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Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net from Karachi, KRL opening batsman Azhar Ali feels he is ready to take on the responsibility of opening the batting for Pakistan. "I feel I am due a chance and am confident that I can do a good job at the top of the order for my country" stated the 24 year old right hander.

The recently concluded Champions Trophy has certainly cleared quite a few doubts whether the ODI 50-over cricket format is here to stay or not and whether a tournament like the Champions Trophy should hold any future in cricket, considering the amount of cricket that is being played nowadays

Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net, Pakistan pace bowler Umar Gul was of the opinion that advice and guidance from senior colleagues is as equally as important as advice from a coach. "I tend to find that advice and guidance from my senior colleagues is as important to me as advice from the coach. Guys like Rana, Afridi, Younus, Yousuf and other senior players always offer useful advice.

Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net, former hard hitting Pakistan batsman Ijaz Ahmed stated that 4 opening batsmen had caught his and his fellow selectors eyes in recent times and they would be under serious consideration for the one day series against New Zealand due to be held in the UAE next month.

Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net former Pakistan coach Mudassar Nazar criticised the Pakistani selectors for picking Imran Nazir as the only recognised opener in the Champions Trophy squad. "It was insane to select Imran Nazir as the only opener in South Africa for the Champions Trophy squad. Twenty/20 cricket is ideal for Imran and he is one of the best players in the world in that form

Speaking to PakPassion.net from South Africa, Pakistan Team manager Yawar Saeed confirmed that Pakistan will have a full squad to choose from for tomorrow's crucial encounter against New Zealand in Johannesburg.

Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net from Rawalpindi, KRL skipper Mohammad Wasim confirmed that the Rawalpindi express is once again being derailed. ?Shoaib was supposed to be present at the ongoing 3 day training camp that KRL are holding, but we haven't seen him here or heard from him at all.

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

Shoaib Malik may have won the man of the match against India for his fine innings, but it could be argued that it was Muhammad Yousuf's dexterous innings that was more important and influential. Playing with soft hands and using his supple wrists to manoeuvre the ball into gaps Yousuf kept the score ticking without taking risks when Pakistan were three down and Shoaib Malik was blocking most b

Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net, the chief operating officer of the Pakistan Cricket Board Wasim Bari was full of praise for Pakistan skipper Younis Khan. "Younis has been very impressive and is leading from the front. He has a hairline fracture and others may not have played with that injury, but he deserves praise for the way he is leading the team.