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2012 January PakPassion foreign interviewees PakPassion extends its line-up of foreign interviewees , with Kenyan legend Steve Tikolo, Australia's Aiden Blizzard, India's renowned commentator Harsha Bhogle and Pakistan's ex-coach Geoff Lawson being the latest additions.
Dav Whatmore will arrive in Pakistan. Sources close to the Pakistan Cricket Board confirm to PakPassion that Dav Whatmore will arrive in Pakistan via India, to sign a 2 year deal with the PCB as Head Coach
India tour of Australia PakPassion covers the India tour of Australia, bringing live updates from the venues as well as previews and reviews of the Test matches.
PakPassion speaks with M. Amir's brother Banned pacer Mohammad Amir's elder brother Mohammad Saleem speaks with PakPassion about the fast bowler's release and his impending return home.
Dav Whatmore and Julien Fountain's arrival PakPassion presents reports from the honorary dinner for Pakistan team's performance in the year 2011, as well as Dav Whatmore and Julien Fountain's arrival and subsequent meeting with the PCB Chairman and the press conferences held at Lahore.
Kamran Akmal on BPL and Julien Fountain's signing for BPL PakPassion speaks with discarded Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal about the Bangladesh Premier League and also report Julien Fountain's signing with the Dhaka Gladiators for the BPL.
High profile players to miss-out on central contracts and players not keen on tour of Sri Lanka PakPassion learns that some high profile names, including Shoaib Malik and Kamran Akmal are set to miss out on Central Contracts. PakPassion also learns that Pakistani cricketers are not keen on the tour of Sri Lanka scheduled for June 2012.
PakPassion interviews young Pakistani cricketers PakPassion continues to promote the young blood as we conduct brief interviews with Tabish Khan, Fahad Iqbal, Umaid Asif, Haris Sohail and Rahat Ali for our Talent Spotter series.
Pakistan vs England series in UAE The Pakistan versus England series in UAE proves to be one of the busiest for PakPassion, as it brings the audios, videos, live commentary on twitter, daily match reports, etc. PakPassion also covers the matches between ICC XI and Eng XI, as well as the training sessions of the Pakistan team. PakPassion also brought exclusive reviews and previews from ex-cricketers and experts, such as the then coach Mohsin Hasan Khan and Aamir Sohail among many others.
2012 February PakPassion speaks with Awais Zia PakPassion speaks with the hard-hitting opening batsman Awais Zia shortly after his name appears in Pakistan's T20I squad for the three-match series versus England.
PakPassion speaks with Saqlain Mushtaq PakPassion presents an exclusive interview with the inventor of the "doosra", the masterful offspinner of the past, Saqlain Mushtaq where he speaks of his disappointment at a curtailed international career, his views on the spinkings Muralitharan and Warne and his yearning to help shape the future of Pakistan cricket.
PakPassion speaks with Sabih Azhar PakPassion catches up with the Pakistan Under-19s coach Sabih Azhar soon after the team's tour to South Africa.
PakPassion speaks with Yasir Arafat and Yasir Hameed PakPassion speaks with Yasir Arafat and Yasir Hameed on their hopes and ambitions for a recall to the national team.
PakPassion interviews Courtney Walsh PakPassion is proud to present an exclusive interview with the West Indian fast bowling legend, Courtney Walsh.
PakPassion attends the official media launch for ICC U19 cricket world cup. PakPassion are the proud attendees of the official media launch event for the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2012 held at Gabba, Brisbane.
PakPassion speaks with Mushtaq Mohammed PakPassion speaks with former Pakistan captain Mushtaq Mohammad who calls upon the selectors to bite the bullet and introduce youth to an aging ODI squad.
Intikhab Alam confirms to PakPassion Whatmore's expected arrival to sign the coaching contract Intikhab Alam speaking with PakPassion from lahore confirms Whatmore's expected arrival in the first week of March to sign his coaching contract.
Sarfraz Nawaz speaks with PakPassion regarding Amir, Asif and Butt Speaking with PakPassion, former Pakistan pace bowler Sarfraz Nawaz calls for a life ban to be imposed upon Mohammad Amir, Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif.
2012 March PakPassion speaks with Iqbal Qasim who replaced Mohammed Ilyas as the new Chief Selector. PakPassion speaks with former Pakistan spinner Iqbal Qasim shortly after his appointment as the Chief Selector, replacing Mohammad Ilyas. Sources close to Mohammad Ilyas confirm to PakPassion that Ilyas' resignation from the post was down to some key decisions that he was unhappy about, including the selections of allrounders Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Hafeez.
PakPassion speaks with Aaqib Javed PakPassion speaks with Pakistan's outgoing bowling coach Aqib Javed who looks back on his involvement with Pakistan cricket and the future talent at its disposal as well as giving insight to his future plans as the bowling coach of UAE.
PakPassion speaks with Awais Zia after his T20I debut PakPassion speaks with opening batsman Awais Zia on his return from the UAE where he made his T20I debut against England.
PakPassion talks to Rana Naved-ul-Hasan Allrounder Rana Naved-ul-Hasan speaks with PakPassion and denies any involvement in any kind of spot-fixing related activities in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
PakPassion presents an interview with Mohammed Nabi PakPassion presents an exclusive interview with offspinner Mohammad Nabi who is an integral part of the vastly improving Afghanistan team.
PakPassion talks to Waqar Younis Former Pakistan fast bowler and coach Waqar Younis while speaking with PakPassion, backs the appointment of Dav Whatmore as Pakistan's head coach.
PakPassion speaks with Azhar Mehmood and Rashid Latif PakPassion speaks with former Pakistan captain Rashid latif and all-rounder Azhar Mahmood, both of whom back Mohammad Akram for the role of Pakistan's bowling coach.
PakPassion continues to interview young cricketers PakPassion continues to interview the young, up and coming talent, with Quetta's wicketkeeper Bismillah Khan, Pakistan U-19 captain Babar Azam and Hyderabad's Aqeel Anjum.
PakPassion presents an interview with Mohsin Hasan Khan after his removal as Pakistan's coach PakPassion presents an interview with Mohsin Hassan Khan who speaks in detail about his experience as Pakistan's interim coach and also expresses his disappointment at the events leading to his removal from the post.
Intikhab Alam talks about the appointment of a bowling coach PakPassion speaks with Intikhab Alam about the appointment of a bowling coach for the Pakistan team.
Azhar Mehmood talks to PakPassion after his return from BPL PakPassion catches up with all-rounder Azhar Mahmood soon after his return from the Bangladesh premier League where he was adjudged the "Most Valuable Foreign player".
Low match fees for players taking part in Faysal Bank T20 cup. Based on a conversation in strict confidence with a Pakistani cricketer, PakPassion reports about the low match fees for the players participating in the Faysal Bank Super 8 T-20 Cup.
Mohammed Amir's meeting with PCB officials fruitful A source informs PakPassion that banned pacer Mohammad Amir's meeting with the PCB officials was fruitful and that the nineteen year old left-armer is keen to commence the process of rehabilitation.
Nasir Jamshed is in the clear A PCB official confirms to PakPassion that opening batsman Nasir Jamshed's name being linked to the alleged bookie was not sinister and that the left-hander was in the clear.
PakPassion speaks with Rameez Raja jr. PakPassion catches up with the right-handed batsman from Karachi, Rameez Raja jr. who speaks of his performance in the domestic season, his experience at the Bangladesh Premier League as well as his hopes and aims of getting selected for the ICC World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka later this year.
PakPassion speaks with Mohammed Nabi PakPassion speaks with Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi following Afghanistan's success at qualifying for the fourth edition of the ICC World Twenty20 to be played later this year.
PakPassion speaks with Zaka Ashraf PakPassion speaks with the Chairman PCB Zaka Ashraf on a variety of topics, ranging from Pakistan's victory at the Asia Cup, the team's coaching staff, the restoration of international cricket in the country as well as the board's plans for banned teenage pace bowler Mohammad Amir's rehabilitation.
Sabih Azhar talks about exciting prospects for future PakPassion catches up with Pakistan's Under-19 coach Sabih Azhar about some of the exciting prospects who, in his view, will feature prominently as future stars for Pakistan.
Usman Salahuddin's decision to play domestic cricket in Bangladesh Pakpassion reports about the highly rated middle order batsman Usman Salahuddin's decision to skip the high profile domestic Twenty20 tournament in order to play domestic cricket in Bangladesh.
PakPassion interviews Sami Aslam PakPassion interviews Pakistan Under-19's left-handed opening batsman Sami Aslam who speaks of his interest in cricket, his education, favourites and hopes and aims for the future.
PakPassion talks to Mohammed Sami PakPassion catches up with fast bowler Mohammad Sami during the Faysal Bank Super 8 T-20 Cup in Rawalpindi. Sami speaks of his hopes and aims of taking the trophy to Karachi.
Pakistani cricketers yet to receive payments from BPL Several Pakistani cricketers who participated in the inaugrual Bangladesh Premier League confirm to PakPassion that they are yet to receive all of the match fees that are due to them from the BPL.
PakPassion talks to Shoaib Malik PakPassion speaks with former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik regarding the performance of his team Sialkot Stallions in the Faysal Bank Super 8 T-20 Cup as well as his hopes of reclaiming a spot in the national team.
PakPassion speaks with Nadeem Iqbal PakPassion speaks with teenage pace bowler Zia-ul-Haq's mentor: former Multan and UBL fast bowler and current coach at Gaggu Mandi Cricket Club Nadeem Iqbal about Zia's early days at the club.
2012 April PakPassion catches up with Khalid Latif PakPassion catches up with discarded Pakistani opener and the winner of the Best Batsman of the Tournament award at the Faysal Bank Super 8 T-20 Cup 2011-12, Khalid Latif regarding his team's sixth loss in the domestic T-20 final as well as his hopes of making an international comeback.
Help Gaggoo Mandi Cricket Club appeal PakPassion launches its "Help Gaggoo Mandi Cricket Club Appeal" to raise funds that would be utilised for purchase of equipment and urgent repair of club facilities.
PakPassion speaks with Umaid Asif PakPassion speaks with Sialkot's lanky pace bowler Umaid Asif shortly after his team's triumph at the Faysal Bank Super 8 T-20 Cup - their seventh domestic T-20 title win.
Mohammed Amir's educational video on behalf of ICC The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirms to PakPassion that the 5-minute long educational video in English by Mohammad Amir on behalf of the ICC's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) will also be produced in Punjabi and Urdu.
PakPassion speaks with Basit Ali PakPassion speaks with former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali for an exclusive review of the recently concluded Faysal Bank Super 8 T-20 Cup.
Kemal Alam and James Wallace, members of British Universities squad talk about their trip to Pakistan In an exclusive article for PakPassion.net, members of the British Universities squad Kemal Alam and James Wallace give a glowing account of their trip to Pakistan and try and disprove some of the myths associated with the hesitance by foreign teams to tour Pakistan.
PakPassion catches up with Nasir Jamshed PakPassion catches up with left-handed opening batsman Nasir Jamshed soon after Pakistan's triumph at the Asia Cup to discuss his return to international cricket.
Mushtaq Ahmed had a meeting with Intikhab Alam regarding a role in Pakistan cricket A source close to the PCB confirms to PakPassion.net that former Pakistan leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed had held a 2-hour meeting with Intikhab Alam to discuss the possibility of a role in the Pakistani cricketing structure.
PakPassion talks to Asif Bajwa PakPassion speaks with Mohammad Amir's school teacher and cricket coach Asif Bajwa to discuss the banned pacer's mental state and chances of his return to international cricket.
PakPassion presents an interview with Aleem Dar PakPassion is honoured to present an exclusive interview with Aleem Dar, a member of the ICC's Elite Panel of Umpires and three-time winner of the Umpire of the Year award.
PakPassion speaks with Asif Iqbal PakPassion speaks with former Pakistan captain Asif Iqbal to discuss the pros and cons of Bangladesh's tour of Pakistan.
PakPassion speaks with Julien Fountain PakPassion presents an exclusive interview with Pakistan's fielding coach Julien Fountain who speaks in great detail about the technical aspects of fielding, his aims and hopes as well as his thoughts on the recently concluded domestic Twenty20 tournament.
PakPassion speaks with Sarfraz Nawaz regarding the Bangladesh tour of Pakistan PakPassion catches up with former Pakistan fast bowler Sarfraz Nawaz who expresses his dismay at the manner in which Bangladesh tour of Pakistan was postponed.
PakPassion speaks with Zia-ul-Haq PakPassion speaks with the latest teenage pace sensation Zia ul Haq about his introduction to the game of cricket, his inspirations, hopes and ambitions.
PakPassion speaks with Tim May, the CEO of FICA PakPassion speaks with the CEO of the Federation of International Cricketers' Association (FICA), Tim May to discuss the ongoing delays and non-payments of money owed to the players who participated in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
PakPassion interviews Abdul Razzaq, the captain of Pakistan's blind cricket team PakPassion proudly presents an exclusive interview with the former captain of Pakistan's blind cricket team, Abdul Razzaq who speaks of his childhood ambitions, the highs and lows of his career and sheds light on the current state of Pakistan's blind cricket.
PakPassion speaks with Saleem Yousuf PakPassion presents an exclusive interview with former Pakistan wicket-keeper and ex-Chief Selector Saleem Yousuf.
PakPassion speaks with Saleem Jaffar PakPassion catches up with selector Saleem Jaffar to discuss all-rounder Azhar Mahmood's chances of national selection.
2012 May PakPassion talks to Hammad Azam PakPassion catches up with promising all-rounder Hammad Azam who speaks of his ambitions and desire to establish himself in the Pakistan team and succeed at the international stage.
PakPassion brings the audio and transcript of the press conference of various personalities of Pakistan cricket PakPassion brings the audio and transcript of the press conference by the Chairman PCB Zaka Ashraf, Chief Selector Iqbal Qasim, Pakistan's Test and ODI captain Misbah ul Haq and the newly appointed T20I captain Mohammad Hafeez.
PakPassion speaks with two promising youngsters, Raza Hasan and Rahat Ali PakPassion presents an exclusive interview with the highly rated upcoming left-arm spinner from Sialkot, Raza Hasan. PakPassion also speaks with another promising youngster, Rahat Ali on the day of the announcement of the pacer's inclusion in the Pakistan squad for the tour of Sri Lanka.
PakPassion talks to Zaheer Abbas on his thoughts on newly appointed T20I captain, Mohammed Hafeez PakPassion catches up with former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas for his thoughts on all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez's appointment as pakistan's T20I captain and the squad selection for the tour of Sri Lanka.
PakPassion interviews Mohammed Ayub Dogar PakPassion presents an exclusive interview with Sialkot's Mohammad Ayub Dogar shortly after his selection in Pakistan's Test squad for the series against Sri Lanka. .
PakPassion presents an interview with current chief executive of FICA PakPassion presents an exclusive interview with former Australian off-spinner and current Chief Executive of the Federation of International Cricketers' Association (FICA).
PakPassion speaks to Waqar Younis and Salahuddin Ahmed on Hafeez' appointment as new T20I captain PakPassion speaks with former captain and coach Waqar Younis on the subject of the appointment of Mohammad Hafeez as Pakistan's T20I captain and the squad selection for the tour of Sri Lanka. PakPassion also speaks with former Chief selector Salahuddin Ahmed (Sallu) for his thoughts on the same subject
PakPassion speaks with Saqlain Mushtaq regarding delays in payments PakPassion speaks with Saqlain Mushtaq regarding the delay in payments to the cricketers who participated in the exhibition match between International XI and Asia XI in Canada.
PakPassion reports preparations for the Sri Lankan tour PakPassion reports from the fast bowlers training camp as well as the Pakistan team's training camp for their preparations for the Sri Lankan tour. Coverage includes live score updates from the site of action as well as the audios and transcripts of the press conferences by Pakistan captain Misbah ul Haq, coach Dav Whatmore, off-spinner Saeed Ajmal and T20I captain Mohammad Hafeez.
PakPassion speaks with Sohail Abbas PakPassion presents an exclusive interview with the world record holder and Pakistan's recently appointed hockey captain Sohail Abbas prior to the team's departure to Malaysia for the Azlan Shah Cup 2012.
Dilawar Mani confirms his offer to host Pak vs Aus series In exclusive remarks to PakPassion.net, the CEO of Emirates Cricket Board Dilawar Mani confirms his offer to host the Pakistan versus Australia series.
PakPassion speaks with Fawad Alam PakPassion catches up with discarded middle order batsman Fawad Alam who speaks of his hopes of an international return as well as his aims regarding the Pakistan Champions Cricket League (PCCL) in Karachi organised by former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif.
Sialkot Stallions likely to be part of Champions League T20 PakPassion also speaks with the coach of the most successful domestic T20 team, Sialkot Stallions on the news that his team is likely to be a part of the Champions League T20.
PakPassion speaks with Dav Whatmore PakPassion is proud to present an exclusive interview with Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore where he talks about a variety of topics including the role of media in Pakistan, the domestic set-up, the quality of players available for selection, and much more.
PakPassion interviews Wajahtullah Wasti PakPassion presents an exclusive interview with former Pakistan opening batsman and current Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) coach Wajahatullah Wasti.
PakPassion speaks with Asad Shafiq PakPassion speaks with promising batsman Asad Shafiq about his international career so far, his first international hundred and his preparations for the Sri Lankan tour.
Exclusive pictures of Pakistan's new training and playing kit PakPassion brings exclusive pictures of the Pakistan team's new training and playing kit supplied and designed by AJ Sports.
Mohsin Hasan Khan's preview of Pakistan's tour of Sri Lanka PakPassion speaks with former Pakistan coach Mohsin Hasan Khan for a preview of Pakistan's tour of Sri Lanka.
2012 June PakPassion presents an interview with Ian Pont PakPassion presents an exclusive interview with one of the most exciting fast bowling coaches of this era, Ian Pont who has been a leading practitioner in his field.
Mustafa Kamal, President of BCB, gave exclusive remarks to PakPassion In exclusive remarks to PakPassion.net, President of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Mustafa Kamal seeks to clarify his position on the tour of Pakistan and allay fears regarding non-payments of Bangladesh Premiere League (BPL) dues and the future of that tournament.
PakPassion presents an exclusive interview with Mohammed Yousuf PakPassion presents an exclusive interview with Mohammad Yousuf where he speaks of his plans whilst in the United Kingdom, his determination to represent Pakistan once again despite his age and how he intends to feature in all of next season's domestic cricket competitions in Pakistan.
PakPassion speaks with Rashid Latif PakPassion speaks with former captain and wicket-keeper Rashid Latif regarding his brainchild - the Pakistan Champions Cricket league (PCCL) in Karachi, its purpose, the quality of cricket on display as well as his unwavering determination and aim to continue to serve Pakistan cricket.
PakPassion speaks with Naveed Akram Cheema, the Pakistan team manager PakPassion speaks with Pakistan team manager Naveed Akram Cheema on the eve of the second ODI between Pakistan and Sri Lanka regarding the mood in the Pakistan camp and their preparations for the second ODI.
PakPassion presents an exclusive interview with Zaka Ashraf PakPassion presents an exclusive interview with the Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Zaka Ashraf where he speaks of his meetings with the BCCI Chief N Srinivasan, the chances of an Indo-Pak series in the near future as well as his plans regarding the domestic Twenty20 league in Pakistan.
PakPassion presents an exclusive interview with former Pakistan pacer Jalaluddin PakPassion presents an exclusive interview with former Pakistan fast bowler Jalaluddin - the man who bagged the first hat-trick in the history of ODI cricket.
PakPassion speaks with New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson PakPassion speaks with New Zealand's promising middle order batsman Kane Williamson regarding his second stint with Gloucestershire County Cricket Club, his next international assignment as well as the forthcoming ICC World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka.
PakPassion speaks with Pakistan Under 19s coach Sabih Azhar PakPassion speaks with Pakistan's under-19 coach Sabih Azhar to seek his thoughts on Pakistan's team composition and their preparations for the upcoming Asia Cup as well as their chances in the Under-19 World Cup later this year.
ICC official confirms PCB's request to play more than three T20Is An ICC spokesman confirmed to PakPassion.net that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has contacted the ICC to request approval for playing more than three T20Is in its series against Australia.
All rounder Rana Naved-ul-Hasan speaks to PakPassion.net about his newly-launched cricket academy Pakistan all-rounder Rana Naved-ul-Hasan speaks to PakPassion.net about his newly-launched cricket academy in his home city of Sheikhupura.
PakPassion catches up with discarded wicket-keeper batsman Kamran Akmal PakPassion catches up with discarded wicket-keeper batsman Kamran Akmal who speaks of his hopes for an international recall, Pakistan's batting display in the Sri Lankan series so far, as well as younger brother Umar Akmal's recent form.
PakPassion presents an exclusive interview with Kiwi opening batsman Lou Vincent PakPassion extends its list of foreign interviewees, with the Kiwi opening batsman Lou Vincent being the latest addition.
PakPassion speaks with chief selector Iqbal Qasim regarding team selection for the ICC World T20 PakPassion speaks with chief selector Iqbal Qasim to seek his thoughts on the outcome of the series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, Pakistan's batting woes, team selection and the concept of selecting separate teams for separate formats.
PakPassion speaks with former Pakistan leg-spinner Abdul Qadir to discuss the aims behind the PCB's Skill Consultant Programme PakPassion speaks with former Pakistan leg-spinner Abdul Qadir to discuss the aims behind the PCB's Skill Consultant Programme that he is a part of, the quality of talent he has seen so far and the future of spin bowling in Pakistan.
Renowned cricket writer Saad Shafqat writes an article exclusively for PakPassion.net Renowned cricket writer Saad Shafqat writes an article exclusively for PakPassion.net, analysing the international career of fast bowler Mohammad Sami.
PakPassion speaks with former Pakistan and current Afghanistan Under-19s coach, Geoff Lawson PakPassion speaks with former Pakistan and current Afghanistan Under-19s coach, Geoff Lawson to discuss the progress of Afghanistan's junior team and assess their chances in the upcoming multi-nation tournaments.
PakPassion speaks with former Pakistan captain Mushtaq Mohammad about the life ban on Danish Kaneria PakPassion speaks with former Pakistan captain Mushtaq Mohammad to seek his views on the life ban on Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria and discuss cricket corruption in general.
PakPassion speaks with Shoaib Mohammad to discuss Pakistan's performance in the first Test against Sri Lanka PakPassion speaks with former Pakistani opening batsman Shoaib Mohammad to discuss Pakistan's performance in the first Test against Sri Lanka and his proposed team changes for the second Test.
2012 July PakPassion presents an exclusive interview with ex-chairman PCB General Tauqir Zia PakPassion is honoured to present an exclusive interview with ex-chairman PCB General Tauqir Zia who speaks on a variety of topics ranging from the infamous Qayyum Report, speedster Shoaib Akhtar's international career, the spot-fixing scandal as well as his recommendations for improvement in the current cricket set-up in Pakistan.
PakPassion speaks with Pakistan Under-19s coach Sabih Azhar about the junior Asia Cup and junior World Cup PakPassion speaks with Pakistan Under-19s coach Sabih Azhar to seek his thoughts on Pakistan Under-19s' performance at the Asia Cup and their preparations for the World Cup.
Somerset Entertainment Ventures Ltd. CEO Sandiip Bhammer confirms to PakPassion that Waqar Younis is amongst the coaching appointments for SLPL Somerset Entertainment Ventures Ltd. CEO Sandiip Bhammer confirms to PakPassion.net that former pakistan fast bowler and coach Waqar Younis is amongst the coaching appointments for the inaugural Sri Lankan Premier League (SLPL).
PakPassion speaks with emerging cricketers Mohammad Talha and Umar Waheed PakPassion speaks with emerging fast bowler Mohammad Talha about his recent form and his quest to make a comeback in international cricket. PakPassion also speaks with Pakistan Under-19's vice captain and middle order batsman Umar Waheed about the tied final of the Asia Cup as well as his hopes and expectations regarding the upcoming Under-19 World Cup.
PakPassion presents an exclusive interview with the CEO the marketing partners of the Sri Lankan Premier League (SLPL). PakPassion presents an exclusive interview with the CEO of Somerset Entertainment Ventures - the marketing partners of the Sri Lankan Premier League (SLPL).
Saqlain Mushtaq confirms to PakPassion that BCB has approached him for the role of spin bowling coach In exclusive remarks to PakPassion.net, former Pakistan off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq confirms that the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has approached him for the role of spin bowling coach of the national side.
PakPassion presents an exclusive interview with Pakistan's hard-hitting opening batsman Imran Nazir PakPassion presents an exclusive interview with Pakistan's hard-hitting opening batsman Imran Nazir who speaks of his experience at the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and his desire to make an international return.
PakPassion presents an exclusive interview with former New Zealand pace bowler Iain O'Brien PakPassion presents an exclusive interview with former New Zealand pace bowler Iain O'Brien who speaks of the highlights of his career and offers his candid opinion on various aspects of New Zealand cricket as well as a no-nonsense take on the issues with the implementation of the DRS.
PakPassion catches up with West Indian legend Michael Holding for a preview of the series between England and South Africa. PakPassion catches up with West Indian legend Michael Holding for a preview of the upcoming series between England and South Africa.
PakPassion speaks with Rashid Latif for his thoughts on South African wicket-keeper Mark Boucher's career PakPassion speaks with former captain and one of the best gloveman to represent Pakistan in international cricket - Rashid Latif for his thoughts on South African wicket-keeper Mark Boucher's career after he announced retirement from international cricket following an unfortunate eye injury.
Mushtaq Mohammad pays tribute to Alimuddin Following the death of former Test cricketer Alimuddin who was famous for facing the first ball bowled by an international side in Pakistan, PakPassion speaks with former Pakistan captain Mushtaq Mohammad who pays tribute to the deceased cricketer.
PakPassion speaks Rashid Latif to review Pakistan's Test series against Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka. PakPassion speaks with former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif to discuss Pakistan's performance in the Test series against Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka.
PakPassion presents an exclusive interview with Waqar Younis PakPassion presents an exclusive interview with former Pakistan fast bowler and coach Waqar Younis who shares his thoughts on the revival of Indo-Pakistan cricketing ties, as well as the recent form of Pakistan's pace battery.
PakPassion speaks with Chief Selector Iqbal Qasim to discuss team selection for the ICC World T20 PakPassion speaks with Chief Selector Iqbal Qasim to discuss the thought process behind Pakistan's choice of personnel for the T20I series against Australia as well as the ICC World T20.
PakPassion speaks with Azeem Ghumman to discuss Pakistan's chances at the upcoming Under-19 Cricket World Cup PakPassion speaks with former Pakistan Under-19 captain Azeem Ghumman to discuss Pakistan's chances at the upcoming Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
PakPassion speaks with the outgoing CEO of Emirates Cricket Board Dilawar Mani PakPassion speaks with the outgoing CEO of Emirates Cricket Board Dilawar Mani about the challenges associated with the upcoming series between Pakistan and Australia in the UAE as well as his achievements at the helm of the Emirates Cricket Board.
2012 August PakPassion presents an exclusive interview with Pakistan Under 19s' team manager Haroon Rasheed PakPassion presents an exclusive interview with Pakistan Under 19s' team manager Haroon Rasheed ahead of the Under 19 Cricket World Cup in Australia.
PakPassion's coverage of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup As the ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup nears its start in Australia, PakPassion becomes a popular source for discussions, previews, insights and exclusives - not only from those following the tournament closely but also the players and the coach of the Pakistan team. This include exclusive interviews with middle order batsman and former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq's nephew Imam-ul-Haq, coach Sabih Azhar and all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz. Added to that are the match reports, exclusive pictures from the site of action, LIVE commentary and score updates on Twitter as well as the PakPassion forums - thus making PakPassion a unique source for news, discussion and analyses of the ICC Under-19 World Cup.
PakPassion speaks with former Pakistan coach Mohsin Khan for a preview of the series between Pakistan and Australia PakPassion speaks with former Pakistan coach Mohsin Khan for a preview of the series between Pakistan and Australia in the UAE.
A PCB source reveals to pakPassion about the appointment of Mohammad Akram as bowling coach A source close to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) reveals about the appointment of former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Akram as the bowling coach of the national side
PakPAssion presents exclusive interviews with Abdur Rehman and Dav Whatmore PakPassion presents an exclusive interview with left-arm spinner Abdur Rehman who has played a key role in Pakistan's recent success at the longest version of the game. PakPassion also interviews Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore who speaks of his experience with the Pakistan team so far, their performances on the Sri Lankan tour as well as the upcoming series against Australia and the areas where he thinks the team needs to work upon.
PakPassion presents an exclusive interview with Geoffrey Boycott PakPassion is honoured to present an exclusive interview with former Yorkshire and England batsman Geoffrey Boycott regarding England's middle order batsman Kevin Pietersen's fallout with the ECB as well as the South African team's tour of England.
PakPassion speaks with Pakistan's newly-appointed bowling coach Mohammad Akram PakPassion speaks with Pakistan's newly-appointed bowling coach and PakPassion blogger Mohammad Akram about his hopes and aims regarding his new role.
2012 Aug-Sep PakPassion speaks with SLPL participants Sohail tanvir, Saeed Ajmal, Misbah ul Haq, Wahab Riaz, Scott Styris, Hammad Azam, Fawad Alam and Ahmed Shehzad As the T20 fever engulfs the island of Sri Lanka, PakPassion brings exclusive interviews with some of the top international stars participating in the inaugural Sri lankan Premier League (SLPL). These include Pakistan left-arm medium-fast bowler and the highest wicket-taker of the competition Sohail Tanvir, Pakistan's Test and ODI captain Misbah-ul-Haq, world's number one spin bowler Saeed Ajmal, Pakistan's left-arm fast-medium pacer Wahab Riaz, New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris, Pakistan's promising all-rounder Hammad Azam, discarded middle order batsman Fawad Alam and opening batsman Ahmed Shehzad.
PakPassion's coverage of the ODI and T20I series between Pakistan and Australia held in the UAE As Pakistan take on Australia in the desert, PakPassion continues to provide their members with exclusive pictures, audios and videos during the entire duration of the tour without fail. Coverage includes live commentary on Twitter, daily match reports, exclusive pictures from live action, audios and transcripts of press conferences by the likes of Australian captain Michael Clarke, Michael Hussey, Shane Watson, George Bailey, Pakistan's T20I captain Mohammad Hafeez and coach Dav Whatmore.
2012 September PakPassion launches "Ponty's Blog" PakPassion launches "Ponty's Blog", written exclusively for PakPassion by pioneering pace bowling coach Ian Pont. In the first installment of the blog, Pont provides us with 50 facts about T20 cricket to help the viewers watch the game better. In his second blog entry, he names his five players and two teams to watch out for at the upcoming ICC World T20 in Sri Lanka.
PakPassion speaks with former captain and now commentator Ramiz Raja PakPassion speaks with former Pakistan captain and now commentator Ramiz Raja who shares his thoughts on the issue of ODI captaincy and backs Misbah-ul-Haq to continue in the role of captain in the 50-over format for the foreseeable future.
PakPassion launches "Inside Track" - an exclusive section for the thoughts of one of cricket's most well known media personalities Brian Murgatroyd PakPassion launches "Inside Track" - an exclusive section for the thoughts of one of cricket's most well known media personalities Brian Murgatroyd. In his debut blog entry, Murgatroyd lays out his vision for a brighter future for cricket in the UAE on the back of a successful series between Pakistan and Australia held in the extreme summer heat.
PakPassion speaks with former Sri Lankan captain and allrounder Sanath Jayasuriya PakPassion speaks with former Sri Lankan captain and allrounder Sanath Jayasuriya about his experience of the 1996 World Cup as well as the upcoming ICC World T20 to be played in Sri Lanka.
PakPassion speaks with veteran all-rounder Azhar Mahmood PakPassion speaks with all-rounder Azhar Mahmood for an assessment of Pakistan's chances following their warm-up games ahead of the ICC World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka.
PakPassion speaks with Test cricketer Asim Kamal who shared his thoughts on the changing domestic structures in Pakistan PakPassion speaks with Test cricketer Asim Kamal who shared his thoughts on the changing domestic structures in Pakistan and discussed how the new format will affect the level of competition in the domestic circuit as well as the national selection policy.
PakPassion presents an exclusive interview with Sanath Jayasuriya PakPassion presents an exclusive interview with former Sri Lankan captain and allrounder Sanath Jayasuriya.
PakPassion speaks with former Pakistan captain Asif Iqbal PakPassion speaks with former Pakistan captain Asif Iqbal who expressed his belief that Pakistan were strong contenders to become the world champions in T20 cricket but also highlighted some weaknesses of the men in green.
PakPassion's coverage of the ICC World T20 in Sri Lanka PakPassion's man in Sri Lanka brings exclusive pictures, reports and live updates from the site of action throughout the ICC World T20 event.
2012 October PakPassion speaks with Mohsin Khan following Pakistan's semi-final exit at the ICC World T20 in Sri Lanka. PakPassion speaks with former Pakistan coach Mohsin Khan following Pakistan's semi-final exit at the ICC World T20 in Sri Lanka.
PakPassion speaks with Sialkot Stallions coach Naveed Anjum PakPassion speaks with Sialkot Stallions' coach Naveed Anjum on his team's preparations for the Champions League T20 qualifiers.
Sources close to the organisers of SLPL speak with PakPassion and refute all match-fixing allegations Sources close to the organisers of the Sri Lankan Premier League (SLPL) speak with PakPassion.net and refute all match-fixing allegations made by an Indian TV channel.
PakPassion speaks with emerging pace bowler Rahat Ali PakPassion speaks with emerging pace bowler Rahat Ali about his below par international debut, and his hopes and aims to claim a spot on the tour of South Africa.
2012 November PakPassion speaks with Dean Jones after PCB advertises position for batting coach PakPassion speaks with Dean Jones about the batting coach position made available by the position and if it was required. Also discussed were his views on the current Pakistan teams and the youngsters. Additionally, his views on the introduction of the Pakistan-based international T20 league
PakPassion interviews Mohammad Nawaz As part of our Talent Spotter series, PakPassion continues to interview young and emerging talent. This time around Mohammad Nawaz
PakPassion interviews Mohammad Irfan PakPassion catches up with Mohammad Irfan about his performance in the 2012 President's Trophy as well as his chances for being selected for the upcoming series against South Africa
PakPassion speaks with Saqlain Mushtaq PakPassion speaks with Saqlain Mushtaq regarding the upcoming series between Bangladesh and West Indies, in particular the threat young West Indian off-spinner Sunil Narine poses for Bangladesh
PakPassion catches up with young fast bowler Sadaf Hussain PakPassion speaks with Sadaf Hussain about his comeback in first class cricket and his plans for the upcoming domestic cricket season and the possibility of being selected for the national team
PakPassion speaks with Zaka Ashraf PakPassion speaks with Zaka Ashraf about the upcoming domestic tournament in December and the venues that are being considered. PakPassion also speaks to Zaka Ashraf about his thoughts on the claims that the 2011 World Cup Semi Final in Mohali between India and Pakistan was fixed
PakPassion speaks to Yasir Hameed about the recent changes made by the PCB to the President's Trophy PakPassion catches up with Yasir Hameed and gets his views on the changes implemented by the PCB with regards to the President's Trophy including the use of kookaburra balls. Also discussed was his own current form
PakPassion interviews Umar Akmal about the state of his batting PakPassion speaks to Umar Akmal about the criticism surrounding his batting by former coach Mohsin Khan and Basit Ali as well his future plans for his batting
PakPassion interviews Chacha Cricket PakPassion conducts a full interview with the most well known cricket fan - Chacha Cricket. Chacha Cricket discusses the highlights, challenges, and achievements in his journey as a cricket fan
PakPassion Interview with Peter Moores PakPassion speaks to Peter Moores about his recent trip to Pakistan - including the NCA and the security situation
PakPassion catches with Mohammad Yousuf about returning to domestic and international cricket PakPassion speaks to Mohammad Yousuf about his return to domestic cricket as well as being considered for the series against India and South Africa
PakPassion speak to Iqbal Qasim about the upcoming domestic tournaments and international series
PakPassion speaks to chief selector Iqbal Qasim regarding the President's Trophy, next month's Faysal Bank T20 and the tours of India and South Africa
2012 December PakPassion catches up with former England U-19 captain Bilal Shafayat
PakPassion catches up with former England U-19 captain Bilal Shafayat about his cricketing career thus far, including county cricket and domestic cricket Pakistan
PakPassion interviews veteran cricketer Sadiq Mohammed about Pakistan's upcoming tour to India
PakPassion speaks to Sadiq Mohammed ahead of the series against India, where he will also be visiting as part of a delegation of ten players arranged by the PCB
PakPassion speaks to former ICC president Ehsan Mani about his tenure, the PCB, and Pakistan cricket in general
PakPassion speaks to former ICC president Ehsan Mani about his time as ICC President. Also discussed were his views on the current challenges and issues in Pakistan cricket as well as the upcoming series against India
PakPassion catches up with Mohammed Irfan ahead of the series against India
PakPassion catches up with Mohammed Irfan ahead of the big series against India. Irfan has been named in the 15 man squad. Irfan discusses improvements he has made to his fitness since his debut in 2010
PakPassion speaks to the talented left-handed middle order batsmen Umar Amin
Umar Amin discusses his first test tour in England, his experience of playing league cricket in Lancashire, as well as the huge tour of India later this month.
PakPassion speaks exclusively to former NZ fast bowler and commentator Danny Morrison about various cricketing topics
PakPassion speaks exclusively to former NZ fast bowler and commentator Danny Morrison discusses his cricketing career, the 1992 World Cup Semi Final, his experience as a commentator, and Pakistan cricket among other things
PakPassion speaks to coach Nadeem Iqbal about Mohammad Irfan PakPassion speaks to Coach and Mentor, Nadeem Iqbal who has worked very closely with Mohammad Irfan. Nadeem Iqbal expresses his views on Irfan's progress as well as what he can achieve in international cricket provided he has the support of selectors and team management.
2013 January PakPassion speaks to Naved Akram Cheema PakPassion speaks to Pakistan team manager Naved Akram Cheema regarding Mohammed Irfan's fitness ahead of the 2nd ODI at Eden Gardens, Kolkata
PakPassion speaks to Mohsin Hasan Khan on the recently concluded tour of India PakPassion speaks to ex-coach Mohsin Khan who praised the overall balance of the Pakistani team, singling out Nasir Jamshed as a special talent. He also spoke about the future of Misbah-ul-Haq as captain of Pakistan's one-day team.
PakPassion speaks to Chairman PCB Zaka Ashraf regarding the Pakistan players participation in the BPL PakPassion.net speaks with Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Zaka Ashraf regarding the deadline set by the Bangladesh Cricket Board of 10am Wednesday for the PCB to give its No Objection Certificates (NOC) to Pakistan cricketers participating in this year's Bangladesh Premier League.
PakPassion catches up with Ireland wicketkeeper Niall O'Brien PakPassion speaks to Ireland wicketkeeper Niall O'Brien about his cricketing career, infrastructure and facilities available in Ireland and his views on Ireland being given Test status among other things.
PakPassion speaks to Zaheer Abbas ahead of Pakistan's series against South Africa PakPassion speaks to former Pakistan batsman Zaheer Abbas ahead of the series against South Africa. Zaheer Abbas strongly believes Pakistan can surprise the hosts if they apply themselves during the Test series and cope with the pressure that Dale Steyn and his colleagues will be looking to apply on them. Among other things, technical challenges and experience of Pakistan batsman were discussed.
PakPassion interviews the Managing Director of the Pakistani Super League, Salman Sarwar Butt PakPassion interviews the Managing Director of the Pakistani Super League, Salman Sarwar Butt. Butt speaks about the level of interest from players and potential franchise buyers, as well as the possibility of increasing the number of foreign players. Butt also confirms that both foreign and local personnel will be offered key roles at the PSL.
PakPassion interviews former Pakistan Coach Richard Pybus PakPassion interviews former Pakistan Coach Richard Pybus about his views about the upcoming series between Pakistan and South Africa believes that the outcome of the upcoming Test series between South Africa and Pakistan is likely to be decided by how the Pakistani batsmen cope with the South African pace attack. Pybus also believes that the Pakistani bowlers will present the South African batting line-up with their most serious challenge for quite some time.
2013 February PakPassion Interview with Majid Haq PakPassion interviews Scotland offspinner Majid Haq. Haq spoke to PakPassion about getting into cricket from a young age, his role models, career highlights and aims for the upcoming season which will include matches against Pakistan and Australia.
PakPassion interview with Ijaz Butt on the Pakistan Super League
PakPassion interviews former PCB Chairman Ijaz Butt regarding his views on Pakistan's First International Cricket League - The PSL. Ijaz Butt emphasised that the tournament must be held in Pakistan and not elsewhere and that in order for the tournament to be successful, it must include foreign players.
PakPassion interview with Max Babri
PakPassion speaks to Maqbool Babri - better known as 'Max' Babri. He has worked with Pakistani cricketers on a number of occasions and in this exclusive interview with PakPassion he describes his areas of expertise and how he has utilised them when working for the Pakistan Cricket Board.
PakPassion interview with Moin Ashraf In an exclusive interview with Pakpassion.net, Moin Ashraf talks about his early days as a cricketer, his experience of working with Jason Gillespie at Yorkshire, the spoof Moin Ashraf twitter account and his future aspirations.
PakPassion interview with Fawad Ahmed PakPassion spoke to Pakistan-born leg-spinner Fawad Ahmed who after moving to Auistralia on aslyum played for Victoria. Fawad describes his experience his thus far in Australia and about his early lifei in Pakistan and cricket he played there.
PakPassion interview with Sohail Tanvir
In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Sohail Tanvir spoke glowingly of his experience of participation in the Ram Slam and provided insight on Pakistan's on going tour of South Africa in particular about how young bowlers need to be handled.
2013 March PakPassion interview with Geoff Lawson Former Pakistan coach Geoff Lawson spoke to PakPassion about the recently-concluded Test series against South Africa particularly about the lack of preparation ahead of the series, the subsequent criticism of coach Dav Whatmore from some former players, Umar Gul's form in South Africa and the performance of the young Pakistani fast bowlers in the series.
Talent Spotter: Mohammad Rizwan Interview with PakPassion.net
In exclusive remarks to PakPassion.net, highly-rated wicketkeeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan spoke of how he got into cricket, how he played cricket behind the backs of his family, has had to be patient in terms of selection in domestic cricket, and his hopes for the future.
PakPassion interview with Mansoor Amjad Speaking exclusively with PakPassion.net, 25 year old Amjad spoke candidly about how his career has developed, how a finger injury hampered his progress and his confidence, and his hopes for another chance in international cricket.
PakPassion interview with Yasir Arafat In exclusive remarks to Pakpassion.net Yasir Arafat spoke about his his teams chances and the players to watch out for in the tournament ahead.
2013 April PakPassion interview with Iqbal Qasim
In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net Qasim spoke about Pakistan's performance in the recently concluded tour of South Africa, looked ahead to the upcoming Champions Trophy in England. He also spoke about the futures of Shahid Afridi, Abdul Razzaq and Younus Khan as well as responding to criticism of the lack of opportunities for younger players in international cricket.
PakPassion interview with former 2006 U-19 star bowler Akhtar Ayub
Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net, Akhtar Ayub described his frustration at his lack of opportunities at Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) for whom he signed for straight after the Under 19 World Cup.
PakPassion interview with Aaqib Javed In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net Aaqib spoke about the state of Pakistan's current crop of fast bowlers as well as those to keep an eye on in the future.
PakPassion interview with Kabir Ali PakPassion.net spoke to the 32 year-old right arm pace bowler and hard-hitting lower order batsman about his career to date, his hopes for the future and that over against South Africa.
PakPassion interview with Basit Ali
Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net, Basit Ali expressed his typically forthright views on a variety of topics including Misbah-ul-Haq's role in the Pakistan team, the road ahead for Umar Akmal and Pakistan's squad for the Champions Trophy 2013. He also had some strong words for the ex Chairman of the PCB, Ijaz Butt.
PakPassion exclusive comments from Mohammad Asif and lawyer Ravi Sukul. In exclusive comments to PakPassion.net, both Mohammad Asif and his lawyer Ravi Sukul expressed their disappointment after the CAS verdict came out. As part of next steps, they plan on formulating an appeal to the Swiss Courts.
2013 May PakPassion exclusive comments from Mohammad Akram In exclusive remarks to PakPassion.net, Mohammad Akram spoke of his pride in being part of this PCB-UFONE Fast Bowlers camp and working alongside one of the greats of the game, and also cast some light on the planning that went behind this initiative.
PakPassion interview with Shane Bond Shane Bond spoke exclusively to PakPassion.net regarding his playing career, his present role and his views on the New Zealand bowling attack and their expectations on the tour of England, as well as issues facing bowlers round the world.
PakPassion interview with Hashim Amla With the Champions Trophy approaching, PakPassion.net caught up with Hashim Amla, discussing a variety of topics including his early inspiration, his position as a role model, his thoughts on Gary Kirsten announcing his stepping down as South Africa's coach and South Africa's chances at the Champions Trophy.
PakPassion interview with Pakistan head coach Dav Whatmore Speaking with PakPassion.net, Pakistan's head coach Dav Whatmore, felt the trip to Scotland had been an important step in his team's preparations for the Champions Trophy next month.
PakPassion interview with Kevin O'Brien With Ireland due to face Pakistan in the upcoming two ODI series at home, PakPassion spoke to Kevin O'Brien about his thoughts on the matches, and his career to date.
PakPassion interview with Paul Nixon Known as being one of the most enthusiastic and vocal cricketers on the circuit, as well as one of the most dedicated - he retired at the age of 40 still one the fittest in his side – Paul Nixon spoke to PakPassion.net about the upcoming Champions Trophy, the absence of Kevin Pietersen, Pakistan's chances, the India versus Paksitan clash, Chris Gayle and much more.
PakPassion interview with No. 1 ranked Pakistani Tennis player Aqeel Khan
PakPassion conducted a non-cricketing exclusive interview - this time with Pakistan's No. 1 ranked player and Davis Cup winner, Aqeel Khan.
2013 June PakPassion exclusive interview with Saeed Ajmal
In exclusive remarks to PakPassion.net, Ajmal takes a light hearted look at his own personal preparations for the Champions Trophy, the goals achieved during the camp in Abbottabad, Misbah-ul-Haqs captaincy and a topic close to his heart – an academy for training young cricketers in his hometown Faisalabad
PakPassion interview with Russel Arnold
Now a well known commentator who is part of the commentary team for the Champions Trophy, Russel Arnold spoke with PakPassion.net about Sri Lanka's squad for the forthcoming ICC Champions Trophy, Sri Lanka's chances at the aforementioned event, Sri Lanka's ability to regularly produce world class and unorthodox cricketers and much more.
PakPassion interview with Umar Gul
Unable to participate in the Champions Trophy, Umar Gul spoke exclusively with PakPassion.net explained the extent of his injury, whilst also discussing his rehabilitation programme and when he expects to be bowling again. In addition Gul confirmed that he has no plans to reduce his workload in international cricket by opting out of any formats at this stage of his career.
PakPassion interview with Aakash Chopra
Speaking with PakPassion.net Aakash Chopra discussed Pakistan's and India's chances at the Champions Trophy, areas for improvement for both teams, the India versus Pakistan match on June 15th, M S Dhoni's future as captain, as well as speaking about India's pace ace Umesh Yadav.
PakPassion interview with Dirk Nannes
In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net DIrk Nannes spoke on a number of topics including the standard of fast bowlers in the Champions Trophy, Australia's performance at the tournament, the two new-ball rule and the contentious topic of ball tampering.
PakPassion interview with Harsha Bhogle Harsha Bhogle spoke to PakPassion.net about Pakistan's performance in the ICC Champions Trophy, the India-Pakistan group-stage match, India's chances of lifting the Champions Trophy, Pakistan's bowling attack and the change of mind set amongst India's leading cricketers.
PakPassion interview with Yasir Arafat Speaking with PakPassion.net, Yasir Arafat expressed his delight at being picked by one of the most well known county sides in England.
PakPassion interview with Ramiz Raja PakPassion.net caught up with Ramiz to discuss Pakistan's early exit from the Champions Trophy, Pakistan's preparations and planning ahead of the 2015 World Cup, Misbah-ul-Haq's future as one day captain and whether the time has come for a major overhaul of Pakistan's one day side.
PakPassion interview with Inzamam ul Haq In an extensive chat with PakPassion.net, former skipper Inzamam ul Haq throws light on the benefits of nurturing young batsmen, using the way he was handled by Imran Khan in his early days in international cricket as an example. Also discussed were his thoughts and interest in serving as a batting coach to the Pakistan team.
PakPassion interview with Sohail Tanvir 28 year old seam bowler Sohail Tanvir was one of the players who was overlooked by the selectors for the tournament in England and Wales and speaking exclusively with PakPassion.net Tanvir explained why he thought the Pakistani batsmen struggled for form at the Champions Trophy.
PakPassion interview with Inzamam ul Haq
PakPassion caught up with the former Pakistan international as turned out for Lashings XI in Liverpool to discuss the quality of spin bowling at the Champions Trophy, bowling actions, his work with the Bangladesh national side and the potential of working with the PCB in future.
2013 July PakPassion interview with Sana Mir PakPassion.net spoke to Pakistan women's cricket team captain Sana Mir about her side's tour of England, leadership, and the women's game in Pakistan,
PakPassion interview with Nathan McCullum PakPassion.net spoke to the 27 year-old fast bowler about his decision to play cricket, taking wickets in international cricket, playing under the captaincy of Brendon McCullum and participation in the Friends Life T20.
PakPassion interview with Saeed Ajmal
In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net Akmal spoke about being dropped from the Champions Trophy squad, his approach to batting, his thoughts on what critics have to say about his shot selection, the pressures of being expected to keep wicket and how he aims to add maturity and consistency to his batting.
PakPassion interview with Azeem Ghumman PakPassion.net caught up with the young batsman to talk about his career to date, his hopes for selection for the upcoming Asian Cricket Council Emerging Teams Cup, domestic cricket and his thoughts on Pakistan-19s chances on their tour of England in August.
PakPassion interview with Pakistan Olympian swimmer Kiran Khan As part of our non-cricketing interviews, PakPassion.net spoke to Pakistan Olympian swimmer Kiran Khan
PakPassion interview with Mohammad Aftab Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net, Mohammad Aftab expressed his admiration for his role model Wasim Akram, provided his thoughts on the training camp in Karachi, spoke about the comparisons with Mohammad Amir and looked ahead to the upcoming Under 19 tour of England.
PakPassion interview with Khurram Manzoor
Khurram Manzoor, 27, could be viewed as a long term solution to Pakistan's opening problems and PakPassion.net caught up with him during the ongoing Advance Telecom Ramadan T20 Cup in Karachi.
PakPassion interview with Mudasser Nazar In exclusive remarks to PakPassion.net, Mudasser Nazar spoke about the appointment of Moin Khan as Chief Selector, the role of Mohammad Hafeez and the issue of a batting coach for Pakistan.
PakPassion interview with Shakib Al Hasan Currently playing for Leicestershire, PakPassion.net caught up with the 26 year-old left handed batsmen and spinner to talk about his career, Bangladesh's lack of progress in Test cricket, captaincy and youngsters breaking in to the Bangladesh national side.
PakPassion interviews youngster Hussain Talat as part of the 'Talent Spotter' series Hussain Talat is a left handed batsman who at the age of 16 has already played four List A matches for ZTBL. During those four List A matches he scored 272 runs at an average of 90.66 with a highest score of 141. He also represented ZTBL in the recently concluded Ramadan T20 Cup in Karachi.
PakPassion interview with Farveez Maharoof PakPassion.net spoke with the former Lancashire all-rounder Farveez Maharoof to discuss the Sri Lankan cricket domestic structure, Sri Lanka's ability to produce unorthodox cricketers, his career highs, his hopes of a return into the national fold and his thoughts on the current Sri Lankan team.
PakPassion interview with Dietmar Hamann A keen follower of cricket Dietmar Hamann spoke with PakPassion.net about how his interest in cricket developed, what aspects of cricket particularly appeal to him, his favourite cricketers and more.
2013 August PakPassion interview with Wasim Akram A household name in TV commentary and analysis these days, Wasim Akram continues his association with the game by involving himself in shaping cricketers of tomorrow - his recent efforts to help young Pakistani bowling talent in Karachi has earned him further plaudits and in an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Wasim speaks in detail about issues such as the progress made by Junaid Khan and Mohammad Irfan, as well as his impressions on the form of Wahab Riaz and his expectations of Mohammad Aftab and much more.
PakPassion interview with Sami Aslam Speaking with PakPassion.net Pakistan Under-19s captain Sami Aslam discussed the importance of the Tri-Nation tournament, how he and his team mates wanted to make the most of these matches ahead of next year's Under 19 World Cup and how vital it is for young Pakistani cricketers to regularly tour outside of Asia.
PakPassion interview with Tony Cozier In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Tony Cozier spoke about his recollection of the best moments and the current state of West Indies cricket, the great fast bowlers hailing from the Caribbean over the years, his views on the talent of Brian Lara, the role of the WICB and his thoughts on the recently concluded series against Pakistan.
PakPassion interview with Azharullah Speaking with PakPassion.net Azharullah discussed his experiences of playing domestic cricket in Pakistan and now England, his performance in the ongoing Friends Life T20, and his thoughts on the possibility of representing England in the future.
PakPassion interview with Zia ul Haq Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net, Zia ul Haq spoke about his impressions of bowling in England, the importance of overseas tours for young Pakistani cricketers, the experience of attending Wasim Akram's training camp and the pressure of being earmarked at a young age as one of Pakistan's brightest young fast bowling prospects.
PakPassion interview with Shahryar Khan In the UK to promote his book "Cricket Cauldron: The Turbulent Politics of Sport in Pakistan", the Ex Chairman of the PCB Shahryar Khan spoke in detail to PakPassion.net spoke about his recollections of his tenure at the PCB, issues with player power and the "Oval-Gate" incident as well as his thoughts on restoration of international cricket in Pakistan cricket.
PakPassion interview with Mohsin Khan Mohsin Khan to this day is one of the most sought after experts in his profession and in exclusive remarks to PakPassion.net, he spoke about the issues regarding selection of Pakistan tour of Zimbabwe and the recent attempts by the three disgraced Pakistani cricketers to apologise to the public.
PakPassion interview with Jason Gillespie In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Jason Gillespie spoke about Peter Siddle & Ryan Harris' impressive form in the ongoing Ashes series, offered some advice for Pat Cummins to help with his injury problems, Australia's domestic cricket structure, Yorkshire's trio of England players and offered his opinions on the Pakistani spot fixing trio's possible return in 2015.
PakPassion interview with Saqlain Mushtaq Speaking with PakPassion.net Saqlain Mushtaq confirmed that he is now set to provide his insight into the art of spin bowling in a training camp for West Indies players in Barbados.
PakPassion interview with Amit Mishra Amit Mishra, the more experienced leg-spinner, has stolen a march in recent times with excellent performances in ODIs, and Chawla knows he has his work cut out. In this chat with PakPassion.net, he reflects on his career thus far, and looks with optimism at the future. Excerpts:
2013 September PakPassion.interview with Ehsan Mani In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Ehsan Mani shed light on his role in awarding TV broadcast rights and also answered queries regarding criticism leveled by certain quarters on perceived anomalies during this process.
PakPassion interview with Zulfiqar Babar In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Zulfiqar Babar spoke in detail about the late start to his international career, aspirations as well as the experience of playing in his first international game and Saeed Ajmal's gesture to give up his position to allow his debut.
PakPassion interview with Asif Iqbal Former captain Asif Iqbal on Pakistan's performance in the recently concluded Test series in Zimbabwe, on Pakistan's lack of available world class talent and Misbah's future as captain of the one day and Test sides.
PakPassion interview with John Emburey In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net John Emburey talks about his career highlights, his thoughts on the legality of the doosra, Mushtaq Ahmed's influence in the England dressing room, as well as England's spin bowling options in Graeme Swann and Monty Panesar.
PakPassion interview with Kamran Ghulam for Talent Spotter PakPassion's intereviewed Under-19s player Kamran Ghulam as part the latest edition of the 'Talent Spotter'
PakPassion interview with Imam ul Haq PakPassion.net interviewed Imam ul Haq on a variety of topics including the pressure of being the nephew of Inzamam-ul-Haq, the successful Under 19 tour of England, his views on upcoming Under 19 players, as well as his goals for the upcoming domestic season.
PakPassion interview with Ashar Zaidi In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Ashar Zaidi speaks about his early career in Pakistan, his lack of chances in international cricket, the factors behind his decision to move to England, how it came about that he played for Sussex and his hopes to tie up a County deal.
PakPassion interview with Bilawal Bhatti In training as part of the NCA's emerging players program, Bilawal Bhatti spoke exclusively to PakPassion.net about his experience of playing league cricket in England, his cricket career to date and his aspirations of playing for Pakistan.
PakPassion interview with Chishty Mujahid In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Chishty Mujahid who covered Pakistan's recent tour of Zimbabwe as a TV commentator, provided a detailed insight on Pakistan's performance and also suggested changes that could be implemented in the team with an eye on the upcoming series against South Africa.
2013 October PakPassion interview with Mike Gattin In exclusive remarks to PakPassion.net the former England captain Mike Gatting spoke on a variety of topics including notable moments in his career- including the 'Ball of the Century' and the confrontation with Umpire Shakoor Rana, gave his tips to current cricketers on playing spin, and discussed the challenges facing cricket today.
PakPassion interview with Trent Woodhill In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Trent Woodhill spoke about the frailties of the Pakistani batting order as well his experience with the team during the ill-fated Champion's Trophy campaign, talked specifically about Nasir Jamshed, Mohammad Hafeez, Umar Akmal and Umar Amin, as well as providing his thoughts on the art of coaching in cricket and how former players can help the current generation of cricketers in Pakistan
PakPassion interview with Ashwell Prince In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net Ashwell Prince provides his thoughts on the highs and lows of his own career, speaks about former team mates Hashim Amla, A B deVilliers, Dale Steyn as well as providing his thoughts on the upcoming Test series between Pakistan and South Africa.
PakPassion interview with Mohammad Sami As is often the case with Pakistan cricket, it would be unwise to write off Mohammad Sami's international career, and in an exclusive interview with Pakpassion.net the pace bowler talked about his most memorable moments in a Pakistan shirt, why his career has not lived up to expectations, as well as speaking about Pakistan's current stock of fast bowling resources.
PakPassion interview with Geoff Boycott Former Yorkshire and England batsman Geoff Boycott feels that Pakistan could surprise South Africa in the two match Test series in the United Arab Emirates which commences on 14th October. Speaking with PakPassion.net, Boycott ,who played 108 Tests for England and scored more than 8000 runs, stated that an ageing South African batting line up could be exploited by Pakistan's formidable spinners.
PakPassion interview with Rohan Mustafa Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net, an understandably elated Rohan Mustafa spoke about his own career, his impressions of the game against Pakistan as well as the chances of an upset victory by Pakistan against South Africa in the upcoming Test series.
PakPassion interview with Geoff Boycott In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net Geoffrey Boycott spoke about the Pakistan versus South Africa Test series, Pakistan's young batsmen, the IPL, the World Test Championship, day/night Test cricket, his fondness for Pakistan cricket and much more.
PakPassion interview with Ayub Dogar With a First Class average of 42.68 and 18 centuries to his name, Ayub Dogar is clearly looking to re-establish himself in the Pakistan lineup, and in an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, he spoke about his stellar domestic record, the experience of playing for Pakistan and his aspirations of making a return to the national team.
PakPassion interview with Mohammad Hafeez Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net Mohammad Hafeez provided his thoughts on why he has struggled in Test cricket in 2013, responded to accusations of interference in selection matters and his being mentioned as a possible successor to Misbah-ul-Haq in the 50 over and 5 day formats, and discussed a possible move down the batting order in Test cricket as well as his hopes for a return to the Pakistan Test side.
2013 November PakPassion interview with Fawad Alam In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Fawad Alam spoke about his disappointment at being overlooked for international duty and his determination to make his way back on the basis of hard work at the domestic level.
PakPassion interview with JP Duminy JP Duminy spoke to Pakpassion.net on the challenges of facing the Pakistan attack as well as the experience of playing in tough conditions such as those in the UAE.
PakPassion interview with Ian Bishop In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net Ian Bishop speaks about his own career, talks about bowling with his cricketing heroes such as Malcolm Marshall and Courtney Walsh, provides his opinions on the Pakistani pace duo of Junaid Khan and Mohammad Irfan, suggests what Umar Akmal needs to do to establish himself as an international cricketer and also speaks about the importance of ensuring an even contest between bat and ball in one day cricket.
PakPassion interview with Zaheer Abbas Zaheer Abbas who regularly features as a TV analyst in Pakistan, will be heading to India in a few days to commentate on Sachin's final innings and in exclusive remarks to PakPassion.net, spoke about the honour of being a witness to this event as well as his desire for the restoration of cricketing ties between the 2 great cricket playing nations.
PakPassion interview with Mohammad Talha In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Mohammad Talha spoke about his only international appearance, his expectations from the coming domestic season and his hopes for a recall to the national side.
PakPassion interview with Mohsin Khan In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net Mohsin Khan spoke about whether he would consider returning as head coach if asked, Whatmore's progress as coach and Pakistan's disappointing 4-1 loss to South Africa in the one day series.
PakPassion interview with Shahzaib Hasan PakPassion.net spoke to Shahzaib Hasan about being part of the team that won the World T20 in 2009, subsequently being dropped by Pakistan, his desire to resume his international career and his thoughts on the standard of domestic cricket.
PakPassion interview with Sadaf Hussain PakPassion.net caught up with Sadaf Hussain to talk about his experience of playing for KRL, his thoughts on how his career has progressed and his aspirations to play for Pakistan.
PakPassion interview with Hamid Hassan In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Hamid Hassan spoke about his feelings after Afghanistan's qualification for both the 2014 and 2015 World Cup events, the reaction to the team's success back home, his close ties with Pakistani cricket and hopes of playing Test cricket for his country in the future.
2014 December PakPassion interview with Mohammad Aftab Mohammad Aftab spoke with PakPassion.net about the tour of England earlier this year as well as looking ahead to the upcoming tri-series and the Under 19 Asia Cup, both in UAE.
PakPassion interview with Usman Khan Shinwari Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net, Usman Khan Shinwari talked about his development as a cricketer, his move to ZTBL, the Ramadan T20 Cup, recent success at the Faysal Bank T20 Cup for Departments and his aspirations for the future.
PakPassion interview with Ajmal Shahzad In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Ajmal Shahzad spoke about his initial interest in cricket, the experience of becoming the first British Asian to play for Yorkshire, his move to Nottinghamshire and his plans for the future.
PakPassion interview with Kabir Khan Despite leaving the role briefly in 2010, Kabir Khan was given a 3-year contract to coach Afghanistan in 2011 and following their most recent success of qualifying for the 2015 World Cup, he spoke to Pakpassion.net about the success of the Afghanistan cricket team, their goals for the future, how cricket in Afghanistan can be developed and their recent defeat to Pakistan.
PakPassion interview with Yasir Shah Yasir Shah spoke to PakPassion about his career to date, domestic cricket, bowling leg-spin, his experience of international cricket and hopes for the future.
PakPassion interview with Rana Naved PakPassion.net caught up with Rana Naved to speak about his current form, his international career to date and the Afridi ball-biting incident in Australia, a match in which he participated.
PakPassion interview with Raza Hasan Now rejuvenated and having recovered from the disc injury, Raza Hasan spoke with PakPassion.net about his career so far, the frustration of suffering a serious injury, suggestions that he can only be successful in the twenty over format and his ambitions to play for Pakistan in all formats in future.
PakPassion interview with Tabish Khan PakPassion.net caught up with Tabish Khan to discuss his career to date, his suggestions on how domestic cricket can be improved and whether he feels there is a still a chance for him to make it to the national side.
PakPassion interview with Kamran Akmal In exclusive remarks to PakPassion.net, Kamran Akmal spoke about his own international career so far, the unfair treatment of his younger brother Umar Akmal as well as the need for an experienced coach for Pakistani team and his views on the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka.
2014 January PakPassion interview with Humayun Farhat Humayun Farhat, brother of Pakistan opener Imran Farhat spoke with PakPassion.net to discuss his brief international career, the standard of first-class cricket in Pakistan, the criticism of his brother, the effect of wicket-keeping on Umar Akmal's batting and more.
PakPassion interview with upcoming cricketer Karamat Ali for the Talent Spotter As part of the latest Talent Spotter, PakPassion spoke to upcoming leg-spinner Karamat Ali.
PakPassion interview with Jamal Anwar PakPassion.net caught up with Jamal Anwar to talk about his form in domestic cricket, the challenges of wicket-keeping and his hopes of representing Pakistan in the future.
2014 PakPassion interview with Muddassar Nazar In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Nazar spoke about the role and importance of specialist coaches in international cricket, potential candidates for the vacant Pakistan head coaching position and whether he would be interested in the role himself.
PakPassion interview with Hasan Raza PakPassion.net caught up with Hasan Raza to discuss how he got into cricket; the recently concluded Under-19 Asia Cup and his future aspirations
PakPassion interview with Safyaan Sharif Scotland go into the 2015 World Cup as heavy underdogs but in an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Safyaan Sharif spoke about the experience of winning the qualifying event and his and the team's targets for the tournament in 2015, how he was introduced to the game of cricket and the importance of continued funding from the ICC for the Associate nations.
PakPassion interview with Yasir Arafat In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, the Rawalpindi born all-rounder spoke of the frustrating injury at the Big Bash, his hope that he can return to play for Perth Scorchers in the future, his experience of playing cricket in international leagues around the world, his ambition to play for Pakistan in the future and how the Pakistan domestic Twenty20 competition could be improved.
PakPassion interview with Lalit Modi Former Chairman of the IPL, Lalit Modi spoke exclusively with PakPassion.net about corruption in the IPL, the Big Three and cricketing ties between India and Pakistan.
PakPassion interview with Kieron Pollard West Indies all-rounder, Kieron Pollard speaks to PakPassion.net about his knee injury, playing alongside Shahid Afridi in the Big Bash League and his hopes for the future.
PakPassion interview with Sami Aslam PakPassion.net caught up with the Pakistan Under-19's captain, Sami Aslam ahead of their warm-up match against the United Arab Emirates Under-19s to discuss his career to date, future aspirations, as well preparations for the upcoming ICC Under 19 World Cup.
PakPassion interview with Misbah-ul-Haq In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Misbah-ul-Haq spoke about his approach to captaincy, the upcoming Asia Cup and the epic run chase against Sri Lanka.
2014 March PakPassion interview with Abdul Razzaq PakPassion caught up with Razzaq to discuss his venture into club cricket in England, the high points of his career, his thoughts on domestic cricket in Pakistan, as well his own plans for the future.
PakPassion interview with Nasir Jamshed In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net 24 year old Nasir Jamshed spoke about his career so far, addressed criticism of his levels of fitness, his views on the road-map to return to favour with the selectors and also his relationship with the former Pakistani Head coach, Dav Whatmore.
PakPassion interview with Azhar Mehmood In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Azhar expressed his concerns about the Pakistani pace bowling attack as well as offering his services in a mentor role to help Pakistan.
PakPassion interview with Babar Azam
In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Azam spoke of his domestic career so far, the differences between First-Class cricket and Under-19 cricket, as well as his disappointment at the lack of Pakistan 'A' tours.
PakPassion interview with Fawad Alam PakPassion.net spoke with Fawad in detail about his feelings on making a comeback to international cricket for Pakistan and his future aspirations.
2014 April PakPassion interview with Matloob Qureshi In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Matloob spoke about his disability and his struggle to become a regular member of the Disabled Cricket team, as well as the issues facing Disabled Cricketers from Pakistan.
PakPassion interview with Saqlain Mushtaq In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Saqlain spoke about his role with the West Indies World T20 squad, his opinion of Sunil Narine and Samuel Badree as world class spinners and views on the legality of some bowling actions.
PakPassion interview with Asim Kamal Asim Kamal spoke to PakPassion.net about the non-participation of Pakistani players in IPL, a review of Mohammad Akram's role as bowling coach and the issue of a foreign or local coach for Pakistan.
2014 May PakPassion interview with Akash Chopra Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net, Chopra spoke on a variety of subjects including the strength of the IPL brand in the UAE, Pakistan's young batsmen with special emphasis on Umar Akmal and Ahmed Shehzad, Yuvraj Singh's international future, the legality of actions of some spin bowlers and the future of the Pakistan-India cricket relationship.
PakPassion interview with Ehsan Mani In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Mani spoke about the basis for his opposition to the influence of the 'Big 3 over the ICC's governance structure, criticized Pakistan Cricket Board for it's weak stance on the handling of the 'Big 3' and the Mohammad Amir issues.
PakPassion interview with Sarfraz Nawaz Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net, Sarfraz discussed his aims as a bowling consultant working alongside NCA Head Coach Mohammad Akram, his views on the current Pakistani pace bowling attack and the state of Domestic cricket
PakPassion interview with Azhar Ali In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Ali described his participation in the exciting victory against Sri Lanka in Sharjah, the battle against critics and self-doubts about his batting form before the Sharjah Test and his determination to show himself as a batsman who can bat in all formats.
PakPassion interview with Mushtaq Ahmed Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net, Mushtaq spoke about his tenure with the England team, his aims and objectives in his new role as Pakistan spin coach and his impressions of the spin talent available in Pakistan.
PakPassion interview with Najam Sethi In an exclusive Q and A with PakPassion.net, the acting Chairman spoke on a variety of subjects including the criticism associated with the recent appointment of Waqar Younis as Head Coach, plans for series with India, Pakistan's stance vis-a-vis 'Big 3'and plans for holding the Pakistan Super League
PakPassion interview with Junaid Khan Speaking to PakPassion.net, the 24 year old fast bowler discussed a variety of topics including his goals for the summer with his stint at Lancashire, his experience of working with Mohammad Akram, his own performance in the now famous Sharjah Test against Sri Lanka and his views on Pakistan's chances at the 2015 World Cup
PakPassion speaks with Shahid Nazir Former Pakistan fast bowler spoke exclusively to PakPassion.net about the matter of unpaid dues from his involvement in the now defunct, Indian Cricket League (ICL)
PakPassion interview with Saeed Ajmal In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net Ajmal speaks about his return to Worcestershire, what motivates him, responds to comments about his bowling action, whether he would want to captain Pakistan, criticism from former players, his academy in Faisalabad and much more.
PakPassion speaks with Richard Halsall regarding the withdrawal of his application for Pakistan fielding coach Speaking to PakPassion.net, the former England Coach spoke about Pakistan's hectic international schedule as the primary reason for his decision
PakPassion interview with upcoming cricketer Saud Shakeel for the Talent Spotter
In an exclusive interview with PakPassion, Saud spoke about what inspired him to take up cricket, Pakistan U19s disappointing display in the U19 World Cup final and his hopes of joining the senior team in the near future.
PakPassion interview with Imran Ali Warsi In an exclusive interview, PakPassion speaks with the former Pakistan hockey star and Olympian Imran Ali Warsi (Age 28), who is currently playing in a Russian League for the club Dinamo Kazan.
PakPassion speaks with Mushtaq Mohammad Mushtaq Mohammad speaks exclusively to PakPassion.net to express his concerns regarding the ongoing tussle between Zaka Ashraf and Najam Sethi for position of Chairman of PCB.
2014 June PakPassion interview with Russel Arnold In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, the cricketer turned commentator gave his thoughts on the World T20 victory for Sri Lanka and what it means for the future of the team, the controversy surrounding Sachithra Senanayake's bowling action, Sri Lanka's chances at the 2015 World Cup.
PakPassion chats with Abdul Razzaq Abdul Razzaq speaks with PakPassion.net about his experience of playing Club Cricket in England, his views on why Junaid Khan has not been used to his full potential, as well as the possible return of Mohammad Amir to international cricket
PakPassion interview with Najam Sethi
PCB Chairman Najam Sethi spoke exclusively to PakPassion.net about the impact of the recent events at Karachi airport and the consequences it has had on the chances of Pakistan holding international cricket in the near future, his plans to re-organize the affairs of PCB and to establish the Pakistan Super League, as well as the rationale behind the structuring of central contracts.
PakPassion interview with Grant Flower In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Flower spoke about his enthusiasm for the role of batting coach for Pakistan, the challenges of the role, expressed his views on his own style of coaching and the goals he has set for himself during this two year assignment.
PakPassion speaks with Shoaib Malik Speaking exclusively with PakPassion.net, the 32 year old all-rounder reflected on his current stint with the Birmingham Bears, his mixed feelings at missing out on a central contract, his initial reaction to Mohammad Hafeez's comments regarding his selection for the World T20, the issue of Pakistan's captaincy and his possible return to the Pakistan team in the near future.
2014 July PakPassion interviews Aaqib Javed In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Aaqib gave his views on the proposals which hope to give a new lease of life to Test cricket by use of Day/Night games to attract audiences.
PakPassion interviews Muhammad Haroon [Norway Head Coach] Muhammad Haroon, currently serving as Head Coach for the Norway Cricket team, is a former first class cricketer who bowled leg spin and played in Pakistan and England. He is a level 4 ECB coach. In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net he spoke about his own background, his role as Head Coach for the Norway Cricket team, and his view of the future of cricket in the country.
PakPassion speaks with Umar Akmal In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net Akmal spoke extensively about his feelings on his recall to the Test squad for the series against Sri Lanka, his work at the NCA to improve his batting skills, his role as a wicket-keeper for Pakistan in LOIs and also looked forward to working with Head Coach Waqar Younis.
PakPassion interview with Mohammad Irfan As he recovers from an injury which ruled him out of selection for the Asia Cup and the World T20, Irfan spoke exclusively with PakPassion.net looking back at his international debut, took us through his comeback in 2012 and shed light on his aspirations for the future.
2014 August PakPassion interview with Faisal Iqbal In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Faisal Iqbal talked us through his stop-start international career, the burden of playing under the pressure of being the nephew of Javed Miandad, and his future plans and aspirations.
PakPassion interviews Mudassar Nazar In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Mudassar previewed Pakistan's upcoming tour of Sri Lanka with special emphasis on the two match Test series where he spoke about the possible impact of the new coaching staff, and Pakistan's chances of success at the Sri Lankan stronghold of Galle.
PakPassion interview with Najam Sethi In an exclusive Interview with PakPassion.net, the former Chairman of PCB, Najam Sethi outlined his achievements at the helm of the PCB, including steps to resurrect Pakistan's standing amongst the ICC and fellow administrators as well as improvement in the financial well being of the PCB. He also expressed his thoughts on what the future holds for Pakistan
PakPassion interview with Yasir Hameed
In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Yasir Hameed spoke about his International career, the recently-concluded training camp, his hopes and ambitions for the future and much more.
PakPassion chats with Javed Miandad In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Miandad reflected on some key moment in his career, spoke about the qualities that made him one of Pakistan's most vaunted batsmen and also recalled his famous innings at Sharjah, as well as the key role he played in the successful 1992 World Cup campaign and his much talked about relationship with Imran Khan.
2014 September PakPassion chats with Shoaib Akhtar
In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Shoaib spoke about the current state of Pakistani batting, his views on Misbah-ul-Haq's captaincy, Pakistan's inability to produce new talent and their chances at the 2015 World Cup in light of Saeed Ajmal's potential absence due to suspension by the ICC
PakPassion interview with Saurav Ganguly
In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Ganguly spoke of his fond memories of touring Pakistan, India's chances at next year's World Cup, Pakistan's batting problems, Virat Kohli's recent struggles and what makes the India versus Pakistan cricketing rivalry so special.
PakPassion interview with Moeen Ali
Moeen sat down with PakPassion for an exclusive interview where he talks about the advice he received from Saeed Ajmal at Worcestershire, sledging and his opinion on being booed on home soil.
2014 October PakPassion interviews Adil Rashid
Speaking exclusively with PakPassion.net, Rashid talked about his impressive form for Yorkshire in the current season, how a change of approach has helped his confidence and also spoke of his aspirations to play more international cricket in future.
PakPassion speaks with Peter Siddle
In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Siddle spoke about his spell with Nottinghamshire, the experience of playing with legends at the MCC versus Rest of the World game at Lord's, his response to being told that he needed to bowl quicker and also looked forward to the challenges in the upcoming series against Pakistan in the UAE.
PakPassion interview with Glenn Maxwell
In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Maxwell discusses his unique style of batting, how he felt as he bowled the fateful final over in the 3rd ODI at Abu Dhabi, his aspirations for the longer format and the recent controversy regarding illegal bowling actions.
PakPassion interviews Saad Nasim
In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, the 24 year old discusses his experience of playing in the Champions League T20 in India, the Lahore Lions' performance in the Champions League, his international debut and how Aleem Dar played an important role in his development as a cricketer.
2014 November PakPassion catches up with Younis Khan
In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, 36 year old Younis spoke on a variety of subjects including his special bond with the fans, his recollections of his association with the Late Bob Woolmer, his views on captaincy and his take on Mitchell Johnson as one of the top bowlers in the world.
PakPassion interviews Sohail Tanvir
In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, the Pakistan all-rounder discusses his comeback to the national side during the recently concluded series against Australia, his recollection of the last over in the 3rd ODI, Pakistan's batting woes in One Day International cricket, his own chances of making it to the 2015 World Cup squad and his unique bowling action.
PakPassion speaks to Misbah-ul-Haq
In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net during the recently concluded Test series against Australia, Misbah spoke about his decision to take a break as ODI captain for one game, Pakistan's chances in the 2015 World Cup and reflected on his tenure as captain of the national team.
PakPassion interview with Dean Jones
In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Jones discusses Pakistan's chances at the upcoming World Cup, Afridi's inability to bat with responsibility, the controversy surrounding West Indies cricket and Ahmed Shehzad's development as a batsman among other things.
2014 December PakPassion interview with Zia-ul-Haq In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Zia-ul-Haq talks about his domestic performances, his inspirations, the backing from established players at NBP, about his ambitions of doing his hometown proud and Pakistan's chances at the 2015 World Cup.
PakPassion speaks with Saud Shakeel In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Pakistan Under 19 captain spoke about his role as captain, the importance of Under 19 tours for the development of young players, the unsuccessful series against Afghanistan, his aspirations for the future and Pakistan Under 19's chances at the 2016 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
PakPassion catches up with Moin Khan In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Moin Khan spoke about Pakistan's recent performances in the UAE, his own career, the honour of keeping for the two Ws, Sarfraz Ahmed's progress so far and his commitment and enthusiasm to see Pakistan succeed.
PakPassion interviews Subhan Ahmed In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Subhan spoke on the impact of the incident-free five-match rubber where the visiting Kenyans – the first non-Asian team to visit Pakistan since March 2009 – featured against Pakistan 'A' and how it can help in restoration of international tours by other teams as well.
PakPassion interviews Mir Hamza
In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Hamza spoke on a number of topics including how he was inspired by the legendary Wasim Akram, recent improvements in his own bowling, his outstanding performance in the Quaid-e-Azam trophy and the unique qualities he can bring to bear if asked to represent the Pakistan team.
2015 January PakPassion interviews Aaqib Javed
Currently employed as Head Coach of the United Arab Emirates national Cricket team, the forty-two year old Aaqib Javed spoke exclusively to PakPassion.net on a variety of topics including the choice of fast bowlers for Pakistan's 2015 World Cup Squad, his concerns of the leadership structure of the Pakistan team, the effectiveness of Mohammad Irfan and Pakistan's spin options on Australian and New Zealand pitches.
PakPassion catches up with Moghees Sheikh In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Moghees describes the steps undertaken by Saeed Ajmal, under the tutelage of renowned bio-mechanical expert Dr. Paul Hurrion, to develop a new bowling style through which he has passed an unofficial test conducted at Edgbaston and explains the reason behind Ajmal's optimism as he perpares for an official test at the ICC center in Chennai.
PakPassion interviews Marcus North The 35 year old spoke to PakPassion.net on what excites him the most about Australia's form in the lead up the 2015 World Cup, his thoughts on Australia's opening pair Aaron Finch and David Warner, as well as Australia's main rivals at the World Cup.
PakPassion interviews Sohail Tanvir In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Sohail Tanvir spoke about his shock at not being selected for the 2015 World Cup, his views on Pakistan's encounter with India, suggested the tactics the Pakistan bowlers should adapt against Virat Kohli, Pakistan's batsmen ability to deal with the bouncy pitches in Australia as well as Pakistan's chances in the World Cup.
2015 February PakPassion speaks with Usman Salauddin Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net after his team's victory in the President's Gold Cup One Day Tournament, Usman spoke on a varitey of topics including how he progressed as a batsman since his international debut, the reasons behind leaving KRL and joining State Bank side, the gulf in quality between international and domestic cricket and his aspirations to estabilsh himself in the Pakistan middle order after the retirement of Younis Khan or Misbah-ul-Haq.
PakPassion interviews Yasir Arafat With Pakistan's recent World Cup woes making the headlines, PakPassion.net spoke to Pakistan all-rounder, Yasir Arafat regarding the reasons behind Pakistan's lacklustre bowling performance, the ineffectiveness of the Pakistan fast bowlers, the effect of the off-field controversies on the morale of the team and also looked ahead at Pakistan's chances of the remainder of the tournament.
2015 March Sohail Tanvir speaks to PakPassion during the 2015 World Cup Tanvir spoke to PakPassion.net about his views on Pakistan's performance and positives which they can draw from the first victory of the 2015 World Cup against Zimbabwe, as well as the key areas of improvement as they progress through the tournament.
Wahab Riaz speaks to PakPassion during the 2015 World Cup The twenty-nine year old fast-bowler spoke about Pakistan's plans to counteract the threat of AB de Villiers, the apparent disadvantage to bowlers of the two new ball rule, his own form with the bat and the ball as well as Pakistan's determination to win the World Cup.
PakPassion interviews Faisal Iqbal Faisal Iqbal spoke about Pakistan's current progress in the 2015 World Cup and specifically about the importance of batting strategies in the first ten overs, Sarfraz Ahmed's encouraging return to the team and his views on Umar Akmal and Sohaib Maqsood's worrying lack of form.
Rahat Ali speaking to PakPassion before the 2015 World Cup Quarter-Final Rahat spoke on a variety of topics including his belief that he would eventually join the Pakistan World Cup squad, the role played by the Pakistan team management in ensuring that the morale of the team did not suffer due to the defeats against India and West Indies, his first game against Zimbabwe in the World Cup and the commitment and focus of the team ahead of the Quarter Final against Australia.
Sarfraz Ahmed speaks to PakPassion during the 2015 World Cup The twenty-seven year old Sarfraz Ahmed spoke on a variety of topics with PakPassion.net, including his take on Pakistan's performance as well as his own form during the 2015 World Cup, his views on a wicket-keeper's role in a team as a specialist, his ideal batting position and his experience of leading the Under 19 team to victory in the 2006 World Cup.
2015 April Ehsan Mani in an exclusive interview with PakPassion Mani spoke about his address at the Wisden dinner and sought to explain his point of view regarding the lack of support for the 7 other full member countries, ICC's lack of vision in not investing for the long term future of cricket, the disturbing trend of players preferring to play in well paying leagues rather than representing their own countries and his views on the staging of PSL.
Abdur Rehman speaks to PakPassion Rehman spoke on a variety of topics including his current stint with Somerset, memories of the 2012 Test victories against England, his hopes of making an international comeback and why he expects Saeed Ajmal to retain his world class stature despite changes in his bowling action.
Zafar Gohar is interviewed by PakPassion Zafar spoke on a variety of topics including the experience of playing First-Class cricket, his efforts to be regarded as a genuine all-rounder, the influence of the NCA in his development as a player and also looked to the opportunity of improving as a cricketer during the tour of Sri Lanka with the Pakistan A team.
2015 May Dav Whatmore speaks to PakPassion in an exclusive interview Ex Pakistan coach spoke on various topics including his visit to Pakistan with the Zimbabwe team, the effots by both boards to arrange the tour and the possibility of other teams to visit Pakistan in the future.
PakPassion speaks to Phil De Fraitas in an exclusive interview De Fraitas spoke about the recollection of playing with Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis, Views on difficulties faced by bowlers in the modern era and the trend of fast bowlers losing pace due to over coaching.
Mohsin Khan speaks to PakPassion Ex Pakistan coach spoke about the outcome of the series against Bangladesh, Waqar Younis's role as head coach and the importance of having Misbah-u-Haq in the ODI and Test teams.
Alviro Petersen is interviewed by PakPassion The recently retired South African cricketer spoke about his decision to retire, ability of South Africa to produce world class cricketers and his experience to play alongside Dale Steyn and AB de Villiers.
Javed Miandad has a chat with PakPassion Former coach and batsman spoke about the alleged influence of ICC on Pakistan cricket, how ex-cricketers can improve Pakistan cricket and hype of the proposed Pakistan-India series.
Zimbabwean Kyle Jarvis speaks to PakPassion exclusively The fast bowler discussed his early retirement from the international stage, how Zimbabwe can improve and tips he picked up from Junaid Khan during his stint at Lancashire.
Umar Akmal speaks regarding his exclusion from the Bangladesh tour Pakistan batsman spoke about his disappointment at his performances at the 2015 World Cup and the issues between him and the board.
Lollywood actor Shan Shahid speaks to PakPassion in an exclusive interview The Pakistani actor spoke on a variety of topics including significance of Zimbabwe touring Pakistan and importance of sports and entertainment for the welfare of the nation.
Bazid Khan has a conversation with PakPassion.net Former batsman spoke about the historic tour of Zimbabwe, the root cause of the problems in Pakistan cricket and possible solutions to improve it.
2015 June West Indies legend Michael Holding speaks to PakPassion Legendary fast bowler gave an insight about Mohammad Amir's possible return to international cricket, Wahab Riaz's development as a fast bowler and his view on Misbah-ul-Haq's captaincy.
Sohail Tanvir speaks to PakPassion regarding his CPL participation. The left arm pacer expressed his delight regarding his participation in the CPL and playing alongside Shahid Afridi and Martin Guptil and also why he feels that CPL is one of the top tournaments around the world.
PakPassion exclusive interview with Sharjeel Khan Left handed batsman spoke about efforts to regain his spot in the national team, his experience of playing alongside Misbah-ul-Haq and his expert view on the current domestic struture.
Exclusive Interview with New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult Left arm fast bowler discussed his bowling partnership with Tim Southee, the experience of meeting Wasim Akram and Dale Steyn at the IPL and also the new agressive kiwi Test side.
Sikandar Raza speaks to PakPassion.net In the exclusive interview Zimbabwean batsman spoke about his connections with Pakistan, his abiding memories of touring Pakistan and also the controversy behind the payments made to the players for the Pakistan tour.
PakPassion presents exclusive interview with Clint McKay Australian fast bowler spoke on a variety of topics like the qualities bowlers need to have to succeed in limited overs cricket and Australia's chances in the upcoming Ashes series.
Saeed Ajmal speaks to PakPassion in an exclusive interview Pakistan spinner responded to suggestion that he is a spent force at the international level, the disappointment of missing the 2015 World Cup and the quality of spin bowling resources that Pakistan has.
Umar Amin in an exclusive interview Pakistan left handed batsman spoke about the reasons of his slow progress at the international arena, the move from PQA to Sui Southern Gas and his determination to move ahead.
2015 July David Lloyd speaks to PakPassion in an exclusive interview David Lloyd spoke on a variety of topics including his experience of playing against Imran Khan, his take on Wasim Akram and Younis Khan as modern greats and his experience of visting and touring Pakistan.
Bilawal Bhatti interviews with Pakpassion Pakistan fast bowler spoke about his experience of playing in England, concerns regarding his high economy rate and his determination improve on his shortcomings.
Haroon Rasheed speaks exclusively to PakPassion The Chief selector was asked about the 16 man ODI squad to face Sri Lanka, Pakistan's chances of qualifying for the 2017 Champions trophy, and chances of Saeed Ajmal's return to international cricket.
Hammad Azam speaks to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview The upcoming all rounder spoke about his disappointment at missing out on another opportunity to further his career and serve Pakistan.
Former fast bowler Wasim Akram speaks to PakPassion.net exclusively The left arm pacer spoke about Pakistan's steller Test record, Younis Khan as an ambassador of cricket, the abundance of fast bowling talent in the country and his plans to hold bowling camps.
Sadaf Hussain interviews with PakPassion in an exclusive interview The promising fast bowler spoke about his league stint in England, rumours about his fitness and why he feels he deserves a chance to play for Pakistan.
Shahryar Khan speaks exclusively with PakPassion.net The PCB Chairman spoke about the Indo-Pak relations, possibility of cricket on Pakistan soil, status of the PSL and the future of the banned trio.
Pakpassion.net interview Oman National team captain Sultan Ahmed. The Oman team skipper spoke about his teams progress and success over the recent years and his teams qualification for the 2016 T20 World Cup.
2015 August Fawad Alam speaks to PakPassion.net in a exclusive interview. The left handed batsman spoke about his anguish of not being selected for the 2015 World Cup, disappointment at not being a regular in the Pakistan team and answers critisims against his batting style.
Kamran Akmal interviews with PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview. Pakistan wicket-keeper spoke about his chances to make a comback to the national team, his experience in the CPL, competition with Rizwan and Sarfraz and the treatment with Umar Akmal.
Azhar Ali speaks to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview Pakistan ODI captain spoke about his personal satisfaction of leading the team, his own performance, Pakistan's fall in ODI rankings and playing under the captaincy of Misbah.
Saeed Ajmal speaks to PakPassion.net Pakistan spinner spoke about his return to international cricket, the PSL and his performance in county cricket.
Tanvir Ahmed speaks to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, the thirty-six year old Tanvir spoke about the recent announcement to hold the inagural edition of Pakistan Super League in Doha and expressed his views on reintegration of the tainted trio.
2015 September Mohammad Asif spoke to PakPasison.net in an exclusive interview Mohammad Asif spoke about various things and targeted his return to International Cricket.
Chamara Kapugedera spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview Chamara Kapugedera expressed his interest in being a part of Pakistan's Super League
Mohammad Amir spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an interview with PakPassion.net, the twenty-three year old Mohammad Amir spoke candidly about how he coped for five years with being away from a game that he loves.
Grant Elliot spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Elliot spoke about New Zealand's adoption of an attacking brand of cricket, and the attraction of playing in the Pakistan Super League.
Yasir Shah spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Yasir spoke about the reasons behind his late start in First-Class and Test cricket, and his continuous drive to improve his bowling skills with the help of Mushtaq Ahmed.
2015 October Mohammad Asghar spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, the teenage spin bowler spoke about his interest in spin bowling and development of his career, his feelings about facing top quality batsmen in the visiting England squad and his aspirations for the future.
Alec Stewart spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Stewart spoke about his past encounters with Pakistan team, and his take on bowling partnership of Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis.
Dr Paul Hurrion spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Dr Hurrion talked about his interview with Saeed Ajmal, and what the spinner now needs to do to once again become a force reckoned with.
Mohammad Akram spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Mohammad Akram spoke about his achievements at the NCA, his take on problems with Shan Masood's batting, and the reasons for improvements in Wahab Riaz's bowling.
2015 November Younis Khan spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, the Pakistan batsman spoke about the inspiration behind his career which has seen him break Javed Miandad's Test runs record.
Imad Wasim spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview Imad Wasim spoke about the progress of his career, the state of domestic cricket in Pakistan, and also about his own career aspirations.
Sohail Khan spoke to PakPassion.net in exclusive interview Sohail Khan spoke about his recovery from injury, progress of his career, the experience of playing in the 2015 World Cup, and looked forward to play for Pakistan on the 2016 tour of England.
Geoffrey Boycott spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview Geoffrey Boycott spoke about Pakistan's outstanding performances in Test Cricket under the guidance of Misbah-ul-Haq, gave his views on Yasir Shah and looked forward to Pakistan's tour of England in 2016.
Umar Gul spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, the thirty-one year old spoke about his career so far, his memories of the victorious World T20 campaign in 2009, his thoughts on the standard of fast-bowling in Pakistan and Mohammad Amir's chances of making a comeback to international cricket.
2015 December Waqar Younis spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Pakistan Head Coach Waqar Younis spoke about his team's excellent performance in the Test series against England, what Pakistan need to do to compete with the best in the shorter formats of the game and Mohammad Amir's future with the Pakistan team.
Shoaib Malik spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Shoaib Malik spoke about the thought process behind his decision to retire from Test cricket, shared his thoughts on the reasons behind Pakistan's recent record in ODIs and T20Is and provided his thoughts on the potential return to international cricket of Mohammad Amir.
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Aaqib Javed spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, the former Pakistan fast-bowler and current coach of the UAE team, Aaqib Javed, spoke about Mohammad Amir's potential return to international cricket, the reasons behind Pakistan's poor showing in the LOI series against England and shared his views about the stalled Pakistan-India series.
Saleem Malik spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, the fifty-two year old Saleem Malik looked back at the highlights of his career, the Justice Qayyum report, spoke about the hurdles he has faced in his attempts to serve the nation and the game of cricket once again, his recollections of playing under Imran Khan and explained how he can use his experience to remedy some of the technical issues with today's Pakistan batsmen.
2016 January Lahore Qalandar's owner Atif Rana spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, the country director of QALCO Mr. Atif Rana spoke about the reasons for his company's interest in PSL, his take on the success of the PSL draft process, the positives of the PSL for Pakistan and it's long term future, his team's chances in the PSL and the status of Yasir Shah in light of the provisional ban imposed by the ICC
Junaid Khan spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Junaid spoke about his recent struggles and his plans to re-establish himself in the national team after injury, his aspirations to raise his performance levels to that of the legendary Wasim Akram, the healthy competition for places in the national team due to the return of Mohammad Amir, looked forward to the advent of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and also to leading Pakistan A against England Lions in the UAE.
Darren Sammy spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion, thirty-two year old Darren Sammy spoke about the proudest moments of his international career so far, the decline in fortunes of the West Indies as a force in international cricket, the motivation behind playing Twenty20 cricket in leagues round the world and looked forward to playing in the Pakistan Super League for Peshawar Zalmi.
2016 February Shaun Tait spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview Signed by Peshawar Zalmi for the Pakistan Super League, Tait spoke exclusively to PakPassion.net about Twenty over franchise leagues, the World Twenty20, his international comeback and also the Pakistan Super League.
Luke Wright spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Wright spoke about his disappointment at not being selected for the England World T20 squad, his impressions of the ongoing PSL tournament, Ahmed Shehzad's exclusion from Pakistan's World T20 squad as well as Pakistan's chances in that tournament.
Ravi Bopara spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Ravi Bopara spoke about missing out on selection for England's World T20 squad, impressions of the PSL and fellow team-mate Usama Mir, and also looked forward to playing alongside Wahab Riaz in this summer's Natwest T20 Blast.
Mohammad Hafeez spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Hafeez spoke about his hopes of bowling once again for the Pakistan team, his experience of the PSL and his take on the outstanding performers in this tournament, as well as Pakistan's chances in the World T20 tournament.
2016 March Misbah-ul-Haq spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, the captain of the Pakistan Test team spoke about Islamabad United's victorious campaign in the PSL, progress made by Mohammad Amir and concerns about how he will cope during the upcoming tour of England, Pakistan's chances in the World T20 and his own plans for the future
Mohammad Rizwan spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Rizwan spoke about his career so far including missing out on selection for Pakistan's World Twenty20 squad, Lahore Qalandars' failed PSL campaign, reasons for the absence of top quality batsmen in Pakistan and his future aspirations.
2016 April Fakhar Zaman spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Fakhar spoke about his excellent progress in domestic cricket, the experience of playing alongside Younis Khan, disappointment of not being picked for the lucrative Pakistan Super League (PSL) and his aspirations for a place in the Pakistan side.
Fawad Alam spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview Fawad spoke exclusively with PakPassion.net on a range of subjects including his recent experience with the Pakistan A side, the national team's performance at the World T20, his disappointment in the PSL and his aspirations of a return to the Pakistan team.
2016 May Mohammad Asghar spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview 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 likes of Darren Sammy, working with Andy Flower and also spoke about the Pakistan Cup and his plans and hopes for the future.
Geoff Lawson spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, fifty-eight year old Lawson gave his views on the issues that the next appointed Head Coach of Pakistan will need to confront, Mohammad Amir's return to international cricket, Salman Butt's international future, his interest in a role in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and how Pakistan need to prepare for their tour of Australia.
Javed Afridi spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.Net, Afridi spoke about his interest in Pakistan cricket, the achievements of the Peshawar Zalmi franchise, his plans for the future of the Pakistan Super League, and his push for Darren Sammy's potential honorary Pakistani citizenship.
Amad Butt spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview Amad's impressive performances earned him a well deserved place in the recently announced Pakistan A training camp, and in an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, he spoke about the experience of participating in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and Pakistan Cup, his cricketing role models, and the importance of education for young cricketers.
Sohail Tanvir spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview The 31-year-old spoke exclusively to PakPassion.net on a range of subjects including the Pakistan Cup, Inzamam-ul-Haq's appointment as Chief Selector, his aspirations of a return to the Pakistan team and his experience of working with Mickey Arthur.
Saeed Ajmal spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, the 38-year-old off-spinner talked about a wide range of issues including his new bowling action, the ICC's testing procedures for actions, day-night Test cricket and Mickey Arthur's appointment as Pakistan coach.
Mickey Arthur spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Arthur spoke about a range of subjects including Pakistan's struggles in the shorter formats, the importance of the Head Coach being part of the selection panel and Shahid Afridi's future in international cricket.
Wahab Riaz spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net, Wahab spoke about the aims behind his stint with Essex, his views on the bowling partnership of Broad and Anderson, the changes brought in by Inzamam-ul-Haq and his own form in Test cricket.
2016 June Nasir Jamshed spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, the Lahore-born left-hander discussed his current stint in the Birmingham League, future with the Pakistan team, memories of centuries against India and the appointment of Mickey Arthur as the new Head Coach.
Umar Akmal spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net, Akmal discussed a range of subjects including his past performances and future for Pakistan, the new Chief Selector's decision to sideline him and cleared misconceptions regarding his fitness.
Aamer Yamin spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, the Multan-born pacer spoke about how he got into the game, his international debut, the importance of international cricket returning to Pakistan and his exclusion from the Pakistan Test and A squads touring England this summer.
Mohammad Yousuf spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net, Yousuf spoke about Inzamam-ul-Haq's appointment as Chief Selector, Pakistan's chances in the upcoming tour of England, Shahid Afridi's international future and sought to explain the reasons behind his strong criticism of Pakistan players.
Dean Jones spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Jones discussed his experience of the PSL, spoke about the leadership qualities of Misbah-ul-Haq, how Umar Akmal and Ahmed Shehzad can improve as batsmen, Day/Night Test cricket, as well as Pakistan's chances on the tour of England.
Shahryar Khan spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, the PCB Chairman discussed the changes he has implemented during his tenure, the potential break-up of the Big 3, the difficulties of being unable to host international cricket in Pakistan, and Misbah-ul-Haq's future as Test captain.
2016 July Sharjeel Khan spoke to PakPassion.net in exclusive interview The 26-year-old batsman spoke exclusively to PakPassion.net about his performance at the World Twenty20, his aspirations to play the longer form of the game, and the success of the Pakistan Super League.
Waqar Younis spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.Net, the 44-year-old spoke about his most recent stint as Head Coach, his recommendations for improving Pakistan cricket, and his memories of the controversy-filled England tour in 1992.
Yasir Shah spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview Speaking with PakPassion.net, Yasir discussed the disappointment of missing international cricket due to a drugs-related ban, the advantage of bowling in tandem with Mohammad Amir, his plans for bowling against England batsmen and also assessed Pakistan's chances in the ongoing Test series against England.
David Gower spoke to PakPassion.net in exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Gower spoke about his memories of touring Pakistan, Mohammad Amir's return to international cricket and Misbah-ul-Haq's importance to the Pakistan cricket team.
Wahab Riaz spoke to PakPassion.net in exclusive interview Speaking to PakPassion.net, the fast bowler discussed the camaraderie between the Pakistan team, the advantage of bowling alongside a leg-spinner such as Yasir Shah and Pakistan's unique celebrations after their win at Lord's.
Sarfraz Ahmed spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, twenty-nine-year-old Sarfraz spoke about the reasons behind Pakistan's disappointing performance in the second Test match and the lessons learnt from that defeat, his impressions of England batsman Joe Root and expressed his team's determination to improve their performances ahead of the third Test at Edgbaston.
2016 August Saeed Ajmal spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview Speaking to PakPassion.net, the thirty-eight-year-old Ajmal spoke about his hopes for a return to international cricket, his advice to Yasir Shah to improve his performance during the current tour of England and his views on Moeen Ali's utility as a spinner for England.
Mohammad Hafeez spoke to PakPassion.net in exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Hafeez spoke about his preparations for the re-test on his bowling action, advice to young opening batsmen Sami Aslam and Shan Masood and his own disappointing form in the current Test series against England.
Cricket Writers on TV : Paul Allott joined by Alison Mitchell, Simon Wilde and Sajid Sadiq During the second Test match between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford, Sajid Sadiq of PakPassion.net made a television appearence on Sky Sports. He spoke about Mohammad Amir's return, Pakistan's tour of England, Younis Khan's horrendous form, and various other topics.
Nasser Hussain spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Hussain spoke on a variety of topics including his views on the recently concluded Test series between England and Pakistan, achievement of Misbah-ul-Haq in leading his team to second position in the Test rankings, the importance of Younis Khan's batting for the Pakistan Test side, praised Mohammad Amir's attitude on his return to Test cricket and expressed his admiration for Yasir Shah's attitude and temperament throughout the series.
Sami Aslam spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Aslam recalled his memorable innings at Edgbaston in face of intense pressure from the England bowlers, the advice he has received from Grant Flower regarding his batting and spoke about how watching Alastair Cook and Joe Root batting had helped him.
2016 September Moeen Ali spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an interview with PakPassion.net, twenty-nine-year-old Ali spoke about his performance against Pakistan in the recently concluded Test series, Misbah-ul-Haq's incredible form as well as Mohammad Amir's comeback to Test cricket, discussed England's great form in One-Day cricket and looked forward to his participation in the upcoming tours of Bangladesh and India.
Michael Vaughan spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Vaughan spoke about his impressions of the recently concluded tour of England by Pakistan, Misbah's leadership, Yasir Shah's form during the series, Mohammad Amir's return to international cricket and discussed the lessons Pakistan can learn from England's ODI brilliance.
Wasim Akram spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Wasim Akram spoke about the recently concluded Test series between England and Pakistan, Misbah-ul-Haq's future, the dismal situation of Pakistan's ODI team, lack of quality all-rounders in Pakistan and why he feels that Umar Akmal and Ahmed Shehzad need to concentrate on discipline on and off the field to regain and maintain their places in the team.
Hasan Ali spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Hasan spoke of his experience of playing against England, his impressions of working with Mickey Arthur and Azhar Mahmood and his aspirations for the future.
Yasir Jan spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an interview with PakPassion.net, Yasir spoke in detail about his ability to bowl at extremely fast speeds with either arm, his experience of using his unique skills in live match situations and his hopes and aspirations of progressing to the senior team after landing a ten-year contract with Lahore Qalandars.
Michael Holding spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Holding spoke about Pakistan's tour of England, Mohammad Amir's comeback and future in international cricket, innovations by batsmen in the modern day Limited-overs formats and expressed his views on the recently introduced use of the third-umpire for no-ball calls.
Asad Shafiq spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Asad spoke on a variety of topics including his team's preparations for and success during the tour of England, influence of Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis Khan as his mentors, the comparison with Sachin Tendulkar by Mickey Arthur and his hopes of succeeding in the Limited-overs formats in future for Pakistan.
2016 October Imran Tahir spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an interview with PakPassion.net, thirty-seven-year-old Tahir spoke about his struggles in the early part of his career as a cricketer, his move from Pakistan to South Africa to pursue his cricket career, his own passion for playing cricket, views on the bowling of Yasir Shah and his experience of bowling alongside Dale Steyn.
Dr. Zafar Iqbal spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Dr. Iqbal spoke about his own background and career in sports medicine where he has worked with some of the top names in international football, his interest in cricket, what the Pakistan Cricket Board can do to help Pakistan cricketers avoid and recover from sports injuries and the lack of Asian footballers coming through in the U.K.
Mohammad Asif spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an interview with PakPassion.net, Asif spoke about his feelings regarding the spot-fixing ban, views on Mohammad Amir's bowling since his return and why he feels he still has the ability to be successful at the international level once again.
Aaqib Javed spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Aaqib spoke about the success of the recently held Lahore Qalandar's Talent Hunt program, his views on the raw talent and skills represented by Ghulam Mudassar and Yasir Jan, the importance of Brendon McCullum's appointment as captain, the success of the PSL and his belief that the time is ripe for the final of the next edition of PSL to be held in Pakistan.
Mohammad Nawaz spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Mohammad Nawaz spoke about his success in the PSL, his performance on the tour of England, Babar Azam's rise to fame, the experience of working with Mickey Arthur and looked forward to contributing in the upcoming Test series against the West Indies.
Imad Wasim spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Imad spoke about his success in international cricket, the secret behind his confident demeanour on the cricket pitch, how being picked for Twenty20 leagues around the world is helping him improve as a cricketer, the frustration as a young cricketer of not playing in high profile games against India as well as his aspirations to represent Pakistan in Tests.
Fazeer Mohammed spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview Fazeer spoke exclusively with PakPassion.net on a number of issues including his own background as a commentator, his run-in with Phil Simmons whilst on tour in Australia, Misbah-ul-Haq's achievements at the helm of Pakistan Test team, the decline of cricket in the West Indies and the suitability of Day/Night Test cricket.
2016 November Mickey Arthur spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Arthur spoke about the mutual respect he has built with his interactions with Pakistan players, his passion to see Pakistan succeed in all forms of cricket, his views on Umar Akmal and Babar Azam and how he intends to improve Pakistan's fortunes in One-Day cricket.
Junaid Khan spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Junaid spoke about his disappointment at not being selected for the Pakistan team despite being injury-free and fully fit, clarified his position regarding criticism of his attitude by ex-Pakistan players, looked forward to playing in the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League and expressed his hope of making another comeback to the national team despite not being offered a central contract by the Pakistan Cricket Board.
Salman Butt spoke to PakPassion.in an exclusive interview In an interview with PakPassion.net, Butt spoke about his remorse for past actions, his road to redemption, his determination to return to international cricket on the back of some robust domestic performances, views on Misbah-ul-Haq's handling of the Test team since 2010 and whether he is mentally ready to make a return to the Pakistan team.
Sohaib Maqsood spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Sohaib spoke about the reasons for lack of success at the international level, the experience of leading a talented Pakistan A side on the tour of Zimbabwe and looked forward to playing the next season of the Pakistan Super League for his new team Peshawar Zalmi.
Asif Zakir spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Zakir spoke about the state of domestic cricket in Pakistan, his current outstanding season for SSGC in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, experience of attending the Army training camp at Kakul, the fine example that Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis Khan continue to set for players of all ages and his hopes of playing for Pakistan in the future.
2016 December Mushtaq Ahmed spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an interview with PakPassion.net, Mushtaq spoke on a variety of topics including his current coaching role at the NCA in Lahore, his experience of working with Head Coach Mickey Arthur, what Yasir Shah can do to improve his bowling, comparisons between the ECB and PCB set-ups, his impressions of Adil Rashid and Moeen Ali and looked forward to Pakistan's tour of Australia.
Aamir Sohail spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an interview with PakPassion.net, Sohail spoke in detail about the issues and reasons behind Pakistan cricket's troubled historic relationship with their England counterparts and expressed his views about the progress of England cricketers Zafar Ansari and Moeen Ali and the positive impact of their inclusion in the England squad on the Asian community in the UK.
Mohammad Haroon spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Haroon spoke about his role in the development of cricket in Norway, his hopes for the future of the game in the country, his association with Mohammad Asif and his belief that the Pakistan bowler is willing and extremely capable to resume his career for Pakistan.
Imam-ul-Haq spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, the left-handed Imam-ul-Haq spoke about his excellent performance in the recently concluded Quaid-e-Azam trophy, the effects of the pressure of being related to the former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq, the progress of his former Under-19 team-mates Sami Aslam and Babar Azam and his own aspirations to play for Pakistan.
2017 January Misbah-ul-Haq spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview 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.
2017 February Saeed Ajmal spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview 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 him a Pakistan recall.
Brendon McCullum spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, the Lahore Qalandars captain spoke on a variety of topics including feelings about his participation in the PSL for the first time, the difference in captaining a side between Tests and Twenty20 games, Umar Akmal's potential as a match-winner and his hopes of leading Lahore Qalandars to a tournament victory.
Chris Gayle spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview Chris Gayle spoke exclusively to PakPassion.net where he discussed how he draws his inspiration to play at this age from Misbah-ul-Haq, his desire to play Test cricket for the West Indies, the continued success of the PSL as it enters its second edition and looked forward to a successful tournament despite a poor start by the Karachi Kings.
Viv Richards spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview Viv Richards spoke in an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net where he reiterated his admiration of Pakistan as one of the toughest adversaries he played against, his opinion of Imran Khan's achievements for Pakistan cricket and why he feels that Ahmed Shehzad is ready to make a comeback to the Pakistan team.
Mickey Arthur spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Mickey Arthur spoke about his experience with the Pakistan team on the tour of Australia, lack of power-hitters in the Pakistan line-up, Misbah-ul-Haq's future, the slow start in PSL 2017 for Karachi Kings, paid tribute to the former ODI captain Azhar Ali and looked forward to working with Sarfraz Ahmed as the new ODI captain for Pakistan.
Grant Elliott spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Elliott explained the reason behind his unique 'bat-drop' celebrations in Sharjah, described the experience of playing alongside Umar Akmal and Yasir Shah and praised the leadership of the Qalandars' captain Brendon McCullum.
Wahab Riaz spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, the thirty-one-year-old Pakistan bowler spoke about his determination to fulfil his late father's dreams of seeing him succeed as a cricketer, the improvements in the 2017 edition of the PSL, answered the criticism directed at Pakistan's bowlers for their disappointing performances in Australia and also discussed the importance of playing the final of the PSL in his home city of Lahore.
Asad Shafiq spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Shafiq spoke about his overall PSL experience, his views on Pakistan's new ODI captain Sarfraz Ahmed, his interaction with Viv Richards and Kevin Pietersen and why he thinks Quetta have the capability to win this year's PSL.
2017 March Mohammad Nawaz spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Mohammad Nawaz spoke about his performance with the Quetta Gladiators in the 2017 edition of the PSL, the imminent presence of Viv Richards with the team in Lahore and looked forward to the final of the PSL being played in Lahore.
Meher Khalil spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Meher spoke about the sad events of 2009, his feelings about attending the recently held Pakistan Super League final in Lahore and looked forward to the day when international cricket returns for good to Pakistan.
Rumman Raees spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Rumman spoke about his satisfaction with his performance during the PSL, the advice he received from Wasim Akram and Dean Jones and looked forward to making a favourable impression on the selectors for the upcoming tour of the West Indies.
Shan Masood spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Shan spoke about the importance of fitness in cricket, his journey to international cricket, his strengths and weaknesses and his aim to return to the Pakistan team after a tough tour of England in 2016.
Dean Jones spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Jones spoke about the qualities which make Shadab Khan a stand-out talent, areas that the Islamabad coaches worked upon with Shadab and put forward a case for his inclusion in the Pakistan Test squad for the ongoing tour against the West Indies.
2017 April Hasan Khan spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Hasan spoke about his impressions of the PSL, his interaction with the legendary Viv Richards and Kevin Pietersen, the feeling of playing the PSL final in front of a home crowd and his future aspiration to play for Pakistan.
Salman Butt spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Salman Butt spoke in detail about his disappointment at not being selected for the tour of the West Indies, Mohammad Amir's dip in form despite numerous international opportunities and the difficulties Pakistan will face with the imminent retirements of Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis Khan.
Mohammad Yousuf spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net. Yousuf spoke in detail on a variety of topics including his willingness to work in the Pakistan Super League, his views on the reasons for Pakistan's ODI struggles and the dangers of reverting back to previously tried senior players, why Pakistan will feel the loss due to the retirement of Younis Khan, the possible replacements for Misbah and Younis, and analysed the effects of the PSL spot-fixing scandal on Pakistan cricket.
Ravi Bopara spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an interview with PakPassion.net, Ravi Bopara spoke about his experience of playing in the PSL, his plans to visit Pakistan to help with charity work, Mohammad Amir's impending appearance for the Essex County Cricket Club in the summer of 2017 and looked back on his career with England.
Kamran Akmal spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Kamran Akmal spoke about the experience of making a comeback for Pakistan after a three year period, the irrelevance of age when judging suitability for selection for the Pakistan team, fitness issues surrounding Umar Akmal and looked forward to a spot in Pakistan's ODI squad bound for the upcoming Champions Trophy in England.
Shoaib Malik spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Shoaib Malik spoke about how he is enjoying his cricket these days, his impressive fitness, impressions of Shadab Khan as an excellent future prospect for Pakistan, Younis Khan's achievement of reaching 10,000 runs in Test cricket, his thoughts on Misbah-ul-Haq's leadership in Test cricket, his views on Sarfraz Ahmed's captaincy and his own future.
2017 May Umar Amin spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Amin spoke about areas of his game that he has worked on resulting in improvements, the recent Pakistan Cup tournament and his belief that he can serve the Pakistan team once again.
Sahibzada Farhan spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Sahibzada Farhan spoke about his run-filled journey to First-Class cricket, experience of playing the Pakistan One Day Cup and his aspirations for the future including a possible place in one of the Pakistan Super League teams.
Usama Mir spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Usama Mir spoke about the recovery from his injury, the experience of playing in the PSL, the inspirational role that Shoaib Malik has played in his career development, Mushtaq Ahmed's contribution in the promotion of leg-spin bowling in Pakistan cricket and his own aspirations for a place in the Pakistan A and senior Pakistan teams in the future.
Monty Panesar spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Monty Panesar spoke about his fond memories of bowling to the best players of spin such as Younis Khan, some of the highs and lows of his career so far, his experience of coaching in Australia, his views on the world's top spin bowlers including Ravi Ashwin and Yasir Shah and his struggle to make a return to professional cricket.
Misbah-ul-Haq spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Misbah-ul-Haq spoke about his final Test match as captain for Pakistan, the special bond of friendship that he developed with his team, expressed his appreciation for fellow retired batsman Younis Khan and identified batsmen who can carry the torch for Pakistan after his departure.
Irfan Pathan spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Irfan Pathan spoke about why he feels that India are favourites to retain the Champions Trophy title, the highs of his career, his best memories of playing against Pakistan, the abundance of talent in Indian cricket and what he feels he must do to return to international cricket in the near future.
Tillakaratne Dilshan spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Dilshan spoke of the loss to international cricket due to retirements of Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis Khan, how both Pakistan and Sri Lanka will cope with the departure of senior players, Sri Lanka's chances in the Champions Trophy, his own future plans and assessed Angelo Mathews' progress as Sri Lanka captain.
2017 June Mickey Arthur spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In a detailed interview, the Pakistan Head Coach Mickey Arthur spoke about his satisfaction with the recent match-winning performance of Faheem Ashraf, Pakistan's preparations and chances in the Champions Trophy, the teams to watch out for at the Champions Trophy, explained his point of view regarding Umar Akmal's fitness issues and looked forward to the iconic India-Pakistan clash at Edgbaston.
2017 July Junaid Khan spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Junaid spoke about his team's fantastic journey to lift the Champions Trophy after their disappointing start with a defeat against India, the feeling of being part of an impressive fast-bowling unit featuring Mohammad Amir and Hasan Ali, the return to his outstanding form of yesteryear and looked forward to his stint with Lancashire this season.
Sikandar Raza spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Sikandar Raza spoke about his delight at the historic ODI series victory against Sri Lanka, pleaded for more international games for his side, advice and good wishes from Pakistan players and identified some new emerging talent to look out for from Zimbabwe.
Yasir Shah spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In a recent interview, Yasir Shah recounted his memories of Pakistan's historic Test series win in the West Indies, how he will miss the presence of Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis Khan on the cricket field in the future, what he wishes to achieve in his stint with Kent and his aspirations to reach the 200 Test wickets target in the near future.
2017 August Adil Rashid spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an interview, Adil spoke about his team's disappointment of not winning the Champions Trophy, his desire to establish himself in the England Test team, Moeen Ali's rise as an effective spin weapon for his country, Saqlain Mushtaq's guidance in improving his bowling technique and the positive influence of Sarfaraz Ahmed's presence at Yorkshire this summer.
Najam Sethi spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Sethi spoke on a variety of issues including the Sharjeel Khan verdict and its repercussions on Pakistan cricket, status of the upcoming farewell ceremony for retired cricketers, explained how PCB had dealt with issues relating to Pakistan players' participation in overseas domestic tournaments and clarified the process behind election of the PCB Chairman.
2017 September Grant Elliot spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Grant Elliot looked forward to his participation in the upcoming World XI tour of Pakistan, clarified the reasons behind his decision to take part in this historic tour, explained why it's important for international cricket to return to Pakistan and spoke about his willingness to play in Pakistan in future editions of the PSL as well as his aspirations to work as a coach for the PSL side, Lahore Qalandars.
Shadab Khan spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Shadab Khan spoke about his experience at the Champions Trophy in England, the planning behind taking Yuvraj Singh's wicket in the final of the tournament, his desire to play four-day games to establish himself in the Pakistan Test side, his stint with Brisbane Heat and looked forward to playing against the World XI in the Independence Cup.
2017 October Shiv Chanderpaul spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an interview, the 43-year-old Shivnarine Chanderpaul spoke about the special moments of his illustrious career, his views on the the current crop of West Indies Test players, the constant controversies surrounding the Cricket West Indies, why he rates Wasim Akram as the best bowler he has faced, and his plans for the future.
Hammad Azam spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Hammad expressed his delight on captaining the UBL side, spoke about the ongoing Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, the competition for places in the national team, about his ambitions of making a Pakistan comeback and much more.
Sohaib Maqsood spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Sohaib spoke about his ambitions of making an international comeback, on the comparisons with Inzamam-ul-Haq, his performances in the ongoing domestic season and more.
2017 November Imran Farhat spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Farhat spoke about the reasons behind the declining standards of domestic cricket in Pakistan, looked back on his own international career and offered his views on young Pakistani opening batsmen Shan Masood and Imam-ul-Haq.
William Porterfield spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an interview, William Porterfield spoke about the positive implications of Ireland's elevation to the level of a Test playing nation, looked forward to playing Tests against Pakistan and the prospect of facing the likes of Mohammad Amir and Yasir Shah, the return of international cricket to Pakistan and explained what it would mean for his side and the Irish fans to face England in a Test match in Ireland.
Saud Shakeel spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Saud spoke about his experience of playing for PTV in the 2017/18 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, how participation in A tours had aided his development and his dreams of representing Pakistan at the highest level.
Shahid Afridi spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an interview, Shahid Afridi spoke about Pakistan's current slump in form in Tests, his impressions of Shadab Khan, Pakistan's chances of victory in the 2019 World Cup in light of their Champions Trophy triumph and explained why it is important that India and Pakistan should renew their rivalry on the field of cricket.
Ehsan Adil spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Ehsan Adil spoke about the reasons behind his lack of international appearances, his disappointment behind missing the 2016 tour of England, not being picked in the draft for PSL3 and his hopes for impressing the selectors to regain a place in the Pakistan team.
Faheem Ashraf spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Faheem Ashraf spoke on a number of topics including his dramatic rise in stature since the warm-up game against Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy, his emotions and the advice he received when he achieved the hat-trick against Sri Lanka, how he feels about the confidence that the Pakistan coaching staff and especially Azhar Mahmood have in his abilities and why he feels that Pakistan will be strong contenders for the title in the 2019 World Cup.
2017 December Sadaf Hussain spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Sadaf spoke about his disappointment at being ignored by the selectors for Pakistan despite consistently good performances at the domestic level, what drives him to continue playing despite so many set-backs, why he is yet to play a single Twenty20 game at the domestic level and what the future holds for him.
Hasan Khan spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Hasan spoke of the experience of leading the Pakistan Under 19 team in the ACC Under 19 Asia Cup, how playing in the Pakistan Super League for Quetta Gladiators is helping him in his current role as a captain and player, his views on the Pakistan Under 19 squad chosen for the Under 19 World Cup, the inspiration he and his squad can draw from the successes of previous Pakistan Under 19 teams and his hopes of winning the upcoming ICC tournament.
Shahryar Khan spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Shahryar discussed his views on why he feels that the recently proposed FTP arrangement is beneficial from a Pakistan point of view, PCB's relations with the BCCI and the position of the Government of India vis-à-vis the matter of bilateral series with Pakistan and his sadness at the news that Afghanistan will play their first Test against India instead of Pakistan.
Farhan Saeed spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Farhan spoke about the nature of his disability and how he overcame many hurdles to become one of Pakistan's leading disabled cricketers, talks about the memorable moments of his career so far, difficulties faced by disabled cricketers and about his future plans.
Sohail Tanvir spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Sohail Tanvir spoke about the reasons behind his excellent performance in the recently concluded T10 Cricket League tournament, the role of Eoin Morgan's leadership in Kerala Kings' triumph as tournament winners and his views on the future potential of the T10 format.
Waqas Ahmed spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Waqas spoke about his passion for cricket, his performance in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, the controversial run-out dismissal of Usman Salahuddin in the game against SNGPL and his future aspirations.
Samiullah Khan Niazi spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Samiullah spoke about his performances during the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy and his satisfaction of reaching the 500-wicket milestone, how PCB can improve the state of pitches in first-class cricket and his future aspirations of making a comeback for the Pakistan side.
2018 January Sami Aslam spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Sami Aslam spoke about the progress of his Test career, the reasons behind Pakistan's disappointing Test series loss to Sri Lanka, why he feels that he is also well-suited for the shorter formats of the game and his aspirations to establish a permanent place for himself in the Pakistan side.
Hussain Talat spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Hussain spoke about his achievements during the ongoing domestic season, his ambitions to be recognised as a batting all-rounder akin to Jacques Kallis and Shane Watson, the improvements he needs to make to enable selection for the Pakistan side, what he has learned from the legendary Wasim Akram during his time with Islamabad United and looked forward to working with Waqar Younis in the upcoming edition of the PSL.
2018 February Mickey Arthur spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Mickey Arthur spoke on a variety of topics including Babar Azam and Hasan Ali's progress, Sarfaraz Ahmed's suitability as captain for all 3 formats of the game, why a limit needs to be placed on Pakistan players' participation in Twenty20 leagues and his hopes that Karachi Kings will play the final of the PSL in Karachi in March.
2018 March Colin Ingram spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Ingram spoke about his impressions of Imad Wasim's captaincy at Karachi Kings, working with Mickey Arthur, Babar Azam's impressive batting talent, having no regrets of leaving South Africa to play as a Kolpak player and why he believes that the standard of cricket in the PSL is comparable to many of the other T20 leagues around the world.
Khurram Manzoor spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Khurram Manzoor spoke about being selected to play for Karachi Kings, the experience of playing alongside Shahid Afridi, his thoughts on team Coach Mickey Arthur and how a successful performance in PSL 3 could improve his chances of playing in the 2019 World Cup.
Imran Tahir spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Imran Tahir spoke about his experience of playing in the PSL, working with Wasim Akram and Tom Moody, and what he expects to achieve by playing in the tournament.
Agha Salman spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Agha Salman spoke about his unexpected success at the PSL, playing under the captaincy of Brendon McCullum, what went wrong with Lahore Qalandars' PSL campaign, what the PSL has done for his career and his aspirations to emulate the PSL successes of Hasan Ali and Shadab Khan to play for Pakistan in the future.
Jofra Archer spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Jofra Archer spoke about his experience of playing in the PSL alongside the likes of Kevin Pietersen and Shane Watson, Sir Vivian Richards as a mentor, his thoughts on being picked in the Indian Premier League auction and discussed his cricketing heroes.
2018 April Umaid Asif spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Umaid Asif spoke about his journey in domestic cricket to his position as a key member of the Peshawar Zalmi side in PSL 2018, his views on Darren Sammy's captaincy, his role in Peshawar Zalmi's famous last-ball victory against Quetta Gladiators in Lahore, the thrill of taking part in the PSL final in Karachi and his aspirations of playing for Pakistan in the near future.
Ibtisam Sheikh spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Ibtisam spoke about his experience of top-level cricket in the 3rd edition of the PSL, playing under the captaincy of Darren Sammy, why he considers Shane Warne and Kumar Sangakkara as his role models and his aspirations for representing Pakistan in the future.
Samit Patel spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In a recent interview, Samit Patel spoke about his experience of playing in the PSL and the hospitality he received in Pakistan, his impressions of Faheem Ashraf, Hussain Talat, Asif Ali and Zafar Gohar, thoughts on the ball-tampering controversy and his aims and targets at Nottinghamshire for the upcoming season.
2018 May Fakhar Zaman spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In a recent interview, Fakhar Zaman spoke about his remarkable cricketing progress, his views on working with Mickey Arthur as coach, his message for those who do not consider him a serious fit for Pakistan's Test squad, how Pakistan intend to tackle the threat of James Anderson and Stuart Broad in their home conditions and why he feels his side will give a good account of themselves in the upcoming Test series against Ireland and England.
Asif Iqbal spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Asif Iqbal spoke about how impressed he was with the spirit of camaraderie in the Pakistan Test squad, Azhar Ali and Asad Shafiq's importance to Pakistan's batting, Shadab Khan's suitability for Test cricket and why he feels that the inexperienced Pakistan team can give a good account of themselves against England in the upcoming Test series.
Fawad Alam spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Fawad Alam spoke on a variety of topics including what he is looking to gain from his current stint in the Lancashire League, his thoughts on his continued exclusion from the Pakistan Test side, the responsibility of experienced players to perform against England in the upcoming Test series and why he feels that Pakistan are capable of holding their own against an England side featuring the likes of James Anderson and Stuart Broad.
Kevin O'Brien spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an interview, Kevin O'Brien, spoke about the Ireland's historic first Test match against Ireland and what it means to become the first Irish player to score a Test century, if cricket can grow in Ireland to become a main sport, what it was like to face Mohammad Amir, his thoughts on Shadab Khan and Imam-ul-Haq, Pakistan's chances in the Test series against England, why he feels that more nations should be given an opportunity to play in the ICC World Cup and how Ireland can carry on the momentum by playing more Test matches home and abroad.
2018 June David Lloyd spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview Regarded as one of the most popular and knowledgeable television commentators today, former England player and coach David 'Bumble' Lloyd has graced television screens since 1999. Since that time, he has covered many series involving touring Pakistan Test sides with great interest and in an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, spoke about his impressions of Sarfaraz Ahmed's inexperienced Test side during the recently concluded Test tour of Ireland and England, Shadab Khan's future as a top-quality all-rounder, why Mickey Arthur is doing an excellent job as Head Coach for Pakistan, his willingness to travel to Pakistan in future and his memories of some of the Pakistan greats such as Javed Miandad and Inzamam-ul-Haq.
Najam Sethi spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Sethi spoke on a variety of topics including his views on the current state of Pakistan cricket, restoration of international cricket in Pakistan, zero-tolerance by his regime against corruption and indiscipline and the complex issue of Pakistan-India cricket relations.
Waqar Younis spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an interview with Saj, Waqar Younis spoke about his views on the potential of Mohammad Abbas and Faheem Ashraf, the emergence of hungry young talent in the shape of Shadab Khan and Hasan Ali, the worrying absence of express fast-bowlers from Pakistan and Sarfaraz Ahmed's woes as captain in Test cricket.
Mickey Arthur spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an interview, Mickey Arthur spoke about his disappointment of not winning the Test series against England, the energy players like Shadab Khan and Hasan Ali bring to his side, his belief in the abilities of Azhar Ali and Asad Shafiq, Mohammad Amir's fitness concerns, Sarfaraz Ahmed's performance as captain and his determination, if allowed, to continue to take Pakistan to new highs as Head Coach beyond the 2019 World Cup.
Sahibzada Farhan spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Sahibzada spoke about the improvements he needs to put in to prove himself in the longer format of the game, why he is not disappointed at missing out on the recent T20I series against Scotland, his experience of playing in the PSL and in particular working with Dean Jones and Waqar Younis during the tournament, and his aspirations for making it to Pakistan's Test team in the future.
2018 July Inzamam-ul-Haq spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview As chief selector, he saw his Pakistan side hold England to a 1-1 Test series draw, featuring a famous victory at Lord's. So how does Inzamam-ul-Haq think India will fare in their upcoming five-match series against Joe Root's side, and how will Virat Kohli put past disappointments in England behind him? Saj (for Sky Sports) caught up with the Pakistan legend to find out more, as well as getting Inzamam's thoughts on the future of Pakistan cricket and the flak he received for picking his nephew, Imam-ul-Haq.
Azhar Ali spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Azhar Ali spoke about reasons behind the dip in his current form as witnessed in the recently concluded Test series in England, his hopes of playing in the 2019 World Cup for Pakistan, the need for patience to allow the Pakistan Test squad to regain its previous form, qualities that youngsters can learn from Virat Kohli and his aspirations to play 100 Tests for Pakistan.
2018 August Mohammad Yousuf spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an interview, Mohammad Yousuf spoke about his views on what makes Virat Kohli the best modern-day batsmen, the imbalance caused by batsman-friendly match conditions in the shorter formats of the game, why he feels that the bowling attacks he faced were far superior compared to the current ones, Mickey Arthur's influence on Pakistan's recent successes and Pakistan's advantage in bowling that makes them firm favourites for lifting the 2019 World Cup.
Aamer Yamin spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Aamer Yamin spoke about his career so far and his hopes of performing well in the upcoming domestic season, the tough competition for the all-rounders slot in the Pakistan team, the advantages of playing in the PSL and his aspirations to make an international comeback.
Najam Sethi spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, the outgoing Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board Najam Sethi spoke about the achievements during his tenure, the current state of Pakistan cricket, the challenges he has faced and those facing the nominated PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani, how Imran Khan can use his influence to help organise cricket on regional terms and shed light on the reasons for his departure.
2018 September Michael Holding spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an interview, former West Indian fast-bowler turned commentator Michael Holding analysed the ongoing Test series between England and India, discussed the reasons behind England's batting struggles, explained why India's fast-bowlers have impressed one and all, expressed his concerns about the future of Test cricket and spoke about his impressions of Indian captain Virat Kohli and all-rounder Hardik Pandya.
Sohail Khan spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Sohail spoke about the current domestic season, proudest moments of his career, his relationship with Pakistan Head Coach Mickey Arthur and bowling coach Azhar Mahmood, the fiery incident involving Yasir Shah in the 2018 edition of the Pakistan Super League and why he feels he can continue playing for Pakistan even at the age of 34.
Sami Aslam spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Sami Aslam spoke about his disappointment at not being awarded a central contract, his disbelief at constant exclusion from the Pakistan side, answered criticisms about him being too defensive a player, wondered why he has not been able find a place in a PSL team in all three editions of the tournament and put forward his aims to be the best batsman in the ongoing domestic season.
2018 October Anton Devcich spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Devcich spoke about his experience of playing in the APL, the advantage of playing league cricket around the world, looked forward to New Zealand's upcoming Test series against Pakistan and his future aspirations to make a comeback for New Zealand.
2018 November Mickey Arthur spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, the Pakistan Head Coach Mickey Arthur spoke of Babar Azam's bright future as a key batsman for Pakistan, what Mohammad Amir needs to do to come back to the national side, clarified his position on the issue of a conflict of interest in his association with Karachi Kings and spoke candidly about the reasons for Pakistan's failure in the Asia Cup.
2018 December Mudassar Nazar spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Mudassar spoke in detail about his priorities at the PCB, the worrying lack of young good quality batsmen coming through the Under-16 and Under-19 levels in Pakistan, the detrimental effect of Twenty20 cricket on the quality of batting in Pakistan, the deficiencies with the current domestic structure and the steady and encouraging supply of good fast-bowling resources coming through the Under-19 system.
Ali Khan Tareen spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Jahangir Tareen's son Ali Khan Tareen, a prominent entrepreneur spoke in detail about the aims behind his intentions to bid for the Sixth Team of the Pakistan Super League, his proposal for a separate Twenty20 tournament for players in the emerging and supplementary category which could help grow the PSL to a new dimension and his vision for the development of cricket in South Punjab.
Wasim Khan spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Khan spoke extensively about how the election of Imran Khan as the Prime Minister of Pakistan was one of the key factors in him accepting the role of Managing Director at the PCB, the challenges that he expects to face and his priorities for the development of cricket in Pakistan, and why despite its inherent issues, Pakistan cricket continues to inspire so many fans and supporters around the world.
Abid Ali spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Abid spoke about the reasons for his excellent performances in domestic cricket this season, the benefits of playing for the Pakistan A side against some top-quality international bowlers, the reasons for a lack of quality Test batsmen from Pakistan, missing out on selection for the Pakistan Test squad against South Africa and his aspirations to play for the national side in the future.
2019 February Ehsan Mani spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Ehsan Mani spoke on a variety of topics including the qualities that the newly appointed Managing Director Wasim Khan has brought to the organisation, his views on the Sarfaraz Ahmed incident in South Africa and the unsatisfactory handling of the issue by the ICC, the possibility of a bilateral series with India in the future and Bangladesh's tour of Pakistan.
2019 March Haris Rauf spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Haris spoke about his progress in the ongoing fourth edition of the PSL, his rise from a budding fast-bowler to a mainstay of the Lahore Qalandars' bowling attack, the experience of playing under the captaincy of AB de Villiers and his aspirations to represent Pakistan at the 2019 World Cup.
Misbah-ul-Haq spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Misbah-ul-Haq spoke about what still motivates him to play cricket, the issues behind Pakistan's poor showing in Test cricket, the priorities for the newly appointed PCB MD Wasim Khan, Pakistan's chances in the upcoming World Cup and why politics must never interfere with sports.
Umer Khan spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Umer spoke on a variety of topics including his impressions of playing in the PSL for Karachi Kings, experience of playing under Mickey Arthur, his most memorable wickets at the PSL and his aspirations to represent Pakistan at the T20 World Cup in 2020.
2019 April Ali Shafiq spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Shafiq spoke about his journey to play first-class cricket, his dream debut for Multan Sultans and the unfortunate injury which cut short his participation in PSL 4, the disappointment of not being included in any team for the 2019 Pakistan Cup and his aspirations to play for Pakistan.
Khushdil Shah spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Khushdil spoke about his disappointment at not being a part of this year's PSL, his fine performances in the Pakistan Cup, his preference for batting in the middle-order and why he feels he is now ready to represent Pakistan.
Mir Hamza spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Mir Hamza spoke about the reasons behind his current stint with Sussex, differences between Pakistan domestic and English County cricket, disappointment of not playing in PSL 4, his views on Jofra Archer, his aims to prove himself in the shorter formats and why he feels that Pakistan are firm favourites to win the 2019 World Cup.
Umar Siddiq spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Siddiq spoke about his experience of playing for Multan Sultans in PSL 4, the feeling of playing in front of a jam-packed National Stadium in Karachi, his successful appearances in the recently concluded Pakistan Cup and his ambitions to play for Pakistan in the future.
Nasser Hussain spoke to PakPassion.net in an exclusive interview In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, former England captain Nasser Hussain spoke on a variety of topics including the importance of India-Pakistan games in the World Cup, Pakistan's chances of repeating their success of the 2017 Champions Trophy in the upcoming World Cup, Mohammad Amir's recent form in ODI cricket, the importance of the young batsmen in the Pakistan team, looked forward to watching Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammad Hasnain in action and offered his views on the Mickey Arthur-Sarfaraz Ahmed partnership.

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