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  Shoaib Akhtar slams AB de Villiers for 'putting finances over country'

  Cricket | June 08, 2019 12:20 IST

  Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar said that AB de Villiers chose money over country last year when he decided to retire from international cricket.

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  2019 World Cup: MS Dhoni is faster than a computer, says Shoaib Akhtar

  Cricket | June 06, 2019 20:39 IST

  Shoaib Akhtar spoke highly of MS Dhoni's cricketing acumen after India's six-wicket win over South Africa in World Cup 2019.

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  2019 World Cup: Shoaib Akhtar calls Sarfaraz Ahmed 'fat and unfit' after loss to West Indies

  Cricket | June 01, 2019 19:58 IST

  Shoaib Akhtar was not happy with Pakistan's dispirited performance against West Indies, and raised questions on Sarfaraz Ahmed's fitness.

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  World Cup 2019: Afridi, Akhtar question Sarfaraz's finisher role, urge him to bat higher up the order

  Cricket | May 25, 2019 21:04 IST

  Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed usually bats at 5, 6 or 7 in the order, but his lack of hitting prowess has been a cause of concern for the side.

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  Shoiab Akhtar slams Pakistan bowling unit after ODI-series loss to England

  Cricket | May 18, 2019 13:29 IST

  Pakistan succumbed to a three-wicket loss to England after the hosts chased down the visitor's target of 341 through Roy's ton , hence clinching the five-match series 3-0.

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  Shahid Afridi was treated harshly by seniors, says Shoaib Akhtar

  Cricket | May 09, 2019 15:30 IST

  Backing Afridi's claims, Akhtar said he too received harsh treatment from senior cricketers during his playing days.

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  Not playing Pakistan at the World Cup would be worse than surrender, says Shashi Tharoor

  Cricket | February 22, 2019 11:25 IST

  Shashi Tharoor put out a reminder regarding the India-Pakistan match played during the World Cup 1999, incidentally when the two nations were fighting the Kargil War.

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  Shoaib Akhtar backs India's claim to pull out of game against Pakistan in 2019 World Cup

  Cricket | February 21, 2019 23:45 IST

  Shoaib Akhtar felt that if India think that pulling out of the game against Pakistan is necessary, they are well within their rights to do so.

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  Sarfraz Ahmed slams Shoaib Akhtar for 'personal attacks'

  Cricket | January 30, 2019 11:07 IST

  Akhtar had taken to social media on the day when Sarfraz made the comments during the match saying,'This is not acceptable as a Pakistani.'

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  Shoaib Akhtar slams Pakistan's Sarfaraz Ahmed: 'Condemn racist comments from the captain'

  Cricket | January 24, 2019 11:11 IST

  Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar said that Sarfaraz Ahmed's conduct was totally unacceptable.

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  Akthar backs Kohli's on-field aggression, says 'its part and parcel of competitive cricket'

  Cricket | December 21, 2018 18:01 IST

  Kohli has received severe criticism from the likes of Mike Hussey, Mitchell Johnson and Sanjay Manjrekar for his aggressive celebrations in the ongoing Test series.

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  Twitter troll Shoaib Akhtar after he calls himself 'don of cricket', remind him of Tendulkar's hammering

  Cricket | October 08, 2018 16:54 IST

  The Indian fans reminded the former pacer of the 2003 World Cup when India eliminated Pakistan through Sachin Tendulkar's knock.

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  Virender Sehwag, Shoaib Akhtar hail Team India after Asia Cup triumph

  Cricket | September 29, 2018 13:00 IST

  After the emphatic win over Bangladesh former Indian opener Virendra Sehwag and his arch-rival Former Pakistan's speedster Shoaib Akhtar took to Twitter congratulate Team India.

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  Asia Cup 2018: Rivalries renewed as neighbours lock horns in thriller clashes

  Cricket | September 14, 2018 17:08 IST

  Here is a flashback of some heated incidents involving Indian players in Asia Cup history.

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  Shoaib Akhtar finds himself on thin ice after being removed by PCB Chairman while his Twitter post claims otherwise

  Cricket | September 08, 2018 19:01 IST

  Akhtar on September 6 had announced that he is resigning from the post of advisor to the PCB chairman.

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  Shoaib Akhtar goes gaga over Virat Kohli, gives him the best compliment

  Cricket | August 03, 2018 14:19 IST

  Many present and former cricket greats lauded Virat Kohli for his outstanding innings in Birmingham and among them was former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar.

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  Indo-Pak cricket rivalry to resume as Virender Sehwag, Shoaib Akhtar face off in Dubai

  Cricket | March 12, 2018 16:19 IST

  The longstanding rivalry between Sehwag and Akhtar was renewed on an ice field when they clashed in St. Moritz Ice Cricket T20 tournament in February.

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  Will give my best to improve cricket structure in Pakistan: Shoaib Akhtar

  Cricket | February 19, 2018 22:39 IST

  Akhtar said that he had accepted the position because he felt that Sethi sincerely wanted to do good for Pakistan cricket.

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  Shoaib Akhtar appointed PCB brand ambassador, promises to take Pakistan cricket to next level

  Cricket | February 17, 2018 23:15 IST

  The 42-year-old bowler had earlier criticised Sethi, claiming that Pakistan cricket had deteriorated during his tenure as chairman.

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  Virender Sehwag becomes first Indian cricketer to score a fifty in Ice Cricket; Watch video

  Cricket | February 09, 2018 19:18 IST

  Sehwag, who is the captain of Palace Diamonds, slammed 62 runs off 31 balls to drive his team to 164/9 in their allotted 20 overs.