Top 10 speedsters in international cricket

9. Shaheen Shah Afridi

Pakistan is a factory that never gets tired of producing fast bowlers. Pakistan has produced many pace bowlers in international cricket. Names such as Sarfaraz Nawaz, Imran Khan, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Shoaib Akhtar, Mohammad Zahid, and Umar Gul ruled the international circuit with their top-notch displays. In recent times, Pakistan have got Shaheen Afridi, who could uplift their cricketing standards with his fast bowling.

Currently, the youngster is a vital cog in all forms of the sport due to his superb bowling skills. In the last few years, riding on his excellent performances, Pakistan achieved success against quality teams. In 2022, he played a crucial role in Pakistan’s ODI series triumph against Australia in 20 years. Earlier, Afridi also helped Pakistan to register their maiden World Cup win against India in the 2021 T20 World Cup. 

With these notable performances, he has established himself in the international arena as one of the most dangerous fast bowlers. His ability to clock over 140 km/h consistently with variations makes him lethal against batters. He is especially lethal with the new ball with his toe-crushing yorkers. Within five years of his international career, the 22-year-old has clinched 219 wickets in 104 matches for Pakistan at an economy of 4.18.