The first edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) remains the only season where Pakistani players took part in the cash-rich league. Since then, their participation has remained a distant dream due to the political tension between India and Pakistan since 2008.

Would be great to see Virat Kohli, Babar Azam open in IPL: Akhtar predicts price tag of Pakistan captain

Shoaib Akhtar remains a big name in world cricket. The Rawalpindi Express was known for his ferocious pace and ended his stellar international career with 444 wickets overall, apart from battling several injuries and controversies.

Aakash Chopra requested me to not break his ribs: Shoaib Akhtar recalls his KKR days during IPL 2008

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has slammed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Babar Azam-ed Pakistan cricket team after their shambolic defeat against Australia in the final third Test of the three-match series at the Gadaffi Stadium in Lahore on Friday (March 25).

Absolute nonsense! Shoaib Akhtar lashes out at PCB and Babar Azam & Co. after defeat against Australia

One of the quickest bowlers in the history of cricket, former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar used to terrorise the best of batters with sheer pace during his playing days.

'I would have chopped his head off..': Shoaib Akhtar recalls fiery spell against Ricky Ponting in 2005

Australia have dominated Pakistan so far in the ongoing second Test between the two sides at the National Stadium in Karachi. After the drawn first Test in Rawalpindi where only 14 wickets fell over the course of five days with the pitch getting criticised for its poor quality, a similar script seemed to be unfolding in the ongoing second Test in Karachi.

'100/7 must be entertaining': Shoaib Akhtar takes a dig at Babar & Co. as Pakistan collapse against Australia

A fan during the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) was spotted holding a banner, where he expressed his wish to see Virat Kohli's hundred in Pakistan. The poster was captured by the broadcasters and became an instant hit on social media platforms.

Someone spreading love: Shoaib Akhtar lauds PSL fan for hoping for Virat Kohli's hundred in Pakistan

A lot has changed in Indian cricket in the past few months, especially in the senior men's team. Rohit Sharma has been appointed as the limited-overs captain, after Virat Kohli resigned as the T20I captain and was sacked as the ODI skipper.

It'll do him a world of good: Ex-head coach Ravi Shastri suggests how Virat Kohli can rejuvenate his form

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar believes cricket has become too batting-friendly in the current era. Regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time, Akhtar lashed out at the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the current rules in international cricket which have given batters around the world too much leverage.

'Sachin would have made 1 lakh runs': Shoaib Akhtar slams ICC for extra leverage to batters in current era

Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri is now enjoying his break after stepping down from the top post in late 2021. Shastri recently interacted with the Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhtar and spilled the beans on the contrasting personalities of India's famed trio -- Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and former captain MS Dhoni.

Shastri opines on Kohli, Rohit and Dhoni's personalities, reveals whose phone number he doesn't have

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has made yet another controversial claim stating that there is possibly a rift in the current Indian team. In the past few months, Indian cricket has witnessed massive changes in the leadership group with Virat Kohli stepping down as captain from all three formats of the game.

There is a rift in Indian team, Virat Kohli didn't quit Test captaincy because he wanted to: Shoaib Akhtar

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar feels Babar Azam-led Men in Green will be able to beat Team India in this year's Men's T20 World Cup, set to be held in Australia.

PAK better than India: Akhtar makes bold claim, predicts Men in Green to win 2022 T20 WC face-off

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar is known for his controversial comments and outspoken nature. He has often found himself in the centre of controversy over his comments.

Shoaib Akhtar makes bizarre statement about Virat Kohli: Would not have married if I were in his place

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has shared his views on Virat Kohli's decision to quit as India's Test captain which had left the cricket fraternity in shock last week.

'There are people against him': Shoaib Akhtar on Virat Kohli's decision to quit India's Test captaincy

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar feels current India head coach Rahul Dravid has a lot of challenges lying ahead of him amid the difficult phase in Indian cricket.

Rahul Dravid has a big task ahead, has to prove he is not an overrated coach: Shoaib Akhtar

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has urged India to look at grooming premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah as their next long-term captain after the Virat Kohli captaincy saga.

'Why don't you look at fast bowlers?': Shoaib Akhtar backs Jasprit Bumrah to become India's next captain

It was a nostalgic affair as cricket fans got to witness some of the yesteryear greats ply their trade on the field once again in the ongoing inaugural edition of the Legends League Cricket (LLC).

'Feel like punching him': Shoaib Akhtar reacts to Md. Kaif's unique batting approach against him - WATCH

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar recently recalled his meeting with star Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya during the Asia Cup in 2018. Akhtar said he was shocked by Hardik's very lean physique and had even warned him of an injury.

Shoaib Akhtar recalls meeting Hardik Pandya during Asia Cup 2018: 'I was shocked, warned him about injury'

Pakistan got off to a winning start in the ongoing three-match T20I series against Bangladesh on Friday as they defeated the hosts by four wickets in a low-scoring thriller at the Shere Bangla Stadium in Dhaka.

Shoaib Akhtar's record broken? Twitter in shock as Hasan Ali clocks '219 kph' in 1st T20I against Bangladesh

Australia brought an end to a long and agonising wait for their maiden T20 World Cup title as they got the better of trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand in the final on Sunday to lift the elusive trophy.

'Little disgusting': Shoaib Akhtar on Australian players drinking from shoe to celebrate T20 World Cup win

Australia defeated New Zealand by eight wickets in the final of the T20 World Cup 2021 on Sunday to lift their maiden title at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.

'Unfair decision': Shoaib Akhtar reacts to David Warner getting Player of the Tournament award in T20 WC

Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar has accepted TV anchor Dr Nauman Niaz's apology over the ugly on-screen verbal spat that went viral when the former pacer was told by the anchor to leave the show.

Shoaib Akhtar accepts TV anchor Dr Nauman Niaz's apology, says 'let's move on from this'

Pakistan bowed out of T20 World Cup 2021 on Thursday with a five-wicket loss at the hands of Australia in the semi-final. The Babar Azam-led side enjoyed a stellar run in the tournament with five wins in five matches in the Super 12 to finish on top of Group 2 and enter the semi-finals as one of the favourites for the coveted title.

Babar Azam couldn't keep composure: Shoaib Akhtar explains why Pakistan lost T20 WC semi-final

Pakistan lost to Australia in the second semi-final in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE. On Thursday evening (November 10), the two sides met each other at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai to book a place in the final, with New Zealand already confirming their spot.

Shoaib Akhtar shares video of young kid in tears after Pakistan's T20 WC exit - Watch

Mohammad Rizwan played a sensation 67-run knock in Pakistan's T20 World Cup 2021 semi-final clash versus Australia on Thursday evening (November 11). Courtesy his heroics with the bat, the Babar Azam-led Pakistan side posted a competitive 176-4 in 20 overs after being asked to bat first in the second semi-final, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

Akhtar lauds Md Rizwan for stunning 67-run knock in T20 WC semi-final vs Australia, calls him a 'hero'

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