The head of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Tauqir Zia said yesterday he would make an all-out effort to save the career of express pacer Shoaib Akhtar who has been banned over his illegal bowling action.
"We are committed to save the future of the world's fastest bowler, our national asset and a hero," Zia said.
Akhtar has been advised by Australian former star pacer Dennis Lillee to spend a few days in a cricket academy in Perth to obtain film of his bowling action from different angles before his return, he said.
The ICC decision ruled Akhtar, who is in Australia, out of the tri-nation one-day series starting on Sunday.
Meanwhile, Australia thrashed India by an innings and 141 runs in the third and final Test in Sydney yesterday to complete a 3-0 series whitewash.
Australia reached a massive 552 for five declared in their first innings then dismissed India for 261 to seal victory. Justin Langer hit a record 223 and fellow Australian Ricky Ponting 141 not out to finish the series with 375 runs at an average of 125.
