Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net, former Pakistan team Manager Yawar Saeed stated categorically that there was absolutely no sign of any match fixing during Pakistan's matches at the Champions Trophy in South Africa and he hoped that Younus Khan would be back as skipper of the Pakistan team soon.

Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net from Karachi, former Pakistan skipper and wicketkeeper and very close friend of Younus Khan's confirmed that it will be a couple of days before a decision regarding Younus' future as captain of the Pakistan team is reached.

Speaking excusively to PakPassion.net from Lahore, Pakistan opening batsman Salman Butt said that he would stick to his routines in order to win back a place in the Pakistan team.

Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net from Karachi, KRL opening batsman Azhar Ali feels he is ready to take on the responsibility of opening the batting for Pakistan. "I feel I am due a chance and am confident that I can do a good job at the top of the order for my country" stated the 24 year old right hander.

The recently concluded Champions Trophy has certainly cleared quite a few doubts whether the ODI 50-over cricket format is here to stay or not and whether a tournament like the Champions Trophy should hold any future in cricket, considering the amount of cricket that is being played nowadays

Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net, Pakistan pace bowler Umar Gul was of the opinion that advice and guidance from senior colleagues is as equally as important as advice from a coach. "I tend to find that advice and guidance from my senior colleagues is as important to me as advice from the coach. Guys like Rana, Afridi, Younus, Yousuf and other senior players always offer useful advice.

Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net, former hard hitting Pakistan batsman Ijaz Ahmed stated that 4 opening batsmen had caught his and his fellow selectors eyes in recent times and they would be under serious consideration for the one day series against New Zealand due to be held in the UAE next month.

Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net former Pakistan coach Mudassar Nazar criticised the Pakistani selectors for picking Imran Nazir as the only recognised opener in the Champions Trophy squad. "It was insane to select Imran Nazir as the only opener in South Africa for the Champions Trophy squad. Twenty/20 cricket is ideal for Imran and he is one of the best players in the world in that form

Speaking to PakPassion.net from South Africa, Pakistan Team manager Yawar Saeed confirmed that Pakistan will have a full squad to choose from for tomorrow's crucial encounter against New Zealand in Johannesburg.

Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net from Rawalpindi, KRL skipper Mohammad Wasim confirmed that the Rawalpindi express is once again being derailed. “Shoaib was supposed to be present at the ongoing 3 day training camp that KRL are holding, but we haven’t seen him here or heard from him at all.