Shoaib Akhtar Quotations

were keen that he should be hundred percent fit and totally committed to the team.

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.

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,

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

They'll find a different atmosphere, less bounce, good pitches for batting and it's going to be hard work for the fast bowlers.

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.

In addition to this, I have been advised against traveling that can swell my knees.

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

How many diamonds can you retrieve from one single mine; there has to be an end somewhere. I don't see any natural fast bowler after me.

Even though Sachin is great, I have always found Rahul more solid and hard to get out. He has a solid defense and plays less shots than others. When a batsman plays less shots then it is tough to get him as he makes less mistakes.

Dhoni is one guy who doesn't know the meaning of fear.

The doctors have advised me to rest for two weeks to recover from the problem,

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