Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net former Pakistan wicketkeeper Rashid Latif stated that he will be working with Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Asif ahead of the training camp scheduled to start later this week. "I'll be meeting Asif tomorrow in Karachi ahead of the training camp which is due to start on 12th September" stated Rashid.

Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net Pakistan, KRL and Sussex all rounder Yasir Arafat stated that he was really looking forward to playing for Sussex in the Champions League in October. Yasir who is part of a 20 man squad named by Sussex which includes Piyush Chawla and Dwayne Smith, stated “It should be a fantastic tournament and I’m really looking forward to it.

Speaking to PakPassion.net experienced middle order batsman Misbah ul Haq stated that losing the vice captaincy role to Shahid Afridi will not affect him. “I’m very much a team man and losing the vice captaincy will not affect me as an individual or my input into the team” said Misbah.

Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net Pakistan medium fast bowler Mohammad Asif stated that he had learnt his lessons of the past. "There will be no mistakes this time around" said Asif. "I am extremely happy and grateful that I am back in the Pakistan team and I want to work hard and justify the decision by the selectors".

Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net Pakistani teenage pace sensation Mohammad Aamer said he was really looking forward to the Champions Trophy due to be held next month in South Africa.

Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net chief selector Iqbal Qasim stated that Muhammad Asif was selected after some close monitoring by the selectors". Qasim stated "Obviously when you are selecting a team for any tournament you always keep in mind the proifle of the tournament, venue, weather, bahaviour of the pitches and bounce. All these factors were considered before final selection".

Speaking at a Charity event at Old Trafford football ground in Manchester on Wednesday 19th August, Shahid Afridi paid tribute to Pakistan's one day and test skipper Younis Khan. "Younis is like an older brother to me and a lot of the younger players. It doesnt make any difference to him whether a player is Punjabi, from Karachi, Pathan or whatever else, he treats everyone the same and really l

PakPassion. Net has learnt that medium fast bowler Rana Naved ul Hasan has remained in Pakistan awaiting possible selection in the Pakistan squad for the forthcoming Champions Trophy squad.

Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net former Pakistan wicketkeeper Rashid Latif said that skipper Younis Khan has for a while been asking him to join the coaching setup for the national team.

Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net Yawar Saeed the tour manager of the Pakistan team that has recently completed its tour of Sri Lanka expressed his disappointment at the team’s defeat in both the one day and test series.