'Good work': Shoaib Akhtar gives pat on the back to amazing Indian artist

In brief:

• Artworkhonours Pakistan's "Rawalpindi Express"
• Sketch shows two expressions of the legendary fast bowler
• Shoaib Akhtar reposts artwork on Instagram
• Says it's "good work", "appreciated" the effort

An Indian artist has drawn a hyper-realistic ballpoint sketch of Shoaib Akhtar, earning praise fromPakistan's famed former cricketer and commentator.

Titled 'Fast and the Furious,' New Delhi-based freelance artist Chitrakar Lucky shared his jaw-dropping art on Instagram.

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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 and said it was "good work".

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"Appreciated" the effort, the cricketer added.

In his post of gratitude on Twitter, the Pakistani fast bowler said: "I can't thank you guys enough who make these illustrations by giving so much time & dedication."