"Salman Ali Agha is batting lower down to accommodate senior players; he should be batting in the top order": Faisal Iqbal
Pakistan U19 register a thumping 70-run win over UAE U19 in match 9 of ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2025
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In this exclusive interview with PakPassion, former Pakistan batter discussed the expansion of the PSL, the Multan Sultans ownership controversy, the current state of the Pakistan national team, his coaching career, and shared a message for PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi.
The Pakistan seamer, who has earlier represented Leicestershire, Hampshire and Nottinghamshire, brings vast red-ball experience with over 840 first-class wickets and reunites with Mickey Arthur as he aims to help Derbyshire push for Division One success.
Abdul Subhan (4/31) and wicket apiece from Ahmed Hussain, Momin Qamar, and Mohammad Sayyam helped restricting the opponents to 171 in 37.5 overs while chasing a 242-run target.
Sahir Associates thrashed WAPDA by 87 runs on the back of a strong all-round show from Faham-ul-Haq (66 and 4/30), while Ghani Glass beat State Bank by five wickets as Mohammad Rameez Jnr (4/29) starred and Mohsin Riaz (59) anchored the chase.
The former Pakistan cricketer confirmed that his coaching contract with the PCB has concluded, and extended his best wishes to the team for their future success.
Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has also approved a new modern stadium in Islamabad, a move backing wider PSL expansion, boosting domestic cricket, and likely enabling Muzaffarabad to host PSL 11 and future international matches.
PCB has pushed back the franchise bid deadline by a week due to rising global investor interest, with Chairman Mohsin Naqvi set to showcase the league at the upcoming New York roadshow.
The PCB chairman, Mohsin Naqvi has announced an auction for two proposed new franchises on January 8, extended the bidding deadline until December 22, and revealed renovation plans for Muzaffarabad Cricket Stadium ahead of the league during an investor roadshow in New York.
In this exclusive PakPassion interview, the former Lahore Qalandars leg-spinner opens up about his unexpected move from Pakistan cricket to Zimbabwe, revisits his PSL experiences, and outlines his aspirations as he adjusts to a new cricketing landscape.
In an exclusive interview with PakPassion, the former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman and current Germany head coach discusses Azhar Ali’s PCB resignation, shares insights from his own time with the board, evaluates Pakistan’s performances against weaker sides, and more.
In an exclusive interview with PakPassion, the former Pakistan Test bowler reflects on the wider challenges facing Pakistan cricket, discussing the impact of T20 prioritisation, technical issues affecting fast bowlers, and governance issues within the PCB.
The team, including an independent security advisor and an Australian Cricketers’ Association representative, is in Lahore to inspect stadiums, hotels, and meet PCB and government officials ahead of the series in January.
In an exclusive interview with PakPassion, former member of the selection committee, opens up about his recent resignation from the PCB's Head of Youth Development role, provides a detailed assessment of the structural challenges within Pakistan cricket, discusses the communication gap between the players and the coaches, and much more.
The visitors will play three T20Is at Dambulla on 7, 9, and 11 January as part of their build-up to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
Despite half-centuries from Afzal Manzoor (63), Abdullah Shafique (59), and Hamza Nazar (56), Usama Mir’s side folded for 314 in pursuit of a 533-run target, as the efforts of Saqib Khan (5/86), and 2 wickets apiece by Rameez Aziz and Mushtaq Ahmed stalled the chase.
According to reports, the decision was taken after several Afghan cricketers removed PSL from their social media bios, an act officials viewed as disrespect, which has halted cricket relations between the two nations.
The three-time champions, the 2017, 2018, and 2020 winners, marked their 10-year anniversary by renewing their league participation, with an independent valuation confirming Lahore Qalandars as the league’s most valuable franchise.
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