Akhtar took retirement from international cricket after the 2011 World Cup. His impressive speed became visible in the 1990s.
Rawalpindi Express ones again on a new track with his autobiography “Controversially Yours”. Recently his book is criticized on media and by different celebrities. The book was launched in New Delhi Hotel. The book highlights some issues Shoib faced with Shahrukh Khan, Wasim Akram, Sachin Tendulker and many more. The fast bowler accused Sachin Tendulkar of being scared to face his bowling. Secondly, he was cheated by Shah Rukh Khan and former IPL Chairman Lalit Modi. Akhter thinks that Shoib Malik don’t possess a captain status. Another issue was some conspiracies by Wasim Akram to end his career.
No doubt the book and the controversies added fuel to the fire and a bad impact on cricket.