Shoaib Akhtar, well known as “Bad boy of Cricket” gets five years ban from playing International Cricket for violating the players’ code of conduct. Shoaib Akhtar and controversies seems to be going along as the Rawalpindi Express (Shoaib Akhtar) was imposed a five year ban by PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board).

This is not the first time that Shoaib is running in trouble from the Authorities, he is got a History of it. Shoaib Akhtar is one such player who can perform and deliver under crucial junctures according to his wish. After the retirement of Wasim Akram and Waquar Younis, Pakistan’s pace attack was solely dependent on Shoaib Akhtar. Probably this factor got into Shoaib’s mind and he picked up attitude problem among his Team mates as well as the PCB Authorities.

When Pakistan was touring India, on one occasion Shoaib Akhtar injured himself and despite the request of the captain Inzamam-ul-Haq to stay in the Ground and bowl, he walked out of the ground. Akhtar ran into many more controversies which is similar to this. Because of his bad attitude he is now picked up a five year ban from representing his country.

IPL backed by BCCI had employed the Rawalpindi Express to play for the League Matches. Akhtar was supposed to represent Kolkatta “Knight Riders” but now that is subject to a question mark. PCB’s decision has spoiled his contract with IPL. IPL has now said clearly unless or other he gets a clearance from the PCB, he cannot represent to play in the League.

No matter who you are or what you do, right attitude is required every where to excel in Sports as well as in practical Life.

Posted on April 4th, 2008 by Trix
Filed under: ODI Cricket