Pakistan won the third and final Test against England by an innings and 100 runs to take the series 2-0.
The Pakistan speedster says he would like to be fully fit before returning to international cricket.
Pakistan maintained their 1-0 lead in the three-match series after drawing the second Test against England on Thursday.
The Pakistan fast bowler says he wants his fitness issue sorted out once and for all.
Chasing a target of 198, England were bowled out for 175 by Pakistan in the first Test
The Pakistan fast bowler has shaken off a leg injury and been cleared to play in the first Test against England.
His chances of making it to the Test squad hinge on his performance in the trial match against England.
Inzamam has been suffering from a long-term back problem while Shoaib injured his shoulder and ankle in the crushing first Test defeat in Perth.
Both teams are expected to play two spinners on a Sydney pitch that traditionally favours slow bowling.
Rahul Dravid top-scored with 66 as the ICC World XI registered a 12-run victory over Victoria in a practice match.
The Pakistan all-rounder took five for 35 to help dismiss Sri Lanka for 208 on the opening day of the second Test.
Sri Lanka, who were bowled out for 243, fought back to reduce Pakistan to 256 for eight after the second day of the first Test.
Asia, in reply to Africa's total of 106, were reduced to eight for two after just three overs when driving rain forced the umpires to suspend play.
An ICC statement said Lara will remain under observation but is expected to lead West Indies against hosts England in the final at the Oval on Saturday.
The white-ball games that were held in Sydney indicated that the deck was a flat one and express pace comes in handy on such surfaces.
The Australian pace bowling ace said one needs to have 'inherent qualities' and 'muscular efficiency' to bowl fast.
The PCB cannot guarantee a central contract for the fast bowler because his fitness is still a doubt.
The PCB has written to Durham to release the fast bowler from his contract.
New Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer has asked Shoaib Akhtar, Mohammad Sami, Shabbir Ahmed and Umar Gul to cut down their run-ups in the one-dayers.
The 'Rawalpindi Express' shot down the allegation that he deserted the team and pointed to the scrapping of his lucrative contract with English county Durham.
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Pakistan's coach said the ace fast bowler can return to the side only if he is full fit.
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Pakistan's fast bowling ace is looking to prove his fitness in the Twenty20 Cup tournament, beginning in Lahore on Monday.
The Paceman was expected to recover in time for the month-long tour of the West Indies starting in May.
The PCB will rest the fast bowler to allow him to recover from his rib-cage stress fracture injury.
Shoaib Akhtar expressed disappointment over reports that he would have to prove his "fitness and attitude" before he is picked for the Asia Cup.
"Had I been in place of Akhtar I would have sued the PCB for defamation over a medical inquiry," said the former Pakistan skipper.
The cold war between Inzamam-ul Haq and paceman Shoaib Akhtar has come out in the open.
The Shaukat Khanum Hospital blamed Shoaib's brother, who said he released the report to the media to prove his brother is "completely committed" to the Pakistan team.
A bone scan revealed injury in the 11th left rib, probably due to "persistent stress".
"Mumbai is my second home and God willing I would like to come here quite often," the Pakistan fast bowler said.
Fans across the country will soon see Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhtar speeding in India not with a cricket ball, but on a yet-to-be-launched powerful bike by TVS Motor Company.
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