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"Murali was a better bowler than Warne" : Saqlain Mushtaq [Interview Part 2]
In the second part of his interview with PakPassion.net, the spin legend Saqlain Mushtaq speaks of his disappointment at his curtailed career, his views on spin kings Muralitharan and Shane Warne and his yearning to help shape the future of Pakistani cricket.
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"We don't have good enough players to make separate teams for 3 formats": Jalaluddin
In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Jalalluddin expressed his views on the status of coaching in Pakistan, his opinion on the selection process for the post of National coach for Pakistan as well as strengths and weaknessess of some up and coming players.
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"We have a very good chance of winning the Gold in Olympics" : Sohail Abbas
Hailed as one of the finest drag-flickers of all time, Sohail Abbas has numerous national and international records under his belt. In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, the newly-appointed captain spoke about the captaincy role, his team's preparations and Pakistan's chances at the Azlan Shah Cup and the summer Olympics.
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"We would love to export another Waqar Younis to the world" : Dilawar Mani
With cricket fever in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reaching epidemic proportions, Pakistan and Sri Lanka head for the final 2 games of this series to the emirate and city of Abu Dhabi. Whilst the series has been decided in favour of Pakistan at Sharjah, the fact remains that both teams will not spare any effort to play for pride ...
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"Umar Akmal's career is being damaged due to his poor shot selection" : Salahuddin
Salahuddin "Sallu" astonished many observers of the game when he made his Test debut at the tender age of 18 in 1965. However, he was to make a bigger impression with his remarkable stint with the administration of the game in Pakistan.
From 1980 onwards, he was a member of nine different selection committees and was twice chief selector as well. ...
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"Venue for Series against Australia Likely to be Decided on Monday" : Zaka Ashraf
In exclusive remarks to PakPassion.net, Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Zaka Ashraf who has recently returned from an extremely important series of meetings with BCCI chief N Srinivasan, expressed his views on the possibility of recommencement of cricketing ties between India and Pakistan. He also spoke on the matter of a venue for the proposed Limited Over International series against Australia.
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"Waqar Told me to Work on my Outswinger" : Anwar Ali
Sometimes a phone call can be the turning point in a professional sportsman's careeer. One such call from PIA medium fast bowler Anwar ali to his friend and former Pakistan academy team mate Umar amin, could be the turning point in Anwar's career
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"Wasim and Waqar changed the face of one day cricket" : Phil Simmons
Phil Simmons of the West Indies is no stranger to Pakistanis. Many of us will remember this hard hitting all rounder as the man who destroyed the Pakistani batting line up in Sydney with a blistering spell where he removed 4 of our batsmen for a paltry 3 runs! Simmons' career with the West Indies national team yielded one Test hundred ...
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"We Could See the Fear in the Batsmen's Eyes" : Courtney Walsh
PakPassion.net is delighted to present an exclusive interview with West Indian fast bowling great, Courtney Walsh.
49 year old Walsh is quite simply a legendary fast bowler who terrorised opposition international batsmen for over 16 years.
Hailing from Jamaica, Walsh was a member of the great West Indian fast bowling quartets that took Caribbean cricket to the top of the cricketing ladder ...
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"Three man Committee should resolve differences between Boards" : Asif Iqbal
We are delighted to present an exclusive conversation with former Pakistan captain and ICC match referee, Asif Iqbal. Asif is an articulate individual blessed with great knowledge on Pakistan cricket and cricket in general. He represented Pakistan on 68 occasions and also skippered English county team Kent with great dignity and success.
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"Twenty20 Cricket has Caused a Lot of Damage to the Techniques of Opening Batsmen"
In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Wajahatullah Wasti shared his thoughts on his short-lived international career including his participation in the 1999 World Cup final, the challenges of being an opening batsman and Pakistan cricket's quest to find suitable openers as well as problems with fielding.
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"The SLPL is an Exciting Opportunity for Sri Lankan Cricket" : Sandeep Bhammer
The SLPL starts next month and in an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Bhammer discusses why Somerset Entertainment Ventures became the marketing partners for the SLPL, speaks about his current plans for the SLPL, how he hopes that the SLPL will become an integral part of the cricketing calendar and much more.
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"These Days I am a More Mature and Complete Batsman" : Imran Nazir
In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Nazir spoke of his career achievements, his experience in the Bangladesh Premier League, his opinion on which format of the game he can succeed in, and his desire for a return to the national team.
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"This is the best Under-19 outfit that I have managed": Haroon Rasheed
Haroon Rasheed has been involved with the PCB in the mangement of the Pakistani youth teams for almost 25 years. He is currently team manager and spoke to PakPassion during the ongoing warm-up matches in Australia prior to the commencement of the ICC Under-19 World Cup.
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“The Most Important Priority Is To Play India”: Ramiz Raja
PakPassion.net recently caught up with Ramiz in the backdrop of the recently concluded Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka series in the UAE. Ramiz spoke at length about priorties for PCB on improvement of cricket, his own future with Pakistani cricket, selection issues as well as his special relationship with Shahid Afridi.
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"My inclination is to call it as it is" : Tony Greig
PakPassion.net met up with the legend early on the 4th day of the recently ended Test match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Dubai and spoke with him about the series so far, his predictions and a little about his style of commentary as well as his recent foray into the weird and wonderful world of social media.
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"I Feel that I'm at My Peak as a Batsman" : Mohammad Ayub Dogar
Dogar spoke with PakPassion.net about his career to date, aspirations for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka and working with the new coaches Dav Whatmore and Julien Fountain.
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"I did not entertain any nepotism and only rewarded talent": Saleem Yousuf
Ex Chief Selector and wicket-keeper, Saleem Yousuf, spoke at length with PakPassion.net on his own career, his tenure as a the Chief of Selectors and his views on Pakistani cricket.
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"I Am Very Proud of Winning Laurels For My Country" : Aleem Dar
Aleem Sarwar Dar is an international umpire from Pakistan. He has as of now officiated in over 200 international matches, including the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup Final. He is also a two-time winner of the prestigious ICC Umpire of the Year award.
PakPassion.net had the great pleasure of conducting an in-depth and exclusive interview with Mr. Dar, and had found ...
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