Career
He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler. Akbar began his career in 1997-1998, his debut match being the same as that of Yousuf Youhana, but in the course of the next six years, he managed only four Test appearances, partly due to injuries and a brand new stream of bowlers coming through for the Pakistan team He still continues to play first-class cricket in Peshawar, but has not played for the national team since April 2004.
He now plays for Chichester Priory Park where he also coaches the 1st team