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  PM Modi may request MS Dhoni to play in 2021 T20 World Cup: Shoaib Akhtar

  Cricket | August 19, 2020 12:02 IST

  Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar has said that Indian PM Narendra Modi may request MS Dhoni to come out of international retirement for the 2021 T20 World Cup.

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  'B-grade actor': Matthew Hayden recalls verbal duel with Shoaib Akhtar in 2002

  Cricket | August 10, 2020 13:10 IST

  Hayden revealed how Akhtar tried to get under his skin by using profanity but the Pakistan speedster instead ended up to be the one who lost his concentration.

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  ENG vs PAK | Babar Azam needs to establish himself as a match-winner, says Shoaib Akhtar

  Cricket | August 10, 2020 11:34 IST

  Babar scored a brilliant 69 in the first innings of the Manchester Test against England, but was dismissed cheaply in the second innings, contributing with just five as Pakistan lost the match by three wickets.

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  Rahul Dravid was a determined batsman, difficult to dismiss: Shoaib Akhtar

  Cricket | August 09, 2020 21:33 IST

  Akhtar also recalled a time when he had managed to get Dravid out LBW in Bengaluru but the umpire did not give the decision in Pakistan's favour.

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  Jasprit Bumrah's action makes it difficult for his back to hold up, feels Shoaib Akhtar

  Cricket | August 09, 2020 9:12 IST

  Bumrah burst into Test cricket with sensational performances in the 2018 series in South Africa and was being called the best fast bowler in the world when India beat Australia Down Under in the 2018/19 series.

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  Shoaib Akhtar recalls incident when he intentionally bowled a beamer to MS Dhoni

  Cricket | August 08, 2020 11:06 IST

  Akhtar revealed that during the 2006 Test match in Faisalabad, Dhoni hit three fours in his over before he got frustrated and bowled a beamer to him.

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  Ready to 'eat grass' to increase Pakistan Army budget, says Shoaib Akhtar

  Cricket | August 07, 2020 13:43 IST

  Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar has said that he's ready to eat grass to raise the budget of the country's army.

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  Shoaib Akhtar questions decision to appoint Younis Khan as Pakistan's batting coach

  Cricket | August 02, 2020 16:00 IST

  The outspoken Akhtar also said that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is not managed well.

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  'Let T20 World Cup go to hell': Shoaib Akhtar blames BCCI for T20 WC postponement to fit in IPL

  Cricket | July 23, 2020 15:58 IST

  Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has claimed that the BCCI played a role in the postponement of the T20 World Cup to fit in the IPL.

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  Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Akhtar wish Amitabh, Abhishek Bachchan speedy recovery from COVID-19

  Cricket | July 13, 2020 13:11 IST

  Former Pakistan cricketers Shahid Afridi and Shoaib Akhtar took to Twitter to wish legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan and son Abhishek Bachchan a speedy recovery from COVID-19.

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  Sachin Tendulkar won't admit it himself but was scared of facing Shoaib Akhtar: Shahid Afridi

  Cricket | July 07, 2020 18:59 IST

  Shahid Afridi recently said that Tendulkar was scared of Akhtar during some of his lethal spells.

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  Hoping Pakistan won't settle for a draw in England, says Shoaib Akhtar

  Cricket | July 02, 2020 15:15 IST

  Akhtar has advised the Pakistan team to go into the series with a positive frame of mind and belief that they can beat the mighty England team in their own backyard.

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  'Regret not having a word with him': Akhtar talks about first meeting with Sushant Singh Rajput

  Cricket | June 29, 2020 12:29 IST

  Shoaib Akhtar shared details about his first meeting with late Sushant Singh Rajput.

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  Akhtar feels Hafeez 'should have confronted PCB and not posted test results on Twitter'

  Cricket | June 28, 2020 15:36 IST

  The PCB said on Saturday that Hafeez is one of six players who have tested negative in the latest round after testing positive earlier.

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  I'm gonna kill you: Liam Plunkett recalls Shoaib Akhtar threat on Test debut

  Cricket | June 22, 2020 14:13 IST

  Plunkett stated that despite being teammates with Akhtar at Durham in County Cricket, the Pakistan's pacer sent across a threat when they came face-to-face during his first Test match for England.

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  Shoaib Akhtar lauds Wahab Riaz's decision to return to Test cricket

  Cricket | June 16, 2020 12:37 IST

  Wahab Riaz has made himself available for Pakistan in the longest format of the game.

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  Shoaib Akhtar calls Sourav Ganguly the 'bravest batsman' he bowled to

  Cricket | June 13, 2020 14:46 IST

  Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar said that Sourav Ganguly was the "bravest batsman" he faced.

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  Babar and Kohli's commitment makes me believe they will break many world records: Akhtar

  Cricket | June 09, 2020 16:54 IST

  The quartet of Kohli, Williamson, Joe Root and Steve Smith are widely regarded as modern-day batting greats and Akhtar stated Azam had set his eyes upon being part of that league of cricketers.

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  Would like to see Rohit, AB hit their natural shots against 'real pace': Michael Holding

  Cricket | June 08, 2020 13:27 IST

  Michael Holding believes it might be challenging for the likes of Rohit Sharma and AB de Villiers to hit their natural shots against the likes of Brett Lee and Shoaib Akhtar.

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  Tafazzul Rizvi filed complaint against Shoaib Akhtar, not PCB: clarifies cricket board

  Cricket | June 04, 2020 21:46 IST

  Rizvi had complained to the FIA that Akhtar has been spreading propaganda and false allegations against him through social media and his youtube channel.