Shoaib Akhtar

Akhtar backed to face India
Monday 28th March 13:13

Pakistan bowler Umar Gul has joined a number of former players in calling for Shoaib Akhtar to play against India.

Gayle to breeze back in
Tuesday 22nd March 11:27

Chris Gayle and Kemar Roach are expected to be fit for West Indies' World Cup quarter-final against Pakistan.

Shoaib rates Pakistan as No.1
Thursday 14th October 18:41

Veteran paceman Shoaib Akhtar thinks Pakistan are the best limited-overs side in the world.

Pakistan snub Younus
Tuesday 24th August 13:48

Pakistan have again overlooked experienced batsman Younus Khan for the one-day series in England.

Pakistan bring back Akhtar
Thursday 3rd June 14:40

Shoaib Akhtar could make an international return after being included in Pakistan's squad for the Asia Cup.

Pakistan snub Shoaib
Friday 26th February 15:35

Pakistan have left out Shoaib Akhtar and Sohail Tanvir from their preliminary squad for the World Twenty20 in April.

PCB refuse to cover Shoaib
Thursday 1st October 17:02

The PCB is refusing to pay for Shoaib Akhtar's latest knee operation despite the fast bowler being centrally contracted.

Selector - Shoaib not shut out
Saturday 8th August 15:00

Shoaib Akhtar could still make a return to international cricket according to Pakistan's chief selector Iqbal Qasim.

Akram - Shoaib is finished
Monday 27th July 17:24

Former Pakistan bowler Wasim Akram believes Shoaib Akhtar needs a miracle if he is to revive his career.

Shoaib replaced for ICC T20
Monday 25th May 08:29

Rao Iftikhar has replaced Shoaib Akhtar in Pakistan's squad for the ICC World Twenty20.

Shoaib doubtful for T20
Thursday 21st May 13:03

Shoaib Akhtar looks set to miss the World Twenty20 after undergoing treatment for a genital infection.

Shoaib told to rest
Wednesday 13th May 20:43

Shoaib Akhtar will miss Pakistan's pre-World Twenty20 conditioning camp because of a skin problem.

Pakistan keep faith in pace
Sunday 26th April 14:01

Intikhab Alam wants Pakistan's fast bowlers to step up their performance in the third ODI against Australia.

Shoaib - Australia weaker
Wednesday 25th March 14:52

Fit-again Shoaib Akhtar insists Pakistan now has its best chance of beating Australia in years.

Shoaib axed by Pakistan
Wednesday 4th March 14:27

Pakistan have left an unfit Shoaib Akhtar out of their 16-man squad for the tour of Bangladesh.

Malik slams slow Shoaib
Wednesday 21st January 17:40

Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik has launched a scathing attack on Shoaib Akhtar after being fined 20 per cent of his match fee.

Shoaib wants T20 tempter
Tuesday 16th December 11:49

Shoaib Akhtar is urging the PCB to launch a rival to the Indian Premier League.

Injury delays Shoaib comeback
Wednesday 12th November 08:58

Pakistan paceman Shoaib Akhtar will miss Wednesday's opening match of the one-day series against West Indies due to a calf injury.

Shoaib handed ODI recall
Monday 3rd November 15:00

Shoaib Akhtar is among five pacemen selected in Pakistan's squad for the one-day international series against West Indies in Abu Dhabi.

Shoaib hearing delayed again
Friday 17th October 13:00

The Lahore High Court has once again postponed a hearing on Shoaib Akhtar's attempt to overturn an 18-month ban.

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