Cricket News sort by Shoaib Akhtar

The bowler seems to have lost favour with the team management, including skipper Shahid Afridi, after conceding 28 runs in a single over in a league match against New Zealand and, according to sources, is unlikely to feature in Wednesday's quarterfinal against the West Indies.

Pakistan paceman Shoaib Akhtar will retire from international cricket after the World Cup, bringing an end to one of the most colorful careers in the sport.

Karachi: Fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, who recently made a return to Pakistan squad against South Africa after almost two-years' gap, said he has not dropped his pace and is looking to play a match-winner's role for Pakistan in the World Cup in February-April.