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PCB chief withdraws defamation lawsuit against Shoaib Akhtar
In yet another reprieve to Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Nasim Ashraf, has withdrawn a defamation lawsuit against him following a public apology. ANI
PCB in a fix over Royal Challenger Misbah-ul-Haq
Since alcohol consumption, or being associated with it in any manner, is considered against the tenets of Islam, the PCB is learnt to be in a fix as one of its players Misbah-ul-Haq represents the Bangalore Royal Challengers team in the IPL. The team is owned by Indian liquor baron Vijay Mallaya. ANI
Shoaib is thankful to King Khan
Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, who landed in New Delhi last evening, has expressed his gratitude to Bollywood star and Knight Riders owner Shahrukh Khan for his support during the past few months when he faced an inquiry and subsequently suspended from international cricket. ANI
Akhtar arrives in Delhi to play for Kolkata Knight Riders
A day after the Pakistan Cricket Board suspended its five-year ban on fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, he arrived in Delhi to feature in Indian Premier League. ANI
Shoaib can take part in IPL: Lalit Modi
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice president Lalit Modi on Sunday said that Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, who is facing a five year ban by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for violating the players code of conduct, can take part in the Indian Premier League (IPL). ANI
Tribunal to hear Shoaib Akhtars application for reinstatement today
An appellate tribunal will meet at 12 noon on Sunday to hear and deliberate on fast bowler Shoaib Akhtars application for reinstatement in the Pakistan cricket team and removal of the five-year ban imposed on him by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). ANI
Damages claim hearing against Shoaib adjourned till May 16
The hearing of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman, Dr. Nasim Ashrafs damages claim against the fast bowler Shoaib has been adjourned until May 16. ANI
Shoaib Akhtars ban continues; PCB to hold another hearing in June
A Pakistan Cricket Board appointed tribunal today rejected fast bowler Shoaib Akhtars appeal to end a five-year ban imposed on him. ANI
Shoaib Akhtar apologizes to PCB tribunal
Suspended Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar today publically appologised to the Pakistan Cricket Board tribunal at its first regular hearing of his appeal against a five year ban, saying that he brought a bad name to the board and the nation. ANI
Shoaib says he couldnt report match-fixing offers because ACSU didnt exist then
Pakistans banned fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, who has been the center of criticism for not reporting to his countrys cricket Board or the ICC about being approached with money offers to under perform, has said that he could not report it to the ICC because the offers to him were made in 1998 and 1999 when ICCs anti-corruption unit did not exist. ANI
Private cricket leagues in India must be monitored to check match fixing: ex-Pak players
Former Pakistan cricketers Sarfraz Nawaz and Rashid Latif have warned that those playing in private Indian leagues would be vulnerable to match fixing offers because their national honour would not be at stake in such leagues. They said that these leagues should be closely monitored because big money are involved. ANI
ICC official quiz Younis, Umar, Kaneria over Shoiabs claim of money offers
ICC Anti-Corruption and Security Unit Officer, Alan Peacock who is probing into Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtars claim that he was offered bagful of money several times to under-perform in matches against South Africa and India, has reportedly quizzed some of the Pakistani cricketers to gain specific information, supposedly on the allegation. ANI
Pak Senate Committee summons Inzamam, Moin
Pakistans Senate Committee on Sports has summoned former cricket captain Inzamam-ul-Haq and wicketkeeper Moin Khan after both were reportedly dragged by fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar into alleged match-fixing scandals. ANI
ICC anti-corruption team interviews Shoaib Akhtar over corruption claims
Pakistans banned fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has been interviewed by the International Cricket Councils (ICC) Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU), team, sources said on Tuesday. ANI
SRK hopeful BCCI will allow Shoaib to play for his team
Bollywood superstar and owner of the IPLs Kolkata Knight Riders team, Shahrukh Khan has said that he was hopeful that Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar would be cleared of disciplinary charges and the BCCI will allow him to play for his team. ANI
Shoaib Akhtar appeals against PCB ban
Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar on Friday filed an appeal against a five-year ban imposed on him by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). ANI
King Khan will ask BCCI to permit Shoaib to play in IPL
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has said he would ask the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to review its decision not to allow Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) until the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) lifts its five-year ban on him. ANI
PCB sues Shoaib Akhtar for 3 million dollars
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday sued pacer Shoaib Akhtar for three million dollars for making allegedly defamatory remarks against it after the board imposed a five-year ban on him ANI
Shoaib Akhtar cannot participate in IPL till ban is lifted: Lalit Modi
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice President Lalit Modi said on Thursday that Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar cannot participate in Indian Premier League (IPL) until the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) lifts the five-year ban on him. ANI
Ban on Shoaib is loss to team: Zaheer Abbas
Former Pakistan batsman, Zaheer Abbas on Thursday described the five year ban of fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar as harsh and a loss to Pakistan cricket. ANI
Shoaib ban effect: Imran Khan demands PCBs dissolution
Criticising the Pakistan Cricket Board for imposing a ban on pacer Shoaib Akhtar, Cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan on Thursday urged the new Pakistani Government to dissolve the cricket board. ANI
Gillani takes note of PCB ban on Shoaib
Following criticism of the 5-year ban on fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar from different quarters of the Pakistani society, the countrys Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani is learnt to have taken a notice of the PCBs action and issued directives to the PCB to revise the decision, the sources added. ANI
Shoaib accuses PCB of excessive behaviour
Fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has termed the cricket boards decision of five-years ban on him excess against him, and added that he was awarded major punishment for a minor offence. ANI
Miandad, Imran criticise PCB for banning Shoaib
Former Pakistan cricket captains Javed Miandad and Imran Khan have severely criticised the PCBs decision to ban fast Shoaib Akhtar for five years. ANI
Former Pak cricketers criticise PCB decision to ban Shoaib for five years
Former Pakistan cricketers, including Rashid Latif, have criticised the PCBs decision to ban fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar for five years, saying the decision would immensely damage the sport in the country. ANI
Shoaib Akhtar to fight ban in court (lead: Shoaib)
Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar on Tuesday said that he will fight a five-year ban imposed on him by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for violating the players code of conduct. ANI
Shoaib Akhtar banned for five years on indiscipline charge
Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar was on Tuesday banned from playing cricket for five years by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) following a disciplinary hearing in Rawalpindi. ANI
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