Articles

Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net former Pakistan fielding coach Julien Fountain stated that the importance and benefits of employing a fielding coach should not be underestimated by cricket boards and players alike.

Shahid Afridi expressed his disappointment to PakPassion.net at missing out on an Indian Premier League deal, after no bids were received for him or any of the other Pakistani players that were on the auction player list.

Speaking exclusively to Pakpassion.net from New Zealand, tour manager Shafqat Rana stated that spirits were very high amongst the Pakistan under 19 squad. "All the boys are fit and in very good spirits. The win against the West Indies was very pleasing and there is a good atmosphere in the squad".

Ijaz Butt confirmed today to PakPassion.net that no coaching deals have been agreed by the Pakistan Cricket Board with former players Waqar Younis and Saeed Anwar.

Pakistani left arm medium fast bowler Sohail Tanvir has not been included in either the one day or Twenty/20 squad announced today by the selection committee, due to the recurrence of a knee injury. Speaking to PakPassion.net Tanvir confirmed that the knee ligament problem that he has been suffering from in recent weeks had not healed sufficiently.

Speaking excusively to PakPassion.net, the President of the Multan Region Cricket Association Mian Muhammad Munir expressed his dissatisfaction with the treatment of Multan skipper Abdur Rauf whist touring Australia.

Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net, former Under 19 coach Mansoor Rana stated that specialist coaches should accompany the Pakistan team on all current tours. "I am in favour of having a specialist coach for all three main areas of the game with the team".

By Rashid Latif Tactical skills of players are important for admirable performance in cricket. I forgot the name of that seasoned player, who said this while describing Javed Miandad, that even if Miandad scores zero, it does not matter, since his mere presence in the team and on the field is a threat to the other team.

Speaking to PakPassion.net, Pakistan all rounder Abdul Razzaq confirmed that he will miss the forthcoming 5 match one day series in Australia and the solitary Twenty/20 international due to injury. "I've sustained a fracture whilst batting" stated the hard hitting 30 year old.

Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net, Pakistan all rounder Shahid Afridi expressed his excitement at signing a one year deal with English County side Hampshire to play in the Friends Provident Twenty/20 Competition later this year.