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PCB starts clearing players' dues after central contracts issue resolved

PCB starts clearing players' dues after central contracts issue resolved

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

The Pakistan Cricket Board has started clearing the dues of national team players, which were held up for the last few months because of issues relating to new central contracts.

Pakistan call up Faisal and Afridi

Pakistan call up Faisal and Afridi

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

Inzamam has been advised to rest for three days after he required three stitches to a finger injured while fielding in the third one-day international on Sunday while Yousuf's wife is ill.

Injured Shaheen advised two weeks rehab

Injured Shaheen advised two weeks rehab

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

His right knee is currently believed to be in a brace. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has stated that it will take some time to make a proper assessment of the injury and give more information. Shaheen will fly back home via Mumbai with the rest of the side on Monday.

Afridi blitzkrieg in vain as Lanka down Pak to level series

Afridi blitzkrieg in vain as Lanka down Pak to level series

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

Sri Lanka doused some late Shahid Afridi fireworks to produce an electrifying 25-run victory over Pakistan in the second One-Day International at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Monday.

Younis, Afridi make peace after private meet

Younis, Afridi make peace after private meet

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

With a packed four-month long cricketing schedule awaiting Pakistan, captain Younis Khan and his deputy Shahid Afridi have cleared their misunderstanding in a meeting in Karachi, sources said on Friday.

SA spinner Maharaj is No 1 ODI bowler; Gill top batter

SA spinner Maharaj is No 1 ODI bowler; Gill top batter

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

In the all-rounders' list, Ravindra Jadeja is placed 10th, while the top spot continues to be held by Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan.

Pakistan cricket team overwhelmed by Indian fans' love

Pakistan cricket team overwhelmed by Indian fans' love

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Pakistan cricketers floored by 'unexpected' welcome, hit nets 12 hours after arrival

After another loss to India, Pakistani fans burn Afridi's effigies

After another loss to India, Pakistani fans burn Afridi's effigies

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Pakistani cricket fans and former players have reacted with disappointment and anger to the national team's defeat against arch-rivals India in their Asia Cup Twenty20 match.

India's lucky in past but it'll change now: Afridi

India's lucky in past but it'll change now: Afridi

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

India has been lucky to have beaten Pakistan in all the ICC events, said all-rounder Shahid Afridi, oozing confidence that his team would buck the trend this time by getting the better of their traditional rivals in the ongoing Champions Trophy.

I'll be disappointed if I fail to deliver: Afridi

I'll be disappointed if I fail to deliver: Afridi

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Pakistan vice-captain Shahid Afridi has denied reports of quitting the game in case he fails to perform in the forthcoming Champions Trophy event, scheduled to commence from the September 23.

PIX: England crush Pakistan as both drop curtains on forgettable campaign

PIX: England crush Pakistan as both drop curtains on forgettable campaign

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Images from the ICC Men's ODI World Cup match between England and Pakistan at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday.

Dr Afridi's fate hangs in balance in Pakistan

Dr Afridi's fate hangs in balance in Pakistan

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

Pakistan is yet to decide the charges it would slap against the doctor who provided crucial information to the US that led to Osama bin Laden's killing, three months after a commission recommended that he be tried for treason.

Rauf bags four wickets as Pakistan crush NZ in first T20I

Rauf bags four wickets as Pakistan crush NZ in first T20I

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

Pakistan scored 182 runs and Tom Latham's side fell well short of their target despite a hat-trick from Matt Henry, with Haris Rauf claiming four wickets for 18 runs as New Zealand were dismissed for 94, with more than four overs remaining.

Shoaib takes pot shots at Indian team as mind games begin

Shoaib takes pot shots at Indian team as mind games begin

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

'Why do I have this feeling... why India could not pick their XI in last two years. It's a very strange thing to me that your squad is not settled. Who is your No. 4, where will Virat (Kohli) play 3, 4 or 5?'

Why England Defeated Pakistan

Why England Defeated Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

England underlined their domination in white ball cricket as they outclassed Pakistan by five wickets to win the T20 World Cup title on Sunday.

Pakistan drop Malik, bring in Afridi for ODIs

Pakistan drop Malik, bring in Afridi for ODIs

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

Pakistan's former cricket captain Shoaib Malik was dropped from the limited overs squad for the series against England on Tuesday.

Suniel Shetty, Sonu Sood to play cricket in US

Suniel Shetty, Sonu Sood to play cricket in US

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

The inaugural edition of the T10 league will witness a celebrity match on the final day.

Shoaib Slams Pak's 'Embarrassing' Exit

Shoaib Slams Pak's 'Embarrassing' Exit

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

'Pakistan have a lot to think about. The captaincy needs to sharpen up a bit.'

World Cup: Pakistan eager to fine-tune concerns in opener against Netherlands

World Cup: Pakistan eager to fine-tune concerns in opener against Netherlands

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Pakistan would be desperate to plug the gaping holes and hope their star players regain form when they open their World Cup campaign against a free spirited Netherlands in Hyderabad on Friday.

Afridi leads Pakistan to WT20 final

Afridi leads Pakistan to WT20 final

Rediff.com20 Jun 2009

Pakistan beat South Africa by 7 runs to reach the final of the World Twenty20, that will take place at Lord's on Sunday.

Pakistan recall Afridi for WI tour; drop Akmal, Malik

Pakistan recall Afridi for WI tour; drop Akmal, Malik

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Pakistan have recalled former captain Shahid Afridi for a one-day series in West Indies but senior players Imran Farhat, Shoaib Malik and Kamran Akmal have been dropped for poor displays in last month's Champions Trophy.

Pakistan unleash 'slinger' Zaman Khan

Pakistan unleash 'slinger' Zaman Khan

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The endless chain of fast bowlers that Pakistan has produced over the years has been the envy point of other cricketing nations. Zaman Khan is the latest to join that illustrious line.

Attend hearing or risk action, PCB tells Afridi

Attend hearing or risk action, PCB tells Afridi

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt has warned sacked ODI captain Shahid Afridi to either appear before the disciplinary committee on Wednesday or be prepared for a unilateral decision against him by the panel.

Can Sri Lanka deny Pakistan spot in Asia Cup final vs India?

Can Sri Lanka deny Pakistan spot in Asia Cup final vs India?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

An injury-hit Pakistan will have the tough task of taming a high-spirited Sri Lanka when they lock horns in a virtual semi-final match in the Asia Cup 2023 match on Thursday.

Shahid Afridi has career-best figures

Shahid Afridi has career-best figures

Rediff.com15 Sep 2004

Pakistan beat Kenya in their Group C Champions Trophy match by seven wickets after dismissing them for 94 runs.

Afridi, Waqar to appear as witnesses at hearing

Afridi, Waqar to appear as witnesses at hearing

Rediff.com1 Jan 2011

Pakistan One-day captain Shahid Afridi and head coach Waqar Younis have been summoned as witnesses by the International Cricket Council (ICC) anti-corruption tribunal, which will consider spot-fixing allegations against three Pakistan players.

Afridi aiming to better McCullum's knock

Afridi aiming to better McCullum's knock

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

Pakistan's flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Afridi said he would be aiming to better Brendon McCullum's awe-inspiring 73-ball 158 when he makes his debut for Hyderabad Deccan Chargers in the Indian Premier League on Tuesday. Afridi, who has since 1997 held on to the record for the fastest one-day hundred from just 37 balls, said he is itching to emulate or surpass McCullum's innings.

Afridi, Younis Khan dropped for Tests

Afridi, Younis Khan dropped for Tests

Rediff.com25 Mar 2004

Rana-Naveed-ul Hasan was also left out as the selectors opted to go in for specialist bowlers in Kaneria and Umar Gul and middle-order batsmen Misbah-ul Haq and Asim Kamal.

Can Pakistan find solution in must-win WC clash vs SA?

Can Pakistan find solution in must-win WC clash vs SA?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Pakistan needs to win all its matches and expect Australia to falter in at least two of their remaining four games.

Should Pakistan skipper Babar move down the order?

Should Pakistan skipper Babar move down the order?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

'Babar Azam needs to listen to suggestions'

Modest Afridi credits conditions for his bowling success

Modest Afridi credits conditions for his bowling success

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

Despite picking 14 wickets in the World Cup thus far, Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi is modesty personified by crediting bowling conditions for his success, writes Bikash Mohapatra.

India-Pakistan Match Ups To Look Out For

India-Pakistan Match Ups To Look Out For

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Who will win these contests on Saturday?

Afridi rescues Pak from the brink against Canada

Afridi rescues Pak from the brink against Canada

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

Shahid Afridi struck with the ball once again to help Pakistan score what was eventually a comprehensive win over Canada in the World Cup match at the Premadasa stadium on Thursday.

Net bowler Nishanth stands out in Pakistan's training session

Net bowler Nishanth stands out in Pakistan's training session

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Hyderabad U-19 pacer Nishanth Saranu, who stands at six feet nine inches, attracted a lot of attention in Pakistan's opening net session ahead of the World Cup in Hyderabad on Thursday.

'Virat will end his career in style'

'Virat will end his career in style'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

'He is a champion and I believe there comes a stage when you are headed towards retirement.' 'At such a stage, the aim should be to go out on a high.'

Afridi doubtful for Pakistan's T20 series with Oz

Afridi doubtful for Pakistan's T20 series with Oz

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

All-rounder Shahid Afridi is a major injury doubt for Pakistan ahead of their Twenty20 series against Australia in Dubai.

Turning points in India-Pakistan match: Karthik's miss, Afridi's blast

Turning points in India-Pakistan match: Karthik's miss, Afridi's blast

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

India went down to Pakistan by a narrow one-wicket margin in the sixth match of the Asia Cup match. A look at the key moments.

PIX: Pakistan chase down record score to beat Sri Lanka

PIX: Pakistan chase down record score to beat Sri Lanka

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match played between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

Inzamam questions PCB over Hafeez sacking

Inzamam questions PCB over Hafeez sacking

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Rauf's central contract may be 'restored'