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.

Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net from Karachi, National Cricket Academy coach and former Pakistan wicketkeeper Rashid Latif stated that the forthcoming match against Australia was the ideal opportunity to give medium fast bowler Mohammad Asif a chance in the starting line up.

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.