Pakistan's maverick paceman Shoaib Akhtar said he wants to be remembered as an honest and patriotic player, who never trod a wrong path.
Pakistan's maverick paceman Shoaib Akhtar said he wants to be remembered as "an honest and patriotic player, who never trod a wrong path." Shoaib announced yesterday that he will quit international cricket after the World Cup.
He made up his mind after Pakistan's 110-run defeat against New Zealand last week, in which he went for 70 runs in his nine overs.
Akhtar said he won't look back with remorse on a career that never reached its full potential. "I have no regrets. I made lots of friends but some people misunderstood me. I thank all the players, who played with and against me. It was an honour to have played with Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis. Pakistan's last match in this World Cup will also be my last. I hope that will be the final on April 2." The final will be played in Mumbai.
"In my career of 18 years, I've had many defeats but countless victories. I am proud that the label of the fastest bowler on the planet was associated with Pakistan. But this announcement feels like my first death."
