PakPassion.net in the News Media
September 2012
"I
Wanted to Intimidate and Dominate Bowlers" : Sanath Jayasuriya
"I wanted to intimidate and dominate bowlers,"
Sri Lankan cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya
Box Score
News September 26, 2012
"The
New Format Will Raise the Level of Competition in Domestic Cricket" : Asim
Kamal
"New format will raise the level of competition in
domestic cricket," Pakistan's Asim Kamal
Box Score
News September 25, 2012
Azhar
Mahmood Urges Afridi, Nazir and Umar Akmal to Change Approach to T20 Batting
Cricket
Country September 24, 2012
2 Other mentions in:
Dnaindia
Newstrackindia
"ICC
Should Reduce Mohammad Amir's Ban" : Basit Ali
Yahoo News
India September 9, 2012
1 other
mention in:
Newstrack
India
"Premier
League in Pakistan Will be a Great Addition" : Ahmed Shehzad
"Premier League in Pakistan will be a great
addition," Ahmed Shehzad
BoxScore News September
5, 2012
"Atmosphere
at SLPL was similar to that of international cricket" : Hammad Azam
Atmosphere at SLPL was similar to that of international
cricket: Hammad Azam
Sri Lanka
Cricket News September 3, 2012
August 2012
“I’m
Honoured to have been given the role of Pakistan Bowling Coach" : Mohammad
Akram
I am honoured for being offered role of Pak bowling
coach: Mohammad Akram
Yahoo News India August 26,
2012
"I’m
in Good Rhythm Ahead of the Series against Australia" : Sohail Tanvir
I'm in good rhythm ahead of Australia series: Sohail
Tanvir
Yahoo News India August 25,
2012
1 other mention in
Newstrack India
Mohammad
Akram Appointed Pakistan Bowling Coach
Ex-pacer Mohammad Akram appointed Pak bowling coach
Yahoo News India August 19,
2012
4 other mentions in
Asian Age
Dawn
Times of India
Express Tribune
"It's
a Pressure Game against India but we are Confident of Victory": Mohammad
Nawaz
"It's a pressure game against India but we are confident
of victory," Mohammad Nawaz
BoxScore News
August 18,
2012
"Unintelligent
decision to drop Younis Khan" : Basit Ali
'Dropping Younis unintelligent'
Sport Live August 16,
2012
1 other mention in
brecorder.com
"We
are here to win the World Cup and we will try our best to do that" :
Imam-ul-Haq
Inzamam's 'inspired'
nephew hoping to help Pak win under-19 World Cup
Yahoo News India August 11,
2012
1 other mention in
Bettor blog
"Fresh
Pitches Require a Cautious Approach in the Early Overs" Sabih Azhar"
Fresh pitches require a cautious approach in the early
overs," Pakistan U-19 coach Azhar
BoxScore News August 11,
2012
July 2012
Dilawar Mani satisfied with
arrangements for Pakistan-Australia series in UAE
Emirates Cricket Board outgoing CEO satisfied with
arrangements for Pak-Australia series in UAE
Yahoo News India July 29, 2012
2 other mentions in
Box Score News
Newstrack India
Basit
Ali: "Credit goes to Zaka Ashraf for the Resumption of Ties between
Pakistan and India"
Credit goes to Zaka Ashraf for resuming cricketing ties
with India: Basit Ali
News Track India July 18, 2012
2 other mentions in
Yahoo News India
Top News
"I
rate Boucher amongst the top 5 wicket-keepers in the history of cricket" :
Rashid Latif
"I rate Boucher amongst the top 5 wicket-keepers in
the history of cricket" : Rashid Latif
Live News India July 16, 2012
"Life
Ban on Kaneria is Harsh" : Mushtaq Mohammad
"Life Ban on is Kaneria is Harsh" : Mushtaq
Mohammad
Online News Pakistan June
26, 2012
4 other mentions in
Newstrack India
Box Score News
Cricpoint
Paktribune
"Cheema
would have been a better option" : Tauseef Ahmed
Ex Pak bowler Ahmed says Cheema would have been better
option during Galle Test
Zee News India
June 26, 2012
3 other mentions in
Yahoo news India
Box Score News
Newstrack India
Abdul Qadir Urges Progress on India
Pakistan Cricketing Ties
Ex-Pak cricketer Abdul Qadir urges progress on India-Pak
cricketing ties
Yahoo News India June
19, 2012
2 other mentions in
Pakistan Telegraph
Newkerela
Many Young Players Can Represent Pakistan in Couple of
Years: Says Sabih
Online News Pakistan
June 15, 2012
Box Score News
Newstrack India
Rediff June 13, 2012
With less than 100 days to go to the Twenty20 World Cup in Sri Lanka, New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson feels that cricketing powerhouse India will be amongst the favourites to lift the trophy.
4 other mentions in
Zee News
Indian Express
Newstrack India
Thats Cricket
Pakistan Lacks Good Talent for Different Teams:
Jalaluddin
Pakistan Today June 12, 2012
Cricket Country June 10, 2012
Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Zaka Ashraf mentioned recently that they are considering United Arab Emirates or Kuala Lumpur as a venue for series against Australia.
2 other mentions in
Box Score News
Pakistan Today
ESPN Cricinfo June
6, 2011
Former Pakistan batsman Aamer Sohail, writing for pakpassion.net, said that Pakistan’s selectors
should consider introducing another top order batsman and fast bowler into the
side for the series against Australia in September.
I was never desperate
for captaincy: Mohammad Yousuf
Zee News India June
4, 2011
Islamabad: Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Yousuf, referring to the Australia tour
snub where he was replaced as captain, has said he has never been desperate for
the captaincy.
"I Still
Have a Lot to Offer Pakistan Cricket" : Mohammad Yousuf
Ready, able, willing to play for Pakistan
anytime: Yousuf
Rediff June 2, 2011
LAHORE -
Unfazed by the selectors snub for the tour of Sri Lanka, Pakistan’s former
captain Mohammad Yousuf said he is physically and mentally prepared for a
comeback to international cricket even at the shortest notice.
1 other mention in
Sports NDTV
May 2012
Whatmore Wants the Pakistan Team to
be Aggressive but not Reckless
Pakistan
team needs to be aggressive, not reckless
ESPN Cricinfo May 27, 2012
In an interview with Saj Sadiq in
PakPassion.net, Dav Whatmore talks about his experiences in the current role
and the future of Pakistan cricket.
Tough
to beat Sri Lanka at home soil
The Nation May 28, 2012
“Victory
is foremost in our minds, but planning, tactics and skill execution will decide
whether we are victorious or not. We will go there with our eyes wide open
expecting a good battle,” Pak Passion
quoted Whatmore, as saying.
Pak Tribune May 28, 2012
“Victory
is foremost in our minds, but planning, tactics and skill execution will decide
whether we are victorious or not. We will go there with our eyes wide open
expecting a good battle,” Pak Passion quoted Whatmore, as saying.
Strong domestic structure needed for
good national team: Whatmore
The
Dawn May 28, 2012
“Having
experienced cricket in a variety of countries, I think it is a well-accepted
fact that it is hard to produce a strong national team if your domestic
structure is weak,” Whatmore said while talking to PakPassion.net.
"My Dream of International
Cricket is Very Much Alive" : Mohammad Irshad
Irshad still optimistic about
playing for Pakistan
Pakistan Today May 27, 2012
I've always had a dream to play
international cricket and that dream is still very much alive," he said
while talking to Pakpassion.
"Nazir could be an Inspired
Selection for the T20 World Cup": Wajahatullah Wasti
Imran Nazir the right man for
Twenty20 format
Pak
Tribune May 24, 2012
As part of an exclusive interview with
the Pakpassion.net, Wasti was full of praise for the now discarded Imran Nazir.
Wasti described him as a talent that Pakistan could ill afford to ignore.
Wasti backs Nazir for ICC World T20
Pakistan
Today May 24, 2012
Wast, was
quoted by Pakpassion that Imran was successful as long as he played orthodox
cricket shots. However, the effort to become more flamboyant damaged the
batsman’s career and as result; he has ordinary stats despite being given a number
of chances at the international stage.
We will provide a stiff challenge for
our opponents: Sialkot coach Naved Anjum
Sialkot Stallions confident of
challenging other Champions League opponents
Yahoo! News May 22, 2012
Speaking with PakPassion.net Sialkot Stallions coach and former Pakistan
all rounder Naved Anjum was happy that Indo-Pak cricketing ties would resume on
the international stage. "I'm not just looking forward to my team playing
in the Champions League, but I feel it would be an honour to take part in such
a tournament for myself and of course the whole of the Sialkot team and...
I have not lost hope of an
international return: Fawad Alam
Pak batsman Fawad hopeful of making
international return
Yahoo! Cricket May 22, 2012
Karachi,
May 22 (ANI): Pakistan's out of favour middle order batsman Fawad Alam is
looking forward to representing his club in order to gain form and return to
international cricket. Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net about the
Pakistan Champions League event, Alam stated "Rashid Latif has organised
such club cricket tournaments in the past as well. However, this is the first
time that a club-level tournament...
Emirates Cricket Board offer to host 7
match Pakistan and Australia T20 series
Emirates Cricket Board proposes seven
match Pak, Australia T20 series
Yahoo! News Singapore May 22, 2012
"The proposal to hold this limited overs series has been made and
is under consideration by the PCB. The actual offer is for Pakistan and
Australia to play a series consisting only of T20 games," PakPassion.net
quoted Mani, as saying. Mani, while recognizing...
Play T20s vs Aussies in UAE, ECB urges
PCB
The News International May 22, 2012
Play T20s vs Aussies in UAE, ECB
urges PCB
Geo Super May 22, 2012
Usually there are restrictions on
the maximum number of T20 games that can be played in a year but, I am sure
that the ICC can make a special dispensation especially given that the Twenty20
World Cup will be held this year Dilawar Mani, ECBs CEO, told Pakpassion.net in
an interview.
PCB has mostly hosted its home games in UAE during the last three years but is
reluctant...
We have a very
good chance of winning the Gold in Olympics: Sohail Abbas
Pakistan can
win a Gold medal at the Olympics: Sohail Abbas
Dawn Sport May 20, 2012
Talking before leaving for Malaysia
to participate in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, Abbas said the team will work hard
and do their best at the Olympics. We have a very good chance of winning the
gold in the Olympics. I am confident that we will put in maximum effort in
training and that will be visible through our performance, the penalty-corner
specialist said while talking to PakPassion.net...
Penalty corner
expert Sohail Abbas confident of Pak winning Gold in Olympics
Yahoo! News May 21, 2012
InshaAllah (God-willing), we have a very good chance of winning the Gold
in Olympics. I am confident that we (our team) will put in their maximum effort
in training and that will be visible through our performance," Abbas said
during an interview with PakPassion.net "While having complete faith in
Allah, and working hard...
Pakistan can
win Gold in Olympics, says Sohail Abbas
The Nation May 21, 2012
I am confident that we will put in
their maximum effort in training and that will be visible through our
performance. While having complete faith in Allah, and working hard in training
and going with the positive intent of performing, we can be very hopeful of
having a good chance, Pakpassion.net quoted Sohail Abbas as saying....
FICA threatens
BCB with legal action
FICA chief May
writes letter to BCB urging it to clear players' BPL dues
Yahoo! Cricket May 19, 2012
"Whilst we have a communication avenue open I wish to express, on
behalf of the majority of players that recently participated in the Bangladesh
Premier League, our continued disappointment that a large number of players,
both foreign and local, still have not received their full entitlements from
their franchises," PakPassion.net quoted May's letter, as saying...
May reminds
BCB of May deadlines
The Daily Star May 20, 2012
The Federation of Cricketers
Association (FICA) chief executive, Tim May has written a letter to the
Bangladesh Cricket Board's president AHM Mustafa Kamal, urging him to inform
the Bangladesh Premier League franchisees to clear the outstanding dues of the
players who participated in the Twenty20 competition. "Whilst we have a
communication...
FICA chief May
writes letter to BCB urging it to clear players' dues
BanglaNews24 May 19, 2012
"This is despite many failed
promises from franchises to make the required payments and despite an official
pronouncement from BCB that following a meeting conducted by BCB and yourself
with franchises, foreign players will be paid all outstanding dues by 9 May and
domestic players will be paid all outstanding dues by 31 May," the letter
added...
Saqlain
Mushtaq urges organizers of T20 in Canada to pay up
Saqlain,
Boucher urge T20 organizers in Canada to pay up
Yahoo! Cricket May 18, 2012
Speaking with PakPassion.net former
Pakistan off spinner Saqlain Mushtaq who played in the match in Canada for the
Asia XI also urged the organisers to ensure that the cricketers who took part in
the event are paid their dues in full as soon as possible. "I really
enjoyed the match, it was good to be out...
No pay for
players following Toronto All Star T20
ESPNcricinfo May 17, 2012
And the former Pakistan offspinner
Saqlain Mushtaq said those who took part wanted to help the cause of cricket in
Canada but needed their basic requirements met. ""The cricketers went
to Canada with their best intentions to support the event and we delivered our
side of the deal," he told PakPassion. "We flew out there from
all parts of the world, played to the best of our ability, so we have done
what...
Saqlain
Mushtaq urges Canadian organizers to pay up
Cricket Europe May 18, 2012
An estimated crowd of 12,000
attended the Rogers Centre in Toronto last Saturday as Canadian cricket fans
were treated to a twenty over match between an International XI and an Asia XI.
Whilst the fans inside the arena were noisy and enthusiastic, many were also
disgruntled as the likes of Misbah-ul-Haq, Shahid Afridi, Mohammad Hafeez,
Saeed Ajmal, Umar Akmal and Hammad Azam, all of whom had....
Selectors
should have opted for youth over tried and tested failures: Salahuddin Sallu
Faisal Iqbal,
Imran Farhat's inclusion in test squad criticized
Dunya News May 16, 2012
Former chairman of Pakistan Cricket
Board (PCB) selection committee Salahuddin (Sallu) has raised question over the
selection of Faisal Iqbal and Imran Farhat for inclusion of test squad for Sri
Lankan tour. He said that the appointment of a new captain for the T20 team can
be seen as a forward-looking approach but other selections have raised valid
questions which potentially negate the progressive nature of these...
Ex-chief
selector says selectors should have opted for youth over 'tried and tested
failures'
Yahoo! Cricket May 16, 2012
Islamabad, May 16 (ANI): Former
chief selector Salahuddin Sallu has said the currents selection committee
should have opted for younger cricketers instead of old players, for the tour
of Sri Lanka. "It will be better if they [the selectors] bring in more
youngsters who can be a part of Pakistan's future. The selectors should have
opted for youth over tried and tested failures," Salahuddin told to
Pakpassion.net...
Selectors have
opted for players who are proven failures, says Salahuddin Sallu Cricket News
Update
Better.com May 16, 2012
While talking to Pakpassion,
the former Test cricketer expressed that he also gave opportunities to these
seasoned campaigners but they could not make it count at the international
level. Even in my time these players have been utilized a lot already and been given
ample opportunities. Both Imran Farhat and Faisal Iqbal have received many
chances to impress selectors. It will be better if they [the selectors] bring
in...
Two or three
options for hosting of series against Australia: Intikhab Alam
Intikhab Alam
says 'we have two or three alternatives to Sri Lanka in mind for Oz series'
Yahoo! Cricket May 16, 2012
"Yes, it's disappointing to see the series against Australia not
going ahead in Sri Lanka and it would have provided ideal practice for the
Pakistan team ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup in Sri Lanka, but it's out of our
hands and we have two or three alternatives to Sri Lanka in mind,"
Pakpassion.net quoted Alam, as saying...
PCB hopeful of
hosting series at neutral venue
The Nation May 17, 2012
Meanwhile, Director of Game
Development at the PCB Intikhab Alam speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net was
upbeat about the series against Australia going ahead albeit at an alternative
and yet to be finalised venue. Yes its disappointing to see the series against
Australia not going ahead in Sri Lanka and it would have provided ideal
practice for the Pakistan team...
PCB in hunt
for options to host Australia: Alam
Pakistan Today May 16, 2012
LAHORE - Director of Game
Development Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Intikhab Alam has said that the board
is working to host Pakistans series against Australia at some alternative venue
after it was cancelled by Sri Lanka Cricket. Pakistan-Australia series which
was scheduled to comprise five one-day internationals and three T20s to help
the sides prepare for the World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka was...
Bowling coach
to be appointed after the tour of Sri Lanka: Intikhab Alam
Pak bowling
coach to be appointed after Sri Lanka tour: Intikhab Alam
Yahoo! Cricket May 15, 2012
"The appointment will now be
made after the tour of Sri Lanka. The bowling coach will not be in place before
the tour of Sri Lanka as had been reported previously. The main reason for this
is that we don't want to rush the appointment for an important position as
this. It has to be the right person," Pakpassion.net quoted Alam, as
saying. Head Coach Dav Whatmore...
Still no
Pakistan bowling coach
Cricket365 May 16, 2012
Pakistan
will be without a bowling coach for their tour of Sri Lanka after deeming all
applicants to replace Aaqib Javed unsuitable. The PCB were eager to retain the
services of Javed earlier this year, but the former seamer instead opted for a
three-year contract as head coach of the United...
PCB to hire
bowling coach after Sri Lanka tour
The News International May 11, 2012
Intikhab Alam, the man at the helm
of a task team entrusted with the task of finding a new bowling coach, has
stressed that they will only pick the right person for the job.The appointment
will now be made after the tour of Sri Lanka. The bowling coach will not be in
place before the tour of Sri Lanka as had been reported previously. The main
reason for...
Seniors should
forget their captaincy aspirations and support Hafeez: Waqar Younis
Former
Pakistan cricketer Younis backs PCB's appointment of Hafeez as captain
International Cricket Council May 15, 2012
During an interview with Pakpassion,
Younis said: "Hafeez is an experienced cricketer and I think it's a good
move to give him the captaincy firstly in the shortest format." "It
would have been unwise to throw him into the deep end and give him the
captaincy in the longer formats. He is a fine choice, the right choice and I
wish him well and I hope that he will be successful," Younis added
Waqar Younis
dismisses Abdul Razaq's accusations Cricket News Update
Bettor.com May 15, 2012
While talking to Pakpassion,
Waqar dismissed all such claims and said, I dont think Razzaq should be whining
like this. He should instead be thinking about why hasnt he been selected now,
when neither Mohsin Khan or I are the coach. This isnt the first time he has
been moaning...
Waqar Younis
backs Hafeez's appointment as Pakistan's T20 captain
The Indian Express May 15, 2012
"Hafeez is an experienced
cricketer and I think it's a move to give him the captaincy first in the
shortest format. It would have been unwise to throw him into the deep end and
give him the captaincy in the longer formats," Waqar said. "He is a
fine choice, the right choice and I wish him well and I hope that he will be
successful," he told told the pakpassion.net...
Seniors should
support Hafeez, says Waqar
Pakistan Today May 15, 2012
Whilst some have questioned the
decision to appoint Hafeez, an overwhelming majority have backed Hafeezs
appointment and labelled it as a step in the right direction for Pakistan cricket,
reported Pakpassion. Former Pakistan coach and legendary fast bowler Waqar
Younis is one of the former players who has backed Hafeezs appointment...
A players
association should have been there 10 or 15 years ago in Pakistan: Tim May
Tim May
believes 'Players Association' in Pakistan should have been formed 15 years ago
Yahoo! Cricket May 14, 2012
"A players' association in
Pakistan should have been there ten or fifteen years ago. There's probably a
multitude of reasons, but it hasn't happened. Some people sitting on the
outside who have experienced a players' association know its benefits,"
May said in his interview to Pakpassion.net...
Tim May
believes 'Players Association' in Pakistan should have been formed 15 years ago
NewKerala May 14, 2012
May claimed that a players'
association binds the players together and Pakistan's cricket 'for too long has
consisted of different camps within the team'. "If ever there was a body
of players that would benefit the most, and not just the players, it would be
Pakistan cricket. Pakistan cricket doesn't need players fighting with the Board
all the time and the Board thinking that they are totally unaccountable to the
players," he added...
I feel that
I'm at my peak as a batsman: Mohammad Ayub Dogar
Cricket is all
about experience, not age: Ayub Dogar
Yahoo! Cricket May 13, 2012
Dogar, who is 32 years of age, said
if it was about age the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selectors would have given
him a chance several years ago. In cricket there are some things you learn only
through experience which comes with the passage of time, he told
PakPassion.net...
Cricket is
about experience, not age: Pak cricketer Ayub Dogar
Yahoo! Cricket May 14, 2012
Islamabad, May 14 (ANI): Pakistani
cricketer Mohammad Ayub Dogar, who has been selected in the national Test team
for Pakistan's tour of Sri Lanka has said that experience matters more than age
in cricket. Dogar, 32, said if it were about age, the selectors would have
given him a chance several years ago. "In cricket, there are some things
you learn only through experience which comes with the passage of time,"
Pak Passion quoted Dogar, as...
Pak batsman
Ayub Dogar attributes peak form to getting national team berth
Yahoo! Cricket May 10, 2012
Islamabad, May 13(ANI): Pakistan
batsman Mohammad Ayub Dogar, who has been given a chance to prove his mettle at
the international stage for the national team at the age of 32, has said he is
in top form. Dogar has played 93 first-class matches and averages 44, but his
performances over the last four years have been particularly impressive,
scoring over 4000 runs in this...
I have not
given up hope of an international recall: Yasir Hameed
Pak batsman
Yasir Hameed still hopeful about making national team comeback
Yahoo! Cricket May 13, 2012
"Whatever I am is due to my
country Pakistan and it will be my honour to serve the nation as long as I can
in my capacity as a cricketer. I may have made mistakes but that's all in the
past," Hameed said during an interview with PakPassion.net...
Yasir Hameed
disappointed at continuous snubbing by the selectors Cricket News Update
Bettor.com May 13, 2012
While talking to Pakpassion,
the cricketer from Peshawar expressed that he was expecting a comeback to the
national team for the tour of Sri Lanka but the selectors have continued to
deprive him with an opportunity to revive his international career. I had some
good scores in the Pentangular...
Pak batsman
Yasir Hameed still hopeful about making national team comeback
Herald Globe May 13, 2012
Hameed is hoping for an
International recall, especially after newly appointed team management said all
players would be considered for selection on the basis of recent performances,
regardless of their past records. The selection committee duly delivered on
their promise, but Hameed's name, to his dismay, did not figure in any squad,
but he hasn't lost all hope yet.
Hafeez is the
right choice as T20 captain: Zaheer Abbas
Hafeez is the
right choice: Zaheer Abbas
Dawn Cricket May 11, 2012
Hafeez is the right choice as T20
Captain. He, really, is the only choice and the reason is very simple as he is
scoring runs and taking wickets for the team and this consistency has been
rewarded. His future elevation to captain from vice captain will be based on
his performance in those types of formats but if he performs well then
obviously that will be the right choice, Abbas told PakPassion.net...
Mohammad
Hafeez will have to perform to retain captaincy, says Zaheer Abbas Cricket News
Update
Bettor.com May 11, 2012
Zaheer, who is known as the Asian
Bradman, thinks that Misbah will be feeling relieved as his responsibilities
have been shared with the opening batsman now. While speaking to Pakpassion,
the former top-order batsman said that Hafeez is a mature cricketer and he will
do a good job for the country. He said, Its a good decision by the board Misbah
was captain for all formats which...
Umar Akmal
must improve his shot selection, says Zaheer Abbas Cricket News Update
Bettor.com May 11, 2012
While talking to Pakpassion,
the Asian Bradman said that the young batsman usually gets carried away in the
longer version of the game and feels that he will have to take care of his
temperament in order to excel in international cricket. Zaheer expressed, If
Umar Akmal has been playing silly shots in Tests in other words, playing T20
shots in Test matches then thats to be expected as these are 2 different...
I want to
continue the tradition of fast bowling in Pakistan: Rahat Ali
Rahat Ali vows
to make it big at the international level Cricket News Update
Bettor.com May 11, 2012
While talking to Pakpassion,
the 23-year-old cricketer expressed that being named in the national squad is
just like a dream come true and said that this moment is very special for him
and his family. I was watching television with my family earlier today and saw
my name in the one day squad. I was literally rubbing my eyes in disbelief...
Ali aims to
keep the Pakistan fast-bowling tradition alive
Dawn Cricket May 11, 2012
After a successful domestic season
and being called up to the recent camp in Lahore, Im raring to go and I am full
of confidence and self belief. Ive always had faith in my ability and now I
hope that I can perform on the big stage which is international cricket. The
Sri Lankan batting line up is a powerful one but if I am given a chance I would
love to test myself out against them, Ali said in an interview to
pakpassion.net...
I will not let
anyone down when my international chance arrives: Raza Hasan
Father
insisted that I master sport of cricket: Pak spinner Hasan Raza
Yahoo! Cricket May 09, 2012
In an interview to Pakpassion.net, Raza spoke of how his interest in
cricket grew, his experiences with the national team, domestic cricket and his
international aspirations. Raza, 19, who hails from Sialkot, has represented
Pakistan Under 19s against Zimbabwe, and also got slotted in for the Under 19
World Cup in New Zealand in 2010. His performances there led to his...
Monty Panesar
is a better bowler than Graeme Swann, says Raza Hasan Cricket News Update
Bettor.com May 09, 2012
Raza, who is one of the best
spinners in Pakistans domestic circuit, while talking to Pakpassion, expressed
that he personally likes Monty because the left-arm spinner gives away nothing
to the batsmen. The budding cricketer said that he liked the way Panesar bowled
in the Test series against Pakistan in United Arab Emirates (UAE), earlier this
year...
Raza Hasan
bowls for increase in domestic match fee
The Nation May 10, 2012
Youngsters need to gain experience
of international cricket and need to learn how to handle the international
crowd and other such issues and for that, young players should be selected for
some of the smaller tours against weaker opponents, Raza was quoted by
Pakpassion.net...
I would be
naive to think that cricket was clean: Tim May
We would be
naive to think corruption in cricket doesnt exist, says Tim May
Yahoo! Cricket May 05, 2012
"I'd like to think that cricket
was clean at the moment, but I think I'd be naive to think that. There's always
chatter amongst players that something's not looking appropriate or whatever.
If cricket was clean, I don't think we'd have the ACSU there anymore, but the
ICC's ACSU is still there, they're busy," PakPassion.net quoted May, as
saying.
West Indies Players Association May 07, 2012
The head of the
Federation of International Cricketers Association believes that all cricket
countries should offer an amnesty for information on match-fixing. Although FICA
chief executive Tim May concedes that the England and Wales Cricket Board's
decision to offer a three-month amnesty has not led many players to take
advantage of it, he sees it
Cricket365 May 05, 2012
Asif was one of three Pakistan
players who were sent to jail after they were found guilty of agreeing to bowl
no-balls during a tour of England. They were also banned from cricket by the
ICC for a minimum of five years, but while that was expected to act as a
deterrent to other players considering fixing, May acknowledges that it is
unlikely to have eradicated the problem.
May wants
global match fixing amnesty
Lancashire Evening Post May 04, 2012
He added: "Just because the England
players didn't have much to report doesn't mean that Australian, New Zealand,
Pakistan, Indian, Sri Lankan players haven't got much to provide either.
"I think there are players out there that are holding a great deal of
information from the past or even the current that would
Arafat excited
at signing for Lancashire
Yahoo! Sport UK & Ireland May 02, 2012
Arafat himself told PakPassion.net:
"I'm really pleased and excited at signing for such a famous team such as
Lancashire. They have a history of winning tournaments and I hope I can perform
well for them and help them do well in the Friends Life T20 competition this
season.
Lancashire
sign Arafat for T20
ESPNcricinfo County Cricket May 02, 2012
Arafat, who last
played for Pakistan two years ago, told PakPassion.net that his aim was a place
in World Twenty20. "I've been out of favour with the national side for
more than two years and all I can do is to try and perform well and to attempt
to impress the selection committee," he said. "I would dearly love to
play in the Twenty20 World Cup later this year."
Lancashire
sign Pakistan all-rounder Yasir Arafat for Friends Life t20
The Guardian UK May 02, 2012
Lancashire have signed Yasir
Arafat as their second overseas player for this year's Friends Life t20.
The 30-year-old all-rounder joins his fellow Pakistan international Junaid Khan
in the red rose squad, having previously played in England for Surrey, Sussex
and Kent. The Lancashire head coach Peter Moores said: "Yasir has a wealth
of
Arafat looking
to impress selectors with Lancashire stint
Dawn Cricket May 02, 2012
Lancashire is a strong all round
side with some very experienced cricketers and has a very good coach in Peter
Moores. This opportunity is a fantastic one and I had no hesitation in signing
for Lancashire, Yasir told PakPassion.net.
I am ready to
establish myself in international cricket: Hammad Azam
Azam eager to
establish first-choice berth
Cricket365 May 08, 2012
While the facilities in the UAE are
excellent and the fans get behind us, playing in your own country is special
and I hope that the return of international cricket to Pakistan is not too far
away," he told pakpassion. "It was great to be given a
run of matches at the Asia Cup
Hammad Azam
hoping to play in IPL
Dawn Cricket May 02, 2012
Talking about the recent
postponement by the Bangladesh Cricket Board of the proposed two-match series,
Hammad said the postponement of the Bangladesh teams tour of Pakistan was very
disappointing for all of the players and cricket fans in Pakistan. We were
really looking forward to playing international cricket on home soil
Young Pak
all-rounder Hammad Azam looking to repay faith shown in him
Yahoo! Cricket May 02, 2012
"It was great
to be given a run of matches at the Asia Cup and the backing from the captain
and coaches and my team mates was very encouraging. I was given a proper chance
to show what I can do and that really boosted my morale and confidence,"
Azam said during his interview with PakPassion.net...
April 2012
Azhar Mahmood
has to play domestic cricket before there's any international recall: Saleem
Jaffar
'IPL
performances not enough for Mahmood comeback'
Dawn Cricket Apr 30, 2012
Past international performances and
those in domestic competitions of other countries arent really what the
selectors are basing their judgment of players upon, selector Saleem Jaffar
told PakPassion.net, echoing the chief selector of the PCB Iqbal Qasim. Jaffars
statement came after all-rounder Azhar Mahmood expressed an...
Mahmood must
play domestic cricket for international recall: Pak selector
Indian Express Apr 30, 2012
Jaffar told Pak Passion: Azhar would
first have to play in domestic cricket in Pakistan before we can consider him
for a return to the Pakistan side. Domestic cricket is what we gauge
performances by. Past international performances and those in domestic
competitions of other countries arent really what....
Mahmood must
play domestic cricket for international recall: Jaffar
Yahoo! Cricket Apr 30, 2012
Islamabad, Apr 30 (ANI): Pakistan
cricketer Azhar Mahmood's chances of playing for his country again has taken a
dive with selector Saleem Jaffar saying the all rounder would have to play
domestic cricket in Pakistan before being considered for the national squad.
Given his consistent performances, there has been....
The same words
that hurt you also spur you on to work harder: Abdul Razzaq [Pak blind captain]
Ex Pak blind
captain Razzaq says he retired due to injury rather than out of grudge
Yahoo! Cricket Apr 27, 2012
"My decision was primarily
based upon medical advice due to an injury - I fractured my foot during the
India series. Secondly, once I was awarded the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, there was not
another accolade that one could hope for. I felt that I had no other achievement
to wish for," PakPassion.net quoted him, as saying. He also pointed out...
Ex Pak blind
captain Razzaq describes India as toughest opponent
Yahoo! Cricket Apr 27, 2012
Karachi, Apr 27(ANI): Former
Pakistan blind cricket team captain Abdul Razzaq has rated India as his
toughest opponent in the sport. "Whenever you have a match against India
in any sport, you always have this in your mind that you must win the match.
There is a psychological pressure and when that happens, whilst you do play
well, the probability of errors also increases proportionally. Some players
fail to...
Razzaq appeals PBCC for financial
support
Pakistan Observer Apr 27, 2012
Abdul
Razzaq, who retired due to an injury as fracturing his foot during the India
series this year, said the match fees paid to players is around Rs 5,000 and on
a central contract, one can make close to Rs 12,000 on a monthly basis. This is
enough as long as you can run a business or be employed on the side, he told
Pakpassion.net. Razzaq said he is still waiting for a response...
Players
deserve better from BPL franchises and BCB: Tim May
International
cricket body chief slams BCB for not complying with terms of players' contracts
Yahoo! Cricket Apr 26, 2012
"As part of the contract, we staggered
payment obligations of the franchises across three dates, one before the
tournament commenced, one during and one following the event. We also ensured
that the Bangladesh Cricket Board guaranteed the player payments (this was
written into the player contract)," Pak Passion.net quoted...
International
cricket body chief slams BCB for not complying with terms of players' contracts
New Kerala Apr 26, 2012
"We advised players that
despite us coming to agreement with the BPL regarding the terms and conditions
of the contract - that we had some concerns regarding the tournament and
advised that players should not travel to Bangladesh without receiving the
first 25 percent instalment of their salary," he added.
Wasim Akram is
my inspiration: Zia ul Haq
Wasim Akram
has always been my inspiration: Zia
Dawn Cricket Apr 23, 2012
However, his chance came when he
impressed PIA with his performance at the National One Day Cup first division
last year, taking 13 wickets in 7 matches at an economy rate of just under 4.5.
The opposing teams batsmen are wary even of his slow wickets, said his team
mates. Wasim Akram has always been my inspiration, I just...
Pak pace bowler
Zia ul Haq says Wasim Akram has always been my inspiration
Yahoo! Cricket Apr 23, 2012
Zia has, however, met Akram after a practice session for PIA, but he
said he was too overawed by the experience to speak to Akram. "We had just
finished a practice session with PIA and were sitting and relaxing on the
outfield. Wasim (Akram) as an ex PIA cricketer still...
Pak pace
bowler Zia ul Haq says Wasim Akram has always been my inspiration
Zee News India Apr 23, 2012
Like
most Pakistani boys I would watch cricket on television whenever I could and
try and emulate my heroes. Id watch Pakistan matches on television and then try
and copy what I saw from the bowlers. We also had at home a collection of old
matches and I loved watching videos of those matches, he added.
Pak
pace bowler Zia ul Haq says Wasim Akram has always been my inspiration
Wasim Akram Live Apr 24, 2012
When I saw Wasim, I was so nervous
that I couldnt say anything to him. He was chatting to some of the other
players but I was just too shy to speak with him. Hopefully at some point in
the future I will see him again and this time I am determined to speak with him
and get some advice regarding my bowling, he added.
Zia ul Haq
eyeing Under 19 World Cup after significant South African tour
Yahoo! Cricket Apr 23, 2012
"It
was my first overseas tour and I really enjoyed the tour of South Africa at the
start of the year and it was nice to be bowling on surfaces that offered
something to the quick bowlers. I feel the tour definitely improved me as a
bowler, I learnt a lot from that tour and I feel these tours are...
Security was
not the real issue for the postponement of the BD series: Sarfraz Nawaz
Whatmore
disappointed by Bangladesh decision
The Independent - Bangladesh Apr 23, 2012
I had personally attended the press
conference in which the Bangladeshi security delegation had shown their
appreciation for the arrangements when they visited Pakistan so I really dont
think that was an issue, PakPassion.net quoted Nawaz, as saying. Dont also
forget that the...
Security was
not the real issue: Sarfraz
The Nation Apr 22, 2012
In exclusive comments to
PakPassion.net Sarfraz Nawaz, the outspoken former Pakistan fast bowler, spoke
of his dismay at the manner in which the tour had been postponed and felt that
there was more to this affair then just matters of security. Whilst it may be
true that the...
Ex-bowler
Nawaz says security 'not only reason for postponement of Bangladesh's tour of
Pak'
Yahoo! News Apr 22, 2012
Karachi, Apr 22(ANI): Former
Pakistan fast bowler Sarfraz Nawaz has said the Bangladesh Cricket Board's
decision to postpone its tour of Pakistan was not based purely based on
security reasons and believes some political pressure may have played a role.
"I had personally attended the press conference in which the...
We want to
create an environment that nurtures high performance: Julien Fountain
Fielding coach
vows to turn team into high performance unit
Pakistan Today Apr 19, 2012
Fountain was quoted by PakPassion as
saying that Pakistan team has scope to improve in fielding, and he is going to
do his best to make them a better fielding unit. "I think every
professional sports team is always looking to tweak it's performance, to
raise....
We will be
ready for World T20: Fountain
The News International Apr 19, 2012
LAHORE: Pakistans new fielding coach Julien Fountain has said he along
with coach Dave Whatmore are determined to convert the team into a High
Performance Unit. Fountain told PakPassion.net in an interview on Wednesday
Pakistan team has scope to improve in fielding, and he is going to do his best
to make them a better fielding...
No one gets to skip fielding practice:
Fountain
Dawn Cricket Apr 18, 2012
Pakistans new fielding coach, Julien Fountain, aims to shift the
attention to the under-appreciated area in cricket training. According to the former West Indies
coach, people often forget that elite fielding performances can have an impact
in competitions. Fielding is a skill, which must be learnt exactly like batting
or bowling, he said in an interview to pakpassion.net, adding that...
New coach determined to turn team into
'High Performing Unit'
Yahoo! Cricket Apr 18, 2012
In an
interview to the PakPassion.net Fountain said Pakistan team has scope to
improve in fielding, and he is going to do his best to make them a better
fielding unit. "I think every professional sports team is always looking
to tweak it's performance, to raise it's game to make sure it's up there with
the best, if not actually setting the standard as the best in the world,"
Fountain said.
The PCB should have taken a firm
stance with the BCB: Asif Iqbal
PCB's fingers crossed over Bangladesh
players' participation
Times of India Apr 17, 2012
Pakistan's former Test captain, Asif
Iqbal told 'Pakpassion.net' website that the BCB took a disingenuous stand in
this matter. "Make no mistake, the announcement of this tour is a positive
development. However, as you know, the BCB and PCB had agreed on a full tour of
Pakistan prior to the Asia Cup. This was to consist of Test and...
Pakistan wants top Bangladesh side for
tour
MSN Sports Apr 18, 2012
Pakistan's former Test captain, Asif Iqbal told Pakpassion.net that the
BCB took a disingenuous stand in this matter. "Make no mistake, the
announcement of this tour is a positive development. However, as you know, the
BCB and PCB had agreed on a full tour of Pakistan prior to the Asia Cup. The
proposed itinerary was...
Asif Iqbal says PCB should have taken
a firm stance on Bangladesh tour
Yahoo! News Apr 17, 2012
"The security delegation was given assurances by the Pakistani
Government at the highest levels and returned to Bangladesh satisfied with its
findings. The final decision was referred to the Bangladeshi Government, and at
that time, there seemed to be no major impediments to this tour,"
PakPassion.net quoted Iqbal, as...
PCB should have urged BCB for a full
tour, says Asif Iqbal Cricket News Update
Bettor.com Apr 17, 2012
While
speaking to Pakpassion, Iqbal expressed that he is happy to see an
international team visiting Pakistan but added that the PCB should have urged
the BCB for a full tour, as committed earlier. Make no mistake, the
announcement of this tour is a positive development. However, as you know, the
BCB and PCB had agreed...
Aleem Dar calls for consistency in the
use of technology
Cricket365 Apr 14, 2012
Dar believes that theses kind of
discrepancies can't be allowed to take place. "In the recent Sri
Lanka-England series the Hot Spot technology was not being used. To have the
use of consistent elements of technology at each match would make it easier for
players, spectators and umpires alike. DRS ensures that most...
Pakistani umpire Aleem Dar calls for
consistent use of technology in cricket
Zee News India Apr 14, 2012
Some umpires do find it
uncomfortable having to reverse a decision that they have made in front of
thousands at the ground and millions on television. But umpires are human they
will make mistakes too. One incorrect decision can change the whole scenario of
a match and thats why I am in favour of the DRS, he added.
PCB should conduct fitness test of
umpires, says Aleem Dar
Pakistan Today Apr 16, 2012
ICC
carries out regular eye tests and hearing tests and it should also be done in
Pakistan particularly before any major tournament, Aleem told Pakpassion.net.
Aleem said currently in Pakistan the eye, hearing and fitness tests are not
being performed on a regular basis on umpires. It is been quite a few years...
DRS technology should be consistent
Dar
ESPNcricinfo Apr 14, 2012
"In
the recent Sri Lanka-England series the Hot Spot technology was not being used.
To have the use of consistent elements of technology at each match would make
it easier for players, spectators and umpires alike," Dar told PakPassion.net.
"DRS ensures that most decisions can be corrected."
Pakistani umpire Aleem Dar calls for
consistent use of technology in cricket
Yahoo! Cricket Apr 14, 2012
When Dar
was quizzed about his viewpoint whether the hotspot technology should be used
in every cricket series, he replied: "Yes absolutely. That technology is
being made available in series in Australia and England and it's definitely benefiting
the decision making process."
Aleem Dar says neutral umpires in
cricket should stay despite advent of DRS
Yahoo! Cricket Apr 14, 2012
In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Dar said he doesn't think
the concept of neutral umpires in international cricket should be negated, and
also appreciated former Pakistan captain Imran Khan's idea of bringing neutral
umpires to international cricket. When asked whether he thinks with the
introduction of DRS and....
Mine is a simple approach to batting:
Haris Sohail
Haris Sohail vows to play for Pakistan
sooner rather than later Cricket News Update
Better.com Apr 12, 2012
While
speaking to Pakpassion, Haris admitted that it was really difficult for him to
get a chance for the Stallions, as a number of world-class players represent
them. However, when presented with the opportunity he grabbed it with both
hands. Haris said, I went into the Super 8s...
Amir will come back an even better
bowler: Asif Bajwa
Batsmen better be aware of Amir's
booming comeback: Asif Bajwa
The Pakistan Reporter Apr 12, 2012
I am
confident that Amir will come back to professional cricket as an even better
bowler. I have started to work with him on the mental side of the game again
and when he returns to Rawalpindi next month then we will start working again
on his fitness levels and his cricketing skills, Bajwa told Pakpassion.net.
Bajwa feels that...
Mohammad Amir to emerge as better
bowler following end of 5-year ban: Mentor
Yahoo! Cricket Apr 12, 2012
Amir was
very keen to start working with me on his fitness upon his return to Pakistan
but I advised him to rest for now until May," Pak.Passion.net quoted Bajwa
as saying. Bajwa, who was Amir's school-teacher and cricket coach from the age
of 11, confirmed that he had kept in touch with him through his lawyers
throughout his custodial...
Mohammad Amir to emerge as better
bowler following end of 5-year ban: Mentor
One Pakistan Apr 12, 2012
He
revealed that Amir wants to educate and coach the youngsters and make them
aware of not falling into the traps he fell into. Amir is very keen to coach the young boys who I
work with and to help them with their cricket skills. He is adamant that he
wants to help the youngsters, to guide them and to tell them about the...
PCB must use DRS in domestic
tournaments: Basit Ali
Bettor.com Apr 10, 2012
While
speaking to Pakpassion, Basit said that Malik has been influential in Sialkots
success over the years, and has received tremendous support from other players
as well. The former cricketer was impressed with the performance of the
Stallions in the shortest format of the game...
This is a message to rest of the world
that Pakistan is a safe country: Zaka Ashraf
Pakistan is a safe country for
International cricket, says Zaka Ashraf Cricket news update
Bettor.com Apr 08, 2012
While
speaking to Pakpassion, Ashraf expressed that the crowd in Lahore was
supportive for the home team as well as the visitors, which goes to show that
the people of Pakistan deserve international cricket at home. The Chairman
said, The feedback from the people of Lahore is great as you must have
witnessed from the match they were cheering their own Under 19 team but also
our brothers from Britain...
Pak safe for hosting International
cricket games: British Universities Charity XI captain
Yahoo! Cricket Apr 08, 2012
"It
has been a great tour and most importantly its great work for our charity
(Afghan Appeal Fund) - We feel that it bridges the gap between Pakistan and
England and shows that Pakistan is safe for cricket. That's what we came here
for. Although we haven't won any matches, we have definitely won a few hearts
and minds and PCB has shown to us that being an English team, Pakistan is
absolutely safe for international cricket," PakPassion.net quoted Alam,
as...
Pak safe for hosting International
cricket games: British Universities Charity XI captain
One Pakistan Apr 08, 2012
He added
that the people of Pakistan who deserved praise for keeping the cricketing
spark alive in the country. In my view, more important than the security aspect is the love of the people
whether its the staff at the NCA or the Punjab Police (Elite Force) or the
people at the Gaddafi stadium who have been organizing the nets or the matches,
he added...
I hope this experience helps me in the
future: Umaid Asif
Umaid Asif looking to improve all the
time Cricket news update
Bettor.com Apr 02, 2012
During the
Super 8 tournament, Umaid played all the matches for the Stallions, and helped
his team to clinch the title. He bowled with good pace and bounce throughout
the event, even though the tracks were suited for stroke-play. While speaking
to Pakpassion, Umaid expressed his happiness...
My ambition to play for Pakistan has
never been stronger: Khalid Latif
Khalid Latif vows to make a comeback
in the Pakistan team
Better.com Apr 02, 2012
While
speaking to Pakpassion, Latif said that he has been in good form in the
on-going season and this was reflected in the recently concluded T20 tournament
in Rawalpindi. Latif said, I went into the Super 8s tournament having scored
325 runs in five matches in the National One Day Cup at an average of 82.25. I
was top of the averages in that particular tournament, so yes I was full of
confidence going into the twenty over competition...
March 2012
Shoaib Malik hopes his recent good
form will impress the selectors
Malik hopes recent good showing in
domestic cricket will impress selectors
Yahoo! Cricket Mar 31, 2012
Islamabad,
Mar 31(ANI): Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik has expressed hopes that his
good run in domestic cricket will impress the national selectors. However,
Malik believes he doesn't need to prove himself in front of anyone, as his
ouster from the Pakistan national team had more to do with poor form, which he
seems to have rediscovered now. Malik had performed brilliantly in the National
One Day Cup 50 over tournament for Pakistan International...
Shoaib Malik wants to make amends of
his recent bad form Cricket news update
Better.com Mar 31, 2012
Former
Pakistan captain, Shoaib Malik, is very disappointed with his recent
performances in international cricket but feels that he has regained his form
and is now ready to make amends. Malik emerged into the scene of international cricket in 1999 when he
started his career for Pakistan as an off-spinner. However, he started to focus
more on his batting afterwards and became an integral part of Pakistans
limited-overs...
Malik hopes recent good showing in
domestic cricket will impress selectors
Zee News India Mar 31, 2012
Playing professional cricket is a huge
opportunity. I have been lucky enough to be given this opportunity that many
crave. My aim has always been to do my best for whichever team I am playing
for, whether it is a domestic team, a club team or for my country, Pak
Passion.net quoted Malik, as saying.
Players and coaching staff still owed
payments from the Bangladesh Premier League
BPL yet to clear dues of Pak players,
coach
Aaj News Mar 28, 2012
Bangladesh
Premier League (BPL) authorities still owe dues to some of the Pakistani
players and coach who participated in the booming inaugural BPL. The BPL ran
from February 9th to the 29th and was won by a star studded Dhaka Gladiators
team who had some big international names such as Saeed Ajmal, Shahid Afridi,
Rana Naved, Azhar Mahmood and Imran Nazir...
Cricket Europe Mar 28, 2012
Speaking
from Rawalpindi to PakPassion.net several Pakistani cricketers, who played in
the inaugural Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and are currently taking part in
the Super 8s Twenty20 Cup, have confirmed that they are yet to receive all of
the match fees that were due to them from the BPL. The Bangladesh Premier
League ran from 9th-29th February and was won by a star studded Dhaka
Gladiators team who had some big...
BPL yet to clear dues of Pak players, coach
Focus Press Pakistan Mar 28, 2012
A second
Pakistani cricketer stated, 75 percent of my monies are due and I am not really
getting anywhere with regards to obtaining the outstanding monies from the BPL.
I have phoned my contacts at the BPL on several occasions and I keep getting
told that the monies should be sent to me soon, but the...
Mohammad Sami plots Super 8s victory
for Karachi Dolphins
Better.com Mar 27, 2012
The
Dolphins started the tournament well defeating the defending champions, the
Rawalpindi Rams. While speaking to pakpassion, Sami said he was satisfied with
the performance in the first match. He believes that the Dolphins did well in
all three departments of the game and they must perform consistently in the
group stage, in order to qualify for the semi-finals of the event....
Sami eyes T20 crown for Dolphins
Daily News Pakistan Mar 28, 2012
KARACHI,
March 28: Karachi Dolphins' captain Mohammad Sami believes his team can go all
the way in the ongoing National Twenty20 Cup after finishing agonisingly close
on several occasions in the past. "We have been runners up in these
tournaments on several occasions and I feel it's now time to put that right.
We've been close a few times but have never ended up winning a title. I feel
this time we have a very good chance to put that right," Sami told
Pakpassion.net in...
Sami eyes T20 crown for Dolphins
The News International Mar 28, 2012
The fast
bowler feels that he still has the desire and the skill to perform on the
international stage, despite being 31 years of age and having last played for
Pakistan in November 2010. Ive just returned from Bangladesh where I performed well in the
Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and my form in domestic cricket has been very
consistent...
We should not let Mohammad Amir's
career be ruined: Zaka Ashraf
Challenge the 5-year ban: PCB Chief to
Amir
NDTV Sports Mar 24, 2012
"We should not let this young boy's career be ruined, we should all
try to help him and understand that he was trapped into spot-fixing," he
said. Ashraf said Amir was sorry for what he did. "Amir was very
apologetic at the meeting we had...
PCB Chairman urges Aamer to appeal
against five-year spot-fixing ban
The Daily Mail, Mail Online Mar 24, 2012
Ashraf told PakPassion.net: 'Aamer was very apologetic at the meeting we
had with him and spoke of how he was trapped into spot-fixing. 'He is such a
wonderful young talent that has been wasted and it's such a shame that he
cannot even use our practice facilities....
Mohammad Amir's five-year ban is too
harsh, says PCB Chief
The Guardian UK Mar 24, 2012
Mohammad Amir's five-year ban from cricket for spot fixing is too harsh,
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf has said. "Amir could
have become the best bowler in the world. He has served his prison sentence and
that matter is now closed...
PCB says five year ban on Amir is too
harsh
ARY News Mar 24, 2012
"I think the five-year ban is too harsh and it is down to Amir if
he wishes to appeal against that lengthy ban imposed upon him," the PCB
chief told the PakPassion.net web site on Friday. "I would suggest that he
does appeal against the ban and I think the relevant body..
PCB Chief Ashraf lauds Pak for Asia
Cup win
Yahoo! Cricket Mar 25, 2012
Karachi, Mar 25(ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Zaka Ashraf has
expressed satisfaction over the Pakistan's victory in the Asia Cup that was held
in Bangladesh. "It was a very pleasing win for everyone involved in
Pakistan cricket, but at the same time it was an extremely tense victory. The
crowd in Dhaka...
PCB Chief says five year ban on Aamir
is too harsh
The Nation Mar 25, 2012
KARACHI -
Mohammad Aamir's five-year ban from cricket for spot fixing is too harsh,
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf has said. "Aamir could
have become the best bowler in the world. He has served his prison sentence and
that matter is now...
PCB Chief says five year ban on Amir
is too harsh
Reuters Mar 24, 2012
"I
think the five-year ban is too harsh and it is down to Amir if he wishes to
appeal against that lengthy ban imposed upon him," the PCB chief told the
Pakpassion.net web site on Friday. "I would suggest that he does appeal
against the ban and I think the relevant...
Zaka Ashraf wants Mohammad Aamer to
challenge five-year ban
Cricket Country Mar 24, 2012
.He is
such a wonderful young talent that has been wasted and it's such a shame that
he cannot even use our practise facilities," Ashraf said in an interview
to the Pakpassion.net website...
Independent Online Mar 24, 2012
Amir, 19, was convicted, along with former captain Salman Butt and
Mohammad Asif, of helping to arrange the delivery of deliberate no-balls during
the 2012 Lord's test against England. In a television interview this week, Amir accused Butt and agent...
Challenge the 5-year ban: Ashraf to
Amir
Rediff Cricket Mar 24, 2012
Ashraf, who returned from Bangladesh, had recently met Aamir at the
board headquarters. The PCB Chairman described the ban by the ICC as harsh. I
think the five-year ban is too harsh and it is down to Aamir if he wishes to
appeal against that lengthy ban imposed upon him.
PCB Chief terms Amir ban too harsh
Daily Times Pakistan Mar 24, 2012
LAHORE: Mohammad Amirs five-year ban from cricket for spot fixing is too
harsh, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf has said. Amir could
have become the best bowler in the world. He has served his prison sentence and
that matter is now closed, but the...
Eurosport UK Mar 24, 2012
Ashraf told pakpassion.net: "Amir was very apologetic at the
meeting we had with him and spoke of how he was trapped into spot-fixing.
"He is such a wonderful young talent that has been wasted and it's such a
shame that he cannot even use our practice facilities...
We have made our nation proud:
Mohammad Nabi
Afghanistan hope to play Tests - Nabi
ESPNcricinfo Mar 24, 2012
"We really hope that we are granted Test status as we are playing
so well and also we have such a fanatical following in Afghanistan," Nabi
told PakPassion.net. "We will try our best by playing good cricket
in the coming months to show the world and ICC that we...
Afghanistan proud of qualifying for
T20 World Cup: Mohammad Nabi
Yahoo! Cricket Mar 24, 2012
Kabul, Mar 24(ANI): Afghan cricketer Mohammad Nabi has said his team has
made the country proud by qualifying for the ICC T20 World Cup tournament to be
held in Sri Lanka in September 2012. "This is the second time we have
qualified for the ICC World T20 event...
Afghanistan proud of qualifying for
T20 World Cup: Mohammad Nabi
NewsTrack India Mar 24, 2012
His statement came after Afghanistan defeated Namibia in the ICC World
T20 Qualifiers in United Arab Emirates to qualify for the T20 World Cup. Nabi
said Afghanistan is eyeing a tournament victory. "Of course, we will try
our best to win...
Rameez Raja Jr. aims for Twenty20
World Cup
Rameez Raja Jr hopeful to play in T20
World Cup
Yahoo! Cricket Mar 23, 2012
Islamabad,
Mar 23 (ANI): Pakistani cricketer Rameez Raja Jr has hinted he is hopeful to
play in the T20 World Cup. In July of 2011, 24 year old Rameez Raja Jr. was
selected for the national twenty20 team to represent Pakistan against Zimbabwe
on the basis of his...
Rameez Raja Jr hopeful to play in T20
World Cup
NewKerala Mar 23, 2012
"I am very hopeful that I
will perform well in this tournament, make big scores and play at least one
memorable innings similar to what I did in last year's tournament. So, I am
positive, really hopeful that If I perform well, it will be good and...
Rameez Raja Jr vows to make an
international return
Better.com Mar 25, 2012
While speaking to PakPassion, Raja expressed that he is not happy with
his performances in the season so far but wants to make amends in future. Raja said, "This season was
just okay, because I didn't perform as well as last season, where...
Umar Akmal's career is being damaged
due to his poor shot selection
Poor shot selection cause of Umar
Akmal's career downswing: Salahuddin
Yahoo! Cricket Mar 19, 2012
"They say he doesn't play shots
along the ground or the on-drive, but it is the role of the captain and coach
to manage the development of such a talented player. Let him know he needs to
score singles too. There is always a lot of time and staying at the wicket is
also important,"PakPassion.net quoted Salahuddin, as saying....
Poor shot selection cause of Umar
Akmal's career downswing: Salahuddin
Truth Dive Mar 19, 2012
Salahuddin also called on the Pakistan Cricket Board(PCB) to appoint a
vice- captain, especially for overseas tours to realize to groom a captain for
the future. He said the Pakistan cricket team needs a media manager so that
players can focus fully on the cricket. On being asked if he faced any pressure
from the Pakistan Cricket Board members to select certain players during his
time as chief selector, he...
Call to appoint media manager for
cricket team
The Nation Mar 20, 2012
KARACHI - Former chief selector Salahuddin (sallu) on Monday urged the
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to appoint a media manager for the national
cricket team. Pakistan needs a media manager to handle, both the electronic and
print media. The players shouldnt be involved - neither the captain nor the
players so they can focus fully on the game...
One Day and T20 defeats were
incredible: Mohsin Khan
Mohsin says Pak took off like
supersonic jet to secure 'incredible' win over England
Yahoo! Cricket Mar 16, 2012
"The England Test series was just incredible. The team took off
like a supersonic jet. Nobody anywhere expected us to defeat England 3-0 in the
Test series. All the players gave everything, they were so determined, they
were so motivated. All the pre Test series planning with the captain went so
well," PakPassion.net quoted Mohsin, as saying....
Bettor.com Mar 16, 2012
While speaking to Pakpassion, Mohsin said that he is still dumbfounded
about performance in the shorter format of the game, and historically Pakistan
had fared well in limited overs cricket. Mohsin said, I actually thought we had
a stronger combination in the shorter formats than in the Test series compared
to England. After each defeat against England I was just getting more and more
depressed as I could not understand why the body language and...
Mohsin Khan still recovering from ODI,
T20 series loss against England
Times of India Mar 12, 2012
Mohsin told the Pakpassion.net
website that it was beyond his imagination after the Test series whitewash how
badly things went. "I still cannot believe what went wrong during those
matches. The spirit, the body language, the killer instinct, it all just
disappeared in a matter of a few days. It was the same venues, almost the same
group of players, almost the same opposition. The same team that was flying
high a few days earlier, was just so deflated," said Mohsin...
Azhar Mahmood targets IPL success
Azhar, first Pakistani player to
feature in IPL
Pak Obesrver Mar 17, 2012
Azhar said he is really excited at
playing in the IPL. My aim is to give my all and I will go to India looking to
win my fourth Twenty-20 title, after previous wins with Surrey, Auckland and
Dhaka. I have been fortunate enough to enjoy a lot of success in twenty over...
Azhar Mahmood hoping to fire for Kings
XI Punjab in IPL
Yahoo! Cricket Mar 14, 2012
"My aim is always to give my all and I will go to India looking to
win my fourth Twenty20 title, after previous wins with Surrey, Auckland and
Dhaka. I've been fortunate enough to enjoy a lot of success in twenty over
cricket and I hope that it can continue in India," Pakpassion quoted
Mahmood, as saying...
Azhar Mahmood hoping to fire for Kings
XI Punjab in IPL
NewsTrack India Mar 14, 2012
Mahmood spoke highly of the IPL and
described it as "the biggest tournament in the world after international
cricket". Mahmood will be joined by Wasim Akram who is in the coaching
staff of Kolkata Knight Riders and Rameez Raja who will be part of the
commentary team as the only Pakistanis taking part in the IPL, and added...
I've learnt from my mistakes: Ahmed
Shehzad
West Indies Players Association Mar 14, 2012
Pakistan rookie cricketer Ahmed Shehzad has described former West Indies
batsman as phenomenal after putting up a formidable batting partnership with
him in the Bangladesh Premier League. "Chris (Gayle) is a great batsman,
he's just phenomenal.
Ahmed Shehzad vows to make a comeback
in the Pakistan team
Better.com Mar 14, 2012
While talking to Pakpassion, Shehzad further added that he has learnt a
lot about the game while playing the BPL and wants to replicate those performances
for his country. Yes the BPL was very satisfying. I thought I batted pretty
well and I hope that when...
Shehzad describes Gayle as phenomenal
after formidable BPL batting partnership
Yahoo! Cricket Mar 14, 2012
"Chris was brilliant to bat alongside, he was full of praise for me
which was very nice of him and he said to me that I already hit the ball so
hard and that if I was his size, I would be able to break the ball into pieces.
Chris was full of admiration for me, he said...
PCB have an open mind regarding
appointment of a bowling coach: Intikhab Alam
Bowling coach not to be from overseas:
Intikhab
Pak Observer Mar 13, 2012
Previous incumbent Aaqib Javed who had worked for the PCB for nearly 11
years in various assignments, recently resigned from the role after he was
appointed as head coach of the UAE and opinion is divided upon whether a local
coach should be appointed or whether a foreign coach would be of more benefit
to the Pakistani...
The post of 'bowling coach' is
absolutely crucial for Pakistan, feels Intikhab Alam
Better.com Mar 13, 2012
Former Test cricketer, Intikhab Alam, has said that the Pakistan Cricket
Board (PCB) has not found an appropriate option to fill the vacant post of the
bowling coach for the national team, and the new coach can be local or foreign.
Intikhab is the head of the committee that chose...
PakPassion presents an exclusive
interview with Babar Azam
Babar Azam dreams of playing for
Pakistan Cricket new update
Bettor.com Mar 12, 2012
In his interview with pakpassion, Azam said that he was satisfied with
his individual performances against South Africa and Zimbabwe and this has given
him confidence. He is lucky to be playing along some of the best Pakistani
cricketers in the domestic circuit, and this is helping him to gain maturity.
The all-rounder is doing well in the on-going 50-over competition in the
country. Azam said, Yes I came back from South Africa buzzing with
confidence....
An exclusive interview with Pakistan
Under 19 captain Babar Azam
Boxscore News Mar 12, 2012
I was one of the lucky ones in that it was my second tour of South
Africa. I have previously toured South Africa with my school in Lahore, so I
had the benefit of previous experience in touring South Africa, but nonetheless
to be playing in those conditions was very useful....
Under 19 captain Babar Azam praises
team for SA outstanding performance
Yahoo! Cricket Mar 12, 2012
Islamabad, Mar 12 (ANI): Pakistan Under 19 Captain Babar Azam has
praised his team mates for their great performance on the South African tour.
"Zia ul Haq and Ehsan Adil both did very well in South Africa. Sami Aslam
is a very good player and made a lot of runs on that tour," Pakpassion quoted
Azam, as saying. He further praised Umar Waheed for his batting style.
Mohammad Nabi disappointed that
Afghanistan aren't included in the Asia Cup
What's the purpose of the Asia Cup?
Yahoo! Cricket Mar 14, 2012
Afghan players are understandably angry and upset about the situation
and feel they are not being taken seriously enough. Afghanistan's hard-hitting
batsman Mohammad Nabi told PakPassion.net, "We are not featuring in the
Asia Cup, that is really disappointing. How are we going to improve if we do
not play against these teams?"...
Afghanistan eyes World T20 berth
The Age (Australia) Mar 12, 2012
Afghanistan's cricketers are determined to use their resentment over
being snubbed for the Asia Cup to fire them to a second appearance at the World
Twenty20. The Afghans are among the favourites to land one of the two places up
for grabs at the 2012 finals in Sri Lanka in September and October when the
16-nation qualifying tournament starts on Tuesday...
Afghanistan resent Asia Cup snub
Cricket365 Mar 12, 2012
Afghanistan are determined to use their resentment over being snubbed for
the Asia Cup to fire them to a second appearance at the World Twenty20. The
Afghans are among the favourites to land one of the two places up for grabs at
the tournament proper in Sri Lanka in September and October...
Rashid Latif and Azhar Mahmood back
Mohammad Akram for role of bowling coach
Former cricketers Latif, Mahmood back
Mohammad Akram for Pak bowling coach
Yahoo! Cricket Mar 10, 2012
Karachi, Mar 10(ANI): Former Pakistan captain and wicketkeeper Rashid
Latif has backed former pacer Mohammad Akram for the post of bowling coach.
Latif reckoned that Akram possesses all requisite skills for the job and can
extract the best out of Pakistan's bowlers...
Former cricketers Latif, Mahmood back
Mohammad Akram for Pak bowling coach
TruthDive Mar 10, 2012
I think the PCB should appoint Mohammad Akram as I think he is the right
man for the job. Ive played cricket with and against Akram and also since
retiring from international cricket I have played alongside him for the
Lashings World XI side. Akram...
Former cricketers Latif, Mahmood back
Mohammad Akram for Pak bowling coach
NewKerala Mar 10, 2012
Meanwhile, Akram has confirmed his
availability to work as Pakistan's bowling coach. "I'm available if the
Pakistan Cricket Board wants me as the bowling coach. I'm confident that I can
work well with Dav Whatmore and Julien Fountain...
Sri Lanka are slight favourites for
the Asia Cup: Waqar Younis
Waqar rates Sri Lanka 'slight
favourites' for Asia Cup
ICC Americas News Mar 10, 2012
Former Pakistan bowler and head coach, Waqar Younis has said Sri Lanka's
scintillating performance in the recently- concluded VB series in Australia
makes them slight favourites for the Asia Cup. "We have seen both India
and Pakistan struggle recently in One Day...
Sri Lanka slight favourites for Asia
Cup : Waqar Younis
DNA Daily News & Analysis Mar 09, 2012
After all, these are good Asian sides ?" they all know the pitches
and they all know the conditions very well, Pak Passion.net quoted Younis, as
saying. He added that those who underestimate tournament hosts, Bangladesh, are
doing it at their own risk...
Sri Lanka will have a slender edge in
Asia Cup: Waqar
One Pakistan Mar 09, 2012
Given Pakistan s dismal showing in the One Day format during the home
series against England in the UAE, there were expectations that the Pakistani
selectors may opt for changes but it did not happened. I think the Pakistan
squad for the Asia Cup is a...
Waqar Younis backs the appointment of
Dav Whatmore
Waqar backs appointment of Whatmore as
Pakistan coach
The Times of India Mar 08, 2012
LAHORE: Former Pakistan captain and coach,
Waqar Younis has backed the appointment of Australian Dav Whatmore as head
coach of the national team. "I think the appointment of Whatmore is a good
decision by the Pakistan Cricket Board. He has done wonders previously and did
really well...
PCB should leave bowling coach's
appointment on Whatmore: Waqar
AAJ News Mar 08, 2012
Former
head coach Waqar Younis suggested that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) should ask
Dav Whatmore for the appointment of a bowling coach rather than advertising the
role. Waqar said the decision of whoever gets the role of the bowling coach
should be...
Waqar backs Whatmore's appointment as
Pak cricket coach
ICC Americas Mar 08, 2012
"I
think the appointment of Whatmore is a good decision by the Pakistan Cricket
Board. Dav has done wonders previously and did really well in Sri Lanka in 1996
and then he worked with Bangladesh and led them to their first Test victory...
Rana Naved denies involvement in BPL
fixing
Pakistan's Rana Naved denies BPL
match-fixing
NDTV Sports Mar 06, 2012
Rana's name figured in the match-fixing investigations after police in
Bangladesh arrested a Pakistani, Sajid Khan, on suspicion of spot-fixing during
a BPL match. Rana and Khan have been photographed together in the past...
Pakistan's Rana Naved denies BPL
match-fixing
Zee News India Mar 04, 2012
"The authorities in Bangladesh showed me a
picture of the man they had arrested. I informed them that I had met him at a
domestic match in Karachi last year. That day, after the domestic match he had
approached me along with many other...
Pakistan's Rana Naved denies BPL
match-fixing
The Times of India Mar 04, 2012
Khan allegedly was making several phone calls
from the stands during a crucial BPL match. A court in the Bangladeshi capital
Dhaka has remanded him to custody. The 34-year-old Rana said he doesn't know
Khan personally. "The authorities in Bangladesh showed me a...
Naved ul Hasan denies involvement in
Bangladesh Premier League's spot fixing scandal
Yahoo! Cricket Mar 04, 2012
"The
authorities in Bangladesh showed me a picture of the man they had arrested. I
informed them that I had met him at a domestic match in Karachi last year. That
day, after the domestic match he had approached me along with many other...
Rana Naved denies BPL match-fixing
GEO Super Mar 04, 2012
DELHI:
Pakistani fast bowler Rana Naved-ul-Hasan has denied his involvement in
match-fixing in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
Ranas name figured in the match-fixing investigations after police in Bangladesh
arrested a Pakistani, Sajid Khan, on suspicion...
Umaid Asif has a lot of potential:
Aaqib Javed
Javed says Pak bowlers Talha, Asif
have potential to perform well in international cricket
Zee News India Mar 04, 2012
Karachi: Pakistans outgoing fast bowling coach
Aaqib Javed has reckoned that bowlers Mohammad Talha and Umaid Asif have the
potential to perform well in international cricket. "Talha has always
impressed me, I rate him very highly, he is...
Javed says Pak bowlers Talha, Asif
have potential to perform well in international cricket
AndhraNews Mar 04, 2012
...but just needs some time and some encouragement from the team
management to establish himself," PakPassion.net quoted Javed, as saying.
Referring to 27 year-old Sialkot-based Asif, Javed said: "He's a tall fast
bowler...
Javed says Pak bowlers Talha, Asif
have potential to perform well in international cricket
Yahoo! Cricket Mar 04, 2012
Karachi, Mar 4(ANI): Pakistan's
outgoing fast bowling coach Aaqib Javed has reckoned that bowlers Mohammad
Talha and Umaid Asif have the potential to perform well in international
cricket. "Talha has always impressed me, I rate him very highly, he is
tall and fast and can swing the ball. He has everything a fast bowler needs...
February 2012
Sarfraz Nawaz to work with Pakistan
pace bowlers ahead of Asia Cup
Sarfraz Nawaz to help Pakistan's pace
attack before Asia Cup
Dawn Sports Feb 29, 2012
KARACHI: Former Pakistan pace
bowler Sarfraz Nawaz will be Pakistans fast bowling coach in the period leading
up to next months Asia Cup in Bangladesh, cricket website PakPassion.net
reported. I
have been asked by the...
Sarfraz to work with Pakistan quicks
ESPNcricinfo Feb 26, 2012
"I don't want to name individuals, but it is obvious that there are
a couple of fast bowlers who are short on confidence and need some work done on
their bowling," he told Pakpassion.net. "I will take a...
Sarfraz Nawaz to work with Pakistan
quicks
The Daily Times Feb 26, 2012
LAHORE: Former Pakistan fast bowler Sarfraz Nawaz will work with the
current crop of quicks when the team has an informal gathering to meet the new
Pakistan coach ahead of the Asia Cup. Sarfraz has been recruited as fast-bowling
consultant at the National Cricket...
Players resist PCB's plan to have
conditioning camp
The Times of India Feb 27, 2012
On Sunday, Sarfaraz told the PakPassion.net
website that he felt that young pacer, Mohammad Aamer should be banned for life
at a time when many former players are urging the...
Mohammad Amir should be given a life
ban: Sarfraz Nawaz
Mohd. Amir should be banned for life
over spot-fixing scandal: Sarfraz Nawaz
Web India Feb 27, 2012
Pakistan
pace bowler Sarfraz Nawaz has said that life bans should be imposed on Mohammad
Amir, Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif for their involvement in the spot-fixing
scandal during a Test match against England in 2010. The trio was banned
following the outburst of the controversy. Butt, who was captain of the...
Mohd. Amir should be banned for life
over spot-fixing scandal: Sarfraz Nawaz
Malaysia Sun Feb 27, 2012
The trio was banned following the outburst of the controversy. Butt, who
was captain of the Pakistan team at the time of the incident, was handed a
ten-year ban, five years of which are suspended. Pace bowler Asif received a
seven-year ban, with two years...
Mohd. Amir should be banned for life
over spot-fixing scandal: Sarfraz Nawaz
Yahoo! News India Feb 27, 2012
"I read Imran's statement with great surprise. In fact I was shocked that
he said such a thing. I don't think Amir should be allowed to return to cricket
at all and the Pakistan Cricket Board should not be offering to help him
either. He should be banned for life." Pakpassion quoted Sarfraz, as
saying...
Whatmore is an exciting appointment:
Intikhab Alam
Pakistan Board to quiz Mohammad Amir
on return home from jail
The Guardian UK Feb 25, 2012
Alam told the website PakPassion: "Dav Whatmore will arrive in
early March to sign his contract. I can't give you the exact date yet as that
has not been verified, but everything is in place for him to take over with his
first assignment being the Asia Cup in Bangladesh...
Dav Whatmore to be appointed new
Pakistan coach in March
The Guardian UK Feb 25, 2012
Dav Whatmore will be appointed as Pakistan's new coach in March,
according to Intikhab Alam. Intikhab, a former Pakistan player and coach,
chaired a committee put together by the Pakistan Cricket Board to find a new
coach after Waqar Younis stepped down last year. It has long been thought
that...
Whatmore's selection as coach is
exciting for Pak cricket : Intikhab Alam
Yahoo! Cricket Feb 25, 2012
Islamabad, Feb 25 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief selector
Intikhab Alam has said the appointment of former Australian cricketer Dav
Whatmore as head coach of the Pakistan cricket team will suggests exciting
times for the sport in the country. Alam confirmed that Whatmore will arrive in
Islamabad...
Eurosport UK Feb 25, 2012
"The team under Misbah[-ul-Haq]'s astute leadership have gelled and
continued to show great signs of improvement over the last year or so. "I feel that Whatmore will add
more professionalism to an already improving team and will take this team to
greater heights....
UAE to 'hot' for Pakistan to host
Australia series in August
The National UAE Feb 26, 2012
By then, Dav Whatmore will be the coach of Pakistan, according to
Intikhab Alam said. Alam,
a former player and coach, chaired a committee put together by the PCB to find
a new man after Waqar Younis quit last year. Pakistan have been in
impressive...
Time to revamp the One Day and
Twenty20 squads: Mushtaq Mohammad
Ex cricketer Mushtaq calls for
inclusion of youngsters in ageing Pak squad
Yahoo! Cricket Feb 23, 2012
"I would urge the selectors to
give youth a chance, plan ahead and start preparing for the 2015 World Cup.
Pakistan needs to start building a younger team and drop the older players in
the one day squad," PakPassion.net quoted Mushtaq, as saying. "All
the other teams around the world are introducing younger players...
Hafeez the ideal choice as captain -
Mushtaq
The Express Tribune Feb 23, 2012
Hafeez is a smart cricketer, Mushtaq told Pakpassion.net. Hes
intelligent, very knowledgeable and can work well with a young group. I suggest
hes given a young group of players to work with and let him lead the One-Day
and Twenty20 teams. Give him...
Hafeez the ideal choice as captain :
Mushtaq
Awaz TV Feb 24, 2012
Mushtaq
also called upon the Pakistani selectors to introduce youth in the ageing
limited-overs squad in order to reverse the teams fortunes after a 4-0
whitewash at the hands of England in the UAE. One of the differences between
England and the Pakistan during the...
Richard Pybus hopes that Vernon
Philander can be a worthy successor to Makhaya Ntini
Proteas pacer Philander can be Ntinis
successor: Ex Pak coach Pybus
TruthDive Feb 17, 2012
Karachi, Feb 17(ANI): Former Pakistan cricket team coach Richard Pybus
has reckoned that South African fast bowler Vernon Philander can succeed
Makhaya Ntini as Proteas spearhead. Vernon was selected to play against
Australia at Newlands on a...
Proteas pacer Philander can be Ntinis
successor: Ex Pak coach Pybus
Yahoo! Cricket Feb 17, 2012
The South African quicks, with Philander now at the forefront, ripped
through Sri Lanka's inability to play on bouncy, seaming wickets,"
PakPassion.net quoted Pybus, as saying. "Let us hope that Vernon's...
Proteas pacer Philander can be Ntinis
successor: Ex Pak coach Pybus
One Pakistan Feb 17, 2012
Philander claimed 5 for 15 during his Test debut in November 2011 and
was the prime force behind Australias batting collapse in Newlands by
dismissing them for 47 runs in the second innings). He has already emerged as the spearhead of the
South African pace attack and...
We could see the fear in batsmen's
eyes: Courtney Walsh
Sammy doing fantastic job as West Indies
captain: Walsh
Yahoo! Cricket Feb 17, 2012
"I fully endorse Darren Sammy as captain. I think he's doing a
fantastic job. Yes his form has not been tremendous and has dipped a little of
late but I think he is doing a good job as captain. You cannot question his
performances in the Test arena. In one day internationals recently he picked up
an injury and didn't fully recover from it, but I have no problems at all with
Darren Sammy as captain," PakPassion.net quoted Walsh, as saying...
Walsh: Sammy doing fantastic job as
West Indies captain
WICricnews Feb 17, 2012
"I fully endorse Darren Sammy as captain. I think he's doing a
fantastic job. Yes his form has not been tremendous and has dipped a little of
late but I think he is doing a good job as captain. You cannot question his
performances in the Test arena. In one day internationals recently he picked up
an injury and didn't fully recover from it...
Walsh praises Sammy's leadership of
Windies
West Indies Players Association Feb 17, 2012
Former
West Indies captain Courtney Walsh has praised Darren Sammys leadership of the
regional team. Sammy
took charge in 2010 after Jamaican Chris Gayle was stripped of the job, after a
contract row with the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB). The 49-year-old Walsh
told PakPassion.net that he thought Sammy was doing a fantastic job....
Aussie quicks to turn tables on
Windies
Wide World of Sports Mar 16, 2012
Pattinson's
sparkling start to Test cricket caught the eye of many including Windies great
Walsh, who said last month he couldn't wait to see the right-armer in the
Caribbean. "He came out and looked as if he meant business," Walsh
told www.PakPassion.net. "He showed good attitude, bowled with good pace
and aggression and I think he has the look of a fast bowler who could make
great strides....
Tour of South Africa was excellent
preparation for the World Cup: Sabih Azhar
Successful South Africa tour helped
team prepare for World Cup: Pak U-19 coach
One Pakistan Feb 14, 2012
Karachi, IPakistans cricket Under 19 coach Sabih Azhar has said the
South African tour has been useful in preparing for the forthcoming World Cup
in Australia. Overall it was a successful tour and it was an important tour in
particular as preparation....
Successful South Africa tour helped
team prepare for World Cup: Pak U-19 coach
Truth Dive Feb 14, 2012
It was a good learning curve, as the conditions we faced here will be
somewhat similar to what we can expect to see in Australia, PakPassion.net
quoted Azhar, as saying. So it was good that the boys got some experience...
Successful South Africa tour helped
team prepare for World Cup: Pak U-19 coach
ICC Feb 14, 2012
On being
asked how the team will prepare for the World Cup, Sabih said the upcoming
tournament would help the team prepare for the tournament. "Before the
World Cup we will be involved with an Asian Cup in Malaysia. That should prove
quite helpful in...
The passion for cricket in Bangladesh
is immense: Yasir Arafat
Pak rookie Shahzad has matched Gayle
shot for shot in Bangladesh League: Arafat
Top News Sports Feb 13, 2012
"Ahmed Shehzad is a fantastic
talent with all the shots. At times, he has matched Gayle shot for shot. It''s
breathtaking watching the two of them bat together," PakPassion. net
quoted Arafat, as saying. Arafat is playing for Barisal Burners, which has won
two games in the Bangladesh Premier League...
Pak rookie Shahzad has matched Gayle
shot for shot in Bangladesh League: Arafat
VCricket Feb 13, 2012
Karachi, Feb 13: Pakistans cricketer Yasir Arafat
has reckoned his team-mate Ahmed Shahzad at the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL)
has the potential to match former West Indies captain and opener Chris Gayle.
Ahmed Shehzad is a fantastic talent...
BPL hard work for bowlers - Arafat
ESPNcricinfo Feb 15, 2012
"It's
hard work for the bowlers, as the pitches are very batsman friendly and the
boundaries are not the largest," Arafat told Pakpassion.net.
"Bowlers are thoroughly tested on these sorts of pitches and in this
format...
It's a dream come true: Awais Zia
Zia vows 'to do his best' in upcoming
limited overs series against England
Yahoo! Cricket Feb 09, 2012
Karachi, Feb 9(ANI): Pakistan rookie Awais Zia has vowed to perform to
the best of his potential following his selection for the limited-overs series
against England in the UAE. "I'm absolutely delighted and I couldn't
believe it when...
Zia vows 'to do his best' in upcoming
limited overs series against England
Sify Sports Feb 09, 2012
"My aim is to make everyone proud and to do my best. It's a dream
come true for me as cricketers from all over the world dream of playing for
their country and for me to be chosen in the squad is just fantastic. I really
do feel honoured," he added...
Zia vows 'to do his best' in upcoming
limited overs series against England
ICC Feb 09, 2012
Pakistan
rookie Awais Zia has vowed to perform to the best of his potential following his
selection for the limited-overs series against England in the UAE. "I'm
absolutely delighted and I couldn't believe it when I heard the news. I'm just
raring to go now and to get to the UAE as soon as possible...
No one expected England to fold so
meakly in the UAE: Mudassar Nazar
Pressure of 1st Test defeat led to
Englands whitewash in UAE series: Mudassar
Top News Sports Feb 08, 2012
Karachi, Feb 8 : Former Pakistani opener Mudassar Nazar has said that it
was the pressure of the first Test defeat in the UAE created doubts in minds of
England players and subsequently led to their whitewash in the series.
"They have some quality...
Pressure of 1st Test defeat led to
Englands whitewash in UAE series: Mudassar
Zee News India Feb 08, 2012
They went to India for an ODI series and were
whitewashed, and then they came here and this has happened so in a way a loss
wasn`t wholly unexpected, but no one expected England to fold so meekly in UAE
that is a total surprise, he added...
Pressure of 1st Test defeat led to
Englands whitewash in UAE series: Mudassar
Yahoo! Cricket Feb 08, 2012
Even Umar Gul took wickets at crucial times during the series,"
PakPassion.net quoted Mudassar, as saying. He said he was surprised by the whitewash.
"They went to India for an ODI series and were whitewashed, and then they
came here...
England were outplayed by Pakistan:
Javed Miandad
Miandad lauds Pak' s whitewash of
England in UAE series
Yahoo! Cricket Feb 07, 2012
Karachi, Feb 7(ANI): Former Pakistan captain and batting legend Javed
Miandad has lauded his team's whitewash of England in the series in the United
Arab Emirates. "I must be in the minority because I am not surprised at
Pakistan comfortably defeating...
Miandad lauds Pak' s whitewash of England
in UAE series
OnePakistan Feb 07, 2012
Just because you are ranked the number one team
in the world doesnt give you a God given right to win all of the
time,PakPassion.net quoted Miandad, as saying. During the Test series against
England, Pakistan have played wonderful cricket and deserved...
Pakistan deserved convincing victory,
says Javed Miandad
News Pakistan Feb 07, 2012
Former Pakistan skipper and batting legend, Javed Miandad has said that
following a brilliant performance by every player, it was a well deserved
whitewash win for Pakistan. The Men in Green humiliated the Poms by imposing a thrilling 3-0...
Harbhajan should be recalled to the
Indian squad: Saqlain Mushtaq
Harbhajan has a lot of cricket left in
him: Saqlain
Rediff.com Feb 03, 2012
Too much focus on Twenty20" is harming Harbhajan Singh's international cricket career but
the out-of-favour Indian off-spinner needs to be supported instead of being
cold shouldered, feels former Pakistan tweaker Saqlain Mushtaq. Harbhajan, who
came a cropper in the tour of England, was dropped from the team for the
ongoing tour of Australia...
Harbhajan Singh should be recalled to
the Indian team: Saqlain Mushtaq
Yahoo! Cricket Feb 03, 2012
Islamabad, Feb 3 (ANI): Former Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq has said
off-spinner Harbhajan Singh should be recalled back to the Indian team. "I
think at the moment, the main issue for him (Harbhajan) is too much focus on
Twenty20 cricket and secondly after all he is a human being - he can't do well
all of the time and you will have your ups and downs and we should accept
that....
Former Pakistan offie backs
out-of-favour Harbhajan Singh
The Indian Express Feb 03, 2012
"I
think at the moment, the main issue for him is too much focus on T20 cricket
and secondly after all he is a human being -- he can't do well all of the time
and you will have your ups and downs and we should accept that," Saqlain
told 'pakpassion.net'. "But, I think the media was after him...
We are desperate to see a three nil
margin: Mohsin Khan
Mohsin Khan: Pakistan going for Test
series whitewash against England
The Guardian UK Feb 01, 2012
Pakistan are determined to achieve a 3-0 series whitewash against
England, according to their interim coach Mohsin Khan. "We are desperate
to see a three-nil margin, but no Test victory comes easy and nobody has a
given right to win any Test match," said Khan...
Despite all the turmoil, Pakistan's
Cricket team is flying high
The New York Times Feb 02, 2012
We are desperate to see a three-nil margin, but no test victory comes
easy and nobody has a given right to win any test match, Pakistans coach,
Mohsin Khan, told the PakPassion Web site. Pakistan dominated the first match...
Pakistan 'desperate' for 3-0 - Mohsin
ESPNcricinfo Feb 01, 2012
"Pakistan's
interim coach, Mohsin Khan, has said that his side is "desperate" to
build on their unassailable series lead against England, and whitewash the
world's No. 1 Test side. "I
do not need to look at the rankings table to tell me that England is a very...
Pakistan 'desperate' to whitewash
England
Yahoo! Cricket South Africa Feb 01, 2012
Pakistan's interim coach Mohsin Khan has insisted his side are
determined to win the third and final Test against England in Dubai to claim a
three-nil series clean sweep. Mohsin's team beat the world's top-ranked...
January 2012
Pakistan playing some terrific cricket
under Misbah: Geoff Lawson
Ex coach Lawson feels Pak can become
World No 1 through consistent performances, oversees wins
Yahoo! Cricket Jan 30, 2012
Karachi, Jan 30(ANI): Former Pakistan cricket coach Geoff Lawson has
said Misbah-ul Haq's side is playing terrific cricket but added that only
consistent performances and oversees wins will help the team to rise to the top
of the ICC rankings. "The key is to be consistent, and they got some good
seam bowlers, some excellent spin bowlers and some batsmen who are hard to get
out. Yes, they are heading...
Whatmore right person to coach
Pakistan, says Lawson
The Nation Jan 30, 2012
Lawson said that if Pakistan wants to go ahead, then they need a quality
coach. " Whatamore is the right person. Right now, he will work very well
with Misbah and take them to another level which they will not get to with
Mohsin Khan sitting in the chair," Lawson told Pakpassion.net in an
interview. Lawson said
that...
Ex coach Lawson feels Pak can become
World No 1 through consistent performances, oversees wins
One Pakistan Jan 29, 2012
Lawson
also backed Dav Whatmore to become the cricket head coach, saying that only he
can elevate cricketing standards in the country. I still think if Pakistan wants to go ahead,
they still need a quality coach. Dav Whatmore is the right person. I heard a
minister say they are not going to pay him, but he will be terrific for them.
Right now, he will work very well with Misbah and take them to another level,
which they will...
Pakistan Cricket Board and Abu Dhabi
Cricket Club deny segregation policy
Abu Dhabi denies 'racial-segregation
policy' for second Test cricket
The Guardian UK Jan 27, 2012
The Abu Dhabi authorities staging the second Test between England and
Pakistan have denied there was any racial segregation or discrimination in
their use of a families-only section on one side of the Sheikh Zayed Stadium.
There was...
Pakistan Cricket Board, Abu Dhabi
Cricket Club reject 'racism' claims amid UAE series
Yahoo! Cricket Jan 29, 2012
The East slope and all other sections apart from the corporate areas
were open to everyone, and if groups or individuals wanted to sit on the grass
then the East slope was available to them," PakPassion.net quoted a PCB
spokesperson...
Pakistan Cricket Board, Abu Dhabi
Cricket Club reject 'racism' claims amid UAE series
Sify Sports Jan 29, 2012
Both Pakistan Cricket Board and the
Abu Dhabi Cricket Club have denied claims of a racial segregation between
Pakistani and England fans in the ongoing Test series in the United Arab
Emirates. "No such
segregation policy exists and that there were certain areas...
Shoaib Malik Set To Miss Out on
Central Contract
Shoaib Malik, Kamran Akmal likely to
miss out PCB central contract
Yahoo! Cricket Jan 26, 2012
Karachi,
Jan 26(ANI): Pakistani all- rounder Shoaib Malik and out of favour
wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal are likely to be excluded from the Pakistan Cricket
Board's central contracts players list. The recommendations for Central
Contracts for the period...
Shoaib Malik, Kamran Akmal likely to
miss out PCB central contract
TruthDive Jan 26, 2012
Players classed as Category A currently receive 250,000 Pakistani rupees
(2,750 US dollars) per month, Category B players are eligible for 175,000
Pakistani rupees (1,940 US dollars) with Category C players earning 100,000
Pakistani rupees (1,100 US dollars) per month...
Shoaib Malik, Kamran Akmal likely to
miss out PCB central contract
DNA Daily News & Analysis Jan 26, 2012
Twenty seven Pakistan cricketers have been listed in the three
categories, with eight players listed for the highest category (A), ten players
listed for the middle category (B) and nine listed for the lower category (C),
PakPassion.net reports. Pakistan
captain Misbah...
Pakistani Cricketers Should Be
Included in the IPL: Kamran Akmal
Kamran wants Pakistan players to be
part of IPL
Pakistan Today Jan 25, 2012
LAHORE-Cricketer Kamran Akmal has said that the Pakistan Cricket Board
(PCB) must sort out its differences with India so that the countrys players can
take part in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Akmal, who was a member of the
Rajasthan Royals squad...
Kamran wants Pakistani players to be
part of IPL
Yahoo! Cricket Jan 23, 2012
"Playing for Rajasthan was a wonderful experience. Having the
opportunity to play under the leadership of Shane Warne was fantastic and it
was a real eye opener. After that first tournament, we Pakistani players have
not been invited back to play in...
'Out of favour' wicket-keeper Akmal
calls on PCB to launch Pakistan Premier League
Yahoo! Cricket Jan 23, 2012
"We are seeing these Twenty20 competitions being launched around
the world now, featuring some of the best players from all over the globe. The
BPL is the latest such venture and I would urge the PCB to finalise and launch
a similar competition," PakPassion.net...
There are absolutely no problems with
Saeed Ajmal's bowling action: Saqlain Mushtaq
Saqlain Mushtaq urges Ajmal to
concentrate on his bowling
GEO Super Jan 24, 2012
ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan great Saqlain Mushtaq on Tuesday urged Saeed
Ajmal not to worry about anything and instead concentrate on his bowling for
the remainder of the UAE series against England. Pakistan will play England in
the second Test at...
No problems with Saeed Ajmal's action
when bowling doosras, says 'inventor' Saqlain
Yahoo! Cricket Jan 24, 2012
Saqlain also revealed how he
developed the doosra at a young age on the rooftops of Lahore and why some off
spinners struggle to bowl the delivery, despite being excellent bowlers. "The doosra was a blessing for
me. It was all my prayers answered in one. I used...
Saqlain urges Ajmal to focus on
bowling
The News International Jan 24, 2012
"There
are absolutely no problems with Saeed Ajmal's bowling action. Ajmal has been
playing International cricket long enough now for his bowling action to have
been thoroughly scrutinised around the world, by all umpires and referees.
Ajmal should now concentrate on his bowling well," PakPassion.net quoted
Saqlain as...
NDTV Sports Jan 24, 2012
Willis
doubted Ajmal's bowling action, especially when he bowls the doosra, after
Pakistan won the first Test against England in Dubai by 10 wickets last
Thursday. Ajmal picked up seven for 55 in the first innings and finished with a
match haul of 10 for 92. Saqlain, who introduced the doosra to world cricket,
said Willis...
We played like champions: Mohsin Khan
Mohsin
Khan says a win over England 'a gift to the people of Pakistan'
The Guardian UK Jan 20, 2012
Mohsin Khan, Pakistan's interim coach, has described the emphatic Test
victory over England as "a gift for the people of Pakistan" following
the...involving former Pakistani cricketers a couple of years ago and which
spoilt the name of Pakistan cricket and gave the nation of Pakistan a bad
name," he told pakpassion.net. "Our...
Khan
ready for England response
Sky Sports Jan 24, 2012
Pakistan
made the ideal start to the three-Test series as they completely outplayed the
tourists to romp to an emphatic opening victory. However, Khan believes England
will prove a different proposition in the second Test in Abu Dhabi, but is backing his side to maintain their fine form...
'A
boost to the nation' - Mohsin
ESPNcricinfo Jan 20, 2012
"There have been well documented and unwanted activities involving
former Pakistani cricketers a couple of years ago which spoilt the name of
Pakistan cricket and gave the nation of Pakistan a bad name," Mohsin told PakPassion.net.
"Our aim was to turn that around, and to provide a boost to the...
Saeed
Ajmal becomes world's highest-ranked spinner in ICC player rankings
Yahoo! Cricket Jan 21, 2012
Dubai, Jan 21 (ANI): Pakistan off spinner Saeed
Ajmal has become world's highest-ranked spinner after bowling Pakistan to a
10-wicket victory over number-one ranked England in the first Test that ended
in three days in Dubai on...
Pak
coach Mohsin Khan rejects criticism over Ajmal's 'doosra' action
Yahoo! Cricket UK Jan 20, 2012
"I'm
not worried about the comments regarding Ajmal's action and neither is Saeed.
You do find some people in the media who try to create a few unwanted things
which should be kept away from cricket, but there again when we came to the UAE
there...
Mohammad Amir's Family Await His
Return Home
Amir's family says they've not yet
received official date of release from UK prison
Yahoo! Cricket Jan 15, 2012
"We have only heard speculation in the
media of his release date and as yet we have not had anything official to say
when he is coming home. As far as we know, it will be some time in
February," PakPassion.net quoted Amir's brother Mohammad Salem...
Amir's family says they've not yet
received official date of release from UK prison
NewsTrack India Jan 15, 2012
Karachi, Jan 15(ANI): Family members of spot-fixing convict Mohammad
Amir have said they have not yet received an official confirmation of the date
of his release from the Portland Prison in the United Kingdom. "We have only heard
speculation...