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| team 1 | time | team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | vs | Pakistan |

| Player details | |
|---|---|
| Name | Shoaib Akhtar |
| Dob | 13th August 1975 |
| Club | Pakistan |
| Batting Style | Right-hand |
| Bowling Style | Right arm fast |
| Apps | Innings | Runs | NO | HS | Avg | 100 | 50 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 160 | 82 | 390 | 39 | 43 | 9.07 | 0 | 0 |
| Test Match | 46 | 67 | 544 | 13 | 47 | 10.07 | 0 | 0 |
| Apps | Innings | Wkts | Runs | BBI | Avg | SR | Econ | 5w | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 160 | 159 | 243 | 6048 | 6/16 | 24.89 | 31.26 | 4.78 | 4 |
| Test Match | 46 | 82 | 178 | 4574 | 6/11 | 25.7 | 45.74 | 3.37 | 12 |
28th March 2011
Pakistan bowler Umar Gul has joined a number of former players in calling for Shoaib Akhtar to play against India.
22nd March 2011
Chris Gayle and Kemar Roach are expected to be fit for West Indies' World Cup quarter-final against Pakistan.
14th October 2010
Veteran paceman Shoaib Akhtar thinks Pakistan are the best limited-overs side in the world.
24th August 2010
Pakistan have again overlooked experienced batsman Younus Khan for the one-day series in England.
3rd June 2010
Shoaib Akhtar could make an international return after being included in Pakistan's squad for the Asia Cup.
26th February 2010
Pakistan have left out Shoaib Akhtar and Sohail Tanvir from their preliminary squad for the World Twenty20 in April.