Wasim Akram to Shoaib Akhtar: TOP cricketers embroiled in DRUG-related controversies, in PICS
Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has revealed addiction to cocaine after his retirement from international cricket. However, Akram is not the first cricket to be embroiled in drug-related controversies. In these collection of pictures, we look at Shoaib Akhtar to Yusuf Pathan to Shane Warne, TOP cricketers involved in drug controversies.
Oct 30, 2022, 10:08 AM IST
IND vs ENG 5th Test: 'Rishabh Pant did no wonders..', Ex-Pakistan pacer takes dig at Indian batter
In a Twitter post, Asif said that Pant scored the century not because of his own effort but because England bowlers bowled in his area. Pointing to flaws in Pant's technique, Asif said that he plays only with his upper hand, his other hand does not move at all.
Jul 03, 2022, 12:21 PM IST
Yuvraj Singh meets Mohammad Asif in USA, Pakistan cricketer says 'friendship has no limits'
Taking to Twitter, former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Asif shared a picture with former Indian batter Yuvraj Singh and wrote: 'Frienship have no limits'.
Jun 02, 2022, 22:14 PM IST
Players fixed before and after me, should've got second chance: Disgraced Pakistan pacer Mohammad Asif
Asif was banned for seven years for his role in the 2010 spot-fixing scandal during Pakistan's tour of England, where he bowled deliberate no balls for money.
May 04, 2020, 16:00 PM IST
Unable to marry his girlfriend, dejected Pakistani national walks up to Indian border 'to get killed'
Mohammad Asif, 32, was apprehended by 118 Battalion of the Border Security Force on Monday near the Mabboke border post.
May 30, 2018, 20:53 PM IST
Tainted Pakistan pacer Mohammad Asif refused entry at Dubai airport
Tainted Pakistan pacer Mohammad Asif suffered humiliation at the Dubai International Airport where he was refused entry by immigration officials for not having complete documents.
Mar 29, 2018, 10:42 AM IST
Mohammad Asif accuses PCB of double standards
Pakistan's brilliant but tainted Test pace bowler Mohammad Asif has accused the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) of double standards while dealing with players involved in corruption.
Dec 15, 2017, 16:18 PM IST
Shahid Afridi wants PCB to bar tainted cricketers from all formats of game to stop corruption
Pakistan's former Test captain Ramiz Raja also told a news channel yesterday that Sharjeel and Khalid should not be allowed back.
Feb 13, 2017, 10:29 AM IST
Mohammad Asif calls Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman the most technically apt Indian batsmen
Asif also said that the current Indian batting mainstay Virat Kohli reminded him of Dravid and Laxman.
Dec 30, 2016, 10:24 AM IST
No one is better than me with the new ball, says Pakistani seamer Mohammad Asif
The 33-year-old claimed that his ability to cause maximum damage with the shiny part of the red ball has been his greatest strength.
Dec 11, 2016, 16:40 PM IST
Pakistan players' timings restrictions removed: Mickey Arthur
Since 2010 when the spot-fixing scandal broke out on the tour to England, Pakistani cricket authorities have been very strict about enforcing curfew timings for players on foreign tours.
Aug 31, 2016, 19:22 PM IST
Misbah-ul-Haq keen to leave legacy for Pakistan
Misbah was recalled to the side and given the captaincy following the fall-out from Pakistan`s infamous tour of England in 2010.
Aug 16, 2016, 13:48 PM IST
Salman Butt says Mohammad Amir will return to form just like boxer Muhammad Ali
Pakistan take on England in the first of four Tests at Lord's from July 14 with the focus on Amir.
Jul 01, 2016, 19:26 PM IST
Pakistan boss Mickey Arthur undaunted by Australia axe
Arthur, speaking at Hampshire`s headquarters ground where the Pakistan squad were training on Monday, believes he has absorbed the lessons of his Australia exit, even if he is unhappy with the way it was portrayed in public.
Jun 28, 2016, 10:57 AM IST
Mohammad Amir receives UK visa, free to face England after match-fixing scandal
The visa clearance means that Amir, 24, will be allowed to play in England for the first time since being convicted of spot-fixing six years ago.
Jun 09, 2016, 23:09 PM IST
England vs Pakistan: Stuart Broad has no problems facing Pakistan's Mohammad Amir
Stuart Broad has insisted he won`t have any issues playing against Mohammad Amir should the convicted spot-fixer make his Test return at Lord`s next month.
Jun 07, 2016, 13:20 PM IST
Delhi Police reveals al Qaeda training camp exists ‘somewhere in Jharkhand’
As per a report, the police made the revelation in an application filed before a court in Delhi last week.
Mar 14, 2016, 13:01 PM IST
Tainted Pakistani pacer Mohammad Asif to lead Sialkot in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy
The Pakistani player made a return to domestic cricket in September 2015 after completing his ban.
Mar 03, 2016, 11:00 AM IST
Tainted Pakistani duo Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif could play in Caribbean Premier League
Salman Butt stated on Tuesday that he now has permission from (PCB) to play in the Caribbean League.
Feb 02, 2016, 23:03 PM IST
Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif should get second chance like Mohammad Amir: Waqar Younis
Waqar's support for Butt and Asif to be treated equally as Amir is in contrast to recent statements Shahid Afridi.
Jan 12, 2016, 14:21 PM IST
