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Akhtar worried about Pakistan’s batting

Former pacer Shoaib Akhtar has expressed fears over Pakistan’s batting strength in their impending Test series against England in the UAE. “I believe that Pakistan is the best one-day side in the world. But when it comes to Te [...]

Posted On : Jan, 17 2012 | Comments : 0

Shoaib Akhtar riles Indian cricket again with autobiography

The book, from the man who was once the fastest bowler in the world, takes a swipe at Indian heroes Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid, as well as unnamed figures who have "ruined" the game in Pakistan. His comments about th [...]

Posted On : Sep, 27 2011 | Comments : 0

Akhtar should apologise for comments: BCCI

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar may feel he is entitled to an opinion, but his comments on Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid in 'Controversially Yours' - a new autobiography - have not gone down well with the Indian cricket bo [...]

Posted On : Sep, 26 2011 | Comments : 0

Ind vs Pak: Alam denies Akhtar not fully motivated for India...

Pakistan team manager Intikhab Alam has denied reports that pacer Shoaib Akhtar was not fully motivated for Wednesday's Cricket World Cup semifinal against arch rivals India in Mohali and said the "Rawalpindi Express" has i [...]

Posted On : Mar, 28 2011 | Comments : 0

Pakistan name Shoaib Akhtar in Asia Cup squad

The 34-year-old has not played for Pakistan since the limited-overs series against Australia last May, and his recall comes as a surprise after he had been overlooked for a central contract in March. Former captain Shoaib Malik was [...]

Posted On : Jun, 04 2010 | Comments : 0

Pakistan Cricket Board questions Shoaib Akhtar's threat to s...

The Pakistan Cricket Board has asked paceman Shoaib Akhtar to explain his comments in a television interview, in which he threatened to sue the PCB for disclosing details of his genital warts. Zakir Khan, the PCB's director of operations, [...]

Posted On : Jul, 28 2009 | Comments : 0

Cricket-Akhtar in trouble over talk show appearance

Troubled Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has been ordered to explain himself to his country's cricket board after appearing on a television talk show. "Under the terms of his contract he can't appear on any media show without firs [...]

Posted On : Jul, 27 2009 | Comments : 0

Akhtar and Asif to come back soon, says Bari

Pakistan interim cricket chief selector Wasim Bari has said that fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif will be considered for the preliminary squad for September-October ICC Champions Trophy in South Africa. “Asif’s ban w [...]

Posted On : Jul, 10 2009 | Comments : 0

Shoaib Akhtar's genital warts keep him out of Pakistan's Wor...

Shoaib was named in the initial 15-man squad for the tournament, which takes place in England from Jun 5, but the Pakistan Cricket Board today announced they had applied for a replacement to the ICC technical committee. The 33-year-old b [...]

Posted On : May, 26 2009 | Comments : 0

Akhtar fitness doubts continue

Doubts over the fitness of Shoaib Akhtar continue after the Pakistan fast bowler made an unimpressive return to international cricket. Akhtar, 33, failed to take a wicket and conceded 33 runs in his six overs as legspinner Shahid Afridi's c [...]

Posted On : Apr, 23 2009 | Comments : 0

Akhtar finds a place in Pak ODI squad against Australia

Rawalpindi Express’ Shoaib Akhtar has been included in Pakistan’s squad for the one-day series against Australia in the UAE. Selection committee chairman Abdul Qadir announced the squad at a press conference here on Monday. A fi [...]

Posted On : Apr, 06 2009 | Comments : 0

Akhtar out of Sri Lanka series due to knee injury

Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has been ruled out of next month's two-Test home series against Sri Lanka due to a knee injury."Akhtar has some floating bones in his knees which requires keyhole surgery," Pakistan coach Intikha [...]

Posted On : Jan, 31 2009 | Comments : 0

Akhtar in for Canadian T20s

Controversial paceman Shoaib Akhtar was included in a 15-man Pakistan squad for this week's Twenty20 tournament in Canada but star batsman Mohammad Yousuf was left out, selectors said on Tuesday. The selection of the 33-year-old Akhtar ca [...]

Posted On : Oct, 09 2008 | Comments : 0

PCB allows Akhtar to play county cricket

Fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar's bid to play in the English County Championship has been given the blessing of the Pakistan Cricket Board. "He (Akhtar) had requested for a No Objection Certificate, which we have issued to him, and we have [...]