Two men who were not in the midst of the Pakistan Australia series have very different views of where their respective career is heading. Even as Brett Lee's injury is forcing him to rethink his career, Pakistan's Shoaib Akhtar is still dreaming of one day becoming Pakistan's captain.
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The Australian fast bowler appears to have doubts over recovery from his elbow surgery, with pain and the extent of his agony making him doubt whether he will take the cricket field again.
However, two years of not having played a Test match for Pakistan has not stopped Akhtar from aspiring to one lead the team. Questions over his fitness were raised with a former captain unhappy with what he saw.
But Akhtar is right to bank on one thing: things in Pakistan do change very quickly.
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For more on Brett Lee:
Lee Sounds Pessimistic Note After Aussie Coach Does Not Sound Confident of Lee in Tests
Lillee, Lee: India Worthy of No.1; Lee Says No Problem Travelling to India
Brett Lee on Road to Recovery; How about Giving Prince William a Workout?
Preity Zinta Says Brett Lee's Fine, Will Play in IPL 3
Lee Harbours Hope of an ICC World Twenty20 comeback
Dennis Lillee Blames Beach Bodies for Injury Breakdowns
Family Concern Could See Brett Lee Compromise
McDermott: Australia Can Do Well Without Brett Lee-Like Talent
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