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PakPassion
Sat, June 22 2013
Wasim Akram feels I will emerge as a better cricketer after county stint: Sohail Tanvir
Seam bowler Sohail Tanvir was one of the players who was overlooked by the selectors for the tournament in England and Wales, tells in an exclusive interview why he thought the Pakistani batsmen struggled for form at the Champions Trophy.
Wed, June 05 2013
I’m already feeling the benefits of the surgery: Umar Gul
Pakistan pace bowling lynchpin Umar Gul’s knee injury on the tour of South Africa earlier this year has opened the doors for others.
Wed, May 15 2013
Saeed Ajmal: I’m confident Pakistan can defeat India at the Champions Trophy
Saeed Ajmal, Pakistan’s ace spinner, believes his team his capable of beating India in the forthcoming ICC Champions Trophy. Ajmal said: "Both sides are very strong and at the end of the day, the team that handles the pressure will be victorious. We have the psychological advantage having defeated India in their own back yard in the one day series and I’m confident that we can defeat them in Birmingham."
Sat, May 11 2013
Pakistan Cricket Board shows vision and professionalism in harnessing the nation’s cricketing talent
April and May has seen some pioneering initiatives launched by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Clearly focused on adding depth to Pakistan’s fast bowling reserves, both in the long-term and for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, the PCB has embarked on a series of unique initiatives which have been hailed by players, management and coaches alike.
Mon, May 06 2013
Consistency, not just pace is what fast bowlers should strive for: Shane Bond
At the peak of his career, Shane Bond was considered a worthy successor to New Zealand bowling legend Sir Richard Hadlee. His fastest recorded delivery of 156.4 km/h in the 2003 World Cup would have sent danger signals to most batting line-ups around the world and also marked him for greater heights of achievement in the future. To date he has the second best strike-rate in Test cricket amongst bowlers who have bowled a minimum of 2,500 deliveries.
Fri, May 03 2013
Help from Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Aaqib Javed among others most welcome: Mohammad Akram
The PCB-UFONE Fast Bowlers camp reached its conclusion on April 21 at Karachi’s National Stadium. This pioneering effort was arranged by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and involved a collection of outstanding Pakistani fast bowlers being provided a rare opportunity to be individually coached by one of Pakistan’s legendary fast bowlers, Wasim Akram.
Thu, May 02 2013
Exclusion of Shahid Afridi and Umar Akmal justified: Mushtaq Mohammad
After a protracted deliberation process, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selection committee announced its list of 15 players for the upcoming Champions Trophy in England. The selectors opted for a mixture of youth and experience, led by 39-year-old Misbah-ul-Haq. But much to the surprise of many, Shahid Afridi and Umar Akmal were excluded from the final squad, triggering a debates amongst fans and experts.
Sun, April 28 2013
Asad Ali targets Champions Trophy call-up
The National Stadium Karachi (NSK) is a venue which has seen history being made on many occasions by Pakistan teams and cricketers of the past and the present but since the April 20, 2013 the stadium in the City of Lights has become the scene of another important cricketing event.
Fri, April 26 2013
Sohaib Maqsood makes hay in Pakistan’s domestic cricket
Sohaib Maqsood has been in scintillating form this season, a run which has seen him emerge as an outside contender for Pakistan’s Champions Trophy, despite not being named in the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) original 30-man squad.
Thu, April 25 2013
Watching Shoaib Akhtar’s yorkers at Worcestershire was brilliant: Kabir Ali
Kabir Ali penned a two year-deal with Lancashire prior to the commencement of the current English domestic season and will hope it will provide the launchpad he needs to resurrect his career. With the 2013 county season underway, the 32 year-old right arm pace bowler and hard-hitting lower order batsman speaks about his career to date, his hopes for the future and that over against South Africa.