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Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net from South Africa, Tour manager Yawar Saeed confirmed that Umar Akmal will play against India, despite concerns over a hand injury sustained after being hit by a beamer from West Indies pace bowler Tino Best.

Speaking exclusively from Peshawar to PakPassion.net, Pakistan batsman Yasir Hameed stated that the forthcoming Quaid e Azam Trophy competition was a very important one for him. "I'm really looking forward to the Quaid e Azam Trophy competition which starts on 10th October.

Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net, former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Akram stated that the Pakistan selectors have made a big mistake by leaving Abdul Razzaq out of the Champions Trophy squad. "The Pakistan selectors have made an error in leaving Abdul Razzaq out of the squad for the Champions Trophy.

Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net, former Pakistan opening batsman Aamer Sohail stated that international cricketers from around the world will follow Andrew Flintoff's lead and become freelance players, rather than opt to sign contracts with their boards.

Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net from Lahore, former National Cricket Academy Director Aamer Sohail stated that he was confused by statements coming out of the Pakistan camp that medium fast bowler Mohammad Asif may not be risked in the Champions Trophy.

Mention the name Qadir to any cricket fan, current player and former player and it conjures up an image of a hop, skip and jump and then a sudden whirlwind release of the cricket ball. Abdul Qadir had a certain mystique about him and its rumoured that he could bowl 6 different deliveries in an over. Flippers, googlies, top spinners, leggies were no problem at all to Qadir.

Pakistani off spinner Saeed Ajmal and left arm medium fast bowler Sohail Tanvir have both left KRL and joined ZTBL. The move which comes into effect immediately means that both players will be available for ZTBL in the forthcoming Quaid e Azam Trophy matches, which are due to commence on 10th October.

Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net former Pakistan assistant coach Aaqib Javed suggested that a successful and effective coach is one who takes pride in his work. "I'm not one for shouting at the players, or making a lot of noise for the sake of it.

Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net former Pakistan wicketkeeper Rashid Latif stated that he will be working with Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Asif ahead of the training camp scheduled to start later this week. "I'll be meeting Asif tomorrow in Karachi ahead of the training camp which is due to start on 12th September" stated Rashid.

Speaking exclusively to PakPassion.net Pakistan, KRL and Sussex all rounder Yasir Arafat stated that he was really looking forward to playing for Sussex in the Champions League in October. Yasir who is part of a 20 man squad named by Sussex which includes Piyush Chawla and Dwayne Smith, stated ?It should be a fantastic tournament and I'm really looking forward to it.