T20 affected technique of Pak players: Shoaib Akhtar

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Former Pakistan speedstar Shoaib Akhtar believes Twenty20 cricket has caused immense damage to Pakistani cricketers affecting their techniques and also posing fitness issues for players.

"I think T20 cricket has not been good for our players and their techniques have been affected negatively and too much of T20 cricket is also posing fitness issues for them," he told reporters in Lahore.

The former pacer who retired during the 2011 World Cup said he would advise players to focus on one-day and test cricket despite the lure of money in T20 cricket.

"I know there is lot of money involved for players in the shorter form but I would advise them to focus on one-day and tests because that is the real test for a cricketer and improves his fitness and techniques."

Talking about reports about making a comeback for Pakistan, Shoaib who remained a controversial figure in Pakistan cricket said he had thought about it.

"I thought I should try to play for my country again but fitness issues have stopped this from happening as doctors have advised me against returning to international cricket," he said.