Shoaib Akhtar
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Afridi files court petition against PCB
Suspended Pakistan cricket star Shahid Afridi’s lawyers have filed a petition in court against sanctions imposed on him by the Pakistan Cricket Board.
Pakistan pace ace Shoaib Akhtar to quit
Shoaib Akhtar, whose colourful career has been a heady mix of brilliance and controversy, announced his retirement from international cricket.
Stand-in skipper Taylor savours New Zealand win
Stand-in skipper Ross Taylor on Tuesday said New Zealand would savour their first win of the 2011 World Cup over Pakistan.
England hit by Broad scare, Pakistan eye last eight
England waited anxiously on Tuesday to find out the extent of Stuart Broad’s injury as Pakistan look to nab a place in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Pakistan’s Akhtar: Australia easier to beat now
Shoaib Akhtar said on Wednesday Pakistan can beat Australia in next month’s limited overs series, predicting the world champions are less of a threat.
Tribunal rejects Shoaib appeal on five-year ban
A tribunal rejected fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar’s appeal on Wednesday against the five-year ban imposed on him by the Pakistan Cricket Board. Justice Aftab Farrukh, head of the…
Pakistan’s Akhtar issues apology after ban
Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has tendered an unconditional apology to a tribunal hearing his appeal against a five-year ban, the tribunal head said on Tuesday. The…
ICC quizzes Akhtar over match-fixing claims
An International Cricket Council (ICC) investigator has questioned banned fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar over his claims that he was offered money to throw matches, Pakistani sources…
Shoaib: I turned down offers to under-perform
Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar said on Wednesday he was offered money to under-perform in matches in South Africa and India but rejected them for the sake of his country.…
Pakistan ban Shoaib Akhtar for five years
Temperamental fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar was banned for five years by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday for repeated disciplinary violations. Board chairperson Dr Nasim…
Gutsy Younis saves Pakistan with century
Stand-in captain Younis Khan staved off a spin threat with a responsible century to help Pakistan draw the second Test against India on Tuesday. Younis scored an unbeaten 107…
Imperious Jaffer puts India in control
Wasim Jaffer’s unbeaten 192 steered India to a commanding 352-3 at stumps on the first day of the second Test against Pakistan on Friday. Opener Jaffer shared in two century…
Pakistan grapple with fitness problems
Pakistan’s hopes of avoiding their first series loss in India in more than two decades suffered a setback following injuries and illness to key players ahead of Friday’s second…
SA beat Pakistan to take one-day series
South Africa spoiled Pakistan paceman Shoaib Akhtar’s comeback match on Monday with a stunning 14-run victory in the fifth and final limited-overs game to clinch the series 3-2.…
Pollock, Akhtar join Indian Twenty20 league
South Africa all-rounder Shaun Pollock, his New Zealand counterpart Jacob Oram and Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar have signed up for the Indian Premier League Twenty20…