England have an opportunity to put the pressure back on Australia with some good/responsible batting today. Weather looks good so should be no excuse. Also, Lyon's absence could be a huge factor in the outcome of the game. The story so far... == All posters please take note of the following guidelines for match threads on PakPassion: 1. No personal insults at other posters, players, officials, coaching staffs etc. 2. No making fun of player's, official's, coaching staff's names. 3. Do not add any references to media, their social media or post any pictures or screenshots from other s ..read more

Talking about the upcoming 50-over World Cup in India later this year, Chris Gayle has picked India, England, Pakistan and New Zealand as the four semi-finalists. On the much awaited Indo-Pak clash in Ahmedabad on October 15, Gayle has a rather different take. "Whenever those teams play, especially in a World Cup, the revenues they generate is humongous. One game can take care of the entire ICC event. Pakistan and India players should demand a lot of money for those games because those games are high paid games TV wise," Gayle told PTI. "I don't control the board or the ICC. If I was in their ..read more

Up to a few days ago, it seemed that Zaka Ashraf was headed back in office but the court case has stopped all that. Whilst we wait for this uncertainty to resolve itself in some civilized manner, let's amuse ourselves by recommending the name of the next Chairman of PCB ..read more

The definition of all rounder is someone who has the ability to simultaneously deliver performances with both bat and ball. Very few in the game have got the ability to win matches and series with their secondary discipline but those are widely regarded as among the best ever. Here is my list for the top 10 test all rounders of all-time. 1. Garfield Sobers - Regarded as absolute genius of the game, one of the greatest batsman of all-time and a game changer with bowl also, can bowl pace and spin both and a great captain. Undoubtedly, a GOAT of the game. 2. Imran Khan - One of the best ever f ..read more

All-rounder Imad Wasim has signed for his third stint as an overseas player with Notts Outlaws. The Pakistan international, who won the Vitality Blast in his second season at Trent Bridge in 2020, is available for the final two group games and the quarter-final stages should the Outlaws qualify. He provides cover for Colin Munro and Samit Patel, both of whom have been ruled out for at least the remaining two group-stage games through injury. “We’re delighted to welcome Imad back, particularly with the memories we have with him lifting the trophy at Edgbaston three years ago,” Peter Moores s ..read more

Virender Sehwag's recent choice: Do you agree ..read more

Here is a comprehensive list of performances by teams in World Cups Whilst Pakistan has been there and thereabouts in many of these, the Trophy cupboard seems rather empty (barring 2 times) So what are the reasons for this? 1. Lack of talent 2. Bad captaincy 3. Bad luck ..read more

Logan Van Beek's insane Super Over performance where he hit 4,6,4,6,6,4 in the game against the West Indies ..read more

Dear Members and Guests: Firstly, we would like to thank all of you for your contributions, kind messages of support and very useful and thought-provoking suggestions regarding the future of PakPassion. The situation as it stands today is that we will be shutting down the forums as planned on 1st July for what will be a short period of interruption in our service. We have explored a few options based upon some good advice which will allow us to reinstate the forums and the site as soon as possible. We want to stress to all that this is NOT the end of PakPassion and we will keep all of yo ..read more

Some high quality players playing at the same time for Zimbabwe. Experienced players like Sikander Raza, Sean Williams, Muzarabani, Sean Ervine are doing great currently with newcomers like Madhewere, Evans, Nagarava and Jongwe are impressive too. Are we really witnessing resurgence of Zimbabwe Cricket? Sadly many of Zimbabwe's established players are above 35 ..read more