Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar pull out from commentary team for fifth India-South Africa ODI

Wasim Akram will not be part of the commentary team for the fifth India-South Africa ODI, to be played in Mumbai. (Source: File)

Former Pakistan fast bowlers Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar have pulled out from the commentary team of the official broadcaster for the fifth and final one day international between India and South Africa scheduled to be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on October 25, in the wake of Shiv Sena threat against Pakistan cricketers and officials participating in any activity in Mumbai.

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According to sources, Akram and Akhtar pulled out on their own and their was no pressure from anyone as it was about threat perception.