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how did Shoaib Akhtar's career start?
Akhtar's test career started rather modestly.
He was first picked to play on his home ground in Rawalpindi during the 2nd Test.
What year did his career start?
1997/98 tour of Pakistan.
What records does he hold?
He is also known as one of only three bowlers to have ever broken the 100 mph barrier in cricket history.
What are his stats?
a delivery of 100.2 mph, during a one-day international against England in World cup 2003.
Did he play in other tournaments aside from the world cup?
In 2002, he was selected for the Pakistan team against Australia and achieved success.
Did he have any other impressive games?
In 2005, Akhtar regained his reputation as a fast bowler for his side.
Playing in a three Test home series against England.
Did he play with anybody famous?
CANNOTANSWER.
anything else interesting?
Akhtar's run of impressive performances started in 1999, during a pre-World Cup series against India.

Question: Did he play against other countries besides India?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Shoaib Akhtar play against other countries besides India?