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`Akhtar needs to clear a fitness test to tour India'

LAHORE, FEB. 3. The Pakistan cricket team led by Inzamam-ul Haq will not include Shoaib Akhtar if the enigmatic speedster fails to pass a fitness test, according to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shaharyar Khan.

``We are very clear on this. Given his persistent fitness problems, he has to undergo a fitness test before being considered for selection for the Indian tour. And he will only be selected if the team doctors are satisfied with his fitness,'' the PCB chairman told The News.

The PCB chairman also criticised the quickie for his penchant to consult the former trainer of the team, Dr. Tauseef Razzaq and not the PCB medical team.

He said, ``I think we have a very competent medical team handling things and they are the best people to judge his fitness.''

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