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	Shoaib Akhtar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Shoaib Akhtar (Urdu: شعیب اختر) (born 13 August 1975 in Rawalpindi, Punjab) is a Pakistani cricket player.
		Shoaib performed particularly strongly as he played a large role in Pakistan's wins over South Africa and New Zealand (both home and away) in 2002-03 and in a fighting performance against Australia.
		Shoaib was the highest wicket taker, with seventeen in the three-match Test series, and England's captain Michael Vaughan afterwards labelled him "a big difference between the two teams".
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Shoaib_Akhtar (425 words)

	Shoaib - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Shoaib (Arabic: شعيب‎ ;; also Shuʕayb, Shuʕaib, Shuaib, literally "Who Shows the Right Path"), is traditionally associated with the biblical figure Jethro.
		Shoaib was a direct descendant of Ibrahim as well as Moses' father-in-law.
		Muslims believe that Shoaib was appointed by God to be a prophet to the people who lived east of Mount Sinai, the people of Midyan and Ayka.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Shoaib (249 words)

	CNNSI.com - Cricket - Shoaib reported for suspect bowling action again - Wednesday November 07, 2001 07:21 AM
		Shoaib, nicknamed the Rawalpindi Express and among the fastest bowlers in the world, must now work with a specialist ICC bowling advisor to analyse the concerns raised.
		Shoaib's bowling action was questioned in March this year when he was reported by umpires Doug Cowie and Steve Dunne during a one-day international in New Zealand.
		Shoaib was also reported in December 1999 during the third test against Australia when New Zealand match referee John Reid questioned the legality of his action.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /cricket/news/2001/11/07/shoaib_action (420 words)

	Shoaib frustrated at missing India tour
		Shoaib, who cited a hamstring injury as the reason for not playing in the series, said he had missed a great opportunity to make a name for himself.
		Shoaib was also not too sure about recovering in time for the six-match one-day series starting at Kochi from April 2.
		Shoaib admitted that he had played half-fit on the recent tour of Australia where Pakistan were beaten in all three Tests.
	www.rediff.com /cricket/2005/feb/20akhtar.htm (379 words)

	Telegraph \| Sport \| England rue Shoaib's focus
		When Shoaib Akhtar began his 40-yard run-up at the beginning of this tour, it is fair to say that England were not quaking in their boots.
		Shoaib's new chapter has already turned up 17 wickets at 24, easily his highest return from a Test series, and five more victims in Monday's one-day international.
		Shoaib has done something unprecedented on this tour, combining the trickery of a mystery spinner with the ferocity of an out-and-out quick.
	www.telegraph.co.uk /sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2005/12/15/scengl15.xml&sSheet=/sport/2005/12/15/ixsport.html (714 words)

	Shoaib to miss Indian tour -DAWN - Sport; 19 February, 2005
		Reacting to Shoaib's decision, PCB chief Shaharyar M Khan said that it was Shoaib's decision and the board would appreciate his gesture of disclosing his fitness problems.
		Bari said that Shoaib's availability for the One-day series depended on his fitness and disclosed that medium-pacer Shabbir had improved after he under went an operation on his knee in September last but he was not completely fit.
		Shoaib received hamstring injury during the Australian tour, and called back by the PCB for rehabilitation process to be fit before the Indian tour, but instead the PCB issued a charge sheet alleging he had breached the central contract and was fined.
	www.dawn.com /2005/02/19/spt2.htm (436 words)

	Pakistan can beat India without Shoaib: Rameez Raja - Sports News - Webindia123.com
		Shoaib was Friday ruled out of the second one-day international to be played in his hometown here Saturday after his ankle injury recurred while bowling in the nets.
		"Shoaib is not as effective a wicket taker in one-day internationals as he is in Test matches," observed the former opening batsman-turned-commentator.
		Shoaib, who had been carrying an ankle injury in the three-Test series against India, was apparently "rested" for the first one-dayer.
	news.webindia123.com /news/showdetails.asp?id=245652&cat=Sports (408 words)

	Personal Information on Shoaib Akhtar
		Shoaib’s entrance in Cricket was not at all planned, infact it was very dramatic.
		Shoaib is often compared to Imran Khan for his winning attitude on and off the field.
		Shoaib really adores all his fans and as per his mother’s wish he keeps a low profile and never acts like a star.
	www.yehhaicricket.com /pinforamation/shoaibpersonalinfo.html (742 words)

	Shoaib pulls out of India Tests
		Shoaib said he does not want to risk another breakdown in the midst of a series as it happened in Australia recently.
		Shoaib said he had communicated his decision to the PCB but the Board's media advisor, Abbas Zaidi, said he has no information as yet on his pull-out.
		But I think Shoaib is at a stage in his career where he is the best judge of his fitness.
	www.rediff.com /cricket/2005/feb/18shoaib.htm (439 words)

	BBC SPORT \| Cricket \| Shoaib defends attitude
		Shoaib took seven wickets at a cost of 42 runs each during the series, but insisted he tried his best.
		Shoaib took no part on day three of the deciding Test in Rawalpindi, his home city, after hurting his back.
		Shoaib insisted the future was bright for the Pakistan team, despite losing to their arch-rivals.
	news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/cricket/3634409.stm (408 words)

	Scotsman.com Sport - Cricket - Flintoff jibe turns 'Tarzan' Shoaib into king of swingers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
		SHOAIB Akhtar yesterday sent a special word of thanks to Andrew Flintoff for the moment the all-rounder jokingly called him 'Tarzan' - and gave him all the ammunition he needed to tear into England's batsmen.
		Shoaib is not the 'Lord of the Jungle' rather the 'King of the Punjab' after taking 22 wickets so far in five matches against England over the past month.
		Shoaib could hardly have done so more emphatically, most recently with a five-wicket haul in Lahore where Pakistan levelled the one-day series as sleepy England failed to show their true form after a late night spent receiving awards from the BBC in recognition of their unexpected Ashes success.
	sport.scotsman.com /cricket.cfm?id=2409912005 (858 words)

	NB STAR
		It was very interesting to know that Shoaib was not at all interested in cricket in his childhood and it was just by chance that he took up fast bowling.
		Shoaib started his first class career playing for Rawalpindi and it was his raw speed and aggression that got noticed and he was finally selected for the national team and he made his Test debut against West Indies in 1997.
		However, Shoaib believes this is all part of the hype created by the media as he was never interested in this speed race, all he wants to do is to take wickets for his team.
	www.geocities.com /zed_net2003/shoaibakhter.htm (771 words)

	Interfaith Strength
		Noorani targeted Shoaib, no doubt in large part, because he has consistently championed various causes opposed by Bangladeshi Islamists ever since he was arrested in 2003 when he tried to go to Israel.
		Shoaib complained about that bitterly, telling me that when another paper recently received a threat by mail, the police arrived immediately to investigate the threat and protect the paper.
		It is germane to note that Shoaib still faces sedition charges stemming from his 2003 articles warning about the rise of radical Islam in Bangladesh, urging his nation to recognize Israel, and advocating genuine interfaith understanding and religious equality.
	www.freechoudhury.com (1698 words)

	Shoaib's chucking controversy is over: Shahryar
		Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Shahryar Khan has said that the controversy regarding the country's fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar was over after he got a clearance from the ICC a couple of years back, and that the PCB had received no fresh complaints suggesting that he chucked while his bowling.
		The PCB chief also rejected speculations that Shoaib's current fitness problem was a facade created by the bowler to dodge international concerns over his action.
		The PCB chief said if Shoaib has an illegal action then he should have been reported by match officials after Pakistan won the Test series 2-0 against England at home last year when the pacer took 17 wickets or after the series against India earlier this year.
	news.webindia123.com /news/Articles/sports/20060602/351784.html (363 words)

	Cricinfo - PCB quashes rumours over Shoaib's action
		Altaf said Shoaib had gone to Melbourne to consult Young as he had a serious knee injury coupled with a stress fracture of the ankle.
		Altaf said Shoaib, who has taken 165 Test and 199 One-day International wickets, is going to require a minimum of six to eight weeks to recover from the knee operation and resume training.
		Shoaib, 30, had already been told to rest for around six weeks to recover from a stress fracture of his ankle that has ruled him out of next month's tour of Sri Lanka.
	content-pak.cricinfo.com /ci/content/current/story/238946.html (484 words)

	Was Shoaib ribbing? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
		In an exclusive interview to BBC Hindi, Shoaib said he has a medically documented rib injury which justified his not taking the field and bowling in the last Test match at Rawalpindi.
		Shoaib had told the team management that he had been injured and could not bowl in the Test match.
		After appearing before the four-member medical commission in Pakistan, Shoaib told 'BBC Hindi' that his scan report presented to the committee confirmed that he "had a slight injury of the 11th rib which was evident in the scan".
	www.chennaionline.com /musicnew/Channels/04bbc01.asp (309 words)

	Guardian Unlimited Sport \| Special reports \| How a Flintoff put-down fired up reborn Shoaib
		England have been terrorised by Shoaib Akhtar throughout their tour of Pakistan and, the way he tells it, with the loose recollection of a natural raconteur, his resurgence as one of the world's great fast bowlers was sparked by a joke from Andrew Flintoff that the Englishman has lived to regret.
		It was in Australia in October, when Shoaib and Flintoff were team-mates in a struggling World XI, that a burst of earthy Preston wit goaded Shoaib into a concerted attempt to reclaim past glories.
		But Shoaib, once more, took his place at the table as a renowned fast bowler, an untamed, sweat-laden, lethal adversary, whose potent of mix of bouncers, yorkers and slower balls settled the Test series in Pakistan's favour and threatened a similar outcome in the one-dayers.
	sport.guardian.co.uk /englandinpakistan/story/0,16791,1667644,00.html (1035 words)

	Shoaib's quick trip Down Under raises eyebrows
		Brigadier Munawwar Rana, the PCB Director, when asked if Shoaib's visit was a case of indiscipline, stated nothing official had come to their notice.
		Shoaib, rated as the world's fastest bowler with Australian Brett Lee said he was looking forward to training in the camp with the other players and also towards the one day tournament in Sharjah and than the Test series against New Zealand.
		Shoaib, whom the PCB Chairman Lt General Tauqir Zia has backed strongly even when he was reported twice by International cricket council (ICC) match officials for a suspect action last year, stated he would be training hard and shedding more weight to be at his best in the coming matches.
	www.icricketer.com /news/mar22/news8.shtml (336 words)

	Zee News - Exact recovery period for Shoaib to be known by Monday (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
		Australian orthopaedic surgeon Dr David Young had carried out an arthroscopic operation on both knees of Shoaib in Melbourne on Wednesday and he is expected to give a final brief on the bowler on Monday.
		"Shoaib is still hospitalised and could be released on Monday after which he would be flown back to Pakistan for further rest and treatment," he said.
		Shoaib, who has taken 165 Test and 199 one-day wickets, said from Melbourne that he was hopeful of being fit in time for the tour of England that starts in late June.
	www.zeenews.com /znnew/articles.asp?aid=279333&ssid=88&sid=SPO (293 words)

	References - PCB's report on Shoaib Akhtar's action : News : HTCricket.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
		He was too, cleared with the help of technology, stating that his action, though against the letter of the law, was entirely on account of his physical characteristics over which he had no control, and that he was not trying to gain an unfair advantage.
		Shoaib's case is similar to that extent, though we understand that the nature of the characteristics of his bowling arm is different to that of Muralitharan's.
		For the education of all we are sending the Report to you alongwith this document and seek your help in giving it wide circulation amongst the adjudicators of the game, so that Shoaib does not suffer for their lack of knowledge of the bio mechanics of his action.
	www.hindustantimes.com /2005/May/30/htcricket/87_5585.htm (1311 words)

	Shoaib Banned
		Shoaib nowadays is considered as the only man who can break the record of fastest delivery by bowling a 100-MPH delivery.
		It started in the World Cup 99, when Shoaib was criticized about his bowling action by some English player (most of them retired) to weaken his spirit and aggressive nature but Shoaib bowled successfully in the World Cup and won the Man of the Match award in the semi-final.
		Shoaib is initially banned for the United & Caltron Series in which the Pakistan, India and Australia are participating.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/cricket/31275 (414 words)

	Khaleej Times Online - Shoaib Malik’s relative gets back at Imran Khan
		He simply shifted his cricket gear under his head and passed the night on the floor.” Imran said Shoaib to this day was extremely grateful to former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram who picked him from obscurity and placed huge faith in him.
		Shoaib was playing for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) when Wasim saw something special in this youngster and persuaded selectors to give him the break,” said Imran.
		Shoaib now commands a permanent place in Pakistan’s one-day squad but Imran has no doubt that the youngster would soon be a regular in one-day arena as well.
	www.khaleejtimes.com /Displayarticle.asp?xfile=data/sports/2006/February/sports_February342.xml§ion=sports&subsection=cricket (571 words)

	CNN.com - Worcester in swoop to sign Shoaib - Nov 17, 2004
		"Shoaib is a world class strike bowler in both forms of the game and he will spearhead our drive for success in the latter half of the season," said Worcestershire director of cricket Tom Moody.
		Shoaib said he was looking forward to helping Worcestershire get back into the first division.
		Shoaib, 29, who is one of the world's fastest bowlers, has taken 133 wickets at 24.32 each in his 33 tests.
	edition.cnn.com /2004/SPORT/11/17/cricket.shoaib (204 words)

	Shoaib vs Brett Lee
		Mark Waugh saying that he is the fastest which I have ever faced but Shoaib has proved that he is better in speed, control and physical fitness.
		Brett Lee's max speed was 155.7KPH while that of Shoaib was 155.6 but in the Sharjah Cup Shoaib bowled a ball to Dravid of speed 156.4 or 156.6 and thus balled the second fastest ball of the cricket history.
		Shoaib is unfit nowdays and he could not play county cricket.
	www.suite101.com /discussion.cfm/5674/30836 (674 words)

	CNN.com - Shoaib doubtful for India showdown - Jan 26, 2006
		Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq confirmed that Shoaib had a slight problem with his ankle and it would only be known in two days time if he is 100 percent fit.
		Shoaib has taken just one wicket in the two Tests -- a major comedown from the 17 wickets he took against England in Pakistan's previous home series.
		Inzamam admitted he would like to see a 100 percent fit Shoaib playing in the final Test as he is the leading bowler for his team.
	www.cnn.com /rssclick/2006/SPORT/01/26/cricket.pakistan?section=cnn_latest (441 words)

	The Telegraph - Calcutta : Sports (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
		Shoaib was issued the mandatory warning, but could have continued.
		On Monday (Day-III of the second Test), Shoaib targeted Dhoni for sledging and made an ‘issue’ of his “we’re ready for him” comment on the eve of the tour.
		He was asked to partner Salman Butt as Shoaib Malik is still in Sialkot, where his father is dying of liver cancer.
	www.telegraphindia.com /1060125/asp/sports/story_5764104.asp (602 words)

	Shoaib Just Gets Better and Better \|\| Unofficial Pak Cricket - Unofficial Pakistan Cricket News and Views (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-19)
		Many Lee fans claimed that although Shoaib may have an edge over Lee in the pace stakes, he was nowhere near the class of bowler that Lee was.
		Shoaib 'knows where the net is', and this coupled with desire plus modern diet and training methods should ensure his longevity in the sport.
		These factors are innevitable, but one would hope that when they come upon Shoaib, their is enough influencial powerbrokers around the PCB to ensure that he is given every opportunity to get back off the canvas and keep punching until the time is right.
	www.sportnetwork.net /main/s24/st63853.htm?fromrss=1 (824 words)

	Cricinfo - Players and Officials - Shoaib Akhtar
		Shoaib Akhtar burst onto the big stage in the 1999 World Cup with a long, hurtling run-up and blistering speed.
		Pakistan lost the Test, and Shoaib felt the heat, as his commitment to the game and his relationship with the captain and the team management came into question as well.
		Inzamam-ul-Haq, Shoaib Akhtar and Younis Khan at a conditioning camp in Lahore
	content-usa.cricinfo.com /pakistan/content/player/42655.html (721 words)

	Shoaib injures shoulder -DAWN - Sport; 19 December, 2004
		PERTH, Dec 18: Pakistan premier strike bowler paceman Shoaib Akhtar was taken to hospital for a scan on his left shoulder during first cricket Test against Australia Saturday in Perth.
		Shoaib sustained the injury when he dived in the field soon after lunch on the third day of match.
		Shoaib only bowled 6.3 overs in the second innings and is not expected to play any further part in the match.
	www.dawn.com /2004/12/19/spt3.htm (153 words)

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