29 Quotes by Shaharyar Khan

Obviously we would want to reach a decision on this issue before the first Test against India from January 13.

I am very satisfied with the bid document. But before submitting, we will give one final look at the document April 17 in Dubai. Once our bid is accepted, we will decide where and when the matches will be played. But the four countries have agreed to host six matches each of the initial league phase.

But eventually Bangladesh may use only one venue for the six matches.

I had it in mind from the beginning to speak to him and ask him to reconsider. Then we spoke and I said to him that while it is a personal decision and it must be respected, it is disappointing nonetheless. I reminded him that his Test form of late had been brilliant and that while he may not be an automatic selection in the eleven, he is an essential member of the playing squad.

Pakistan's view is clear, we don't support this tournament and from our talks with the Indians we know they share our views. We will be conveying our views clearly at the ICC executive board meeting next month.

We have to submit an impressive and comprehensive bid by April 21 so that we can earn the rights to host the World Cup.

We have stopped Salim Malik from playing because he comes in our domain.

We had very good discussions and we've all agreed in bidding for the 2011 World Cup.

We have not permitted Malik to feature in this series which comes in our domain.