Why didnt shoaib akhtar play

However, the show took an expected turn once it resumed, with the cricketer demanding an apology on-air. I am resigning from PTV. Multiple clips are circulating on social media so I thought I shud clarify. He later put out a tweet, too. T20 World Cup With four wins in their four group games of the Super 12 stage, Pakistan became the first team in this tournament to make the semis.

Share Via. By hindustantimes. Topics t20 world cup pakistan. Get our Daily News Capsule Subscribe. Thank you for subscribing to our Daily News Capsule newsletter. Whatsapp Twitter Facebook Linkedin. Sign Up. Edit Profile. Subscribe Now. Akhtar later took to social media to clarify his side of the story as vision of the incident went viral. To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. Then I had no other choice. The incident immediately caused shockwaves in the cricket world, particularly in Pakistan where cricket fans thought a legend of their country had been disrespected.

Niaz also took to social media to have his say on the matter, suggesting there was another side of the story that viewers should be aware of, but not revealing any details in the process.

PTV administration have launched a probe into the incident. Meanwhile, Pakistan have underlined their credentials as early Twenty20 World Cup favourites by holding their nerve to beat New Zealand by five wickets in Sharjah, securing their second straight win in the tournament. He hasn't played a game since. Earlier in the tournament, incidentally, when asked about his fitness, Shoaib said that he had played much of his career not entirely fit.

Sources within the team management admitted the decision to exclude Shoaib had upset him considerably. He believes he is fit enough to play and that his experience of big games should have seen him in the line-up. He bowled in the pre-match warm-ups and looked to be running in as he has through the last year. The occasion of the match, and missing out on it, will also have upset him.

Shoaib has always enjoyed the rivalry with India, from his Eden Gardens introduction in even through the World Cup Centurion game and he remains one of the most popular Pakistani cricketers in India.

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