Bumper Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/pakvsl/content/current/story/388405.html Shoaib out of Sri Lanka Tests Cricinfo staff January 30, 2009 Shoaib Akhtar misses yet another international series © AFP A knee injury has forced Shoaib Akhtar out of Pakistan's upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, marking yet another setback in the fast bowler's erratic career. "There are loose bones in his knee which would need keyhole surgery. That will take two to three weeks' recovery, and means he is out of the Sri Lanka Test series," Intikhab Alam, the Pakistan coach, told AFP. "When such an injury occurs one must not wait and have a quick operation." Shoaib previously underwent a knee surgery ahead of the 2007 World Cup - and eventually missed the tournament. But of late, he has been in the news following a dismal performance against Sri Lanka in Pakistan's recent ODI series played at home. Shoaib conceded 88 runs in 13 overs and took just one wicket in the first two ODIs to be promptly dropped for the third after his then captain Shoaib Malik questioned his fitness and commitment, only to tone down on the eve of the series decider. A mixture of injury concerns, disciplinary problems and controversies has affected Shoaib's participation in international cricket. Since February 2006, he has played just three Tests and 11 ODIs. Sri Lanka are scheduled to visit Pakistan after the ongoing home ODI series against India. The dates and venues for the tour are yet to be finalised. Link to comment
Bumper Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share Posted January 30, 2009 The maoish winnah played a couple of games, bowled 6 or 7 overs each, leaked a lot of runs & is now done for the season. Last year too he spent more time in the hospital than in the ground. He bowled a grand total of 4 overs in IPL & then hobbled away. I think he should cal himself "moments winnah", as he seldom plays a complete match these days Link to comment
DomainK Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Another act of the great Pakistani circus. Link to comment
h4te Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 are you f***** kidding me? this isn't even funny anymore.....oh wait, it IS :hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical: Link to comment
siddhu Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/pakvsl/content/current/story/388405.html Shoaib out of Sri Lanka Tests Cricinfo staff January 30, 2009 Shoaib Akhtar misses yet another international series © AFP A knee injury has forced Shoaib Akhtar out of Pakistan's upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, marking yet another setback in the fast bowler's erratic career. "There are loose bones in his knee which would need keyhole surgery. That will take two to three weeks' recovery, and means he is out of the Sri Lanka Test series," Intikhab Alam, the Pakistan coach, told AFP. "When such an injury occurs one must not wait and have a quick operation." Shoaib previously underwent a knee surgery ahead of the 2007 World Cup - and eventually missed the tournament. But of late, he has been in the news following a dismal performance against Sri Lanka in Pakistan's recent ODI series played at home. Shoaib conceded 88 runs in 13 overs and took just one wicket in the first two ODIs to be promptly dropped for the third after his then captain Shoaib Malik questioned his fitness and commitment, only to tone down on the eve of the series decider. A mixture of injury concerns, disciplinary problems and controversies has affected Shoaib's participation in international cricket. Since February 2006, he has played just three Tests and 11 ODIs. Sri Lanka are scheduled to visit Pakistan after the ongoing home ODI series against India. The dates and venues for the tour are yet to be finalised. hey... don't insult grandmas... they are in far better health than Shoaib the "moist vinnaah" "ferrari" "jumbo jet" "actor" Akhtar..:--D:--D:--D:--D Link to comment
The Outsider Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 "There is loose change in his brain which would need dickhole surgery. That will take two to three generations' recovery, and means he is out of the 72 virgin Test series," Intikhab Alam, the Pakistan coach, told AFP. "When such an injury occurs one must not wait and quickly terminate the specimen." There...now it's right! Link to comment
Sachinism Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 oh god this is becoming routine now Link to comment
zubinpepsi Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 :hysterical::hysterical::hysterical: add Gul and Araft to the injured list... pork.i cricket is in healthy state right now.. wat will Captain Eunice do now?? Link to comment
kumble_rocks Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 What happened to these Paki Meat eaters ? Can't even last a match leave alone a full season. Link to comment
Ram Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 This is what happens if you try to bowl really phaaaast.. Link to comment
Kohum Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Now I know why Younis khan wanted Magic wand wavers :haha: Link to comment
punjabi_khota Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 There...now it's right! :haha::haha: Link to comment
EnterTheVoid Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Does this come as a surprise to anyone? This guy can't bowl a dozen overs in an ODI, let alone bowl in a test. I believe Pakistan's bowling attack for the upcoming test series against Lanka is: Shahid Afridi SoHail Tanvir DanIsh Kaniera Yasir ArafaT To add insult to the injury, .... Shoaib Akhtar vows to play 2011 World Cup Updated at: 0144 PST, Wednesday, December 17, 2008 KARACHI: Despite persistent injuries problems, Pakistan’s expressed fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar was looking to play in the 2011 Cricket World Cup. “I believe I still got three to four years international cricket left in me,” (:hysterical: :hysterical: :hysterical: :hysterical: :hysterical: :hysterical: :hysterical: :hysterical: :hysterical:) he told reporters at National Stadium on Tuesday. “I have fully gained my fitness and looking forward to serve the country,” he said. Dubbed as “Rawalpindi Express” Shoaib Akhtar, who is leading Federal Areas in the Pentangular Cup, said bowlers like him crossing the barrier always have chances for injuries. He said great fast bowler Wasim Akram, Waqar Younus, Brett Lee, Bishop other all faced injuries problems during their careers. Shoaib, who crossed the record of100-mile barrier, said he had worked very hard on his fitness and cut down his weight to around 15 kilos. “I am now much stronger. But I needed some matches to regain my rhythm,” he said. ( :hysterical: :hysterical: :hysterical: :hysterical: :hysterical: :hysterical: :hysterical: :hysterical:) Shoaib informed that after missing the opening ODI against West Indies in Abu Dhabi due to calf problem, he regained fitness but skipped remaining matches just not to disturb the winning combination. Shoaib said despite being senior player, he was never interested to lead the team. 33-year-old Shoaib, who took 219 wickets in 138 ODIs, said his ambition is to complete 400 wickets in One-day Internationals. He said Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials are treating him well and selectors are using him with planning to cut the burden on him to extend his career. “I would like to play in selected matches,” he added. Showing very friendly attitude with the media, Shoaib Akhtar said he was transferring his knowledge to the youngsters and Pentangular Cup was allowing him to spend more time with youngsters and pass on the few tips to them. Source: http://geo.tv/12-17-2008/30818.htm Link to comment
EnterTheVoid Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Something is really f ******* up here How can you not play cricket for 11 months and carry a career threatening injury? ; Someone kindly answer this question Link to comment
DomainK Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Does this come as a surprise to anyone? This guy can't bowl a dozen overs in an ODI' date= let alone bowl in a test. Who can? Link to comment
EnterTheVoid Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 ^^ close to a dozen overs; i.e. 5 overs Link to comment
graphic23 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 ^^ close to a dozen overs; i.e. 5 overs dozen = 12. Link to comment
EnterTheVoid Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 close to half a dozen overs -> 5 overs Link to comment
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