Akhtar sent back from England
2008-09-04 11:29
Pakistan - Shoaib Akhtar's bid to join struggling Surrey in the English County Championship hit a hurdle on Thursday when British authorities determined that he did not have the correct visa.
"He is on his way back home," a person close to the 33-year-old Pakistani fast bowler said on condition of anonymity. "He will soon be going back after fulfilling the necessary visa formalities."
Akhtar had a valid visa to visit England but not a working visa, which is a prerequisite to play in county cricket.
Akhtar, who has not played first-class cricket since December, was hoping to join Surrey for its last three matches of the season.
- AP