When I got the call-up to commentate on the ICC Champions Trophy, I was excited about the opportunity to return to Pakistan. I remember my first visit—commentating on the 2020 Pakistan Super League, covering games in Lahore and Rawalpindi. That was my introduction to Pakistan’s deep passion for cricket, and I knew then how important [...]
The online gathering will be streamed live on Youtube and will feature some of the initiative’s original participants and some new faces with representation from South Africa, England and India. You’ll be able to see us go Live at 7pm (GMT+2 Johannesburg) on my YouTube channel, and if you follow me on social media (icons [...]
What an absolute joy to host #SixOfTheBest in Lahore last week Saturday on our day off during the HBL Pakistan Super League. My good friend, Munawar Hussain, had offered to gather some of the smartest minds, for an intimate lunch, to discuss the return of cricket to Pakistan, where I had the privilege of recording [...]
It was semi-finals day when I woke up on Tuesday, excited about the prospect of finishing off the HBL Pakistan Super League on a high over the two following days. I felt grateful to be part of such an historic event in Pakistan’s sporting history, and it was great to see how the people of [...]
I have really enjoyed blogging about my experiences in Pakistan. These are memories I will cherish for a long time. I have blogged the past two Fridays and look forward to doing so until I leave. Check out the first blog here and my second installment here. Security: Interestingly, the question I get asked most [...]
They say team work makes the dream work and that is certainly the case in the commentary box at HBL Pakistan Super League 5. In a short period of time, this great group of presenters and commentators have bonded, while embracing this beautiful country and what it has to offer. Learning Urdu: Our wonderful colleague, [...]
Celebrating my first week in Pakistan and I am having the time of my life. Being at Rawalpindi Stadium yesterday as fans got their first-ever taste of live HBL Pakistan Super League action was so special. It was a packed house, and the sound of the crowd was deafening as Quetta Gladiators beat Islamabad United [...]
