He will have to prove his playing ability in domestic cricket to earn selection PCB statement

Shoaib missed the third day of the match in Rawalpindi, citing a back problem which stopped him bowling.

Suspicion then surrounded the injury, but a medical commission conducted a bone scan which cleared Shoaib.

However the PCB cautioned the paceman, saying he will not be given special treatment on the basis of reputation.

A PCB statement released on Saturday stated: "The Board has taken serious note of Shoaib Akhtar's conduct after he left the field which according to the doctors, management and captain led to demoralizing in team spirit in the dressing room.

"There followed an abject surrender by the Pakistan team in the second innings for which other offending members of the team must share the blame for not showing grit and fighting spirit required from the national squad.

"Accordingly the Board has decided not to invoke a penalty against Shoaib Akhtar but he will have to demonstrate his discipline to team morale, his fitness and prove his playing ability in domestic cricket to earn selection.

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"Other players have similarly been cautioned that they need to demonstrate 150% commitment to team spirit and morale to merit selection in the national squad."

Controversy surrounding the injury had led to the formation of a medical commission on 19 April.

On 28 April, Shoaib underwent a bone scan that revealed the possiblity of injury during a fall on the second day in Rawalpindi.

Even though the player then went on to bat on day four, hitting two sixes and four fours in making 28, the PCB has accepted the player's own contention at face value that he was in pain and could not bowl.

Meanwhile, four other players also had their injuries investigated by the medical commission.

• Umar Gul's lower back problem was noted. Treatment to develop core strength in his lower back was recommended.
• Moin Khan's own lower back problem led the commission to request hydrotherapy should be made available for all wicket-keepers.
• A hip scan showed Abdul Razzaq should not have to miss the training camp set for May.
• A bon scan showed Shabbir Ahmed is probably suffering from shin splints, and should continue with existing treatment and rest.