The former Pakistan bowler chats to Saj about Pakistan's pace-bowling resources, why Babar Azam should continue as captain in all 3 formats, his hopes to one day become the Pakistan pace-bowling coach, Quetta Gladiators chances at PSL8, recent changes to domestic cricket.

The former Pakistan fast-bowler took 2/28 as Sylhet defeated Khulna Tigers by 31 runs despite a typically aggressive 33(17) by Azam Khan.

Apart from the former Pakistan keeper-batter the 8-member selection panel will consist of Sohail Tanvir, Aamir Nazir, Taimoor Khan, Junaid Khan, Faisal Athar, Qaisar Abbas and Sanaullah Baloch.

Veteran Pakistan batter has stated that whilst he has retired from Tests and ODIs, he is available to play for his country in the T20 format if needed.

Former Pakistan captain and Head Coach feels that Babar is not solely responsible for his side's dismal performances in Test cricket which are caused by the lack of planning and proper team selection.

Former Australia captain feels that Babar's skills in playing spin and fast bowling as well as his ability to adapt to different conditions across the world, are all qualities that separate the great players from the good players.

The Pakistan batter will be available for the county in all formats during the upcoming season, subject to international commitments, with the powerful right-hander joining Sri Lankan fast bowler, Suranga Lakmal, as an overseas player.

The Pakistan skipper's brilliant performances in 2022 saw him score 2598 runs in 44 matches at an average of 54.12 with eight centuries and 15 half-centuries.

After his success in the previous year, the Pakistan skipper continued to demonstrate his batting prowess in 2022 where he scored 679 runs from nine matches at an average of 84.87 with three centuries.

Misbah-ul-Haq, Younis Khan, Shahid Afridi, Mohammad Yousuf, Shoaib Malik and Sana Mir are amongst 10 former international cricketers who will be honoured.

Whilst the Pakistan captain enjoys a comfortable lead at the top of the table, there are now a total of three Indian players inside the top 10 who are chasing the highest accolade.

The Pakistan skipper played nine 50-Over games in the past year, registering eight scores of fifty or more, three of which he converted into hundreds, and finished the year with 679 runs at an average of 84.87.

The departments have been asked to confirm their participation in the upcoming season and encouraged to set up strong cricket sides, assuring them maximum coverage and publicity through the traditional and new media.

The Pakistan captain's consistently outstanding performances with the bat throughout 2022 saw him score score four centuries againsteach of the four Test opponents he faced, with a total of 1184 runs at an average of 69.94.

Chairman of the PCB management committee clarified that whilst he has always taken a strong stance in such matters, he has no qualms in accepting back to the fold cricketers who have served their penalties for corruption.

The ACB had earlier offered to play a three-match ODI series with Pakistan in March in the UAE which the Chair of the Cricket Committee felt would serve no purpose as wins or losses in ODIs would be meaningless in terms of the ICC CWC Super League standings.

The Pakistan keeper-batter amassed 996 runs in the year, second only to India's Suryakumar Yadav, whilst the fast-bowler played a key role during the Asia Cup where he was the joint second-highest wicket-taker with eight wickets and was also the mainstay in the pace department during the T20 World Cup.

Pakistan keeper-batter feels that whilst watching fours and sixes being hit makes the game more attractive, for him the objective is always to do whatever it takes to a win a match.

The all-rounder chats about Pakistan's recent struggles, their mindset and approach, what needs to change, his own availability for international cricket and why team results should always take precedence over individual performances.

Former England captain speaks to Saj about his delight at returning to Pakistan to watch Test cricket once again, the warm welcome he received from the people of Pakistan, Babar Azam’s captaincy, which Pakistani players impressed him and whether he would fancy the job of Pakistan Batting coach in future.

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter chats with Saj about selection policies, Pakistan Test team's struggles, Babar Azam's captaincy, changes needed in Pakistan domestic cricket and more.