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Shoaib Akhtar is a fast bowler in the Pakistani Cricket team. He plays for the Kolkata Knight Riders team in the Indian Premier League.
Akhtar was out of the Pakistan squad many times for various reasons. He is out of his national side for quite some time and lately because of non payment of fine of Rs 70 lakhs imposed by the PCB.
Akhtar is selected for Pak T20 squad for the four-Nation Twenty20 tournament to be held in Toronto, Canada from October 10-13, 2008.
Shoaib Akhtar declined an offer by Bollywood film maker Mahesh Bhatt who gave a role in the movie Gangster but has changed his mind when a Bangalore-based film director approached him later.
No Shoaib Akhtar in list of 30 probables for ICC T20 World Cup
It seems to be all over for temperamental Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has not included him in the list of 30 probables for ICC World T20 Championship scheduled to be held in West Indies in April. ANI
Tait hopes wind can help him record fastest ball against Kiwis
Australian pacer Shaun Tait is hopeful that windy conditions at Wellington could help him record the fastest ball in history during the first Twenty20 game against New Zealand. ANI
Out of favour Akhtar hopes to fulfill dream of being Pak captain
Out-of-favour Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, who is popularly referred to as the Rawalpindi Express still dreams of captaining the national squad, though he has not played any international cricket for more than nine months. ANI
PCB delays team contracts pending inquiry into Oz tour failure
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has said that it will not award annual central contracts to its cricketers until the release of a report into the teams defeats in Australia. ANI
Criticising selectors costs Akhtar dearly
Speaking against the selectors has cost temperamental Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar dearly, as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has deducted seven million rupees as fine from his match fee for 2009. ANI
Tait is Australian crickets new Thommo, claims Hogg
Former Australian Test quick Rodney Hogg has hailed South Australian Shaun Tait as the new-age Jeff Thomson and says he will pilot Australia to Twenty20 World Cup supremacy with his terrifying pace. ANI
Tait gunning for Akhtars 161.3kmh fastest ball record
Australian fast bowler Shaun Tait has said that his focus on short, sharp spells is the factor behind his speed and he is confident of pushing the radar gun further. ANI
Rejuvenated Sami wants to cement his place in team
Pakistan speedster Mohammad Sami, who was added to the squad for the Australian tour at the last moment, believes the series has made him feel better and fitter and increased his hunger to play for the country. ANI
Akhtar eyeing T20 World Cup to prove critics wrong
Temperamental Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar is aiming to play in the T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to be held in May in the Caribbean, to prove his critics wrong. ANI
Spent force Akhtar unlikely to retain PCBs central contract
Temperamental Pakistani speedster Shoaib Akhtar is unlikely to be offered a central contract by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). ANI
PCB shocks Shoaib by denying him place in any domestic team
Temperamental Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtars dreams of making a shock comeback to the international cricketing scene has been shattered, as the Pakistan Cricket Boards (PCB) selection committee has ignored him for an important first class domestic tournament. ANI
Shoaib unlikely to get PCBs central contract for next season
As the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) prepares the list of centrally contracted players for the next season, it is unlikely that controversial speedster Shoaib Akhtar would retain his contract, and chances are that he may be axed from the elite list of cricketers. ANI
Asif, Kaneria heroics push New Zealand to door of defeat against Pakistan in final test
The Pakistan team is eyeing a series-levelling victory against New Zealand after establishing a 229-run lead at stumps on day two of the second Test at Basin Reserve in Wellington. ANI
Southee, Tuffey to be called up for Wellington Test
Northern Districts pace bowlers Tim Southee and Daryl Tuffey are in contention for the third seamers slot for the second test to be played against Pakistan at the Basin Reserve Ground here. ANI
Frustated Sami livid with ICL for non-payment of dues
Forgotten Pakistan speedster Mohammad Sami is frustrated with the Indian Cricket League (ICL) and has blamed the rebel league of not paying his dues despite several reminders. ANI
Akhtar neglected doctor friends advise on liposuction surgery
Controversial Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtars close doctor friend, Tauseef Razaq, said the fast bowler had always consulted him before any medical treatment, but, didnt heed his advise against going for liposuction surgery. ANI
Slim chance of Akhtar returning to international cricket: Butt
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt has said there is slim possibility of controversial fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar returning to international cricket. ANI
PCB miffed over Akhtars liposuction surgery
Controversial Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar has reportedly undergone a liposuction surgery to remove extra fat from his body, which has the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) fuming. ANI
Shoaib Akhtar requires another five months to get into shape
Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar will require another three to five months to get into shape to play cricket following liposuction surgery. ANI
Hungry Akhtar, a must for Pak team touring Oz: Mohammad Akram
Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Akram has backed controversial pacer Shoaib Akhtar for the forthcoming tour of Australia, saying being one of the most experienced bowlers the country has, the selectors should give him a chance provided he is fit. ANI
Pak sports ministry raises stink over PCBs central contracts irregularities
Expressing its reservations over the Pakistan Cricket Boards (PCB) ad-hoc way of doling out funds, the Sports Ministry has asked the apex cricket authority in the country to review the central contracts awarded to the players. ANI
Akhtar eyeing New Zealand Test series for staging comeback
Controversial Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, who is undergoing a rehabilitation programme in London following a surgery on his left knee, is expected to get fit in time for the forthcoming New Zealand tour. ANI
Akhtar hopes knee surgery would help prolong his career
Controversial Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar is in London to meet Dr Andrew Williams, who treated English all-rounder Andrew Flintoff, with the hope that the specialist surgeon would help him prolong his cricketing career. ANI
Shoaib seeks help from Flintoffs surgeon
Controversial Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has sought the service of England all-rounder Andrew Flintoffs surgeon for his knee injury problems. ANI
PCB refuses to fund Shoaib Akhtars knee surgery in England
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has said that fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar had approached them to fund his knee surgery in England, but the former refused to bear this expense. ANI
Shoaib Akhtar, Misbah-ul-Haq not in probables list for NZ, Australia series
The Pakistan Cricket Boards senior selection committee has axed controversial fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar and middle order batsman Misbah-ul-Haq from a list of 25 probables for the forthcoming series against New Zealand and Australia. ANI
Pak pacer Aamer has learnt to hurt the opposition
Pakistani pacer Mohammad Aamer is learning the nuances of international cricket fast. The way he claimed Sachin Tendulkars wicket at the Centurion proves just that, a Pakistani cricket expert has said. ANI
Shoaib Akhtar aims to facilitate his return through Quaid-e-Azam Trophy
Controversial Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar will be seen in action in the countrys premier first class tournament, the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, to prove his fitness in order to make a comeback to the national squad. ANI
Lee declares his goal for breaking 100 mph bowling speed barrier
Fresh from destroying England with a scorching display of fast, swinging yorkers that skittled stumps all over Lords to help Australia seal a series-clinching 4-0 lead with three ODIs remaining, Brett Lee has declared his goal of breaking the 100mph (160.93km/h) speed barrier. ANI
Mohammed Aamer, Umer Akmal future of Pak cricket : Mudassar Nazar
Former Pakistan opening batsman Mudassar Nazar has showered praise on young guns like fast bowler Mohammed Aamer and middle order batsman Umer Akmal describing them as the future of Pakistan cricket. ANI
PCB to form pool of best cricketers ahead of 2011 World Cup
Keeping in view the 2011 World Cup, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to create a pool of top cricketers in order to have the best team ready for the mega event. ANI
PCB discontinues inquiry against Shoaib Akhtar after apology
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has discontinued its enquiry against controversial fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar for criticizing the team management on a television chat show. ANI
Imran encourages Shoaib not to waste last few years of international cricket
Former Pakistan captain Imran Khan has advised bad boy of Pakistan cricket Shoaib Akhtar not to waste his last few years of international cricket and try to work hard to get back into the team and then go out with honour and pride. ANI
Good guy Akhtars attitude has been like this from his early years, says Zahid
Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar has lived a life under the media hammer for various off-field activities, but one person backs his activities, Mohammad Zahid. ANI
Akhtar unlikely to get a chance even through wild card: Qasim
Pakistan cricket chief selector Iqbal Qasim has ruled out ontroversial speedster Shoaib Akhtars chances of getting into the ICC Champions Trophy squad. ANI
Miandad advises non-performing senior players to take rest from international cricket
Former Pakistan captain and batting consultant of the national team, Javed Miandad has asked the non-performing senior players of the team to take rest from international cricket. ANI
Shoaib Akhtars career not over, says chief selector Qasim
Pakistans chief cricket selector Iqbal Qasim has said controversial fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar still has a future with the national side, but he must prove his fitness to be seriously considered. ANI
Shoaib Akhtar still has a future in international cricket: Qasim
Pakistan Cricket Boards newly appointed chief selector Iqbal Qasim has stated that controversial fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar still has a future in international cricket. ANI
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