Shoaib Akhtar
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Can Shoaib Akhtar deliver for Pakistan?
blogs.bettor.com via @sporting_sports &bull 3 Hours AgoOver the years, one has seen several international cricket players, who have not been able to continue playing for their countries due to injuries and controversies. Shoaib Akhtar is among those players, who have had an injury and controversy prone international cricket career. Many would wonder why fast bowlers… Full Story »
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Pakistan match-fixing claims: feeble attempt to protect Butt, Amir and Asif fails
Cricket News on The Telegraph &bull Sep 2, 2010
After a bizarre day featuring a clumsy Pakistani counter-attack the ICC finally made presence felt in this sad unedifying story. Full Story »
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Pakistan prevail in warm-up match
Cricket 365 &bull Sep 2, 2010
Quite apart from the drama played out 160 miles away in London - where Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamer professed their innocence over the spot-fixing allegations - the tourists could hardly afford two more injuries in what has become a… Full Story »
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Pakistan hold off determined de Bruyn
ECB News &bull Sep 2, 2010
With Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamer left out of their side for this 50-over match, the tourists could hardly afford two more injuries in what has become a threadbare squad. That, though, is what happened. Key Twenty20 batsman… Full Story »
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Asif's ex-girlfriend asked to give evidence
Cricket 365 &bull Sep 1, 2010
The former girlfriend of Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif has been asked to give evidence to the International Cricket Council's anti-corruption unit in a match-fixing investigation. Veena Malik's manager Sohail Rashid on Wednesday said the actress has been approached by… Full Story »
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Asif's ex-girlfriend to give evidence
Cricket 365 &bull Sep 1, 2010
The former girlfriend of Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif has been asked to give evidence to the International Cricket Council's anti-corruption unit in a match-fixing investigation. Veena Malik's manager Sohail Rashid on Wednesday said the actress has been approached by… Full Story »
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sports - Pakistan turn to tainted stars Shahid Afridi and Shoaib Akhtar - Mirror.co.uk
sports.sushi-chan.net via @sportskaoriz2 &bull Sep 1, 2010Pakistan turn to tainted stars Shahid Afridi and Shoaib AkhtarMirror.co.uk Pakistan will turn to a ball and pitch tamperer and a drug cheat to help save their battered reputation. And therein lies the crux of the problem. Full Story »
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Time to accept some inconvenient truths
Cricket 365 &bull Sep 1, 2010
We are moving rapidly through the stages of grief. Denial, anger and depression have been widespread following spot-fixing allegations that undermine the essence of international cricket. Emotions will continue to run high. Distinguished former players on both sides have demanded life bans for anyone proven to be involved. The editor of Wisden has described the scandal as tragic, questionable language in the context of Pakistan's domestic crisis, although the genuine tragedy of those floods adds another layer of grimness to events in London. This manic energy, all with cricket's best interests… Full Story »
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Time to accept the reality
Cricket 365 &bull Sep 1, 2010
We are moving rapidly through the stages of grief. Denial, anger and depression have been widespread following spot-fixing allegations that undermine the essence of international cricket. Emotions will continue to run high. Distinguished former players on both sides have demanded life bans for anyone proven to be involved. The editor of Wisden has described the scandal as tragic, questionable language in the context of Pakistan's domestic crisis, although the genuine tragedy of those floods adds another layer of grimness to events in London. This manic energy, all with cricket's best interests… Full Story »
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Dominic Lawson: Cricket has never been just cricket
Cricket News on The Independent &bull Aug 30, 2010
Full disclosure: a decade ago I authorised the payment of 1,000 in cash in return for a favour from the captain of the Pakistan cricket team, the great Wasim Akram. Then a newspaper editor, I had wanted to send a… Full Story »
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Shoaib Akhtar and Muhammad Hafeez fly to England
www.apakistannews.com via @Pakistannewsnow &bull Aug 30, 2010Shoaib Akhtar and Muhammad Hafeez fly to England after the Match Fixing scandal came on screen. Both players took off at about 3am from Allama Iqbal International Airport Lahore in an Arab Emirates airliner. Shoaib Akhtar dodged the media reporters… Full Story »
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Pakistan betting scandal: the key figures
Cricket News on Guardian UK &bull Aug 29, 2010
Profiles of Pakistani cricketers Mohammad Amir, Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Kamran Akmal Mohammad Amir The 18-year-old opening bowler has emerged as a great hope not just of Pakistan cricket but the future of fast bowling, a prodigy not seen in Pakistan since the emergence of his mentor, Wasim Akram, 25 years ago. Until yesterday's News of the World expose, Amir had looked set for… Full Story »
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Asif, Aamer - Pakistan's great hopes face biggest battle
Dawn.com Cricket News &bull Aug 29, 2010
KARACHI : Barely a week ago, pacemen Mohammad Aamer and Mohammad Asif were described as "two jewels in Pakistan's crown" as the pair demolished England at The Oval. They bowled in tandem to carry on their good work from Leeds where they had helped deliver Pakistan's first win over Australia in 15 years. Coach Waqar Younis was full of praise. "They are an amazing pair, one complements the… Full Story »
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'Spot-fixing': The newest crisis to hit troubled Pak cricket
Cricket News on rediff &bull Aug 29, 2010
The shocking allegations of 'spot-fixing' against seven Pakistani cricketers are not the first for the country's players, who find themselves embroiled in such scandals at alarmingly regular intervals. Battling to bring back international cricket after a terrorist strike targetted Sri… Full Story »
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Pakistan's great hopes face biggest battle
Cric Buzz &bull Aug 29, 2010
Barely a week ago, Aamer and Asif were described as "two jewels in Pakistan's crown"[ AFP] Barely a week ago, Mohammad Aamer and Mohammad Asif were described as "two jewels in Pakistan's crown" as the pair demolished England at The Oval. They bowled in tandem to carry on their good work from Leeds where they had… Full Story »
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Pakistan cricket's past misadventures
Cricket News on Big News Network &bull Aug 29, 2010
But this is not the first time Pakistani cricketers are involved in alleged match fixing scams. Here is a list of previous occasions when Pakistan cricketers have been in the dock over fixing charges. Saleem Malik was banned for life… Full Story »
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Waqar 'miffed' over Malik's omission from ODI squad for series against England
vCricket &bull Aug 28, 2010
Islamabad, Aug.28 : Pakistan's head coach Waqar Younis is reportedly upset over the selection panel's decision to axe all rounder Shoaib Malik from the one-day squad which would take on England in the five match series starting September 10. Sources… Full Story »
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Waqar unhappy with team selected for ODI series
vCricket &bull Aug 27, 2010
London, Aug 27: A perfect storm could be brewing for Pakistan ahead of their ODI series against England as coach Waqar Younis is unhappy with the 16-man team. According to sources, Waqar almost threatened to quit as Pakistan coach after… Full Story »
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Shoaib Akhtar...
www.facebook.com via @badchamp88 &bull Aug 26, 2010Pakistan Cricket Team Shoaib Akhtar bowled his first spell in the Asia Cup with a run up of 36 yards...Can anyone guess what was his run up in the 2nd spell? Option 1. Full Story »
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Moin slams 'egoistic' PCB boss Butt, chief selector for ignoring Younis
Cricket News on Big News Network &bull Aug 26, 2010
Former Pakistan wicket keeper Moin Khan has criticised the selectors and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt for ignoring experienced batsman Younis Khan for the upcoming five match one-day series against England. Moin particularly slammed Butt for pandering to… Full Story »
