In one day, out the next - Shoaib injured again...

Seems like the Vaughan syndrome has caught on to Shoaib Akhtar. After such a fantastic bowling performance in the first innings on his comeback, Shoaib tore his hamstring somewhere along the way and according to reports, can't bowl again.

A source close to the team told Cricinfo that Shoaib "had found a problem with his hamstring and it is likely that he will not bowl again in the second innings. A scan will be arranged to examine the nature of the injury, but it is almost definite he will not bowl again."

I don't know whether to laugh or cry. Pakistan really needed him in the second innings against SA. Though they did well, picking up 3 wickets, Asif, Sami and especially Kaneria will be heavily overworked - and that's not a good thing at all especially with the world cup around the corner. Remember, Pakistan isn't even playing an allrounder in this game. (unless you count Hafeez ofcourse).

Just as the boy who cried wolf, I bet some people will never fully trust the authenticity of his medical ailments. This is because allegations have surfaced in the past about him faking injuries, opting out of crucial games, and then proceeding to paint the town red with his pals the very next night. Though such is the life of Shoaib Akhtar. He will be forever tainted with controversies, fitness issues, and even bad luck, so no single week goes by without him being in the spotlight. I just hope its a niggle and nothing serious. People may not like him and his attitude, but one can't dispute his importance to this side.