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Double delight for Akhtar, recalled for Australia series
Karachi, Apr 6 (PTI) Controversial Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar today made a comeback to the national team after he was named in the 15-member squad for the one-day series against Australia in Abu Dhabi and Dubai from April 22 to May 7.
Apart from his selection in the squad to face Australia, Akhtar was also named in Pakistan's 30 probables for this year's Twenty20 World Cup in England.
Justifying the maverick pacer's selection in the squad, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief selector Abdul Qadir said Akhtar was included in the team after PCB medical panel, consisting of team trainer David Dwyer and Dr Sohail Saleem, gave a green signal about his fitness.
"He did well in the fitness tests conducted by the board and appears match fit. He is an experienced bowler and he is a big boost for the team," Qadir said while announcing the squad.
The fast bowler has played a handful of matches since early 2006 due to fitness and disciplinary problems.
Akhtar recently made a comeback to the national ODI team during the home series against Sri Lanka in January but a disappointing show in the first two matches ensured his ouster for the final match. PTI
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Double delight for Akhtar, recalled for Australia series
Karachi, Apr 6 (PTI) Controversial Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar today made a comeback to the national team after he was named in the 15-member squad for the one-day series against Australia in Abu Dhabi and Dubai from April 22 to May 7.
Apart from his selection in the squad to face Australia, Akhtar was also named in Pakistan's 30 probables for this year's Twenty20 World Cup in England.
Justifying the maverick pacer's selection in the squad, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief selector Abdul Qadir said Akhtar was included in the team after PCB medical panel, consisting of team trainer David Dwyer and Dr Sohail Saleem, gave a green signal about his fitness.
"He did well in the fitness tests conducted by the board and appears match fit. He is an experienced bowler and he is a big boost for the team," Qadir said while announcing the squad.
The fast bowler has played a handful of matches since early 2006 due to fitness and disciplinary problems.
Akhtar recently made a comeback to the national ODI team during the home series against Sri Lanka in January but a disappointing show in the first two matches ensured his ouster for the final match. PTI
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