Shoaib Akhtar
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Shoaib Akhtar disappointed with Sri Lankan players, urges them to cooperate
Cricket | Sep 12, 2019, 09:22 AM ISTAfter Ramiz Raja, former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has also criticised the Sri Lankan cricketers who opted out of the side's upcoming tour to Pakistan.
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Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar pay homage to late Abdul Qadir
Cricket | Sep 07, 2019, 06:30 AM ISTAbdul Qadir, who would have turned 64 on September 15, died at his Lahore residence, leaving the cricket world stunned.
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Surprised Misbah-ul-Haq is not appointed PCB Chairman as well: Shoiab Akhtar jokes on Twitter
Cricket | Sep 05, 2019, 01:56 PM ISTMisbah-ul-Haq was handed the dual role of coach and chief selector by the PCB on Thursday in a complete revamp of their cricketing structure.
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Shoaib Akhtar backs Rohit Sharma to come good in Test cricket, feels he should play Antigua Test
Cricket | Aug 22, 2019, 02:43 PM ISTShoaib Akhtar said that since Rohit Sharma was a part of the squad for the two-match Test series against the Windies, it was important that he should also be given a chance in the XI.
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Jofra Archer is perfect candidate for being injury-prone: Shoaib Akhtar
Cricket | Aug 20, 2019, 11:54 AM ISTAkhtar also feels that Ashes, which is currently 1-0 in favour of Australia, would now take a turn with Archer's inclusion into the England lineup.
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Yuvraj Singh's hilariously responds to Shoaib Akhtar's criticism of Jofra Archer
Cricket | Aug 19, 2019, 02:22 PM ISTShoaib Akhtar questioned Jofra Archer's game-spirit when the English bowler didn't go to check on Steve Smith after his bouncer hit him on the neck, and Yuvraj Singh had a hilarious reply.
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Akhtar slams Archer for not showing 'courtesy' after knocking down Smith with bouncer
Cricket | Aug 18, 2019, 04:45 PM ISTSmith survived a deadly bouncer from Archer which forced him to retire hurt, but he came back and helped Australia not lose sight of England's first innings score of 258.
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Shoaib Akhtar echoes Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shahid Afridi's calls on Kashmir
Cricket | Aug 13, 2019, 06:04 PM ISTEarlier, Sarfaraz spoke to the media after offering Eid prayers in Karachi on Monday where he was asked to comment about Kashmir.
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Shoaib Akhtar opens up on loss to India in 2003 World Cup, reveals 'sad secret'
Cricket | Aug 06, 2019, 10:41 AM ISTShoaib Akhtar has revealed how his fitness and poor captaincy from then skipper Waqar Younis came in Pakistan's way of registering their first-ever win over India at the World Cup.
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After Brett Lee and Adam Gilchrist, Shoaib Akhtar lashes out at jersey numbers on Test shirts
Cricket | Aug 05, 2019, 01:51 PM ISTThe concept of numbers on the back of Test jerseys hasn't gone down well with many former cricketers, and Shoaib Akhtar is the latest to bash the idea.
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It'll be foolish to remove Virat Kohli as India captain: Shoaib Akhtar
Cricket | Aug 01, 2019, 06:00 PM ISTFollowing India's World Cup exit, voices have been raised about the concept of split captaincy where Kohli is made the Test captain while Rohit is handed over the leadership in ODIs, T20Is.
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Shoaib Akhtar selects the best among Kohli, Williamson, Smith and Root
Sports | Aug 01, 2019, 06:44 PM ISTShoaib Akhtar has picked the best among the cricket's current fab four - Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, Steve Smith and Joe Root.
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Shoaib Akhtar selects the best among Kohli, Williamson, Smith and Root
Cricket | Jul 31, 2019, 06:31 PM ISTShoaib Akhtar has picked the best among the cricket's current fab four - Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, Steve Smith and Joe Root.
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Shoaib Akhtar wants Sarfaraz to be removed, calls for split captaincy in Pakistan team
Cricket | Jul 24, 2019, 04:26 PM ISTAccording to Akhtar, Haris Sohail should lead Pakistan in ODIs and T20Is whereas Babar Azam should be handed over the captaincy in Test cricket.
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'Pakistan needs to play well against Bangladesh to avoid humiliation': Shoaib Akhtar | WATCH
Cricket | Jul 04, 2019, 12:54 PM ISTShoaib Akhtar has urged Sarfaraz Ahmed's side to play for their pride in their final group game against Bangladesh.
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2019 World Cup: This Pakistan legend wants the whole country to back India against England
Cricket | Jun 30, 2019, 04:08 PM ISTAfter its three-wicket win over Afghanistan, Pakistan has moved to the fourth place in the points-table, pushing hosts England to the fifth spot in the World Cup.
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2019 World Cup | 'Pakistan have a good chance of making it to the semifinals': Shoaib Akhtar
Cricket | Jun 24, 2019, 12:46 PM ISTShoaib Akhtar was impressed with Pakistan's performance in the game against South Africa, saying that the side needs to hold its ground now.
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2019 World Cup: Shoaib Akhtar defends Sania Mirza amidst criticism after loss to India
Cricket | Jun 20, 2019, 05:16 PM ISTThe former Pakistani pacer has come out in support for Sania Mirza after she faced significant flak from Pakistan fans over a late-night outing before the game against India.
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2019 World Cup: Shoaib Akhtar calls Sarfaraz Ahmed 'brainless captain' in huge rant | WATCH
Cricket | Jun 17, 2019, 09:26 AM ISTLegendary Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar was not impressed with Sarfaraz Ahmed's decisions throughout the game, and called him 'brainless'.
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2019 World Cup: Rain-threat on Shoaib Akhtar's mind ahead of India-Pakistan clash
Cricket | Jun 14, 2019, 11:32 PM ISTThe World Cup match between India and Pakistan is scheduled to take place at Old Trafford. Rain could play spoilsport like it has been in four of the World Cup matches so far.