Shoaib pats Pak cricket team

KARACHI: Fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has lauded the Pakistan cricket team for its fine overall show in the Twenty20 World Cup and said that reaching the final and making it a nail-biting affair was no mean achievement.

"Playing the final is also a big achievement and credit goes to all the boys, who made it possible to play this great final after a long time," Shoaib said.

"I believe this performance will help the Pakistan team to gain confidence and produce better results during the home series against South Africa," he was quoted as saying by the 'Dawn' on Tuesday.
   
Shoaib could not play in the tournament after he was recalled from the South Africa for hitting fellow paceman Mohammad Asif during net session before the event.

He is also likely to miss the home series against South Africans due to an inquiry pending into the incident.