Shoaib Akhtar offers to help Umran Malik to break his 161 kmph record

Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar has offered his help to India's Umran Malik to increase the latter's pace. Malik has been India's fastest bowler in recent times. In January this year, he bowled the fastest delivery for India in a T20I game against Sri Lanka. On the other hand, Akhtar has a record of bowling 161 km per hour in the 2003 ODI World Cup.

Meanwhile, the former Pakistan international spoke about Umran's bowling. The former said that the India pacer has a powerful run and urged Malik to maintain his aggression. Akhtar added that Mlaik mustn't let down the feelings of the fans while playing.

"He is very good. He is very strong and has a powerful run-up. He has nice arm speed. You saw when he struck Shanaka, it was ruthless bowling. So Umran, bowl courageously and learn the art of bowling quickly. Learn the technical aspect. Never reduce your aggression, even if you are getting beaten a lot, then also don't reduce your aggression. Always bowl fast, and never leave it. When you go to the field, the ownership of the ground has to be yours. Don't break and train a lot."

"You are playing for a great country. People care a lot and respect a lot. So never let down their feelings and bowl with a big heart."

Umran Malik must have a run-up of 26 yards: Shoaib Akhtar

The Rawalpindi Express has further added that Malik must lengthen his run-up from 20 yards to 26 yards.

"I would take 26 yards to bowl. But Umran takes 20 yards. So when he goes to 26 yards, he will have different muscles. I am sure in times to come he will learn. If he needs any help I am always there for him. If you want to break my record please take it away. It's been 20 years and it hasn't been broken, please break it. I will be the first guy to hug and kiss you", he said.