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.
Indian tennis star Sania Mirza and Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik tied the knot on Monday as the two families advanced the high-profile marriage by three days after a tumultuous build-up to the wedding.
Shoaib Ahmed Mirza alias Chhotu (35), a resident of Hubbali city in Karnataka, is the fifth person to be arrested in the case, they said.
In a fresh twist, Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik has decided to sign the talaknama or divorce papers, conceding thereby that he was indeed married to Ayesha Siddiqui.
The mudslinging is over and its time to celebrate, said Shoaib Malik's team-mates and other Pakistani cricketers as they welcomed his decision to divorce Ayesha Siddiqui after a bitter row, paving the way for his marriage with Indian tennis star Sania Mirza.
From former team-mates to hockey players to leading television and film actors, the who's who of Pakistan are getting behind cricketer Shoaib Malik as he gears up for a legal battle with an Indian woman who claims to be his wife.
The Pakistan fast bowler has been diagnosed with a hairline fracture to his ankle and could miss the early part of the four-Test tour.
Shoaib Akhtar will play in the second ODI against India after being rested for the first under the rotation policy
Inzamam-ul-Haq said Shoaib Akhtar's fitness was a cause of worry and his comeback would not be rushed
Images from Day 4 of the fourth Test between India and England in Ranchi on Monday, February 26.
Former Pakistan skipper Shoaib Malik has sent a notice to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) seeking clarifications on its decision impose a year's ban and a penalty of Rs two million on him.
Even though Shoaib Malik continues to deny marrying Hyderabad girl Ayesha Siddiqui, and even meeting her in person, new evidence reveals that the Pakistan cricketer had indeed met Ayesha in person several times and had stayed at a hotel with her twice.
IMAGES from Day 1 of the 2nd Test played between India and England in Visakhapatnam, on Friday
Haroon Rasheed said there is tremendous exaggeration of facts whenever Shoaib Akhtar has been involved.
Pakistan coach Waqar Younis described the whole drama surrounding Shoaib Malik's alleged marriage to Ayesha Siddiqui as "sad" and "depressing" amid an outpouring of support for the former captain.
The Pakistan team manager cleared Shoaib Akhtar of misconduct ahead of the disciplinary committee hearing on Thursday.
The injured fast bowler is being rested to ensure he is fit for the Indian tour.
"He has let us down with his performance and attitude," Inzamam said.\n\n
The ace Pakistan fast bowler vowed to return to the side for the home series against England.
At 22 years and 37 days, Jaiswal, is only behind Vinod Kambli and Sunil Gavaskar on the list of youngest Indian batters to score 200 runs in Test cricket.
The Pakistan fast bowler chances of joining the team on the Indian tour were smoked out after he missed a domestic match with illness.
The Pakistan fast bowler refused to sign the central contract with the PCB because of concerns over individual sponsorship and commercial contracts.
Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has wished Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza a happy married life but he feels the all-rounder's controversial past involving an alleged first wife Ayesha Siddiqui will do him no good.
A few days ago, when young England off-spinner Shoaib Bashir saw a missed call from a New Zealand dialling code number, he ignored it thinking it could be from "anyone random".
The PCB cannot guarantee a central contract for the fast bowler because his fitness is still a doubt.
The Pakistan fast bowler pulled out of the upcoming Test series against India citing fitness problems, but said he would consider playing the one-day series.
Pakistan's fast bowling ace is looking to prove his fitness in the Twenty20 Cup tournament, beginning in Lahore on Monday.
'England were really good today and they put up as much of a fight as they could. But obviously -- like with any Test series and any Test match -- you look at key areas where you let the game slip.'
'The series has shown a lot of talent, for us and India. I love Test cricket and we've seen some young, inexperienced players perform and the future looks bright in this format.'
England on Friday replaced Ahmed with Shoaib Bashir in their playing XI for the fourth Test.
Chairman of PCB's medical commission Dr M A Wajid said he would submit the panel's report by next Friday.
Yashasvi Jaiswal joined the legendary Sunil Gavaskar as the only two Indian batters to score more than 700 runs in a bilateral Test series.
The Pakistan fast bowler asked for another date, saying he's honouring committments made before the PCB decided to hold the inquiry.
Controversial speedster Shoaib Akhtar has provided an insight into infighting that has always dogged Pakistan cricket team, recalling how greats like Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis were at loggerheads.
Malik said that he just wanted to avail every opportunity available to him now to do well for his country.
"I am now focusing on the West Indies tour. I want to play for my country and perform," the Pakistan fast bowler said.
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