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'You look like Tarzan but you bowl like Jane' - Shoaib Akhtar recalls Andrew Flintoff's insult that backfired instantly

Shoaib Akhtar has looked back at an iconic verbal duel from England's 2005 tour of Pakistan, specifically recalling a clever taunt delivered by Andrew Flintoff during the Faisalabad Test. The visiting English side struggled heavily across the trip, dropping the five-match one-day international series three matches to two and losing the three-test contest two-nil under the leadership of Michael Vaughan.

Prior to this specific dismissal, the Pakistani speedster had continually mocked his opponent regarding his weight. Seeking to put an end to the remarks, Flintoff approached the crease and delivered a sharp jibe regarding Akhtar's physical appearance and bowling action.

The retort backfired almost instantly when the batter took strike, as Akhtar cleanly shattered the off stump with his very next delivery before sending off his rival with an exuberant celebration.

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