Shoaib Malik may have won the man of the match against India for his fine innings, but it could be argued that it was Muhammad Yousuf’s dexterous innings that was more important and influential. Playing with soft hands and using his supple wrists to manoeuvre the ball into gaps Yousuf kept the score ticking without taking risks when Pakistan were three down and Shoaib Malik was blocking most b

Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net, the chief operating officer of the Pakistan Cricket Board Wasim Bari was full of praise for Pakistan skipper Younis Khan. "Younis has been very impressive and is leading from the front. He has a hairline fracture and others may not have played with that injury, but he deserves praise for the way he is leading the team.

Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net, former Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Zahid stated that more often than not, Pakistan versus India matches are won by the mentally tougher team. "These matches are very high intensity and there is a lot of pressure on the players. Most of the time, its the team who is mentally better prepared and mentally tougher on the day that comes out on top.

Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net from South Africa, Tour manager Yawar Saeed confirmed that Umar Akmal will play against India, despite concerns over a hand injury sustained after being hit by a beamer from West Indies pace bowler Tino Best.

Speaking exclusively from Peshawar to PakPassion.net, Pakistan batsman Yasir Hameed stated that the forthcoming Quaid e Azam Trophy competition was a very important one for him. "I'm really looking forward to the Quaid e Azam Trophy competition which starts on 10th October.

Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net, former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Akram stated that the Pakistan selectors have made a big mistake by leaving Abdul Razzaq out of the Champions Trophy squad. "The Pakistan selectors have made an error in leaving Abdul Razzaq out of the squad for the Champions Trophy.

Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net, former Pakistan opening batsman Aamer Sohail stated that international cricketers from around the world will follow Andrew Flintoff's lead and become freelance players, rather than opt to sign contracts with their boards.

Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net from Lahore, former National Cricket Academy Director Aamer Sohail stated that he was confused by statements coming out of the Pakistan camp that medium fast bowler Mohammad Asif may not be risked in the Champions Trophy.

Mention the name Qadir to any cricket fan, current player and former player and it conjures up an image of a hop, skip and jump and then a sudden whirlwind release of the cricket ball. Abdul Qadir had a certain mystique about him and its rumoured that he could bowl 6 different deliveries in an over. Flippers, googlies, top spinners, leggies were no problem at all to Qadir.

Pakistani off spinner Saeed Ajmal and left arm medium fast bowler Sohail Tanvir have both left KRL and joined ZTBL. The move which comes into effect immediately means that both players will be available for ZTBL in the forthcoming Quaid e Azam Trophy matches, which are due to commence on 10th October.