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Shoaib Akhtar reflects on career and Imran Khan leadership regret

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Shoaib Akhtar reflects on career and Imran Khan leadership regret

Summary

Shoaib Akhtar, former Pakistan fast bowler, expressed regret over not playing under Imran Khan's captaincy earlier in his career. Speaking on Geo TV, he stated that he might have taken 400 wickets in Test cricket if he had the opportunity. Akhtar took 178 wickets in 46 Tests and 247 in 163 ODIs, with his international career concluding during the 2011 World Cup. He discussed the physical toll of his career and his rigorous fitness routine to manage injuries.

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•Shoaib Akhtar took 178 Test wickets and 247 ODI wickets.
•He regrets missing the chance to play under Imran Khan.
•Akhtar's international career ended in 2011 amid controversies.
•He emphasizes the challenges of maintaining fitness and managing injuries.

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Shoaib took 178 wickets in 46 Tests during his international career, which ended during the 2011 World Cup in India amid reported differences with then Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi. He also took 247 wickets in 163 ODIs and 21 wickets in 15 T20Is.
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