Shoaib Akhtar Quotations

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

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.

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.

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,

Since my knee surgery, everything has been going well so far and I will be bowling again after another week. I won't be charging in off like my usual run-up straight away, as I need to build up gradually. I don't know how long it will take but I know it won't be long. I just have to be patient.

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.

Both my knees were causing problems but I played on despite these injuries, just for the sake of my team.

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

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.

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