The concept of numbers on the back of Test jerseys hasn't gone down well with many former cricketers, and Shoaib Akhtar is the latest to bash the idea.
Following India's World Cup exit, voices have been raised about the concept of split captaincy where Kohli is made the Test captain while Rohit is handed over the leadership in ODIs, T20Is.
Shoaib Akhtar has picked the best among the cricket's current fab four - Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, Steve Smith and Joe Root.
Shoaib Akhtar has picked the best among the cricket's current fab four - Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, Steve Smith and Joe Root.
According to Akhtar, Haris Sohail should lead Pakistan in ODIs and T20Is whereas Babar Azam should be handed over the captaincy in Test cricket.
Shoaib Akhtar has urged Sarfaraz Ahmed's side to play for their pride in their final group game against Bangladesh.
After its three-wicket win over Afghanistan, Pakistan has moved to the fourth place in the points-table, pushing hosts England to the fifth spot in the World Cup.
Shoaib Akhtar was impressed with Pakistan's performance in the game against South Africa, saying that the side needs to hold its ground now.
The former Pakistani pacer has come out in support for Sania Mirza after she faced significant flak from Pakistan fans over a late-night outing before the game against India.
Legendary Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar was not impressed with Sarfaraz Ahmed's decisions throughout the game, and called him 'brainless'.
The World Cup match between India and Pakistan is scheduled to take place at Old Trafford. Rain could play spoilsport like it has been in four of the World Cup matches so far.
Yuvraj Singh on Monday announced his retirement from international and BCCI affiliated cricket and said that he plans to play T20 league around the world.
Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar said that AB de Villiers chose money over country last year when he decided to retire from international cricket.
Shoaib Akhtar spoke highly of MS Dhoni's cricketing acumen after India's six-wicket win over South Africa in World Cup 2019.
Shoaib Akhtar was not happy with Pakistan's dispirited performance against West Indies, and raised questions on Sarfaraz Ahmed's fitness.
Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed usually bats at 5, 6 or 7 in the order, but his lack of hitting prowess has been a cause of concern for the side.
Pakistan succumbed to a three-wicket loss to England after the hosts chased down the visitor's target of 341 through Roy's ton , hence clinching the five-match series 3-0.
Backing Afridi's claims, Akhtar said he too received harsh treatment from senior cricketers during his playing days.
Shashi Tharoor put out a reminder regarding the India-Pakistan match played during the World Cup 1999, incidentally when the two nations were fighting the Kargil War.
Shoaib Akhtar felt that if India think that pulling out of the game against Pakistan is necessary, they are well within their rights to do so.
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