Shoaib Akhtar
Shoaib delayed by visa problem
Thursday 4th September 10:28
Shoaib Akhtar remains hopeful of linking up with Surrey despite being refused entry to the United Kingdom due to visa problems.
Shoaib makes Surrey move
Tuesday 2nd September 08:38
Shoaib Akhtar has sealed a short-term deal with Surrey after the PCB backed his move to the County Championship.
Surrey chasing Shoaib
Sunday 31st August 12:17
Surrey are trying to bring Pakistan paceman Shoaib Akhtar to the County Championship to boost their fight against relegation.
Pakistan recall Shoaib
Tuesday 12th August 14:26
Controversial fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has been named by Pakistan in their 15-man squad for next month's Champions Trophy.
Yousuf misses Champions Trophy
Tuesday 15th July 08:41
Mohammad Yousuf has opted out of the Champions Trophy but Shoaib Akhtar is named Pakistan's 30-man probables list.
Younis backs Shoaib
Monday 7th July 14:46
Younis Khan has backed Shoaib Akhtar to return for Pakistan - but insisted the troubled pace man needed to be treated with extra care.
Shoaib 'freed' to play
Friday 4th July 11:21
Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has had his 18-month ban for disciplinary violations "suspended" by a high court judge in Lahore.
Shoaib launches appeal
Monday 30th June 12:56
Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar is to challenge his 18-month ban in the Lahore High Court.
Shoaib ban reduced on appeal
Saturday 14th June 13:45
Shoaib Akhtar's five-year ban has been cut to 18 months by a Pakistan Cricket Board appeals tribunal.
Shoaib appeal put back
Sunday 8th June 18:13
Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar's appeal against his five-year ban will now be heard on June 14.
Shoaib stars on IPL debut
Tuesday 13th May 19:44
Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Delhi Daredevils by 23 runs in the IPL, Shoaib Akhtar picking up 4-11.
Shoaib sued by PCB
Thursday 3rd April 13:47
The PCB are suing banned paceman Shoaib Akhtar for allegedly making defamatory comments over his five-year ban.
Shoaib repeats court vow
Wednesday 2nd April 11:40
Shoaib Akhtar has re-iterated his vow to take the Pakistan Cricket Board to court if it rejects his appeal against a five-year ban.
Shoaib banned for five years
Tuesday 1st April 13:02
Shoaib Akhtar has been banned for five years by the Pakistan Cricket Board for repeated violations of the players' code of conduct.
Dhoni top in IPL auction
Wednesday 20th February 18:04
India's Mahendra Singh Dhoni has topped the bidding at the Indian Premier League's player auction.
Shoaib in hot water
Wednesday 20th February 13:56
Shoaib Akhtar is facing being hit with a life ban by the Pakistan Cricket Board following his criticisms of the national body.
Shoaib loses central contract
Friday 25th January 15:11
The Pakistan Cricket Board have decided not to renew Shoaib Akhtar's central contract.
Shoaib future uncertain
Thursday 17th January 11:42
Shoaib Akhtar's international future will be decided at a Pakistan Cricket Board meeting on January 25.
Shoaib doubtful for Kolkata
Wednesday 28th November 09:34
Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has been struck down with a viral fever and is a doubt for the second Test against India.
India near Delhi victory
Sunday 25th November 11:28
India are on the brink of victory in the first Test against Pakistan after closing the fourth day in Delhi on 171-3 in pursuit of a target of 203.
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