What Could Have Been
Apr 02, 2008
Commentary on the banning of Shoaib Akhtar:
He had the hostility of Walsh but he lacked his honesty towards the game, he had the guile of Akram but he lacked his grit, he had the curving swing of Younis but he lacked his commitment.
I still remember the truly massive hype surrounding his entry into international cricket in the late 90s. He had the opportunity to learn from the masters -- Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis. He could have been the greatest bowler of his era. Instead, he'll be remembered as a disappointing, uncouth character who likely cheated.
Good riddance to a blatant chucker. He could never hold a candle to Imran or Wasim for the simple fact that those two never chucked like him.
Posted by: Tambi Dude | Apr 03, 2008 at 09:51 AM