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Did Pakistan's Imad Wasim deliberately waste balls?

Did Pakistan's Imad Wasim deliberately waste balls?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Former Pakistan cricketers and the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman, Mohsin Naqvi came down heavily on the team management and the players, after their six-run loss to India on Sunday.

Pakistan in chaos? Babar's discontent raises concerns

Pakistan in chaos? Babar's discontent raises concerns

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Babar Azam's public expression of his unhappiness at being asked to bat at number three in T20 Internationals indicates that all is not well

BCCI's visit to Pakistan: What did they discuss?

BCCI's visit to Pakistan: What did they discuss?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Binny and Shukla travelled to Pakistan following an invitation to members of the Asian Cricket Council

T20 WC MVP Crown Eludes Rohit

T20 WC MVP Crown Eludes Rohit

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Rohit Sharma did practically everything right in the T20 WC: He batted brilliantly, he captained even more capably, but he failed to top the most valuable player table. Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of T20 World Cup 2024.

Coding to Pro Cricket: Netravalkar's unique journey

Coding to Pro Cricket: Netravalkar's unique journey

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

An alumni of the prestigious Cornell University and a senior techie (coder) at Oracle, Netravalkar juggled academics and cricket with aplomb.

Pakistan pacer Shahzad doubtful for Boxing Day Test

Pakistan pacer Shahzad doubtful for Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Pakistan are already depleted in attack, with injured quick Naseem Shah sidelined and Haris Rauf having opted out of the series to play in Australia's T20 Big Bash League.

De Silva takes over as Sri Lanka Test captain

De Silva takes over as Sri Lanka Test captain

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

All-rounder Dhananjaya de Silva will take over from Dimuth Karunaratne as captain of Sri Lanka's Test side, the country's cricket board (SLC) said on Thursday.

Australia cricket board cuts 40 staff in restructure

Australia cricket board cuts 40 staff in restructure

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

CA said in a statement it would ensure elite men's and women's teams were "appropriately and prudently resourced" but chairman Earl Eddings declined to clarify whether the nation's high-performance staff and programmes would be unaffected.

WI pacer Shamar Joseph's contract upgraded after dazzling debut

WI pacer Shamar Joseph's contract upgraded after dazzling debut

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

CWI also handed 25-year-old Barbados fast bowler Chemar Holder a franchise contract.

SLC administration sacked, Ranatunga-led committee to helm SL cricket

SLC administration sacked, Ranatunga-led committee to helm SL cricket

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

A release from the Ministry of Sports said the committee has been appointed by Ranasinghe under the powers of Sports Law No. 25 of 1973.

England To Travel With Chef To India

England To Travel With Chef To India

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Wary of taking ill or relying just on pizzas and canned food from home, the England cricket team will travel to India with a chef for the five Test tour starting January 25.

T20 World Cup: Rahmanullah Gurbaz Leads MVP Race

T20 World Cup: Rahmanullah Gurbaz Leads MVP Race

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of T20 World Cup 2024 after Game 48.

'Biggest insult for...': Akmal slams Pakistan

'Biggest insult for...': Akmal slams Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Pakistan were stunned by the co-hosts USA in a thrilling nail-biting clash, settled in the Super Over.

Bairstow set to light up IPL for Punjab Kings

Bairstow set to light up IPL for Punjab Kings

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Jonny Bairstow will be available for the entire duration of the Indian Premier League

Afghanistan's star players' NOCs revoked; is IPL 2024 in jeopardy?

Afghanistan's star players' NOCs revoked; is IPL 2024 in jeopardy?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Afghanistan unlikely to give NOCs for Mujeeb, Naveen and Farooqi, putting IPL participation in doubt

Inzamam questions PCB over Hafeez sacking

Inzamam questions PCB over Hafeez sacking

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Rauf's central contract may be 'restored'

Guess who's going to The Hundred? Smriti and Richa!

Guess who's going to The Hundred? Smriti and Richa!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Mandhana joined the Southern Brave, meanwhile, the Birmingham Phoenix roped in Richa for the forthcoming Women's Hundred 2024.

We can't wait forever to play India: Pakistan Cricket Board

We can't wait forever to play India: Pakistan Cricket Board

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Pakistan Cricket Board managing director Wasim Khan said that they need to move forward as they could not wait forever to play India.

Champions Trophy won't be shifted out of Pakistan: PCB

Champions Trophy won't be shifted out of Pakistan: PCB

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi says he is not even considering the possibility of next year's ICC Champions Trophy being moved out of Pakistan despite the speculation surrounding India's participation in the event.

Tamba who killed Sarabjit Singh still alive, claims senior Pak cop

Tamba who killed Sarabjit Singh still alive, claims senior Pak cop

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

But senior superintendent of police, operations, Lahore Syed Ali Raza told the Dawn newspaper that "Tamba is still alive but critically injured".

England's Rehan Ahmed to return home for personal reasons

England's Rehan Ahmed to return home for personal reasons

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

England on Friday replaced Ahmed with Shoaib Bashir in their playing XI for the fourth Test.

Zaka Ashraf resigns as PCB chief

Zaka Ashraf resigns as PCB chief

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Ashraf announced his decision to step down after chairing a managing committee meeting in Lahore on Friday

Rashid Khan undergoes lower-back surgery

Rashid Khan undergoes lower-back surgery

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

On Thursday, Rashid's BBL side Adelaide Strikers had announced that Rashid would undergo a minor operation soon.

'Babar said if he can't captain in all formats he doesn't want to be captain'

'Babar said if he can't captain in all formats he doesn't want to be captain'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Former Pakistan Cricket Board chief Zaka Ashraf has defended his decision to remove Babar Azam as captain following the team's disappointing ODI World Cup campaign in India.

PIX: Afghanistan take Sri Lanka in stride for third win

PIX: Afghanistan take Sri Lanka in stride for third win

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Images from the ICC World Cup match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, in Pune, on Monday.

New Zealand Cricket Board asks for fiery pitch

New Zealand Cricket Board asks for fiery pitch

Rediff.com17 Dec 2002

"They rang [up] on Sunday and told me to make something that was as fast and bouncy as possible," groundsman Doug Strachan said.

New Zealand Cricket Board asks for fiery pitch

New Zealand Cricket Board asks for fiery pitch

Rediff.com17 Dec 2002

"They rang [up] on Sunday and told me to make something that was as fast and bouncy as possible," groundsman Doug Strachan said.

Australia cricket board gambled on players' greed and lost: Chappell

Australia cricket board gambled on players' greed and lost: Chappell

Rediff.com23 May 2017

Australia's cricket board gambled that greed would motivate top players into accepting a pay offer and while that bet has backfired the parties are likely to thrash out a deal in time to avert an Ashes boycott, former captain Ian Chappell said.

Najmul Hossain Shanto to captain Bangladesh in all formats

Najmul Hossain Shanto to captain Bangladesh in all formats

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said it has appointed batter Najmul Hossain Shanto as captain in all three formats for the next year amid ongoing uncertainty over the availability of former skipper Shakib Al Hasan.

USA is starting to embrace cricket

USA is starting to embrace cricket

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'USA Cricket continues its instrumental work in supporting our national players and equipping youth and local communities with the tools they need to succeed in this sport.'

Musical chair for Pakistan skipper's job: Board wants Babar Azam back?

Musical chair for Pakistan skipper's job: Board wants Babar Azam back?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board it appears has lost faith in the ability of Shan Masood and Shaheen Shah Afridi to lead the national side and feels former skipper Babar Azam is the best choice to captain the side once again.

Why Watson turned down Pakistan head coach job!

Why Watson turned down Pakistan head coach job!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

Shane Watson turned down after the Pakistan head coach job after details of the contract were leaked to the media.

PHOTOS: Giant-slayers Afghanistan stun Pakistan in Chennai

PHOTOS: Giant-slayers Afghanistan stun Pakistan in Chennai

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

PHOTOS from a memorable chase and a famous win...

England's Topley out of World Cup with injury

England's Topley out of World Cup with injury

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

England fast bowler Reece Topley has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup after fracturing his left index finger in their 229-run defeat by South Africa.

Uproar Over PCB's 'Dushman' Remark

Uproar Over PCB's 'Dushman' Remark

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

'My aim was to keep the players' morale high when they go to dushman mulk.'

ICC World Cup: Plucky Afghanistan slay Pakistan by 8 wickets

ICC World Cup: Plucky Afghanistan slay Pakistan by 8 wickets

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match played between Afghanistan and Pakistan in Chennai on Monday.

Border-Gavaskar series opener to be held in Perth

Border-Gavaskar series opener to be held in Perth

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

The blockbuster five-match Test series between India and Australia will get underway at Perth's Optus Stadium on November 22, the venue replacing Adelaide Oval as the national cricket board's preferred choice for the season opener.

'Why Didn't They Cover The Ground When It Was Raining?'

'Why Didn't They Cover The Ground When It Was Raining?'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

'If the ground remains uncovered and the rain stops, you know it doesn't start for another one hour. Suddenly it rains again. So there's no play whatsoever.'

Pakistan cricket drama! Seniors scared of sitting out?

Pakistan cricket drama! Seniors scared of sitting out?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

Naseem Shah added that even he was afraid about losing his place in the side due to the injury.

Marsh to captain Australia for Windies T20 series, Cummins rested

Marsh to captain Australia for Windies T20 series, Cummins rested

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Australia are hosting West Indies for three T20s between Feb. 9-13 as part of their preparations for the T20 World Cup, which will be held in the Caribbean and U.S. in June.