Shoaib Akhtar

Spinner Danish Kaneria mistreated by his Pakistani teammates for being a Hindu, claims Shoaib Akhtar

In a shocking revelation, legendary speedster Shoaib Akhtar has claimed that banned Pakistani cricketer Danish Kaneria used to be treated unfairly by his teammates because he is a Hindu. 

Dec 27, 2019, 16:53 PM IST

Do you still support Congress, asks BJP over Pakistani players' ill-treatment of 'Hindu' Danish Kaneria

The BJP cited Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar's claim about the alleged ill-treatment of Danish Kaneria by his teammates because he was a Hindu to attack the Congress party.

Dec 26, 2019, 23:54 PM IST

Sarfaraz Ahmed will not find place in Pakistan team: Shoaib Akhtar

The 'Rawalpindi Express' had also termed the 32-year-old as a "brainless captain" following Pakistan's defeat to India in the Round-Robin stage of the World Cup.

Oct 19, 2019, 13:26 PM IST

Never thought India could defeat Pakistan till Sourav Ganguly became captain: Shoaib Akhtar

Akhtar, 44, hailed the 47-year-old Ganguly's cricketing knowledge and he said the former skipper has an eye for scouting talent. He also highlighted Ganguly's struggle during his playing days. Ganguly had to sit out of the team for a long time after a rift with the then coach Gregg Chappell.

Oct 16, 2019, 17:41 PM IST

Rohit Sharma can better Steve Smith's Ashes show, believes Shoaib Akhtar

Earlier, Rohit opened for the first time in Test cricket for India during the opening Test against South Africa and went on to shatter various records.

Oct 03, 2019, 17:46 PM IST

Shoaib Akhtar 'disappointed' over Sri Lanka players opting out of Pakistan tour

The series is slated to commence from September 27 when Pakistan will face Sri Lanka for the first ODI. 

Sep 11, 2019, 21:39 PM IST

Shoaib Akhtar pulls Misbah-ul-Haq's leg after former skipper gets dual role

Misbah was confirmed for the dual role on Wednesday by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), which has also assigned former pacer Waqar Younis for the job of bowling coach. 

Sep 05, 2019, 16:25 PM IST

Shoaib Akhtar calls on Mohammad Amir to reconsider his Test retirement

The 27-year-old bid adieu to the longest format of the game in July. 

Aug 23, 2019, 16:27 PM IST

Rohit Sharma should be included in the playing XI against West Indies, says Shoaib Akhtar

India defeated West Indies 3-0 in T20Is whereas they outclassed them 2-0 in the three-match ODI series.

Aug 22, 2019, 09:38 AM IST

Yuvraj Singh takes cheeky dig at Shoaib Akhtar's criticism of Jofra Archer

The Rawalpindi Express had criticised Archer for showing lack of courtesy by walking away and not checking up on Smith after flooring him

Aug 19, 2019, 17:12 PM IST

Shoaib Akhtar lashes out at Jofra Archer for not checking up on injured Steve Smith

Smith became only the fifth Australian batsman to notch up tons in both innings of an Ashes Test when he scored 144 and 142 runs in the two innings of the opening Test in Birmingham.

Aug 18, 2019, 17:26 PM IST

Shoaib Akhtar reveals 'sad secret' about 2003 World Cup loss to India

In the group-stage match played on March 1, 2003, at Centurion in South Africa, the Pakistan team failed to defend a target of 274.

Aug 06, 2019, 12:24 PM IST

Name and numbers of players on Test jerseys look awful: Shoaib Akhtar

The identification on the Test jersey is an initiative by the ICC to help fans connect with the players.

Aug 04, 2019, 17:32 PM IST

Mickey Arthur likely to remain Pakistan coach, Azhar Ali to get Test captaincy

Pakistan were knocked out in the group stage of the 2019 World Cup in England and Wales.

Jul 30, 2019, 12:52 PM IST

Shoaib Akhtar lauds ‘legend’ MS Dhoni, asks fans to not bash Virat Kohli’s Team India

Shoaib Akhtar showered praises on former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja.

Jul 11, 2019, 11:39 AM IST

Watch: India will not spare New Zealand in Manchester semi-final, feels Shoaib Akhtar

Referring to speculations that “India’s campaign” will end against New Zealand, Shoaib Akhtar said that such probability was very little unless India played “really bad” in the match.

Jul 09, 2019, 10:31 AM IST

Shoaib Akhtar blames PCB for Pakistan’s World Cup debacle, urges Imran Khan to act

Shoaib Akhtar said that “in order to get match winners back in the team, you got to bring a match winning management”.

Jul 04, 2019, 13:48 PM IST

Pakistan's prayers didn't work, England exposed Indian bowling: Shoaib Akhtar

"Indians tried their best but their best did not leave us any hope."

Jul 01, 2019, 07:32 AM IST

Pakistan should pray for India to win against West Indies and England: Shoaib Akhtar

Shoaib Akhtar said that India has been playing “very sensible” cricket while West Indies is a combination of twenty-20 players who fail to play sensibly in the tournament.

Jun 27, 2019, 14:45 PM IST

After losing YouTube crown to T Series, PewDiePie faces Shoaib Akhtar challenge

Shoaib Akhtar's YouTube channel, which was launched three months back and revived after a brief hiatus, is growing as one of the fastest on the video sharing platform.

Jun 26, 2019, 12:00 PM IST