The Rawalpindi Express aka cricket prodigy Shoaib Akhtar celebrated his birthday on the 13th of August, and splendidly enough it was a two-fold win for the tiger, who’s birthday falls a day before Independence Day. Possibly the greatest bowler to ever walk this earth, the legend turned a whopping 42 and was treated to quite the lovely delicious surprise to commemorate it.
The sportsman was given true homage to an incredible 14 years in the game – a train called the ‘Rawalpindi Express’ made entirely out of yummy sponge
The cake was a tribute to Pakistan’s unstoppable bowler and a man who would always gloriously celebrate in style…
What did you think of my birthday cake? pic.twitter.com/NYtNRVipjz
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) August 13, 2017
And by style, we really mean in style
It was a heartfelt post for fans, who began reminiscing about the good old days when the Rawalpindi Express was in full form
you deserve more. you are our hero. You're The Rawalpindi Express. !!! <3
— Rizwan Sadaqat (@CapricornRiz) August 13, 2017
Rawalpindi Express. Pakistan Zindabad
— sumangal agarwal (@sumangal531) August 14, 2017
With many commending the ‘express’ cake
It's damn awesome ?? May your life be the same as your cake i.e. beautiful, full of sugar and sweetness . Ameen sum ameen ?
— H.A.J.R.A.H (@aka_clinomaniac) August 13, 2017
Express cake??????
— Ambulance Driver (@777_aamir) August 13, 2017
With fans from across the border pouring in their adoration
Definitely i will not cut this one as there is @shoaib100mph on the cake. Love from India ?
— Vikram bakshi (@Vikram4290) August 14, 2017
And many wishing him a happy Independence Day too
Double dhamal with 14 Aug, the fittest nation on earth n fasten bowler on earth together ?
— Karim Ahmed (@BARCHA_AHMED) August 13, 2017
Happy Independence day shoaib…
— गौरव राजपूत ♂=♀ (@Gaurav_gbhad) August 13, 2017
It really was quite touching, as the man truly is an inspiration
Happy birthday to the fastest bowler and most inspirational cricketer of all time
— Faizan Ahmed (@FaizanA63332273) August 14, 2017
Happy birthday dear shoaib akhter. May u always be blessed and happy. On this day my desire is that u should make youngsters like u. Plzzzzz
— Abuzar Mughal (@AbuzarM56823002) August 14, 2017
We wish Shoaib Akhtar all the best. What did you think of his cake?