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PakPassion
Tue, April 23 2013
Aaqib Javed: Camp under Wasim Akram for bowlers a great initiative by PCB
Aaqib Javed, the former Pakistan fast bowler and ex-national bowling coach and now head coach of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) team, is a World Cup winner under the leadership of Imran Khan in 1992. Aaqib took 236 wickets in an international career that spanned more than nine years. After his retirement, Aaqib has held a range of coaching positions, including roles at the Lahore Regional Academy and also the National Cricket Academy. His most recent stint with the Pakistan Cricket Board ended in February 2012 when his contract as Pakistan's bowling coach was not renewed at his own request.
Tue, April 23 2013
Umar Akmal needs to take his cricket more seriously: Basit Ali
The recently-concluded President’s Cup One-Day tournament ended in jubilation for the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) team led by Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq, as they lifted the cup after defeating Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) by 32 runs in the final in Karachi on Friday.
Tue, April 23 2013
Mohammad Asif: Not taken CAS decision lightly; will continue to fight to clear my name
Mohammad Asif’s latest attempt to revive his cricket career was rejected last Wednesday by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne. Asif wanted the International Cricket Council (ICC) ruling that imposed a seven-year ban, two years of which are suspended on him to be overturned, but the CAS did not find any evidence to support the pace bowler’s claim. The appeal panel "was satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that Asif was a party to the spot-fixing conspiracy."
Mon, April 15 2013
Wahab Riaz has not justified his talents: Aaqib Javed
In an exclusive interview, Aaqib Javed, coach of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) team, spoke about the state of Pakistan's current crop of fast bowlers as well as those to keep an eye on in the future.
Sun, April 07 2013
It’s wrong to assume Younis Khan’s one-day career is over: Iqbal Qasim
In an exclusive interview, Iqbal 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 future of Shahid Afridi, Abdul Razzaq and Younis Khan as well as responding to criticism of the lack of opportunities for younger players in international cricket.
Sun, March 31 2013
Shahid Afridi should be dropped from the one-day team: Aamir Sohail
Aamir Sohail, former Pakistan captain-turned-media pundit, talks about the recently-concluded one-day series between Pakistan and South Africa and what the PCB can do to prepare its cricketers better for future tours to places like South Africa. Sohail also gives his views on the future of some of Pakistan’s senior cricketers in the ODI format as well as looking at the balance of the Pakistan one-day team.
Wed, March 20 2013
Mansoor Amjad sets sight on making a return to the Pakistan side
Sialkot-born Mansoor Amjad — a key member of the 2004 Under-19 team that won the World Cup in Bangladesh — was regarded as the next big hope in Pakistan cricket at one stage. The leg-spinner came through the ranks in Under-15 and Under-19 cricket and was earmarked as a cricketer who had every chance to play for Pakistan on a regular basis in the shorter formats.
Thu, March 07 2013
I want to emulate Joe Root by breaking into the England side: Moin Ashraf
A Bradford-born fast-medium bowler, Moin Ashraf made his First-Class debut against Loughborough University in May 2010. He signed his first professional contract for Yorkshire at the end of the 2010 season, having made an impact in the last two matches of the Championship season by taking three wickets on his debut in a win over Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge. He followed it up with five for 32 against Kent at Headingley.
Fri, March 01 2013
Sohail Tanvir disappointed on being dropped for Pakistan’s South Africa tour
Twenty-eight-year-old Tanvir has had mixed fortunes since making his international debut over five years ago. His first outing for Pakistan was in the 2007 World T20 in South Africa.
Thu, February 28 2013
Playing in the Ashes would be a dream come true: Fawad Ahmed
Pakistan-born leg-spinner Fawad Ahmed, who played 10 First-Class matches in the country, was working in a warehouse and trying to make his way playing cricket in Australia whilst waiting for a verdict regarding his asylum application. Here he is in an interview with Saj Sadiq of PakPassion.net: