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Pakistan's Wasim Akram is unlikely to come out of retirement to make a farewell appearance against South Africa in October.

The veteran fast bowler was one of eight players dropped after a disappointing World Cup campaign and announced his retirement in May.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) responded by offering the 37-year-old a chance to play one last match, either in Karachi or his home town of Lahore.

"I am grateful to the Pakistan board that they have offered me this final chance to play for Pakistan and in front of my home crowd," he said.

"But I think once you have retired it is over.

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Wasim, a diabetic, ended his contract with English county Hampshire on health grounds a week ago.

"So far I have not given [the PCB] any reply. But I am not really keen on playing any international match again.

"Doctors have advised me [to] rest for the time being."

Wasim said he was keen to remain associated with Pakistan cricket, perhaps in a coaching position.

The left-armer, who has taken 502 wickets in 356 one-day internationals - both world records - as well as claiming 414 Test victims.