Shoaib Akhtar has ruled out joining the PCB, saying his mother advised him to stay away from Pakistan cricket politics amid chief selector speculation.
Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar has heavily criticised captain Babar Azam for his 'weak' leadership during the ongoing Test series against England, where Pakistan is trailing 0-2, stating that Azam's personality is reflected in his struggling captaincy and decision-making.
Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar is being considered for a significant role within the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as the board plans a major overhaul of its cricket think tank following a dismal tour of England.
Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar believes he could have achieved 400 Test wickets under the captaincy of Imran Khan, reflecting on his career, his relationship with Wasim Akram, and the immense physical toll his express pace bowling took on his body.
R V S Mani, former Under Secretary of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, has alleged that drug trafficking was a regular practice by Pakistani cricket teams and delegations visiting India, linking it to the 2006 doping scandal involving Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif, and even the death of coach Bob Woolmer.
Television host and former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official Dr. Nauman Niaz has served a Rs1 billion (approximately INR 30.46 crore or 346 million) defamation notice to former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar following controversial comment made during a channel show on May 25.
Former Pakistan cricketers Shoaib Akhtar and Basit Ali's Youtube channels have been blocked in India following "an order from the government related to national security or public order" in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack.
'Persisting with the same personnel and repeating the same mistakes will yield the same undesired results.'
Runaway Rohit roars back into form ahead of semis
Sehwag poked fun at Pakistan's history of losses to India in World Cups.
'They came here after 24 years and they expected you to prepare good wickets. But you didn't do that.' 'You tried to wear them down. The opposite happened.'
Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz has responded to the ICC and PCB regarding his positive dope test during the T20 World Cup, denying intentional use of banned substances.
'No one was able to beat South Africa but Pakistan have shown they are beatable'
'Shaun Tait, Mitchell Johnson, Brett Lee and Jason Gillespie were fast. But Shoaib Akhtar was the fastest.'
Former India opener Virender Sehwag has called out Shoaib Akhtar's bowling action, saying that the Pakistan fast bowler used to jerk his elbow while bowling and 'knew he was chucking too'.
ICC's official Twitter handle, decided to take a jibe at Akhtar for suggesting that he could dismiss Australia's Steve Smith inside four balls. He hit back at the trolls.
The Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, who was hospitalised with chest infection, is stable now.
Following Pakistan's defeat to India in a T20 World Cup match, former players are calling for significant changes in the team, including the removal of Babar Azam and other senior players.
Pressure is on India, Pakistan have nothing to lose: Shoaib Akhtar on India-Pakistan World Cup clash
'Pakistan will return home this week. India too will go back home after playing the semi-final as they too aren't that good.'
'...as a Pakistani, why am I supporting Kohli? Well, he has 70 hundreds. Woh 70 sau khaala ke ghar mein, ya candy crush khelte huye nahi banein hain'.
Asked if Shoaib Akhtar would like to be associated with the Indian bowling unit in future, he responded in the positive.
The fast bowler was included in Pakistan's squad for the triangular series in Sri Lanka.\n\n
Former Pakistan World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan reportedly loses 85% vision in one eye as Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis and others urge authorities to ensure immediate medical treatment.
Former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar quit his TV punditry job on-air on Tuesday following a heated exchange with the host of the show while analysing Pakistan's victory over New Zealand at the Twenty20 World Cup.
Pakistani bowlers failed to put pressure on the hosts and failed to pick wickets.
The Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) appeals committee decided on Monday to suspend the fine and penalty imposed on fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar last week.
The Pakistan bowler is in England and will miss the PCB dope test to be held in Lahore on Friday.
The second division English county club signed the Pakistan fast bowler for the 2005 season.
Shoaib Akhtar has demanded an apology from Pakistan Cricket Board's legal counsel Tafazzul Rizvi for trying to 'publicly humiliate, degrade, defame and ridicule' him.
Shoaib Akhtar also urged everyone to follow the necessary precautions and requested not to share any jokes on coronavirus.
Pakistan team manager Yawar Saeed has confirmed that fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar is fit to participate in Wednesday's fifth ODI against England at Rose Bowl in Hampshire.
Batters launched balls so high into the sky that they looked like rockets taking off from the centre square.
Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has set his sights on a coaching career after agreeing to take charge of a top domestic team.
The cricketing world hailed India after their dominant 96-run win over New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final, with legends praising the team's power-packed batting and Jasprit Bumrah's brilliance.
Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has escaped punishment for appearing on a television talk show without permission, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Tuesday.
Controversial pacer Shoaib Akhtar has apologised to the Pakistan Cricket Board for violating his central contract by appearing on a television talk show.
Controversial Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar's bid to return to the national side was dealt a blow after the selection committee ignored him for a five-team first class domestic tournament, commencing January 1 in Karachi.
Pakistan pace bowler Shoaib Akhtar offered namaz at the famous Haji Ali shrine in Mumbai on Monday.
