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No, we are not talking about bikes.
Shoaib, of course, still loves his bikes.
Before the final between India and Bangladesh started at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday, Shoaib was talking to a friend at the Press Box.
That's when a lithe figure caught his attention.
It was none other than Brett Lee. The Australian fast bowler and the Pakistani speedster once pushed each other hard in their attempt to win the race for the fastest bowler honours.
The Pakistani eventually won that race as the fastest delivery in his career (161.3kmph) pushed Lee (161.1kmph) to second place.
It was a battle between two deadly pacers that sent shivers down the spine of many a world-class batsman in the first decade of this century.
It's been six years now since Lee retired and Shoaib, who quit international cricket in 2011, couldn't stop admiring the fitness of the 41-year-old Australian.
"Look, he's still so fit. Still does a lot of work in the gym," Shoaib told his friend.
Lee hadn't seen Shoaib by then, but when he did, he greeted his old foe with a warm smile.
"Oh, here's the fast man. How are you doing mate? Good to see you," Lee said before quickly disappearing into the commentators' room.
That fleeting moment showed the respect they have for each other.
rituraj@khaleejtimes.com
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