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.
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.
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