Shoaib undergoes successful operation by CricketArchive Staff Reporter

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Player:

Shoaib Akhtar

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DateLine: 9th November 2009

 

Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has left for home after undergoing a successful knee surgery in London. Akhtar, who went under knife for an injury on left knee last month, decided to fly for home as he was very keen to represent his departmental side KRL in remaining matches of the premier domestic tournament Quaid-e-Azam Trophy.

 

The surgery was supervised by Dr Andrew Williams, who also treated England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff, at the Wellington hospital in London.

 

However, the Pakistan Cricket Board has refused to foot his medical expenses and operation contending although Akhtar was a centrally contracted player, he had not sustained the injury while on national duty.

 

"Shoaib's rehabilitation process from the operation has gone extremely well and he is recovering fast," the source said.

 

"Shoaib has been told by the doctors that if he takes care of himself he can play for at least another two to three years without any problem from the knee and bowl at his full pace. This has made him very optimistic about his future," the source added.