Pakistan cricket authorities plan on using confessions made by retired paceman Shoaib Akhtar in his autobiography in court, to justify disciplining the former international.
In the book, launched last week in India, Akhtar confesses to ball-tampering and other violations of conduct during a 14-year career that was marred by injury and discipline problems before his retirement in April this year.
The book, Controversially Yours, has riled Indian fans and media alike with harsh comments on batting greats Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid, claiming the duo were not "match winners."
Akhtar's appeal against a record disciplinary fine of over $80,000 US dollars imposed three years ago is pending in the Lahore high court.
The Pakistan Cricket Board says excerpts of the book will now be used in court against the one-time world's fastest bowler.
