Shoaib to leave for England

Karachi: Controversial Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar will leave for England on Friday to play for county Surrey after he was earlier sent back home from Heathrow airport due to incomplete visa documents.

"I have obtained the required documents now. I will fly out tomorrow to play for Surrey but it is disappointing to miss the match that started today against Kent," Akhtar said.

"I am just keen to start playing competitive cricket so that I am ready whenever I get a chance to play for Pakistan again," he added.

Akhtar was sent back after immigration authorities found out he had a work permit but not the required work visa to enter the United Kingdom.

"I had a multiple visit visa but they told me I require a work visa to go with the work permit to play in county cricket." — PTI

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Mithali puts India in control

Taunton: A fine batting display by Mithali Raj (55 not out) and Jaya Sharma (42) took India’s score to 126/2 in 35.2 overs against England during the third match of their women’s ODI series, played at County Ground here on Thursday. Mithali was batting with Amita Sharma were when rain forced the players off the field. K.H. Brunt and N.J. Shaw were the most succesful bowlers for England taking a wicket apiece.

Scores: India Women 126/2 in 35.2 ovs (J. Sharma 42, Mithali 55 batting, Brunt 1/10, Shaw 1/28) vs England Women