With the second highest number of wickets in the T20 format across all competitions to his name, thirty-three year old Yasir Arafat is one of the top proponents in the shorter form of the game. Having represented Pakistan in twenty-seven international games, the Rawalpindi born Arafat is now a familiar figure in the various T20 Leagues round the world such as the Big Bash League, Natwest T20 Blast and the Bangladesh Premier League and also features in Pakistan's domestic cricket for Rawalpindi and KRL.
We are delighted to announce that Yasir will be doing an exclusive blog/column on PakPassion. In this blog, Yasir will provide his insight on all aspects of domestic and international cricket around the world with special emphasis on matters related to Pakistan Cricket. Yasir's debut blog will be after the conclusion of the first Test in Abu Dhabi between Pakistan and England.
Writing in his exclusive blog for PakPassion.net, Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood discusses the upcoming series between Pakistan and England in the UAE and why he feels Shoaib Malik should play in the Test matches against England, Mohammad Amir's return to international cricket and what the PCB must do to battle the menace of illegal bowling actions.
In his latest blog entry on PakPassion.net, renowned fast-bowling coach Ian Pont writes about why he believes that Mohammad Amir is still one of the finest left-arm prospects he has ever seen and also comments about Mohammad Asif's uphill battle to re-establish himself, as both bowlers attempt to resurrect their careers after the expiry of their five year bans.
Pakistan off-spinner Saaed Ajmal spoke exclusively to PakPassion.net to explain the circumstances around the early end to his association with Worcestershire, his progress in his comeback First-Class season and looked forward to his future in international cricket as well as the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Considered by many suitable for just Test cricket, Azhar Ali's appointment as Pakistan ODI captain in March of this year surprised many fans and experts alike. However, to his immense credit, Azhar has led the team from the front taking his team to two ODI series victories so far. In the process he also became the quickest Asian and Pakistani batsman to 1000 ODI runs, and has also established himself as a key member of the team with an average of 50.22 in twenty-five ODI matches.
In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, thirty-year old Azhar Ali spoke on a variety of topics including his personal satisfaction at leading the Pakistan ODI side as well as on his own performances, the reasons behind Pakistan's fall in the ODI rankings, playing in Test matches under the captaincy of Misbah-ul-Haq and also looked forward to the Test series against England.
Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood in his latest blog for PakPassion.net writes about Pakistan's victorious tour of Sri Lanka, chances of repeating their Test whitewash in the UAE against a rampant England line-up, the role of Yasir Shah as a front-line bowler for Pakistan and also pays tribute to the now retired Sri Lanka batsman Kumar Sangakkara.