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1st Test, Day 1 : Pakistan keep things under control despite a dismal effort in the field

End of Day 1 : Bangladesh 236/4 (89.5 ov)

Toss : Bangladesh won the toss and decide to bat.

Pakistan: Mohammad Hafeez, Sami Aslam, Azhar Ali, Younis Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq, Asad Shafiq, Sarfraz Ahmed, Wahab Riaz, Yasir Shah, Junaid Khan & Zulfiqar Babar

Bangladesh : Tamim Iqbal, Imrul Kayes, Mominul Haque, Mahmudullah, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Soumya Sarkar, Shuvagata Hom, Taijul Islam, Rubel Hossain and Mohammad Shahid

With the nightmare of the LOI format lurking in the back of their minds, a slightly new look Pakistan team took on a spirited Bangladesh side in the first Test match of the series at the Khulna. Sami Aslam made a much awaited debut and the veteran Saeed Ajmal was replaced by a combination of Yasir Shah and Zulfiqar Babar.

Better ways and people required to run Pakistan cricket by Mohammad Wasim

In his latest blog on PakPassion.net, the former Pakistan player Mohammad Wasim writes about his concerns for the future of Pakistan cricket and puts forward his suggestions for an immediate solution.

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“What is playing without fear?” : Julien Fountain

Writing in his exclusive blog for PakPassion.net, the former Pakistan fielding coach Julien Fountain, attempts to put some context and meaning on the often used term "playing without fear" which is used by coaches, players and fans alike.

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Talent Spotter : Shahzaib Ahmed

The latest Talent Spotter entry on PakPassion speaks with highly rated leg spinner Shahzaib Ahmed who was recently awarded the best bowler of the tournament award after he topped the bowling charts in the Patrons Trophy Grade II tournament.

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"Umar needs to be stopped being used as the sacrificial goat" : Kamran Akmal

Pakistan wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal feels that his younger brother, Kamran Akmal, has a bright future ahead of him and needs better handling by the team management.

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"Give the captain and youngsters a proper chance" : Azhar Mahmood

Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood writes about the appointment of Azhar Ali as the ODI captain for Pakistan, Misbah's replacement for the Test side, the PCB's hesitancy to appoint a young captain, changes needed to the domestic cricket structure, the selection criteria for the tour of Bangladesh and his thoughts on the upcoming stint at the IPL.

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"National team's performance reflects the weaknesses and flaws in our cricket system" : Mohammad Wasim

Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Wasim in his latest blog writes about the current Pakistan domestic structure and how it can be improved.

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Media Wars III : Return of the Sarfraz Nawaz Menace

Time to stop the former cricketer Sarfraz Nawaz who continues his crusade against imaginary enemies at the PCB

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"The academies need to do more for Pakistan cricket" : Mudassar Nazar

The former Pakistan batsman and Head Coach at the ICC Cricket Academy, spoke about Pakistan's disappointing World Cup campaign and his views on the rivalry between Australia and New Zealand as they prepare to meet in the final of the 2015 World Cup.

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"Some players undermined Misbah at the World Cup" : Mohammad Zahid

Writing on his blog for PakPassion.net, former Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Zahid provides his thoughts on a few important issues related to Pakistan's disappointing World Cup campaign.

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