Historic KRL Stadium in Rawalpindi has been renamed as Former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar Stadium.

In his twitter message, former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar said he was lost for words after the "historic" KRL Stadium in Rawalpindi was named in his honour.

He said that he truly have no words to thank everyone for the love and respect he has received over the years.

I have always done by best to serve Pakistan with utmost dedication and passionate determination, with integrity. To always keep our flag high. Today and everyday I wear the star on my chest with pride. Thank you, Pakistan. Zindabad pic.twitter.com/nCaPDKTZZ8

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) March 13, 2021