The funeral of Shoaib Akhtar’s brother, Shahid, sparked controversy in Islamabad after senior leaders of the PMML, a political front for the banned militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba, attended.

WATCH: 26/11 terrorist Hafiz Saeed's aides seen at funeral of Shoaib Akhtar's brother

Despite his criticism, Akhtar acknowledged one key reason behind India’s success and praised head coach Gautam Gambhir for standing by his players during difficult times. 

‘India have ruined cricket’: Shoaib Akhtar reacts to India’s historic T20 World Cup triumph

The defeat against the Proteas has made things difficult for the defending champions, as even if they win their remaining matches against Zimbabwe and West Indies, a place in the semi-finals is not guaranteed. 

'Hardik, Dube don't intimidate a batting line-up...': Akhtar tears apart India attack

Mitchell Starc led the bowling attack for his team brilliantly, finishing his five-over spell with figures of 5-1-20-1 and helped his team to stay in control against Shubman Gill’s side.

IND vs AUS: Did Mitchell Starc bowl the fastest ball in cricket history - Here's what we know

From Imran Khan to Shoaib Malik, here's a look at the top five richest Pakistani cricketers of all time. This list also includes Shahid Afridi, Mohammad Hafeez and Shoaib Akhtar.

From Imran Khan to Shoaib Malik, 5 richest Pakistani cricketers of all time

While India first beat Pakistan by seven wickets in their Group A game in Dubai, they again emerged victorious in their Super Four match by six wickets.

Asia Cup Final: ‘Just break their…,’ Shoaib Akhtar tells Pakistan how to beat India

Pak skipper Salman Ali Agha has already questioned the dismissal and so has former pacer Shoaib Akhtar who went one step ahead and called umpiring in the match ‘a joke’ in reference to Fakhar Zaman's dismissal.

Asia Cup 2025: Ex-Pak pacer Akhtar calls 'umpiring standards a joke' after Fakhar Zaman dismissal vs India

The whole incident of India players not shaking hands with Pakistan players after Asia Cup 2025 match has not gone down well with former Pak pacer Shoaib Akhtar who asked Indian players to 'show some grace.'

Asia Cup 2025: Ex-Pak pacer Akhtar says 'will shake hands with enemies' after India players snub Pak

From Shoaib Akhtar to Mitchell Starc, let's have a look at top ten fastest bowlers of all time. The list also features Shaun Tait, Brett Lee, Jeff Thomson, Andy Roberts, Mitchell Johnson, Fidel Edwards and Shane Bond.

From Shoaib Akhtar to Mitchell Starc: Top 10 fastest bowlers of all time

On the cricketing front, India and Pakistan are unlikely to indulge in any sporting activity, regardless of the slated ICC schedule.  India news, Sports, Cricket

Indian govt bans Shoaib Akhtar’s YouTube channel in wake of Pahalgam terror attack

Sports, Cricket: His comments come after Pakistan’s exit from the Champions Trophy 2025, where they failed to qualify for the semi-finals following losses to New Zealand and India

Champions Trophy 2025: Yograj Singh calls out Wasim & Akhtar, says he can transform Pakistan cricket in a year!

Sports, Cricket: The legendary pacer from Rawalpindi was particularly scathing in his criticism of Pakistan’s team management, calling them 'brainless' and 'clueless'

Champions Trophy 2025: Shoaib Akhtar rips into Pakistan’s tactics after crushing loss to India

Former Pakistan Cricketer Shoiab Akhtar backs Fakhar Zaman to do well in the upcoming Champions trophy. Shoiab Akhtar is currently in the UAE as a commentator for the third season of the IL T20. Watch in for more details!

Shoaib Akhtar backs Fakhar Zaman to shine in Champions Trophy

Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar has made a staggering claim about Champions Trophy 2025 venue stance. Several reports claim that the PCB accepted the hybrid model, where India will play all its matches in the UAE (alternative venue), including the semis and the final, should India qualify, while Pakistan will play all its matches at home; Akhtar said this deal was perhaps already signed earlier.

Shoaib Akhtar makes staggering claim on Champions Trophy 2025 venue row, says ‘hybrid model had already…’

Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar believes that India are coming to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The statement is in contrast with Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) official stance, according to which the board has asked the tournament to be played under hybrid model.

Champions Trophy 2025: 'India is coming to Pakistan,' believes former Pak pacer Shoaib Akhtar

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar says that the International Cricket Council (ICC) must be thinking about continuing the Test status of Pak Test team. The comments come after Shan Masood-led team's humiliating innings loss against England in first Test in Multan despite scoring 550+ runs in the first innings.

'ICC must be thinking...,' Shoaib Akhtar on Pakistan's status as Test team after humiliating loss vs England

Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhtar lauded Team India after they beat defending champions England by 68 runs in the T20 World Cup semifinal, in Guyana, and booked a spot in the final (where they will meet South Africa on June 29 in Barbados).

'Was hurt when they lost 2023 ODI WC' - Akhtar lauds Team India, feels 'selfless' Rohit deserves to win T20 WC

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has thrown his weight behind India to win the ongoing T20 World Cup. Akhtar believes that the trophy, which is currently with England, should stay in the sub-continent.

T20 World Cup 2024: Former Pak pacer Shoaib Akhtar backs India to win the tournament. Here's Why

Monank Patel-led USA stunned Pakistan in a Super Over thriller in match 11 of the 2024 T20 World Cup on Thursday (local time). Playing at the Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, Babar Azam-led Pakistan lost the game in the Super Over; failing to chase down 19.

Never deserved to win - Shoaib Akhtar 'hurt' after USA pull off stunning win vs Pakistan in T20 World Cup

Former ace Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has urged Hardik Pandya to show due respect to Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as the latter approach the twilight of their careers.

Shoaib Akhtar urges Hardik Pandya to repay favours with respectful sendoff to Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma

India continued their unbelievable run in the home ODI World Cup, with a massive 243-run win over second-positioned South Africa in match 37 on Sunday (Nov 5) at the iconic Eden Gardens in the eastern city of Kolkata.

ODI WC: High time we celebrate India's fast bowling, says Shoaib Akhtar after hosts' big win vs SA

Babar Azam-led Pakistan lost to Afghanistan by eight wickets in match 22 of the CWC 2023 edition on Monday (Oct 23) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Opting to bat first, the Men in Green posted 282 for 7 riding on fifties from Abdullah Shafique (58), skipper Babar (74) before Rahmanullah Gurbaz (65), Player-of-the-Match Ibrahim Zadran (87), skipper Hasmatullah Shahidi (48*) and Rahmat Shah (77*) took their side home in 49 overs.

ODI WC: 'Keep bringing mediocre and average people' - Akhtar FUMES after Pakistan loses to Afghanistan

India beat New Zealand by four wickets in match 21 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 edition on Sunday (Oct 22) in Dharamsala. In a clash of the two unbeaten sides in the ten-team tournament, Rohit Sharma-led India opted to bowl first and rode on Mohammed Shami's 5 for 54 to dismiss the Kiwis for 273 in 50 overs.

There is no way that India should not be winning the ODI World Cup: Shoaib Akhtar's BOLD remark

Pakistan is up against Afghanistan in their next World Cup 2023 match on Monday (Oct 23) in Chennai. Coming off on the back of two successive defeats at the hands of India and Australia, Pakistan’s back is against the wall, and their former legend Shoaib Akhtar has warned them not to take Afghanistan lightly, given the match is played in Chennai, where conditions favour spinners.

World Cup - 'Save yourself from embarrassment..., Shoaib Akhtar warns Pakistan not to take Afghanistan lightly

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