Pakistan recalls Shoaib after Twenty20 World Cup bust up

KARACHI, Sep 7 (Reuters) Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has been recalled from the Twenty20 World Cup in South Africa after a bust up with team mate Mohammad Asif.

''A decision has been taken to call back Shoaib on the basis of an initial inquiry by the touring team management in South Africa,'' Shafqat Nagmi, chief executive of the Pakistan Cricket Board, told Reuters today.

The incident took place on Thursday in the team's nets. A team source said a heated arguement between the two led to Shoaib striking Asif on the thigh with a bat.

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