Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net former Pakistan all rounder Mohammad Hafeez said that seeing the ICL players being selected for Pakistan was hard to take for a number of players on the domestic circuit. "Many of us, myself included turned down the chance to play in the ICL, as we wanted to continue to play domestic cricket and above all play for our country".

That was a time of the old Sharjah days – when each match would be attended by throngs – where hysteric crowds would cheer every shot, every ball from Pakistani players! That was also the time when every institution or businessman worth their salt would queue up to sponsor or reward our players. The post match ceremonies would resound with announcements such as “Falan Sahib kee taraf say Wa

15 November 2000 was supposed to be a memorable day for Qaiser Abbas. It was the day that every young cricketer dreams of, as it was the day he was to make his test debut for his country at the tender age of 18. He was selected for the test match at Lahore against England in his debut season in first class cricket.

Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net, former Yorkshire and England opening batsman Geoff Boycott stated that unless Pakistani wickets are made more bowler friendly, then the bulk of the country's batsman will continue to struggle overseas.

Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net, National Bank and Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Talha stated that he is targeting 50 wickets in this seasons Quaid E Azam Trophy competition. "I like to set myself targets and this season I have set myself the target of 50 wickets in Pakistan's premier first class competition", stated the 21 year old from Faisalabad.

Speaking from Lahore to PakPassion.net, 19 year old opening batsman Nasir Jamshed recalled how a chat with 28 year old Indian opening batsman Gautam Gambhir really helped him. "Last year when India were touring Pakistan, I went to Gautam for some advice on my batting".

Junaid stated that he is playing in a young team at Abbottabad and its a learning curve for them in a very tough competition. "I'm happy with my form and fitness and I took 8 wickets in the recently completed match against Sialkot.

Speaking to PakPassion from South Africa, former Pakistan "A" leg spinner Imran Tahir stated that he would love to be given a chance by the South African selectors to play against England. "I'd love to be given a chance to play against England in the forthcoming series in South Africa".

Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net, Geoff Boycott the former Yorkshire and England batsman stated that Shahid Afridi in his opinion is currently the best bowling all rounder in the world when it comes to one day cricket. "Afridi is fantastic, I love watching him play the game of cricket.

Speaking from Karachi earlier today Pakistan batsman Khurram Manzoor stated that some technical changes to his batting have made a lot of difference this season in the Quaid E Azam Trophy.