Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has revealed that he had an opportunity to turn into the captain of the nationwide crew, however refused to tackle the accountability on account of varied causes. Regarded as one of many biggest quick bowlers, Akhtar nonetheless holds the file for the quickest supply within the historical past of cricket, clocking in at 161kph in opposition to New Zealand in 2002. During a latest look on a neighborhood information channel, Akhtar disclosed that he had turned down a chance to turn into the captain of Pakistan in 2002.

Akhtar added that he was not match sufficient to peform each, as a captain and a bowler.

“I wasn’t fit enough. I could play three matches out of five. I was offered captaincy in 2002, but then I would’ve played only 1.5-2 years (if I played all matches),” Cricket Pakistan quoted Akhtar as saying.

Akhtar additional revealed that whereas he had the backing of his teammates, the instability throughout the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) prompted him to say no the management provide.

“I supported my teammates, but the board was very unstable. There was mismanagement all over the board. Pakistan itself had faced mismanagement at that time,” he added.

The 47-year-old, who made his Pakistan debut in 1997, solely performed 46 ODIs, 163 ODIs and 15 T20Is. His profession was marred with accidents.

Akhtar retired from worldwide cricket after the 2011 World Cup. Post-retirement, he started a YouTube profession by beginning his personal channel, the place he offers unfiltered critiques on varied cricket associated matters.

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