Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has made a passionate appeal to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), calling for the introduction of a new HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise named “Pindi Express” – a tribute to his famous nickname – to represent his hometown, Rawalpindi.
Akhtar, who still holds the record for the fastest delivery in international cricket, made the statement during a recent appearance while discussing the ongoing PSL season.
He emphasized that Rawalpindi’s cricketing culture and history of producing top-tier fast bowlers make it a strong contender for PSL expansion.
“The city breathes cricket. With the kind of talent Rawalpindi has produced over the years, it’s only fitting that it gets its own PSL team,” Akhtar said.
“By the way, if I’ve said that it has to be Pindi Express, then you must vouch for this hashtag for me, because man, this team should be there. And Sohail knows it, we know it – Pindi is the city of princes, a city full of extraordinary talent,” he added.
