Shoaib Akhtars international career has ended: Ijaz Butt

Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ijaz Butt said on Thursday that Shoaib Akhtars international career had ended and Pakistan cricket did not need him now.Talking to Dunya News correspondent in London, Chairman PCB said Shoaib Akhtar was not fit for Pakistans cricket track; two fast bowlers including Muhammad Talha had been prepared as his replacement. On the other hand, all the national players one year central contract are going to expire on December 31, 2009. Sources revealed that Shoaib Akhtar would not be given new contract. Talking to Dunya News on Ijaz Butts statement, former fast bowler Sarfraz Nawaz expressed grief and said Ijaz Butt was not in his senses.Former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq said such remarks about any cricketer should not be passed, adding that any player who performs should be given a chance to return to the team. If Shoaib doesnt keep himself fit, board would neglect him. He said such statements did not suit Chairman PCB. Shoaib had been a star performer; he has always been out of the team not because of his performance but for his injury worries. Inzamam said its a good sign that Pakistan cricket found two good bowlers but that didnt mean that a third bowler couldnt play.