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"Nothing would give me greater pleasure than to work at the PSL" : Mohammad Yousuf

Regarded as one of the finest batsmen ever produced by Pakistan, Mohammad Yousuf represented Pakistan in three-hundred and eighty-one matches and amassed over seventeen-thousand runs.  Read More

"I was expecting a place in the Pakistan Test squad" : Salman Butt

Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt's quest for a return to international cricket was recently dealt a blow as he was not named for the Pakistan Test squad bound for the West Indies. Butt had earlier made a strong case for an international comeback by being the second highest run-getter for tournament winners WAPDA with seven-hundred and forty-one runs in the ... Read More

"I had to tell myself being in the same team as Kevin Pietersen was not a dream" : Hasan Khan

Eighteen-year-old Hasan Khan's name came into the limelight after his fantastic performances during the recently concluded Pakistan Super League. The youngster from Karachi made his debut with the PSL a memorable one as he picked up nine wickets for the eventual runners-up, Quetta Gladiators. Read More

"Shadab Khan is good enough to be in the Test squad" : Dean Jones

The extraordinary rise to fame of the eighteen-year-old leg-spinner Shadab Khan on the back of an outstanding PSL and two back-to-back Man-of-the-Match winning performances in the T20I series against the West Indies has surprised many. However, Shadab's talent and great start for Pakistan is no surprise for his Islamabad United Coach Dean Jones. Read More

"I expect more from myself in the future" : Shan Masood

Twenty-seven-year-old opening batsman Shan Masood was selected for the Pakistan Test side in 2013 on the back of consistent performances in domestic cricket. Impressing with 75 runs on international debut against South Africa, Shan has played 9 Tests and has a high score of 125 which was made against Sri Lanka in 2015. Read More

"You cannot have a better teacher than Wasim Akram" : Rumman Raees

One of the key members of Islamabad United's bowling attack, twenty-five-year old Rumman Raees continued his excellent form in the 2017 edition of the PSL taking twelve wickets in seven matches. By doing so, Rumman who has already played one international Twenty20 game made a powerful case for his inclusion in the Pakistan squad bound for the upcoming tour of ... Read More

"I am sure I had divine help that day in March 2009" : Meher Khalil

Bus driver Meher Khalil gained overnight fame for his heroic actions in March of 2009, when his presence of mind and courage staved off loss of lives during the attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore. The attack brought an end to tours by international teams to Pakistan, resulting in Pakistan playing all their home games in the ... Read More

"Sarfraz said to me it was the time to become a hero" : Mohammad Nawaz

Regarded by many as a top candidate for the all-important position of a bowling all-rounder for Pakistan, Mohammad Nawaz has impressed many with a display of maturity beyond his age in his performances for the Quetta Gladiators in the PSL. At twenty-two years of age, he has taken thirty-seven wickets in fifty-one Twenty20 games and continues to show improvement at ... Read More

"Sarfraz Ahmed will take the Pakistan One-Day team forward" : Asad Shafiq

Already established as a key member of Pakistan's Test batting line-up, thirty-one-year-old Asad Shafiq is currently an integral part of the Quetta Gladiators squad in the Pakistan Super League. With an impressive record of over one-hundred and twenty international appearances where he has scored over four-thousand and eight-hundred runs, he is now looking to help his PSL side to reach ... Read More

"PSL final in Lahore would be the best feeling" : Wahab Riaz

Regarded as one of Pakistan's quickest bowlers, Wahab Riaz is currently playing a key role in Peshawar Zalmi's campaign at the Pakistan Super League. Armed with a formidable international record of over two-hundred international wickets, Wahab will be looking to help propel Zalmi forward in the final stages of Pakistan's premier Twenty20 tournament. Read More

"If FICA gives us the green signal then I will go to Lahore for the PSL final" : Grant Elliott

One of the top performers for Quetta Gladiators in the inaugural edition of the Pakistan Super League, thirty-seven-year-old Grant Elliott has moved on to join Lahore Qalandars in 2017. With over two-thousand runs amassed during his one-hundred and four international appearances, Elliott is proving to be a serial match-winner and a major success for his new team at the PSL. Read More

"If players won’t meet fitness standards, then there will be consequences" : Mickey Arthur

Mickey Arthur has had a torrid few months as Pakistan's head coach during the recent tours of New Zealand and Australia. Now in UAE in a similar role with the Pakistan Super League team Karachi Kings, Arthur faces a different challenge to inspire his team to better results than the first edition of the tournament in 2016. Read More

"No problems in going to Pakistan for PSL final as long as arrangements are in place" : Viv Richards

Considered a true legend, Viv Richards mesmerised cricket fans around the world with his ability to flay the top bowlers of his day with disdainful ease. In an international career which began in November 1974, the Antiguan known for his destructive stroke-play represented the West Indies in three-hundred and eight games. During this time, he scored over fifteen-thousand runs which ... Read More

"The PSL can only get bigger and better" : Chris Gayle

Regarded as one of the most popular players in the Twenty20 format, Chris Gayle has been blazing his way to glory since his international debut for the West Indies in 1999. He captained the national Test side from 2007 to 2010, has achieved the rare feat of scoring two triple-tons in Tests and holds the record of being the first ... Read More

"The talent in Pakistan is phenomenal" : Brendon McCullum

Appointed as the captain for Lahore Qalandars for the 2017 edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Brendon McCullum is expected to bring his vast international experience to help his team lift the trophy. Having retired from international cricket, McCullum's outstanding record of scoring over two-thousand runs at a breathtaking strike rate of one-hundred and thirty six in T20Is is ... Read More

"I believe that Islamabad's experience will be vital in the PSL" : Saeed Ajmal

Once Pakistan's go-to bowler, Saeed Ajmal still has hopes of an international recall after remodelling his bowling action following an ICC ban. An integral part of the Islamabad United PSL title-winning squad, Ajmal spoke to PakPassion.net about Islamabad's chances this time around, the key players for Islamabad and his hopes that a strong performance in this year's tournament could earn ... Read More

"Walking away after the England tour would have been an extremely selfish decision" : Misbah-ul-Haq

In an interview with PakPassion.net, Misbah-ul-Haq spoke about his disappointment with regards to the recently concluded Test series in New Zealand and Australia, reasons behind not retiring after the successful Test series against England, the expectations from Mohammad Amir and Yasir Shah to succeed and why he feels that the PSL 2017 final needs to be held in Lahore. Read More

"Pressure is immense due to me being Inzamam's nephew" : Imam-ul-Haq

A veteran of two Under-19 World Cups and marked as a future prospect for the Pakistan team, twenty-one-year-old Imam-ul-Haq continues to impress all with some robust batting performances. He recently scored a fantastic double-hundred in the final of the Quaid-e-Azam trophy and overall has a amassed over fifteen-hundred runs in just twenty-nine First-class appearances. Read More

"Asif can still run rings around any batsman with the new ball in his hand" : Mohammad Haroon

A former professional cricketer, Mohammad Haroon played First-class cricket in Pakistan before moving to England where he played the game at league level for over fifteen years. He was also the first Asian to gain a level 4 ECB coaching qualification and is now the Director of Cricket for Norway as well as Head Coach for the Norwegian men's and ... Read More

"Moeen Ali needs to learn to bowl in a Test match" : Aamir Sohail

Known for his forthright and blunt views on cricket, the prominent commentator and former Pakistan captain, Aamir Sohail was a key member of Pakistan's Test and ODI squads between 1990 and 2000, playing two hundred and three international games in which he amassed over seven thousand and six hundred runs. Read More