Diary
It's time to move on and focus on India
By Shoaib Akhtar
Oct 11, 2007, 14:47

Although no cricketer wants to be banned and fined I am happy that the hearing by the Pakistan Cricket Board was carried out fairly and I'm now keen to put this behind me.

There have been too many controversies in my career and in Pakistan cricket and all I want now is to focus on my cricket and win more matches for my country.

I was disappointed not to be able to make my comeback in South Africa for the Twenty20 World Cup so I am especially keen now that if I don't play against South Africa that I do make the squad for the tour of India.

I didn't go on our last tour to India in 2005 because of fitness so this is a very important trip for me and the team. Hopefully I will be picked and I will be able to make some important contributions to the Pakistan team.

I will not be making any further comment on the hearing because enough has been said and written already. Thanks to my fans who have supported me.

Shoaib