Talk:Shoaib Akhtar
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I'm pretty sure Shoaib Akhtar is not a eunuch. There is no source given for the claim so I am removing it. Fkh82
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[edit] POV
Strong POV in both directions in this article. I've slapped the {{NPOV}} tag on the article. Anyone want to try and clean it up? Stephen Turner 13:10, 20 November 2005 (UTC)
cite specific instances here on talk page where you feel that article is no longer neutral before putting pov tag
Hussain 12:15, 3 September 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Video
I just added an ultra slow motion video of his bowling action. The action is suspect, and I think that the video should help people decide for themselves. RIT[Ash]
- I don't object to having a video, but isn't the contents of that video copyright? We shouldn't link to copyright violations. Stephen Turner (Talk) 12:29, 10 February 2006 (UTC)
While Akhtar's action has been controversial, the ICC has used evidence from an Australian University's biomechanic report to clear him. A single video can not do justice to any bowler, since actions vary over time and from ball to ball. The video serves no constructive purpose here, and it would be better to simply narrate the factual history of the issue: Shoaib was reported to the ICC, and cleared by the ICC. Let's leave it at that.
[edit] Missing information
I have just exorcised much of the bias from this article. However, it is seriously lacking on the chucking controversy, and it would be good if someone could write something about this. Sam Korn (smoddy) 15:38, 10 April 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Chucking Etc
Shoaib and Brett Lee have both been called. It has also been noted that all bowlers flex to a degree and Shoaib has hyper-extension which gives the illusion of chucking (just like Brett Lee) so perhaps we ensure this is balanced please.
[edit] Recent Allegations
Lets hold the following until it gets a little credible. Right?
In November, 2006, he was accused by Pakistani team's liaison manager that he had slapped coach Bob Wolmer over an iPod song being played on the team bus and that he had created a brawl with a lady during the evening in a disco.[1] [2] but Shoaib and Woolmer have both denied the allegations. Nov. 9, 2006
- Well, i've added some more information with latest developments including the hotel manager and greg chappell's police complaint. The mere fact that the allegations have been controversial merits an inclusion, if true or not. If found to be false in the future, it should be noted as such. But not reporting isn't the way it works. Thanks. Idleguy 03:52, 10 November 2006 (UTC)
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- Oh well, I have modified the text to make sure it doesn't look like an item in a tabloid. Although I believe it doesn't warrant a place here, I hope the change fits your taste. Nov. 11, 2006
[edit] Ambiguity
The sections on Performances and Controversies and Injuries say similar things about his life and the Performances section details about Controversy and Injury to such a significant degree that they could easily be merged to solve the repetition or the Performances section should detail more specifically about his match performances: including figures and statistics. Which solution should be used to improve this articles useability? Rvwedd 16:57, 3 December 2006 (UTC)
