"I go into this series believing that Pakistan can win it" : Yasir Shah

The England-Pakistan encounters of yesteryear have always held a special place in the memories of cricket followers around the world due to a history of some special performances by Pakistan bowlers. The legacy of excellence in the spin-bowling department has been defined by some superb performances by the likes of Abdul Qadir, Saqlain Mushtaq and Mushtaq Ahmed and is set ... Read More

"Ball tampering when Wasim and I did it, later same people called it reverse-swing" : Waqar Younis

A legend of world cricket and the pride and joy of Pakistan fans, Waqar Younis was one of the most feared and destructive bowlers in history. Boasting 789 international wickets at phenomenal strike rates in both Tests and ODIs, he was a nightmare for all batsmen, who collectively breathed a sigh of relief when he retired from the game in ... Read More

"If the ball is there to be hit and in my zone, I will go for it" : Sharjeel Khan

The 2016 World Twenty20 is one that most Pakistan fans will want to forget in a hurry. The team's dismal performance and inability to respond to the aggressive modern day requirements of the shortest format resulted in a humiliating first round exit following defeats to India, New Zealand and Australia, with their solitary victory coming against Bangladesh. Read More

"Pakistan cricket is heading in the right direction" : Shahryar Khan

A seasoned and well-respected Pakistani diplomat with over forty-years of experience in his profession, Shahryar Khan initially served with distinction as the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) from December 2003 to October 2006 bringing much needed administrative reforms and financial stability to the organization. His proven track record with the PCB resulted in his re-appointment as PCB Chairman ... Read More

"Misbah's fit enough and good enough to continue playing for Pakistan" : Dean Jones

A sparkling ODI batsmen who made his international debut in 1984, barely a decade after the format was introduced at international level and had few stars, Dean Jones went on to become one of the pioneers of modern ODI batting as he compiled 6,068 ODI runs from 164 matches at an average of 44.61 and at the time, a rapid ... Read More

"Shahid Afridi should have retired a long time ago" : Mohammad Yousuf

Boasting a Test batting average of over fifty-two which is backed by no less than thirty-nine international centuries, Mohammad Yousuf is ranked amongst Pakistan's greatest ever batsman. His poise and grace at the crease was unmatched and his record-breaking year in 2006 is something all Pakistani fans are incredibly proud of. Read More

"I have the goal of becoming Pakistan’s best all-rounder in future" : Aamer Yamin

It seems like a considerable amount of time has passed since Pakistan could boast a quality fast-bowling all-rounder. The likes of Wasim Akram, Abdul Razzaq and Azhar Mahmood were the envy of many sides in the late nineties and noughties but stocks in this department appear to have run dry as Pakistan have increased their reliance on spin bowling in ... Read More

Umar Akmal : "In the coming months and years everyone will see a more mature Umar Akmal"

Chief Selector Inzamam-ul-Haq's decision to axe Umar Akmal and Ahmed Shehzad from the list of potential players for the upcoming England tour seems to have taken many by surprise. The 26-year-old Akmal in particular is a favourite among many fans who feel his attacking style of play is exactly what is lacking from Pakistan's struggling limited overs sides. However the ... Read More

"It's important that I don't make the same mistakes again" : Nasir Jamshed

The Pakistan cricket team has had numerous problems in finding a stable opening partnership since the retirement of Saeed Anwar and Aamir Sohail. Many batsmen have come close to solving one half of this conundrum in recent years, but perhaps none more so than the twenty-six-year-old Nasir Jamshed. In 2012, he became a fan favourite when he scored two ODI ... Read More

"Pakistani bowlers will test the England batsmen" : Wahab Riaz

Following England's excellent victory over a dismal Sri Lanka at Headingley last week, thoughts are already turning to this summer's second visiting side, Pakistan. While Sri Lanka's bowling attack was ultimately handled with ease by Jonny Bairstow and Co, Pakistan are likely to provide a much tougher challenge, particularly with the quality of the pacemen on show. Read More

"I will not let external forces dictate how I go about doing my business" : Mickey Arthur

Born in Johannesburg, John Michael "Mickey" Arthur represented Griqualand West, Orange Free State and South Africa A between 1986 and 2001. His greater successes came once his cricket career had ended when he coached South Africa between 2005 and 2010, leading them to the number one ranking across all formats and turning them into a dominant force in world cricket. ... Read More

"Some Pakistan players need someone behind them with a stick to get them to work" : Saeed Ajmal

Once ranked as the world's best ODI bowler as well as being a magician with the red ball, Saeed Ajmal's international career took a dramatic turn in 2014 when his bowling action was deemed illegal by the ICC and required a complete modification. In his first match with a remodelled action in early 2015, Ajmal conceded 74 runs for no ... Read More

"Mickey Arthur needs to understand the quality and temperaments of the players" : Sohail Tanvir

A cricketer with significant international experience and a popular choice among Twenty20 franchises, Sohail Tanvir has seen it all. The left-arm pace bowler missed out on selection for the recent World Twenty20 and remains off the selectors radar despite commendable stats at international level. He continues to ply his trade in Twenty20 leagues around the world, most recently in the ... Read More

"Wasim Akram was phenomenal in the advice he gave to all of us at the PSL" : Amad Butt

A rising star in Pakistan cricket, 21-year-old Amad Butt is a right-arm fast-bowler from Sialkot who shone for the Punjab side during the recently concluded Pakistan Cup. His nine wickets at an average of twenty-one played a huge role in Punjab's run to the final where he continued his good form by taking three for fifty-five, including the key wicket ... Read More

"We need to start growing our cricket like an industrial sector" : Javed Afridi, CEO Haier (Pakistan)

CEO of Haier Pakistan, Javed Afridi has featured prominently in cricket circles in recent months thanks to the success of his Peshawar Zalmi franchise in the inaugural Pakistan Super League (PSL). His organisation also sponsored the recently concluded Pakistan Cup, and Afridi has been vocal in his support for the growth of cricket all over Pakistan.   In an exclusive interview with ... Read More

"Big plus for Pakistan if they have an overseas coach" : Geoff Lawson

Former Australian fast-bowler Geoff Lawson represented his country from 1980-1989 where he picked up 268 wickets in 125 international appearances. He was later to become only the third foreigner to take over as Pakistan’s Head Coach where he served with distinction between July 2007 and October 2008. His work methods and ethics were admired by all players under his tutelage ... Read More

"I have lots to learn but I'm happy with my progress" : Mohammad Asghar

Mohammad Asghar shot to prominence in the Pakistan Super League for KPK with his wicket-taking ability and excellent control. A left-arm spinner who can turn the ball sharply both ways, Asghar appears to have a bright future ahead of him in Pakistan cricket. Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net, Asghar talked about the Pakistan Super League, the benefit of playing alongside the ... Read More

"I have made comebacks in the past, I will do it again" : Fawad Alam

At 30 years of age and still with only three Test matches to his name, Fawad Alam continues to divide opinion. His domestic record remains as stellar as ever, averaging 56, 48 and 32 in First Class, List A and Twenty20 cricket respectively, yet a return to the Pakistan side in any format remains elusive. He was part of the ... Read More

"My dream is to play for Pakistan for many years" : Fakhar Zaman

Born in Mardan, twenty-six year old Fakhar Zaman was first introduced to cricket ten years ago when he joined the Pakistan Navy and subsequently the Navy cricket team. He followed this by breaking into the Karachi Regional side before making his first class debut for Karachi Blues in 2013. He has since made a stellar start to his domestic career, ... Read More

"I did not deserve to be part of the World Twenty20 squad" : Mohammad Rizwan

Regarded as one of Pakistan's top wicket-keeper batsmen and also a fine fielder, twenty-three year old Mohammad Rizwan has represented Pakistan in twenty-four games where he has scored 454 runs and taken twelve catches. Lackluster performances against England and New Zealand as well as a below par showing in the recently concluded Pakistan Super League meant that Rizwan was not ... Read More