"There is a lack of education amongst the players": Atiq-uz-Zaman
Perth Scorchers defeated Pakistan Shaheens by 48 runs in the first semi-final of the Top End T20 Series
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In an exclusive interview with PakPassion, the former Pakistan cricketer shows disappointment with Pakistan's recent performances, questions players' mindset and captaincy, criticizes PCB management for frequent changes, and much more.
The national squad held a three-hour training session at the ICC Academy, featuring physical and fielding drills, followed by condition-focused net practice under the supervision of coaches.
The left-handed opener's brilliant 106(105) powered Yorkshire to a 6-wicket win over Sussex, the Pakistan Test captain scored a fighting 88(87) in Leicestershire’s 16-run loss to Worcestershire, while a left-arm spinner’s (4/39) guided Middlesex to a 4-wicket victory over Northamptonshire.
The right-arm spinner claimed 2/20 in his four overs, leading his team, Trinbago Knight Riders, to a comfortable victory by 18 runs against Saint Lucia Kings.
Saad Masood (3/21), Mohammad Wasim Jr, and Mehran Mumtaz, claiming 2 wickets each, starred with the ball for the visitors, but their efforts went in vain as the visitors fell short while chasing, with only Mohammad Wasim Jr 25(26) and Khawaja Nafay 26(24) showing brief resistance.
The PCB chief outlined his board's stance on cricketing ties with India and expressed optimism regarding strong team performances in the upcoming Asia Cup, especially against arch-rivals India.
Chaired by Mohsin Naqvi, the gathering approved reforms to enhance Pakistan cricket, including grassroots women’s development, domestic structure upgrades, financial rule revisions, anti-corruption adoption, and club scrutiny improvements.
Pakistan's left-arm pacer expressed confidence about his side's preparations for the upcoming UAE T20I Tri-Series and Asia Cup 2025, highlighted the significance of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan for the team, and praised the decision to include young players in the squad.
In an exclusive interview with PakPassion, the former Pakistan Test cricketer reflects on why Pakistan cricket has failed to evolve with the modern game, highlights the neglect of domestic cricket, shares insights from coaching Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and more.
In an exclusive interview with PakPassion, Pakistan opener assessed Pakistan's batting crisis, discussed weak team mentality, the importance of domestic cricket and much more.
PCB has awarded 30 central contracts for 2025-26 featuring 12 new entrants and five promotions including Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf to Category B, with no Category A selections and eight players dropped from last year's list.
Pakistan white-ball Head Coach expressed confidence in the T20 side’s progress, defended Babar Azam’s form while stressing performance-based selection, highlighted the need for depth and adaptability across conditions, and emphasized focused preparation for spin challenges ahead of the Asia Cup in Sharjah.
Salman Ali Agha will lead the squad, featuring Shaheen Shah Afridi, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris, and Fakhar Zaman, while Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have been left out, as Pakistan gears up for the tri-series from 29 August to 7 September in Sharjah and the Asia Cup from 9 to 28 September in UAE.
In an exclusive interview with PakPassion, Yorkshire’s high-performance coach shared insights on structural gaps in PCB’s development system, compared the coaching systems in England and Pakistan, his mission to unlock Asian talent in county cricket, and much more.
The former Pakistan fast bowler expressed disappointment over the shift from team-driven passion to individual stat-padding,, emphasizing the need to revive fearless intent and adapt to modern cricket beyond familiar home conditions.
In an exclusive with PakPassion, the leg-spinner reflected on being overlooked despite PSL success, pointed to PCB’s double standards in issuing NOCs and selection inconsistencies, spoke about a fresh chapter with Worcestershire, and hinted at the possibility of representing England in the future.
The Peshawar Zalmi captain has been signed by Sydney Sixers, the Lahore Qalandars' captain has been picked by Brisbane Heat, Haris Rauf has been retained by Melbourne Stars, the Multan Sultans' captain, along with Hassan Khan, has joined Melbourne Renegades, Shadab Khan will be part of Sydney Thunder, while Hassan Ali will represent Adelaide Strikers.
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