This is one of the tough decisions taken by PCB. However i would suggest that, if you cant play for your country play for another country. In modern cricket, when you were given a 5 year ban (considering the average playing time of just 6-7 years in international cricket), what are the options that would run in your mind. Now that he has the option to move and play for other clubs, he should join ICL and spend his rest of the time in India in a GOOD POSITIVE WAY. He could also think about settling in India and helping the youngsters. He has done a lot of charity works in India and his stay here would make India Proud. Welcome to India AKTAR
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by Soy Adrenal on Apr 01, 2008 07:47 PM Permalink
Another incident that proves, that Indians love Aktar: November 23, New Delhi - As reported in a newspaper: Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar is the most popular cricketer from the visiting team among spectators at the Ferozshah Kotla Stadium. This was quite evident form the huge cheers that greeted him every time he went to field near boundary line. We have every good reason to welcome him to India.
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by munno patel on Apr 01, 2008 07:57 PM Permalink
Are you kidding me? we don't have any good reason to welcome a paki to india. Play here and go back to your country is what he should be told. Come on guys, how many times have we been bitten by our genrousity. We need to stop providing the landing platforms to these unappreciative people. Bollywood is stupid to give them work here. At the end of the day, they have a deep hatred towards our country. It's not in their blood to be humble. I am sick and tired of these guys taking advantage of our hospitality. Learn from our past mistakes.
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by Sanjeet Deb on Apr 01, 2008 08:29 PM Permalink
I agree Munno..they will earn here, have a ball here and then they will go back..
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by Dire Straits on Apr 01, 2008 08:04 PM Permalink
Not really. An unique talent should never go wasted. Akhtar is indeed a unique talent. Let's face it, it won't be easy for the cricket world to produce someone with Akhtar's velocity in the future. Personally, I love watching the man bowl. It's delight for me.
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by PUNEESH on Apr 01, 2008 08:12 PM Permalink
when he steams in to bowl that is some sight in world cricket. the crowd goes berzerk, heartbeats gets faster. although i agree he is indisciplined, but still if there's a genuine matcg winner in pak cricket, it's him, and i think this is too harsh a decision taken by pak board.
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by jet on Apr 01, 2008 08:23 PM Permalink
There are millions of people in India who love paki players like Afridi and Akhtar more than Sachin. These millions of traitors cheer and jump with joy when sachin is bowled by akhtar or Afridi hits a six of Bajji. These traitors celebrate when Pak wins over India. I still remember a hockey match between India and Pakistan in Hyderabad. Some local people went and met the paki team and wished them good luck and supported them through out the match. Pakistan was down 0-2 in the series till that match , they won that match and ultimately the 5 match series. It is a pity that these traitors live here but support pakis..
