Shoaib Akhtar

Shoaib banned for five years
Tuesday 1st April 13:02

Shoaib Akhtar has been banned for five years by the Pakistan Cricket Board for repeated violations of the players' code of conduct.

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Wednesday 20th February 18:04

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Shoaib in hot water
Wednesday 20th February 13:56

Shoaib Akhtar is facing being hit with a life ban by the Pakistan Cricket Board following his criticisms of the national body.

Shoaib loses central contract
Friday 25th January 15:11

The Pakistan Cricket Board have decided not to renew Shoaib Akhtar's central contract.

Shoaib future uncertain
Thursday 17th January 11:42

Shoaib Akhtar's international future will be decided at a Pakistan Cricket Board meeting on January 25.

Shoaib doubtful for Kolkata
Wednesday 28th November 09:34

Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has been struck down with a viral fever and is a doubt for the second Test against India.

India near Delhi victory
Sunday 25th November 11:28

India are on the brink of victory in the first Test against Pakistan after closing the fourth day in Delhi on 171-3 in pursuit of a target of 203.

Shoaib 'in great shape'
Tuesday 20th November 14:36

Pakistan fitness trainer David Dwyer believes Shoaib Akhtar is in good shape for the Test series against India.

Revenge for Pakistan
Thursday 8th November 15:10

Younus Khan smashed a superb century as Pakistan squared the one-day series against India with a four-wicket victory in Chandigarh.

Malik: We're not chokers
Tuesday 30th October 10:00

Shoaib Malik insists Pakistan will learn from their mistakes as they prepare for the upcoming tour of India.

Coach backs Shoaib to shine
Monday 29th October 13:05

Pakistan coach Geoff Lawson says controversial fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar will be back to his best to provide the main danger to arch rivals India in their upcoming series.

Shoaib back in the fold
Friday 26th October 19:54

Paceman Shoaib Akhtar has been recalled to Pakistan's One-Day International squad.

Shoaib set for recall?
Thursday 25th October 13:41

According to a national selector, Pakistan's Shoaib Akhtar is set to earn a recall for their forthcoming tour of India.

Asif remains sidelined
Monday 22nd October 13:05

Mohammad Asif has been ruled out of the third one-day international against South Africa due to an elbow injury.

Shoaib signs T20 deal
Sunday 14th October 09:37

Banned Pakistan bowler Shoaib Akhtar has signed a lucrative deal to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Shoaib looks beyond ban
Friday 12th October 09:24

Controversial Pakistan bowler Shoaib Akhtar is focusing on touring India as he bids to repair his reputation.

Shoaib handed lengthy ban
Thursday 11th October 13:08

Shoaib Akhtar's international career looks to be over after the pace ace was banned for 13 matches by the Pakistan Cricket Board.

Brawling Shoaib heading home
Friday 7th September 08:56

Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar is being sent home from the World Twenty20 after a bust up with team-mate Mohammad Asif.

Pakistan seeking redemption
Thursday 30th August 12:54

Pakistan coach Geoff Lawson believes the country can redeem their reputation at September's inaugural ICC World Twenty20 tournament.

Shoaib in the clear
Friday 24th August 12:42

Shoaib Akhtar has been cleared of indiscipline by the Pakistan Cricket Board.

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