Former India player feels that amongst India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka batters, he is yet to see a better middle-order batter than the former Pakistan captain.

As per sources, PCB's unhappiness at SLC's offer to host the entire Asia Cup instead of four games being held in Pakistan as per the 'Hybrid Model' is the prime reason for this decision.

Pakistan spinner chats to Saj on a variety of topics including the support he received during the difficult times, playing under Mohammad Rizwan at PSL8, his admiration for Shadab Khan, feeling confident at home in international cricket, his future hopes, dreams and more.

The young Pakistan speedster took a fantastic 3/34 in Derbyshire's 17-run win over Birmingham, taking his tournament total to 8 wickets in 5 matches.

In preparation for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, the spin bowling camp will run from 10 till 15 June, whilst the pacers will train from 16 till 21 June with longer spells in specially designed sessions which will allow selectors to pick the best players for Test matches. 

Australia batter looking forward to Pakistan's visit later this year and feels that Shaheen Shah Afridi's ability to swing the ball back will be a big advantage for him.

The ICC Chairman pleased with the cricket facilities in Pakistan and the cricket programmes and the fact that international cricket has returned to Pakistan, with the PCB successfully delivering bilateral arrangements at home.

The current ICC GM and former PCB CE accepts that the landscape of the sport has changed as he urged countries and franchise leagues to find a way to “coexist”.

PCB in their recent meetings with the ICC Chairman Greg Barclay and Chief Executive Geoff Allardice have insisted that Pakistan will only travel to India for the World Cup if assured about reciprocal gesture from the BCCI in 2025. 

Pakistan pacer chats to Saj about advice from Shahid Afridi, life at Nottinghamshire, the art of captaincy, challenge of playing all 3 formats for Pakistan, the turnaround at Lahore Qalandars in the last 2 seasons, looks back at 5 years in international cricket, Mickey Arthur’s return, his aim of winning a Test series in Australia and more.

As per sources, the India board has rejected PCB's idea of a Hybrid Model despite lack of objections to this proposal by Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.

The Pakistani duo will play for the franchise Seattle Orcas in the opening season of the tournament which is expected to run from July 13th to July 30th.

The all-rounder chats to Saj about why he left Pakistan to start a new life in USA, reflects on playing just 15 times for Pakistan, the growth of cricket in USA, his hope to play for USA in future and more.

Former Pakistan captain and Chief Selector feels that having cricketers who actually go and watch players as selectors is better than picking players using a data-driven approach.

The left-hand batter will play for Kandy Falcons, whilst the Pakistan captain and pacer will be in action for the Strikers in their first season of the Lanka Premier League in July-August 2023.

The new selection committee comprises of Chairman Haroon Rashid, Mickey Arthur, Grant Bradburn and Hassan Cheema.

Mickey Arthur chats to Saj about wanting to implement an attacking brand in Test cricket, Babar Azam’s captaincy, Pakistan’s chances at the Asia Cup and World Cup, Mohammad Rizwan’s batting position in ODIs, responds to Imam-ul-Haq’s comments about selection and his excitement at working with Pakistan’s young talent.

Pakistan Team Director chats to Saj about why he’s returned to Pakistan cricket, provides details of his role, the direction he wants to take Pakistan cricket, the brand of cricket he wants Pakistan to play, responds to criticism of his appointment, the lessons of the previous time he worked for the PCB and more.

In a video conversation with Saj, the Pakistan pacer reveals his favourite footballer, favourite food, favourite actors, favourites singers, the type of films he likes, funniest team-mates and more.

The Pakistan batter spoke about his steady rise as a Test batter, Mohammad Yousuf's impact on his batting, playing for the 2-time PSL Champions Lahore Qalandars under Shaheen Shah Afridi's captaincy, why he is looking forward to working with Team Director Mickey Arthur and what it takes to rise to the level of a batter like Virat Kohli.