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T20 World Cup: Know why Shoaib Akhtar wants India to reach final
New Delhi: After India’s massive win against Scotland in T20 World Cup, former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar has said that he wishes India to reach the final. Giving the reason for his…
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Shoaib Akhtar walks out of talk show after being ‘insulted’ on national TV
Lahore: Former Pakistan pace bowler Shoaib Akhtar has courted controversy by walking out of a live show on PTV following difference of opinion with the host, Nauman Niaz. He later posed a…
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Our real anger is with New Zealand, not India: Shoaib Akhtar
Lahore: Former Pakistan pace bowler Shoaib Akhtar has fired a 160kmph salvo at the New Zealand cricket team, saying that his side’s “real anger is with the Black Caps”, and that the…
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New Zealand just killed Pakistan cricket: Shoaib Akhtar
New Delhi: New Zealand’s last-minute decision to cancel their limited-overs tour just before the first ODI in Rawalpindi has left former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar fuming. He slammed the touring team, saying…
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Shoaib Akhtar’s son is a big Aamir Khan fan; here’s why
Actor Aamir Khan who is a perfectionist and is one of the most successful superstars of India has many fans worldwide, and a recent addition to his fan following is Pakistan pacer…
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Shoaib Akhtar receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
New Delhi: Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar and Nepal spinner Sandeep Lamichhane received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday. The former fast bowler urged everyone to get vaccinated in…
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COVID-19: Prayers with people of India in these catastrophic times, says Babar Azam
New Delhi: Pakistan skipper Babar Azam extended his solidarity with the people of India as the country is battling with the second wave of the coronavirus. He further urged people to follow…
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Atif Aslam extends his prayers to India amid COVID-19
Singer Atif Aslam is the latest addition to the list of Pakistani celebrities to extend their support to India during the ongoing COVID-19 battle. The singer took to his Twitter on Monday…
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Shahid Afridi offers support to India amid COVID-19
Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi on Sunday extended his support to India after witnessing the grave and critical COVID-19 situation in India. The cricketer took to his Twitter and shared his thoughts and…
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Watch: Shoaib Akhtar appeals to fans to help India in tackling COVID-19 crisis
New Delhi: Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has made an appeal to his fans in Pakistan to come forward and help India in tackling the ongoing coronavirus crisis. India on Saturday recorded…
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‘Prayers with people of India’: Shoaib Akhtar tweets amid country’s COVID surge
New Delhi: The ongoing second wave of COVID-19 has hit India hard with the country witnessing over three lakh cases everyday. On Friday India recorded, 3,46,786 new COVID-19 cases, the highest single-day…
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Bumrah has mastered the art we Pakistanis used to have once: Akhtar
New Delhi: Jasprit Bumrah is the “smartest fast bowler” in contemporary cricket who has learnt the art of deceiving rival batsmen in air, something that was the secret of success for Pakistani greats,…
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Watch: After Mohammad Amir, Shoaib Akhtar levels allegations against PCB
New Delhi: After pacer Mohammad Amir confirmed his retirement, former cricketer Shoaib Akhtar on Thursday revealed that he too wasn’t treated well by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) management during the 2011…
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Shoaib Akhtar makes sensational disclosure at Pak ANF annual drug burning ceremony
New Delhi: Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar revealed that during the initial days of his cricket career, he was asked to take drugs to achieve a bowling speed of 100kph. Claiming…
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Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar express views after Dhoni retires
New Delhi: Pakistani cricketers Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar expressed their views after former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced retirement from all forms of international cricket. Akram tweeted, “@msdhoni one of my…
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Akhtar slams Pak team management after Sarfaraz seen carrying shoes
Manchester: Shoaib Akhtar has expressed his unhappiness after former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed was seen performing 12th man duties on the second day of first Test against England being played at the Old…
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Shoaib Akhtar: Will eat grass but raise Pakistan Army budget
Islamabad [Pakistan]: Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, known for his blistering deliveries on the cricket field, recently baffled many with a deadly off-field bouncer by claiming he is willing to eat…
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Izhaan Mirza Malik’s adorable video goes viral
New Delhi: Tennis star Sania Mirza and cricketer Shoaib Malik’s son Izhaan Mirza Malik’s latest video is the cutest thing you will see on the internet today. Turning to Instagram, a video…
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Akhtar blames BCCI for T20 WC postponement to fit in IPL
Lahore: Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar has slammed the BCCI, alleging that the Indian cricket board played a role in the ICC postponing the T20 World Cup later this year to make room…
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Tendulkar did find it difficult to face Akhtar at times, says Afridi
Lahore: Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi has reiterated that batting legend Sachin Tendulkar was ‘scared’ to face Shoaib Akhtar in some spells during their famous duels. “Sachin obviously won’t say it himself that…
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Sushant Singh Rajput suicide: Why Shoaib Akhtar regrets?
Lahore: Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has said he regrets not having a word with actor Sushant Singh Rajput who died recently, when the two crossed paths in 2016. Popular Bollywood actor…
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ICC has ‘successfully’ finished cricket in last 10 years: Akhtar
Bengaluru: Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar criticised International Cricket Council (ICC), saying that the apex body has ‘successfully’ finished cricket in the last ten years. In a videocast hosted by ESPNCricinfo, Akhtar…
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Cricket in empty stadium is like marriage without bride: Akhtar
Lahore: Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar believes playing cricket before empty stands would be without much excitement and something difficult to market. Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many sports have resumed behind…
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Shoaib Akhtar open to coaching Indian fast bowlers
Lahore: With the world coming to a standstill due to the coronavirus pandemic, former and current sportspersons have been interacting on social media to keep fans engaged and former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib…
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Akhtar hits back after receiving notice from PCB’s legal advisor
Lahore: Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar announced on social media that he has received a legal notice for calling Pakistan Cricket Board’s legal advisor incompetent. He went on to say that the legal…
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Match-fixing row: Shoaib Akhtar lashes out at PCB
New Delhi: Former pacer Shoaib Akhtar has lashed out at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for not taking serious action against people who get themselves involved in match-fixing. He also asked that…
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Dhoni stuck now, should have retired after 2019 WorldCup: Shoaib
New Delhi: Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar says he cannot fathom why Mahendra Singh Dhoni has “dragged it for so long” as the right time for the maverick ex-India skipper to call…
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Stop hoarding: Rich will still survive, how will the poor?
NEW DELHI: Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic which has affected the entire world, former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar has urged people to help each other rising above religion and economic status. In…
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Babar Azam is one of the greatest finds of Pak: Shoaib Akhtar
Lahore: Former Pakistan seamer Shoaib Akhtar has heaped praise on star batsman Babar Azam, saying he is one of the greatest finds of Pakistan cricket. “When you will bowl to Babar Azam…
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Shoaib Akhtar blames China’s eating habits for coronavirus
Karachi: Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar has blamed China’s eating habits for the global coronavirus outbreak and alleged that the Chinese had put the “world at stake”. Akhtar said, “I don’t understand…
