Tag: Shoaib Akhtar

Shoaib Akhtar comments on Virat Kohli’s personal life

"If I was in India and was a fast-bowler, I would not have married. I would have focused on my cricket, this is my thinking. It was Kohli's personal decision. If you asked me, I would have focused on my cricket," he added.

January 24, 2022

Akhtar expresses shock over team India’s poor performance, says team divided in two groups

Virat Kohli and his team were defeated by New Zealand by eight wickets in their second Group 2 encounter on Sunday, prompting Akhtar's comments. Akhtar remarked in a video on his Youtube channel that there could be two groups inside the Indian team, one of which could be hostile to the Indian captain.

November 2, 2021

Shoaib Akhtar walks out of national TV’s talk show after being ‘insulted’

While the panel was discussing the performance of pace bowlers Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf, Akhtar was interrupted by Niaz. A visibly upset Akhtar expressed his displeasure and the host offered him to leave the show midway if he wanted to.

October 27, 2021

Unacademy’s new film draws inspiration from the life of Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar

The film celebrates the ‘never give up’ spirit by commemorating some of the most challenging times of the veteran cricketer’s career and his subsequent triumphs.

March 2, 2021

Shoaib Akhtar talks about his ‘harrassment’ by PCB following Mohammad Amir’s revelation

Shoaib Akhtar suggested that Amir shouldn't have retired for his issues with the management but instead, he "should have bowled well and improved his performance".

December 18, 2020

Shoaib Akhtar wants PM Modi to request MS Dhoni to make comeback in ICC T20 World Cup 2021

Dhoni, on August 15, announced his retirement from international cricket, thus brining an end to an illustrious career spanning 16 years.

August 19, 2020

Good bouncer

Some of the things Akhtar has highlighted - reduced numbers of bouncers, two balls from two ends ruling out reverse swing ~ are common complaints but our familiarity with them can scarcely be counted as an invalidating caveat.

August 10, 2020

‘I will eat grass but I will increase the budget of the Pakistan Army: Shoaib Akhtar

Shoaib Akhtar has also urged the chief of Pakistan's armed forces to work together with the civilians and win their trust for the betterment of the country.

August 7, 2020

Shoaib Akhtar slams BCCI for postponing the ICC T20 World Cup to fit in IPL

Shoaib Akhtar alleged that BCCI played a role in ICC's decision to postpone the T20 World Cup to make room for the Indian Premier League (IPL).

July 23, 2020

Shoaib Akhtar responds as troll attacks him for wishing Big B

Soon after Amitabh's tweet, his son Abhishek also announced that he was infected with the same virus.

July 14, 2020

World cricket badly needs Ind-Pak rivalry to resume: Shoaib Malik

Earlier, Shoaib Akhtar had proposed a three-match ODI series between the two countries to raise funds for the fight against coronavirus pandemic in both the countries.

June 22, 2020

Shoaib Akhtar praises Wahab’s decision to return to red-ball cricket

The 34-year-old last made a Test appearance against Australia in October 2018.

June 16, 2020

Sourav Ganguly was the bravest batsman I ever bowled to, says Shoaib Akhtar

Shoaib Akhtar further said that despite having limited strokes whenever the ball was aimed at his body, Sourav Ganguly never backed away.

June 13, 2020

Kagiso Rabada reveals what attributes he would imbibe from Akhtar, McGrath, Steyn and Anderson

Rabada is one of the finest pacers in the modern-day game.

June 6, 2020

Wishes pour in as legendary Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram turns 54

Dismissing 502 batsmen in 356 ODIs, Akram is still the fast bowler with the most number of wickets in the white-ball format.  

June 3, 2020

Some PSL owners ready to sell their franchises: Shoaib Akhtar

Not just the PSL but other domestic T20 leagues around the world have also suffered due to the global pandemic.

June 3, 2020

You brought the heat: Herschelle Gibbs, Shoaib Akhtar remember 2000 ODI

Shoaib Akhtar put in what is often remembered as the greatest performance of his career in Pakistan's ODI against South Africa in 2000.

June 2, 2020