23 ordspråk av Shoaib Akhtar
Shoaib Akhtar
Both my knees were causing problems but I played on despite these injuries, just for the sake of my team.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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I don't want to miss the England tour, and hope that I make it after healing the injuries.
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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.
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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,
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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.
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In addition to this, I have been advised against traveling that can swell my knees.
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It gets your blood going, the adrenaline is pumping, you're in a fight. To me, that's what test cricket is all about.
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Now I want to play selected matches so that I can contribute to the best effect whenever I am on the field.
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Since my knee surgery, everything has been going well so far and I will be bowling again after another week.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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