Shoaib Akhtar to retire after World Cup

[Rajiv]

What was his chucking results? did they give up and said his arm is screwed up or something?

[ali0786]

Everyone knows better than to believe a Pakistani cricketer when he says he us retiring.

Honestly I don't see Akhtar coming back. His body, age and lifestyle will simply not allow it. He's done for good after this WC.

[Pak_Forever]

One of the best fastest bowlers this game has ever produced. There won't ever be anyone like him. On his peak he was better than all others and most furious. His passion, aggression, rage, taunts, bullet yorkers and run-up were all just awesome! He was the only reason I started following cricket. Shoaib Akthar will absolutely be missed. Thank You for serving Pakistani cricket and keeping the flair alive in our team and in this game. A bit controversial and injury-prone career, but what you did on the pitch will always be remembered! This game without people like you is indeed boring. Good luck with your future Rawalpindi Express!

[Pak_Forever]

Awesome! tnf32_wxZnc

[Asim]

And World Cup 2011: Shoaib Akhter, Not an indisciplined man anymore :) O9eGsWQhtvo

[Guest BossBhai]

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[maniac]

After retiring Shoaib Akthar should start coaching Netherlands...knowing the 2 things which are legal in Amstredam,they might get him at a discount rate

[future star]

Finally he retire thank god

[Pak_Forever]

We are talking about his cricketing career and people can't quit making pathetic pointless statements. It's understandable......:winky:

[Ranvir]

Say what you will about Shoaib, he was damn entertaining to watch both on and off the field.

[Texy]

I didn't think I would say this.... I would miss him

[coffee_rules]

What was his chucking results? did they give up and said his arm is screwed up or something?

Eggjactly. The operative word was "hyperextensive arm". Total BS. He's a blatant chucker, even to date, just like Murali, Botha and Bhajji sometimes.

[pinkfreud]

Apparently Akhtar announced his retirement because of issues with Waqar Younis and Aaqib Javed. Can any Pakistanis here shed more light on this? http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/59/201103182011031803485538349b3f4c/Why-Shoaib-dropped-out.html Row with coach Waqar Younis over Kamran Akmal’s poor keeping pushed Akhtar over the edge. "It feels like my first death", he said, while announcing his retirement. Amit Gupta Shoaib Akhtar has over the years been described through many adjectives. Sentimental is not one of them. But when the Pakistani fast bowler, one of cricket’s great characters, called a hasty press conference to say he was retiring from all forms of the game, his reasons were purely emotional. Team sources said that while the genesis behind Akhtar’s decision may have been a long-running clash with coach Waqar Younis and his assistant Aaqib Javed, the trigger was a bitter argument with them over the performance of bungling wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal following the match against New Zealand last week. Akhtar had gone into the that game, in Kandy on March 8, looking like he was getting into some sort of form. He had bowled quick against Sri Lanka, bringing his team back into the contest by picking up Mahela Jayawardene’s wicket with a delivery that brought back memories of his glory days. Even against New Zealand, he had a brilliant opening spell, which though wicket-less, ensured Pakistan had their noses in front going into the death overs. In the second spell, however, his colleague Akmal struck. The wicketkeeper, who has sparked a million jokes during the course of the tournament, dropped Ross Taylor twice in as many balls. The Kiwi batsman went on to hammer what is easily the knock of the World Cup so far. Akhtar was so angry that, according to sources, he kicked Akmal during one of the team huddles, before promptly going for 26 runs in his wayward ninth over. When the team returned to the dressing-room for the innings break, coach Waqar Younis asked Akhtar about his poor bowling in the death overs, and the fast bowler got livid. He told Waqar that instead of questioning him, he should explain why the team management was backing Akmal, who was behaving like a goal-keeper behind the stumps rather than a wicket-keeper. As the argument grew, Akhtar was slapped with a fine of $2,000 for kicking Akmal on the field. Hurt and irritated, Akhtar made up his mind to announce his retirement, and had a word with a couple of his confidants in the Pakistan media during a dinner party hosted by the Pakistan High Commission on Wednesday night. When his team mate Younis Khan heard about this on Thursday morning, he tried to convince Akhtar to postpone the decision, at least until after the World Cup, but the fast bowler wouldn’t listen. “It feels like it’s my first death,” Akhtar told the media, his eyes welling up. He says he is available for the rest of the tournament, and team sources said that while Younis and Javed were against him playing any further part in the tournament, captain Shahid Afridi was firmly on Akhtar’s side. Who knows, there may be a few more overs of Akhtar madness left before he finally hangs up his boots.

[Manny_Pacquiao]

he always said that he was a star that would 'shine brightly for a while and burn out'. thats basically the story of his career. i wont call him a great bowler because 1) he chucked and 2) twice fined for ball tampering. not to mention his history of faking injuries, i am sure aloo hasnt forgiven him for faking injury in rawalpindi test of 2004 during india's innings and then coming back to hit some sixes when pakis had to bat again. besides, indian batsmen owned him most of the time but he was fun to watch. in a way, he must feel bad for being born a pakistani, because he got a lot of stick from pakis for reasons unrelated to cricket, i.e. his lifestyle. that could have affected him. if he was playing for india, he would have been yuvraj's drinking buddy.

[Pak_Forever]

If he chucks then go get your eyes tested.

[Manny_Pacquiao]

If he chucks then go get your eyes tested.

if he didnt chuck why did the ICC make him remodel his action he is a chucker in the same way muralalaitharan was.

[Zap_Brannigan]

he always said that he was a star that would 'shine brightly for a while and burn out'. thats basically the story of his career. i wont call him a great bowler because 1) he chucked and 2) twice fined for ball tampering. not to mention his history of faking injuries, i am sure aloo hasnt forgiven him for faking injury in rawalpindi test of 2004 during india's innings and then coming back to hit some sixes when pakis had to bat again. besides, indian batsmen owned him most of the time but he was fun to watch. in a way, he must feel bad for being born a pakistani, because he got a lot of stick from pakis for reasons unrelated to cricket, i.e. his lifestyle. that could have affected him. if he was playing for india, he would have been yuvraj's drinking buddy.

But who would be his doping buddy with Asif back in Pakistan? Chucking, Cheating, Ball tampering, doping, physical altercation with his teammates, faking injury to avoid bowling and not even playing half the games his already match starved team played during his career. whaddya player!!

[Manny_Pacquiao]

oh damn, i totally forgot that he doped!!! LOL. great player, riiiiiiiiiiight :haha:

[Raghav_12]

Apparently Akhtar announced his retirement because of issues with Waqar Younis and Aaqib Javed. Can any Pakistanis here shed more light on this? http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/59/201103182011031803485538349b3f4c/Why-Shoaib-dropped-out.html Row with coach Waqar Younis over Kamran Akmal’s poor keeping pushed Akhtar over the edge. "It feels like my first death", he said, while announcing his retirement. Amit Gupta Shoaib Akhtar has over the years been described through many adjectives. Sentimental is not one of them. But when the Pakistani fast bowler, one of cricket’s great characters, called a hasty press conference to say he was retiring from all forms of the game, his reasons were purely emotional. Team sources said that while the genesis behind Akhtar’s decision may have been a long-running clash with coach Waqar Younis and his assistant Aaqib Javed, the trigger was a bitter argument with them over the performance of bungling wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal following the match against New Zealand last week. Akhtar had gone into the that game, in Kandy on March 8, looking like he was getting into some sort of form. He had bowled quick against Sri Lanka, bringing his team back into the contest by picking up Mahela Jayawardene’s wicket with a delivery that brought back memories of his glory days. Even against New Zealand, he had a brilliant opening spell, which though wicket-less, ensured Pakistan had their noses in front going into the death overs. In the second spell, however, his colleague Akmal struck. The wicketkeeper, who has sparked a million jokes during the course of the tournament, dropped Ross Taylor twice in as many balls. The Kiwi batsman went on to hammer what is easily the knock of the World Cup so far. Akhtar was so angry that, according to sources, he kicked Akmal during one of the team huddles, before promptly going for 26 runs in his wayward ninth over. When the team returned to the dressing-room for the innings break, coach Waqar Younis asked Akhtar about his poor bowling in the death overs, and the fast bowler got livid. He told Waqar that instead of questioning him, he should explain why the team management was backing Akmal, who was behaving like a goal-keeper behind the stumps rather than a wicket-keeper. As the argument grew, Akhtar was slapped with a fine of $2,000 for kicking Akmal on the field. Hurt and irritated, Akhtar made up his mind to announce his retirement, and had a word with a couple of his confidants in the Pakistan media during a dinner party hosted by the Pakistan High Commission on Wednesday night. When his team mate Younis Khan heard about this on Thursday morning, he tried to convince Akhtar to postpone the decision, at least until after the World Cup, but the fast bowler wouldn’t listen. “It feels like it’s my first death,†Akhtar told the media, his eyes welling up. He says he is available for the rest of the tournament, and team sources said that while Younis and Javed were against him playing any further part in the tournament, captain Shahid Afridi was firmly on Akhtar’s side. Who knows, there may be a few more overs of Akhtar madness left before he finally hangs up his boots.

I am pretty sure he'll un-retire himself in six months. I am ready to bet on that few of my ICF dollars..

[Manny_Pacquiao]

i am surprised he never captained pakistan if afriddi can do it, why not shoaib, he is a better cricketer than afriddi