Former Pakistan all-rounder and renowned coach Yasir Arafat, a regular contributor for PakPassion, has once again joined us for an exclusive interview with Saj.In this detailed discussion, Yasir offers a thorough analysis of Pakistan's recent white-ball series against Zimbabwe and shares his insights on the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025, including its potential impact on Pakistan cricket.

By Saj Sadiq (December 11,2024)

He also delves into the crucial issue of the lack of communication between the PCB and players, highlighting how it affects team performance. He stresses the importance of expanding Pakistan's player pool and providing consistent opportunities to young talent. Furthermore, he outlines his views on building a stronger, more cohesive future for Pakistan cricket.

Main topics covered in this interview:

Analysis of Pakistan-Zimbabwe Series: A deep dive into Pakistan's performance against Zimbabwe in the recent white-ball series, with a focus on key takeaways and areas for improvement.

Preparing Pakistan's Future Stars for International Cricket: Readiness of emerging players to make an impact at the international level, and the steps needed to ensure their success.

Fitness Concerns in Pakistan Cricket: The ongoing fitness issues within Pakistan's cricket team and their potential effect on performance and long-term development.

Jay Shah's Appointment as ICC Chairman: Implications of Jay Shah’s appointment as the new ICC Chairman, and how it may influence global cricket policies and Pakistan's standing in the international arena.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Tussle Between PCB and BCCI: Lauds the stand taken by PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi and stresses the importance of principled decisions.

Watch the full interview here:

https://youtu.be/tEJEZWQcbeo