akhtar retired from international cricket with 178 wickets in 46 Test matches and 247 wickets in 163 matches. His career numbers might not be the best but his presence on a cricket field was enough to make even the best of batters jittery when he was at his prime.
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