Shoaib Akhtar Quotes (15 Quotes)

I have informed the Pakistan board that my injury was aggravated two days ago and it will take another four to five weeks to heal up,

The doctors advised me six weeks rest after I bruised my ankle during the test series but I played in pain for four games.

Dr Young told me that the surgery was a success and I would be able to get back on my feet by Monday. In another eight weeks, I would be able to get back to business which means I should be able to catch the flight to England.

They're going to have to rely on the reverse swing to get people out. I think it's going to be a tough series.

I am going to Australia next week to have a specialist's opinion on the two injured knees and if they advise an operation then I will go through it and hopefully get fit for the England tour.

We played very well against England and won comprehensively. We are working hard as a team and are all looking forward to the series against India.

I don't want to miss the England tour, and hope that I make it after healing the injuries.

He (Chappell) needs to respect the ICC more and understand what they have said about my bowling action. It's disappointing that he chose to bring this issue up again.

They have a very good attack, so we would not focus on any one bowler.

I'm feeling strong as I've been doing gym work five to six days a week, not every day as the body needs a day or two to recover from all the workouts. I don't want to overdo it.

It gets your blood going, the adrenaline is pumping, you're in a fight. To me, that's what test cricket is all about.

That would mean that I would be in peak condition by the time the England tour comes around, which has always been my main target.

Now I want to play selected matches so that I can contribute to the best effect whenever I am on the field.

The Australian surgeon David Young feared the worst initially but after the operation he told me that my knees are stable and I can still play five to six years.

I have acute pain in my right shoulder which is very stiff. I could have played by taking pain killer injections but it is risky and I have decided to take the rest.