Pakpassion.net has been informed by Mr. Sandiip Bhammer, CEO SLPL, that Shahid Afridi has excused himself from the inaugural edition of this tournament due to personal reasons as his wife is undergoing emergency treatment in a hospital in Pakistan.
In exclusive remarks to PakPassion.net, Nawaz spoke of his own background and his rise to fame in the Under 19 arena and gave his insight into the pressures and preparations for the upcoming crucial game against India.
Former Pakistan, Surrey, Sussex, Northamptonshire, Essex and Allied Bank pace bowler Mohammad Akram has been appointed the Pakistan bowling coach by the Pakistan Cricket Board.
An independent selection committee is the way forward for the Pakistan Cricket Board, a committee made up of 3 individuals with no axes to grind, no bias and no allegiance to any player, region or department.
PakPassion.net spoke with former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali who, while expressing his views on Pakistan’s choice of personnel for the Australian challenge, lambasted the national selection committee for making some “unintelligent” decisions.
With the first game of the U19 World Cup against Afghanistan safely negotiated with a resounding 109 run victory, Pakistan U19 Coach Sabih Azhar in exclusive remarks to PakPassion.net expressed his satisfaction with the performance of his side.
In an exclusive interview with PakPassion.net, Imam-ul-Haq spoke about his background and development as a cricketer including the motivation provided by his uncle as well as his teams preparations for the ICC U19 World Cup tournament.
PakPassion.net recently caught up with former Pakistan cricketer and coach, Mohsin Khan for his thoughts on the conditions in the UAE, the Australian challenge and the significance of the series in terms of Pakistan's preparations for the ICC World Twenty20.