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Speaking to PakPassion.net ; former opening batsman Khan clarified that the PCB consititution does not state that the captain(s) or coach must have a say in selection matters.

Speaking to PakPassion.net, Misbah, who is currently leading the Faisalabad Wolves in the Faysal Bank Cup Twenty20 competition, spoke of his delight and pride at being appointed skipper for the forthcoming Test series versus South Africa in the UAE.

The suspension of Test captain and fellow opener Salman Butt on allegations of spot-fixing paved the path for a return for Mohammad Hafeez to the top of Pakistan's batting order. PakPassion.net recently caught up with an upbeat Hafeez following a successful overseas tour for him.

The Pakistani domestic cricket season starts with a bang this year with the nation's premier domestic Twenty20 tournament, the Faysal Bank T20, to be the first signature event on the calender

PakPassion exclusively announces Faysal Bank T20 Fixtures

Despite losing the services of key international players Mohammad Asif and Abdul Razzaq, the Sialkot Stallions are in bullish mood, with Rana Naved ul Hasan confident that the Stallions can once again go all the way, this time in Lahore.

The North West Frontier Province is currently proudly represented in international colours by Umar Gul, but come the "home" series in the UAE against South Africa, a fellow NWFP bowler could well be lining up alongside Umar Gul.

Shafiq spoke to PakPassion.net about the tour of England and his hopes for what he wishes will be a long and distinguished international career. Shafiq scored 120 runs in 5 innings, including an accomplished maiden one day half century at Headingley, off only 58 deliveries

As Pakistan cricket once again drags itself up from the floor after yet another overseas tour marred by controversy, many fans and former players are calling for an influx of youth to be given an opportunity in both the Test and one day squads.

25 year old Pakistan batsman Azhar Ali was ever-present during the Test series versus Australia and England during a difficult and at times controversial summer in England. Ali scored a total of 291 runs, at an average of 26.45, with a highest score of 92 not out, but he feels that he could have done a lot better during the summer in England.