Kagiso Rabada, one of South Africa's premier fast bowlers, has been a dominant force in world cricket since his debut. In a shocking turn of events, the Proteas speedster is now facing a suspension after testing positive for a banned substance. Rabada, who had joined Gujarat Titans for the IPL 2025 season, left the tournament early, citing personal reasons after a couple of matches. It has now been revealed that the reason behind his sudden departure was his involvement in a doping violation, leading to his suspension from the sport (Pic: IPL/X)
03 May,2025 10:15 PM IST | Srijanee Majumdar
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
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
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 ISTADVERTISEMENT
