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Gul`s knee surgery in Australia successful

Last Updated: Thursday, May 9, 2013, 23:50

Pakistan`s most successful pace bowler in the current team, Umar Gul has had a successful knee surgery in Australia.

Akhtar blames PCB oversight for spot-fixing menace

Last Updated: Monday, May 6, 2013, 18:16

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has alleged that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is neglecting spot-fixing problems.

Pakistan launches hunt for fast bowlers

Last Updated: Thursday, April 11, 2013, 09:42

Pakistan Wednesday launched a hunt for fast bowlers to overcome a shortage of quality pacemen in the country once known for its production line of quicks.

Money and glamour can deviate youngsters` focus: Shoaib Akhtar

Last Updated: Saturday, October 6, 2012, 14:11

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar conceded that money and glamour can lead to youngsters going astray in international cricket but in some cases it is the system that turns players into "criminals".

Low payment tempts cricketers into match fixing: Shoaib Akhtar

Last Updated: Saturday, October 6, 2012, 11:32

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has said low payments by the cricket board tempted cricketers into fixing matches.

Akhtar ready to become Pakistan’s next bowling coach if PCB gives nod

Last Updated: Friday, August 17, 2012, 17:17

Former Pakistan bowler Shoaib Akhtar has said he is ready to serve as the bowling coach of the national cricket team, provided the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) agrees.

Sourav Ganguly takes a dig at Indian pacers

Last Updated: Saturday, August 11, 2012, 18:01

Coming down heavily on the current crop of Indian pacers, former captain Sourav Ganguly on Friday said that they lacked the "attitude" and "strength" to bowl fast.

Akhtar finds Mohammad Sami ''mentally weak''

Last Updated: Monday, July 23, 2012, 22:55

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has described his one-time new ball partner Mohammad Sami as a "mentally weak" bowler who is not adept at handling pressure.

Shoaib Akhtar asks PCB not to invite foreign teams to Pakistan

Last Updated: Saturday, July 21, 2012, 16:29

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has ruffled feathers in the Pakistan Cricket Board and in government circles by suggesting that the PCB should avoid inviting foreign teams to the country because of the security situation here.

Aamir deserves second chance for return to international arena, says fast bowler Shoaib

Last Updated: Friday, July 20, 2012, 23:41

Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has said banned pacer Mohammad Aamir deserves a chance for a return to international arena as the national side is in dire need of pacers.

World cricket will miss Brett Lee: Akhtar

Last Updated: Saturday, July 14, 2012, 20:25

Pakistan`s enigmatic fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar today said the world cricket will miss Australian paceman Brett Lee and more quick bowlers like him are needed as they "light up the game".

Shoaib Akhtar to train 50 young pacers to serve Pakistan in long run

Last Updated: Saturday, July 14, 2012, 16:05

“I will go to the outskirts to find talent. I will mentor and promote them through media and in other ways,” he said.