Language - | PAK vs ENG | Mark Wood is absolutely wrong if he thinks he can't bowl over 155 kph, asserts Shoaib Akhtar Shoaib Akhtar has heaped praise on Mark Wood ahead of the second Test, both on a personal and professional level. He went on to offer his observations about Wood's bowling style and offered technical advice to the pacer borne through experience if he wants to gear up his speed even further. SportsCafe Desk |
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 | ICC World T20 | England will have to work hard to win, they won’t get a walkover, opines Shoaib Akhtar Shoaib Akhtar is of the opinion that it won’t be an easy task for England in the final against Pakistan and they will have to work hard to lift the silverware. Akhtar also remarked that the strike rate of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan would be very crucial in the final at the Melbourne. SportsCafe Desk |
 | ICC World T20 | Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul seem intimated and scared, reckons Shoaib Akhtar Shoaib Akhtar has remarked that the Indian openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul, who departed cheaply against Pakistan, seem to be not confident enough to play aggressively at the T20 World Cup. Although Rohit and Rahul made little impact, Virat Kohli made headlines to guide India to a famous victory. SportsCafe Desk |
 | Pakistan must resolve their middle-order issues going into the T20 World Cup, remarks Shoaib Akhtar Shoaib Akhtar has commented that the Pakistan middle order fails to perform if their openers get dismissed early in the innings and they must step up in such a situation ahead of the T20 World Cup. He also added that Pakistan are in a dire situation and things aren’t going to be easy for them.
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 | Virat Kohli might take retirement after T20 World Cup, remarks Shoaib Akhtar Shoaib Akhtar has stated that Virat Kohli might take retirement from T20Is after the World Cup in Australia to extend his longevity in other formats. Akhtar also stated that he would have taken the decision to hang his boots if he would have been in Kohli’s position considering the larger picture. SportsCafe Desk |
 | Asia Cup 2022 | Saw real Virat Kohli when he scored last 50 of his knock against Afghanistan, remarks Shoaib Akhtar Shoaib Akhtar has opined that he saw the real Virat Kohli during the last 50 runs of his maiden T20I century against Afghanistan in the ongoing Asia Cup. Akhtar further added that Kohli looked like he was scoring at will and had returned to form after a lengthy century drought since 2019. SportsCafe Desk |
 | Asia Cup 2022 | There is uncertainty in Indian camp, reckons Shoaib Akhtar Shoaib Akhtar is of the opinion that there is a sense of uncertainty in the Indian camp and they don’t need to change their captain again. Akhtar further added that India’s early exit from the Asia Cup will be a wake up call for them and they will figure out their final XI for T20 World Cup. SportsCafe Desk |
 | Asia Cup 2022 | Rohit Sharma doesn't seem to be enjoying captaincy, taking lot of pressure, observes Shoaib Akhtar Shoaib Akhtar has made bold claims about Indian skipper Rohit Sharma stating the batsman has not been enjoying his role at the helm of affairs which has thus affected his individual performances. Akhtar went on to pip Hardik Pandya as Sharma's successor citing his major accomplishment in the IPL. SportsCafe Desk |
 | Asia Cup 2022 | India tried their best to lose the game but Hardik Pandya took them across the line, remarks Shoaib Akhtar Shoaib Akhtar has stated that India tried their best to lose the game against Pakistan but Hardik Pandya took them across the finishing line. Akhtar further stated that Mohammad Rizwan played with a disappointing strike rate and that was one of the reasons for Pakistan putting a low total. SportsCafe Desk |
 | Was told to target Sourav Ganguly’s ribs in the 1999 ODI match in Mohali, reveals Shoaib Akhtar Shoaib Akhtar has revealed a bizarre talk that he had during Pakistan’s team meeting ahead of their India clash in 1999 which was played in Mohali. Akhtar recalled his team management had told him to target Indian batters' bodies, particularly Sourav Ganguly’s ribs, considering his extreme pace. SportsCafe Desk |