Shoaib Akhtar recalled to Pakistan squad

Shoaib Akhtar has been recalled to the Pakistan squad for the Asia Cup, and will be leaving Durham to join up with the training squad in Lahore later this week.

Shoaib has performed well with the ball as one of Durham's overseas players this season, picking up eight wickets in the County Championship at an average of just over 27, and 13 in the National League, at an average of just 16.53.

"We are sorry to see a player of Shoaib's quality leave the Club after his success with us over the last two seasons," said David Harker, Durham CCC chief executive. "But we wish him well in the forthcoming international series."