Shoaib Akhtar has protested his innocence, after it was revealed he had tested positive for the banned anabolic steroid Nandrolone, during an internal dope test carried out by the Pakistan Cricket Board. "I cannot say much at this time about what has

Pakistan players are regularly made fully aware of what substances they are and aren't allowed to take, according to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Speaking on condition of anonymity, a PCB official said that the players were given a list every year

The PCB has clarified the confusion surrounding the sample testing of Mohammad Asif and Shoaib Akhtar who, it was revealed today, were tested positive for the banned anabolic steroid nandrolone. "Normal procedures for such testing require each player to

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has said that it would adopt a zero-tolerance policy on doping but would allow the concerned players to fully present their part of the story before the relevant tribunal. Fast bowlers Mohammad Asif and Shoaib Akhtar

Pakistan cricket, already besieged by multiple controversies, has received another body blow with Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif, their leading new-ball bowlers, testing positive for the

Pakistan are hoping that Shabbir Ahmed, the right-arm seamer, will be cleared by ICC for their tour of South Africa early next year. Shabbir was banned for 12 months for an illegal action after he was reported twice in 2005, the second time coming after

Kamran Akmal scored a quickfire 69 off 49 balls to guide Pakistan to an easy six-wicket win in their second practice match against Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) President's XI in Jaipur. Chasing 199, Akmal opened the innings with Mohammad Hafeez

Younis Khan, the Pakistan captain, and Bob Woolmer, their coach, have admitted that they were "very disappointed" with the events that led to a couple of their players testing positive for banned substances, adding that they would have to accept part of