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Indian artist honours Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar with realistic fan art

India-based freelance artist Chitrakar Lucky shared his jaw-dropping art on Instagram

By Web Desk
December 14, 2020
Shoaib Akhtar in the field (L) and the sketch of Shoaib Akhtar made by Chitrakar Lucky (R). The News/via Geo.tv/Files & Instagram/chitrakarlucky


In brief:

  • Artwork shows two expressions of the legendary fast bowler
  • Sketch honours Pakistan's "Rawalpindi Express"
  • Shoaib Akhtar reshares artwork on Twitter, Instagram
  • Says "can't thank you guys enough" for giving "so much time & dedication"


Former right-arm fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar lauded an Indian artist for drawing a hyper-realistic ballpoint sketch of famed former cricketer and commentator, on Monday. 

Titled 'Fast and the Furious,' the jaw-dropping artwork shared on Twitter and Instagram was made by the New Delhi-based freelance artist Chitrakar Lucky.

The sketch, which honours Pakistan's "Rawalpindi Express," shows two expressions of the legendary fast bowler, one in black ink and the other in red — the latter indicative of the cricketer's passion for cricket.

Responding to Lucky, Shoaib Akhtar re-shared their artwork, saying it was "lovely work".

"I can't thank you guys enough who make these illustrations by giving so much time & dedication," he added.

"Appreciate" the effort, the cricketer added on Instagram.