Munaf Patel: “Shoaib Akhtar lost both his knees and could not walk properly but he used to bowl at 155 kph in Asian conditions, only his madness helped him play for 14-15 years in cricket”
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Former India seamer Munaf Patel admitted it is truly remarkable that Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar was able to bowl at 155 kph despite losing “both his knees” and not being able to walk properly.
Munaf Patel: “I have never been questioned relating to the league earlier”
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Former India pace bowler Munaf Patel has played down speculation that he was involved with a match-fixing syndicate that engaged in corrupt activities during the Rajputana Premier League in Jaipur last July.
Ashwin is now the only full-time spinner with a Grade A contract
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Pollard’s blazing innings burned the Royals
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Sharma celebrates after hitting a six off the final ball
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The Pune Warriors shocked the Mumbai Indians in front of their home fans, by defending a score of just a 129 runs.
Patel was fined 25 per cent of his match fee for excessively arguing with the umpires
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