Shoaib Akhtar gets key post in PCB

World’s fastest bowler Shoaib Akhtar has been appointed as the adviser to the chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on cricket affairs and brand ambassador, the PCB announced on Friday night.

According to the cricket board, Akhtar responded positively to the announcement, saying he wanted 'to take Pakistan cricket to the next level'.

“Akhtar has been appointed advisor to chairman on cricket affairs and brand ambassador PCB,” the cricket board chairman Najam Sethi revealed on social media.

Shoaib Akhtar has been appointed Advisor to Chairman on Cricket Affairs/Brand Ambassador PCB

— Najam Sethi (@najamsethi) February 16, 2018

Following the announcement, Shoaib tweeted, “Looking forward to work with Najam Sethi and PCB to take Pakistan cricket to the next level,” Shoaib wrote in response to the chairman's tweet.

Looking forward to work with @najamsethi and #pcb to take PAKISTAN cricket to the next level. https://t.co/MT4sNhlXtT

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) February 16, 2018

“I am honored to be chosen for these positions in PCB [and] will work with same passion as I did when playing. Thank you once again,” he added.

Am honored to be chosen for these positions in @TheRealPCB ,will work with same passion as i did when playing.Thank you once again!#ShoaibAkhtar #PCB #BrandAmbassador #Advisor

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) February 16, 2018

The 42-year-old holds the record for the fastest ball delivered in recorded cricket history (100.2 mph).

From 1997 to 2011, the 'Rawalpindi Express' represented Pakistan in 46 Test matches, 163 one-day internationals, and 15 Twenty20 internationals, taking a collective 444 wickets in the three formats.