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'Shut it down': Ajmal attacks ICC over India dominance

'Shut it down': Ajmal attacks ICC over India dominance

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Ajmal said that if the ICC cannot take "unbiased and principled decisions in the overall interest of world cricket", it should shut down its operations.

ICC approves biomechanics lab in Lahore

ICC approves biomechanics lab in Lahore

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

The lab is run at the Lahore University of Management Sciences and becomes the fifth biomechanics lab to be approved by ICC.

Cric Buzz: Ajmal action to be tested on Monday

Cric Buzz: Ajmal action to be tested on Monday

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal's suspect bowling action will be tested at the Cricket Australia National Cricket Centre in Brisbane tomorrow and the result will be declared in about two weeks time, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said in a statement on Sunday.

Suspect bowling: Action-Reaction

Suspect bowling: Action-Reaction

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

A look at the some of the famous bowlers who were reported for suspect action.

Suspended Pakistan spinner Ajmal pulls out of World Cup squad

Suspended Pakistan spinner Ajmal pulls out of World Cup squad

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Suspended Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal has withdrawn from the World Cup squad.

Suspended Ajmal finds himself in Pak's provisional WC squad

Suspended Ajmal finds himself in Pak's provisional WC squad

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Banned off-spinner Saeed Ajmal has been included in Pakistan's provisional World Cup squad of 30 players but it is subject to him clearing the informal biomechanics test in the United Kingdom.

Ajmal's action raises concern in Indian camp

Ajmal's action raises concern in Indian camp

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

Off-spinner Saeed Ajmal's bowling action generated a fresh controversy on Monday after senior Indian players reportedly questioned the legality of his deliveries even as the ICC defended the Pakistani bowler, saying his action was well within "the allowed degree of tolerance".

Pakistan decide not to boycott ICC awards

Pakistan decide not to boycott ICC awards

Rediff.com15 Sep 2012

Pakistan will not boycott the International Cricket Council (ICC) awards despite registering a protest over the omission of off-spinner Saeed Ajmal from the shortlist of candidates.

'PCB's decision to boycott ICC awards ceremony childish'

'PCB's decision to boycott ICC awards ceremony childish'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

Former ICC president Ehsan Mani on Wednesday termed PCB's decision to boycott the ICC Awards Ceremony for omitting off-spinner Saeed Ajmal's name from nominations as a "childish move" and feels that it will marginalise country's parent body.

Ajmal rocks South Africa on stormy day in Newlands

Ajmal rocks South Africa on stormy day in Newlands

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal ripped through South Africa's batting to leave them reeling on 139 for five at the end of a controversial second day in the second Test at Newlands on Friday. Ajmal grabbed five for 41 but his brilliant first-innings performance was almost overshadowed by three incidents involving umpire Steve Davis.

Ajmal makes up for ICC awards snub with Pakistan haul

Ajmal makes up for ICC awards snub with Pakistan haul

Rediff.com13 Jan 2013

Pakistani off-spinner Saeed Ajmal made up for his omission on the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Player of the Year shortlist when he won four honours at the Pakistan Cricket Board's first awards ceremony.

'Ashwin was trying too many things against England'

'Ashwin was trying too many things against England'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2012

Former Pakistan captain and noted commentator Ramiz Raja has said India's Ravichandran Ashwin was "trying too many things" against England and needs to concentrate more on bowling rather than batting.

'Pakistan will bounce back from Champions Trophy debacle'

'Pakistan will bounce back from Champions Trophy debacle'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal believes the national team has the ability to bounce back from its recent abysmal performance in the ICC Champions Trophy.

No Big Bash for Pakistani players

No Big Bash for Pakistani players

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have stopped three of their top players from playing in the Australian Big Bash League next month because it clashes with their national Twenty20 championship.

No surgery for Ajmal, medication will treat abdomen problem

No surgery for Ajmal, medication will treat abdomen problem

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

In a major relief for Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal, he will not require surgery to treat his abdomen problem as it can be treated with medication.

Yuvraj's big hitting made the difference, says Dhoni

Yuvraj's big hitting made the difference, says Dhoni

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

Yuvraj Singh's big hitting in the closing stages of the Indian innings made the difference, feels skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni after the hosts registered a thrilling 11-run win over Pakistan in the second T20 International.

Ajmal ready to test India with new deliveries

Ajmal ready to test India with new deliveries

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Beginning the mind games ahead of the limited over series against India, ace Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal says he is ready to bamboozle the Indian batsmen with some new deliveries.

PCB clarifies after Ajmal lands in controversy

PCB clarifies after Ajmal lands in controversy

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

The Pakistan Cricket Board was on Tuesday forced to issue a clarification after off-spinner Saeed Ajmal got embroiled in an unwanted controversy over his bowling action following his interview to a British newspaper.

Three late Ajmal wickets halt England

Three late Ajmal wickets halt England

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal took three late wickets to thrust his team back into contention at the close of the second day of the second Test against England on Thursday.

PCB writes to ICC over Ajmal's omission from awards

PCB writes to ICC over Ajmal's omission from awards

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

Expressing its concern over ICC's decision to omit off-spinner Saeed Ajmal's name from the shortlist of nominees for the annual awards, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has written a letter to the ICC for reconsidering the list.

Pakistan offie Ajmal's action questioned again

Pakistan offie Ajmal's action questioned again

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

After the first Test in Galle last week, a former Sri Lankan cricketer pointed out that despite the bowler having a questionable action, no one is talking about it.

Pakistan include suspended spinner Ajmal in World Cup squad

Pakistan include suspended spinner Ajmal in World Cup squad

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

A PCB official said the suspended off-spinner has been named in the preliminary squad as he was in the process of correcting his action and would soon appear for an ICC biomechanics test.

Ajmal fails to provide satisfactory results in informal test

Ajmal fails to provide satisfactory results in informal test

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Pakistan's off-spinner Saeed Ajmal failed to provide satisfactory results in an informal biomechanic test in light of his bowling ban, which has reportedly prompted the Pakistan Cricket Board to go on the back-foot to apply for his reassessment.

Tendulkar, Zaheer slip in Test rankings; Pakistanis rise

Tendulkar, Zaheer slip in Test rankings; Pakistanis rise

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

Sachin Tendulkar remained static at ninth in the batting list, while Zaheer Khan fell a rung, to occupy the ninth position in the bowling charts in the latest ICC Test rankings released on Friday.

Windies set Pak 219 for victory on spinning track

Windies set Pak 219 for victory on spinning track

Rediff.com15 May 2011

Pakistan recovered from losing three early wickets to reach 80 for three at the close on a remarkable third day of the first test against West Indies on Saturday leaving them 139 runs short of victory.

Dravid, Ajmal top the Test charts in 2011

Dravid, Ajmal top the Test charts in 2011

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

India's veteran batsman Rahul Dravid and Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal finished as the top run-getter and top wicket-taker respectively, in the year 2011.

DRS to Tendulkar's rescue

DRS to Tendulkar's rescue

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

Sachin Tendulkar benefited from the review system he has consistently opposed while his opening partner Virender Sehwag, a huge admirer of the DRS, did not, in the World Cup semi-final against Pakistan at Mohali on Wednesday.

Top 20 batsmen and bowlers in 2011

Top 20 batsmen and bowlers in 2011

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

Following his century in the second Test against the West Indies in Kolkata, Rahul Dravid became the top run scorer in 2011 ahead of the English duo of Ian Bell and Alistair Cook.

Ajmal, Gul destroy Sri Lanka in third ODI

Ajmal, Gul destroy Sri Lanka in third ODI

Rediff.com19 Nov 2011

Pakistan won by 21 runs to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series after compiling 257 for eight and bowling out Sri Lanka for 236 in 48.5 overs.

Ajmal says unity and hard work behind Pakistan's success

Ajmal says unity and hard work behind Pakistan's success

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Buoyed by their recent success in India, off-spinner Saeed Ajmal has challenged the arch-rivals to beat Pakistan in their own backyard.

Ajmal sets up Pakistan nine-wicket victory

Ajmal sets up Pakistan nine-wicket victory

Rediff.com29 Oct 2011

Off-spinner Saeed Ajmal took his fourth five-wicket haul in Tests as Pakistan completed a facile nine-wicket win within four days in the second Test against Sri Lanka on Saturday to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Malik to replace Afridi in second Test

Malik to replace Afridi in second Test

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

Former skipper Shoaib Malik is set to replace Shahid Afridi in Pakistan playing eleven for the second Test against Australia at Headingley, which is also likely to see the return of off-spinner Saeed Ajmal.

Ajmal sent to Australia for review of action

Ajmal sent to Australia for review of action

Rediff.com12 May 2009

Pakistani off-spinner Saeed Ajmal has been sent to Australia for a review of his bowling action under the supervision of biomechanic experts.

Pakistan counting on spinners against Australia

Pakistan counting on spinners against Australia

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

With reports suggesting that the pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) would offer some help for the spinners, Pakistan are mulling over the option of playing two spinners in the first Test against Australia starting December 26.

Pakistan's shoddy fielding frustrates coach Waqar

Pakistan's shoddy fielding frustrates coach Waqar

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Pakistan coach Waqar Younis is a frustrated man after watching the pathetic fielding display by his team during the six-wicket loss to England in their first Super Eight match of Twenty20 World Cup in Bridgetown, Barbados.

Pakistan beat West Indies to draw series

Pakistan beat West Indies to draw series

Rediff.com25 May 2011

Pakistan beat West Indies by 196 runs on the fifth day of the second Test on Tuesday to draw their two Test series 1-1. Slow left-armer Abdur Rehman finished with figures of 4-65 as the West Indies, resuming on 130 for five and needing to bat through the day to win the series, were bowled out for 230 before lunch.

Ajmal says revised action will be as effective as ever

Ajmal says revised action will be as effective as ever

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

The Pakistan off-spinner leaves for Britain next week to undergo tests on his new action, having been suspended by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in September following a biomechanical test carried out in Brisbane.

Pakistan end Lanka tour on a high with T20 win

Pakistan end Lanka tour on a high with T20 win

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

Pakistan clinched a 52-run victory over Sri Lanka in a one-off Twenty20 international to finish their losing tour on a high on Wednesday.

Malik fit to play against India

Malik fit to play against India

Rediff.com1 Jul 2008

Pakistan will make two changes for the crucial Asia Cup match against India on Wednesday, replacing Wahab Riaz and Mansoor Amjad with Abdul Rauf and off spinner Saeed Ajmal.

Yousuf recalled to Pakistan squad for WI ODIs

Yousuf recalled to Pakistan squad for WI ODIs

Rediff.com3 Nov 2008

Yousuf, who was not considered for a Twenty20 four-nation tournament in Toronto last month, has been included in a 15-man squad for the one dayers on Nov. 12, 14 and 16.