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The 34-year-old paceman, who has not played for the Pakistan national team since May last year, took 6-52 in a domestic one-day match on Wednesday night, furthering his comeback campaign.
“I am fit and bowling in rhythm,” Akhtar told reporters.
“I know the problems I have faced in my career, but the dream to feature in the final of the 2011 World Cup in Mumbai is still alive and I want to help Pakistan win the World Cup in a year’s time.”
India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will host the tenth World Cup between February and April next year.
Akhtar’s 13-year career has been plagued by injuries and discipline problems, the latest of which ended in a record fine of seven million rupees (83,000 dollars) in February.
He was originally banned for five years in April 2008 on charges of violating the players’ code of conduct. The ban was reduced to 18 months by an appeals committee, which levied the massive financial penalty.
Akhtar appealed against the ban and fine in the Lahore High Court. The court suspended the ban, allowing him to play again, but upheld the fine.
“I don’t want to live in the past. Now I am fit and playing and have proved my fitness. My performance has never been in doubt, so it’s now up to the selectors when they give me a chance,” said Akhtar.
Akhtar was left out of Pakistan’s World Twenty20 squad last month and was also expelled from the list of contracted players.
“I have experience which is precious and my competition is only with myself,” said Akhtar, who is focusing on Pakistan’s six Test matches in England between July and September this year.
“I know I have suffered fitness problems but all fast bowlers suffer with that. I am still focused and want to play for Pakistan and finish on a high.”
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