A budding cricketer in Qasimabad, Hyderabad (Sindh) attempted suicide by cutting his wrist, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Wednesday.
Shoaib was rushed to hospital in a critical condition.
His family members said that Shoaib, a fast bowler, was feeling dejected because of not getting selected by his coach for the tournament that was to be organised at Niaz Stadium, Hyderabad under the auspices of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Reporter: Ali Hamza Zaidi