Akhtar dope-tested, fined for late night

Pakistan's mercurial fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar was among three team-mates who were taken for random dope testing ahead of the World Cup, a official confirmed on Thursday.

Akhtar, 35, wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal, 29, and seamer Umar Gul, 26, were tested after a practice session on Wednesday by the International Cricket Council's drug inspectors, team manager Intikhab Alam told AFP.

"These are normal procedures and players from every team will be tested," Alam said.

DHAKA, AFP