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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

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.