Injured Shoaib Akhtar hopeful of early return

Karachi:Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar said he hoped to return to active cricket earlier than first feared and was keen to bowl on England's seam-friendly pitches.

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Windies banks on new-found batting strength vs Kiwis

<p>Kingston (Jamaica): The West Indies will seek to continue its nascent cricketing recovery when it takes on New Zealand in five One-day internationals and two Test matches, starting with a Limited Overs game at Kingston's Sabina Park on Wednesday. <p>West Indies

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