Controversial Pakistan paceman Shoaib Akhtar is to travel the country, playing cricket in the streets in a bid to talent spot young players and groom them for success. Akhtar, who retired from international cricket last year, had a career troubled by injuries, a dope scandal and disciplinary problems.
The 36 year old and former captain Moin Khan will now embark on a seven-city tour of Pakistan as part of a programme launched by a soft-drink company. The stars will each be part of two teams that will play matches in the street in order to spot young talent. "I want to return to my country what it gave me," Shoaib Akhtar said during the launch. "I want to serve the game in Pakistan because we have a lot of talent in the street."
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