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Cricket Headlines

06 September 2008 06:43 BST

Surrey's move for Akhtar could be off

Shoaib Akhtar is still hoping to play for Surrey this season

Shoaib Akhtar's move to Surrey could be off after the home office decided he could not play for the county with his current visa.

The Pakistan star was hoping to play for Surrey in their last three county championship games of the season, but he will need to get a work visa. Akhtar holds a visa which allows him to visit England but he may not be able to play for Surrey as it may take too long for him to obtain a work visa.

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