The Indian Premier League could see a host of Pakistani cricketers making their comeback into the tournament for the next season. The IPL has set a deadline of 20th November for the Pakistan Cricket Board to send them the NOCs for the participation of the cricketers, and are now working on the paper-work for the visas.
Beleaguered quick bowler Shoaib Akhtar has run further into trouble with his national cricket board, the PCB, after he was found to be violating his contract with the cricket board. The reason for the violation this was an interview that he gave a television channel in which he castigated the cricket board, something that is not allowed according to the agreement.
Pakistan fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif have had their bans for doping lifted today. The appeal committee voted 2-1 in favour of lifting the ban It means they can play in ICC Cricket World Cup 2007. Shoaib widely recognized as one of the fastest bowlers in the world, earning him the name Rawalpindi [...]
Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif have tested positive for doping and have been sent back to Pakistan. This may bring bad image of the gentleman’s game. Now, Pakistan withdraw Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif from the Champions Trophy after the pair test positive for nandrolone. PCB Caught them… The tests were carried out by the [...]