Shoaib Akhtar of Pakistan is the world's fastest bowler. Shoaib Akhtar, famously known as the 'Rawalpindi Express,' is the fastest bowler in cricket history. During the Cricket World Cup 2003, Pakistan's right-arm bowler bowled the fastest delivery in international cricket. In a match against England in Capetown, Akhar, who has always preferred bowling fast, clocked 161.3 km/hr. In the midst of all the cricket excitement, his aggressive bowling, and unusual movement always stole the show.