The 'Rawalpindi Express', considered the fastest bowler in history said he does not understand why the civilian sector cannot work in collaboration with the Armed forces.
The temperamental Pakistani speedster refused to wear the logo of a cellular company on his shirt in a domestic Twenty20 Cup cricket match.
Wicketkeeper Moin Khan was also included in the team but speedster Umar Gul was left out.
Shoaib Akhtar's agent conveyed the bowler's intention to continue to concentrate on his cricket
The case is closed after WADA said it would take the matter to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Selectors also left out Mohammad Sami and included Moin Khan in a 17-member squad to be officially announced on Monday.
PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan said the fast bowler will undergo a fitness and attitude test to be considered for future selection.
India, who lead the series 2-1, retained the side which won the third one-dayer in Lahore.
India made one change to their line-up, bringing in all-rounder Suresh Raina in place of left-arm spinner Murali Kartik.
Shoaib Akhtar will play in the second ODI against India after being rested for the first under the rotation policy
Shoaib Akhtar's personal doctor has indicated he too plans to appeal.
Rahul Dravid and Pakistan's stand-in captain Younis Khan were told to uphold the spirit of the game after verbal volleys were exchanged by the players on the third day of the second Test.
The PCB left out fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar from a 16-member squad for the six-match one day series against India.
A family member of the temperamental Pakistan fast bowler said Shoaib is upset at being blamed for the series loss to India.
A summary of the eight rounds in the IPL Players' Auction, held in Mumbai on Wednesday.
Shoaib Akhtar, sent home from the Champions Trophy after failing a drugs test, could have taken nandrolone inadvertently while being treated with herbal medicine, his doctor said.
The United News of India, quoting sources, says that Ganguly, a veteran of 86 Tests, will be accommodated in the side as an opener.\n
The Pakistan fast bowler was suffering from a "slight niggle" in the back, but is expected to play in Rawalpdini.
Captain Inzamam-ul-Haq and coach Javed Miandad were apparently upset over the latest illness to their strike bowler.
The batting ace said he is fit and ready to face Pakistan in the coming series.
Former chairman of Pakistan selectors Salahuddin Ahmed said Irfan Pathan would prove to be a dangerous bowler during the series.
The don maybe behind bars in real life, but his life is being put to reel.
The Pakistan team manager cleared Shoaib Akhtar of misconduct ahead of the disciplinary committee hearing on Thursday.
The Pakistan captain said the speedster would definitely tour India provided he is fit.
Some Pakistan players have reportedly asked the PCB to omit fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar from the squad for the India tour.
Frequent injury breakdowns and questionable off-field conduct could come in way of the fast bowler's selection for India tour.
Pakistan produced a fine bowling performance to restrict England to 248 for six despite a battling 71 from Paul Collingwood on the first day of the third Test on Tuesday.
The injured fast bowler is being rested to ensure he is fit for the Indian tour.
Pakistan are likely to recall fast bowlers Mohammad Asif and Rana Naved-ul-Hasan for the fourth and final Test against England.
The squads will be trimmed to 15 by the end of this month.
Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers of the Pakistan team from cricket World Cups.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is mulling over approaching former speedster Shoaib Akhtar for the bowling consultant role as it continues its search for big names to mentor cricketers at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) Akhtar's name has come into consideration because of the unavailability of former pacer Aqib Javed, whose name was earlier finalized for the role.
Veteran leg spinner Mushtaq Ahmed could be recalled to the injury-hit Pakistan squad in England.
'It will depend on how he comes through the next 10 to 15 days,' coach Bob Woolmer said.
Chris Gayle will replace Shahid Afridi in the ICC World XI line-up for the second Super series ODI
The Pakistan fast bowler refused to sign the central contract with the PCB because of concerns over individual sponsorship and commercial contracts.
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