Wasim Akram And Shoaib Akhtar Pull Out of Commentary Team

Wasim Akram And Shoaib Akhtar have pulled out of the commentary team for the fifth India-SA ODI in Mumbai.

Wasim Akram will fly back to Pakistan on Friday. (Photo: Reuters)

Former Pakistan fast bowlers Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar have pulled out from the commentary team of the official broadcaster for the fifth ODI between India and South Africa, which will be played in Mumbai on October 25, in the wake of Shiv Sena threat against Pakistan cricketers and officials participating in any activity in Mumbai.

Shoaib Akhtar and Wasim Akram have pulled out with no external pressure. (Photo: Reuters)

According to sources, Akram and Akhtar pulled out on their own and there was no pressure from anyone as it was about threat perception.

Both former players will return to Pakistan on Friday.