Writing for FirstPost, Saj discusses Pakistan's professional win in the game against Hong Kong and how the manner of this win will hold them in good stead against much tougher opponents later in the tournament.

The Pakistan seamer got an opportunity to play for Leicestershire that he accepted with open arms, as he explained in an exclusive interview.

Writing for FirstPost, Saj discusses how the placid tracks of the UAE will provide ample opportunity for Pakistan’s batsmen to impress at the Asia Cup and given the batting firepower available, should also provide a stern test of capabilities of the opposition bowlers.

In his latest blog for PakPassion.net, Yasir Arafat writes about his impressions of Pakistan's Asia Cup squad and why the experience of Mohammad Hafeez could have been crucial in the UAE, how India's chances of winning the tournament will be affected due to Virat Kohli's absence, the welcome emphasis on fitness in the Pakistan side and the challenges that lie ahead for the new PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani.

In his latest blog for PakPassion.net, Yasir Arafat writes about his impressions of Pakistan's Asia Cup squad and why the experience of Mohammad Hafeez could have been crucial in the UAE, how India's chances of winning the tournament will be affected due to Virat Kohli's absence, the welcome emphasis on fitness in the Pakistan side and the challenges that lie ahead for the new PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani.

Growing up in the 90’s, India-Pakistan rivalry was synonymous with UAE. This was the decade when UAE was a buzzing cricketing destination and a match between the arch-rivals was the biggest draw. India then at the start of the millennium had decided that they will no longer play in the UAE, and the Asia Cup 2018 will be kind of a comeback for them after almost two decades.

The cricket relations between the two teams haven’t improved much. The Asian cricketing giants no longer meet each other regularly. Cricket matches between the neighbouring countries have now been relegated to only ICC events. The last time the two teams met was over a year ago in the Champions Trophy final where Pakistan hammered the Indian team by 180 runs to win the title. 

In his latest blog for PakPassion.net, Fazeer Mohammed writes about his impressions of the Caribbean Premier League and its failure to develop the game in the region, Alastair Cook's retirement from International cricket, Virat Kohli's class and India's unhealthy dependency on his batting for their success and the issue of corruption as brought to light by Al Jazeera's latest documentary.

A sought-after player for T20 leagues around the world, Wahab Riaz preferred to play in England ahead of any other location and explained the reasons for his decision.

Fakhar Zaman has established himself as one of the most exciting limited-overs batsmen in world cricket - becoming the first Pakistan player to score an ODI double hundred and the fastest ever to reach 1,000 ODI runs. He discusses his World Cup ambitions, hopes of playing county cricket, and more...

In his latest blog for PakPassion.net, former Pakistan paceman Mohammad Zahid writes on a variety of topics including Pakistan's chances of success in the upcoming Asia Cup, why Pakistan needs to move on from Mohammad Hafeez, Fakhar Zaman as a potential Test player, Pakistan's performance in England in Tests and why change is necessary at the PCB in light of Imran Khan's appointment as the Prime Minister of Pakistan.