News for '-haq'

Ex-Assam CM Tarun Gogoi tests positive for COVID-19

Ex-Assam CM Tarun Gogoi tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Doctors have advised the 85-year-old politician to stay in home isolation.

Ranji: Shorey's ton in vain as Jharkhand oust Delhi

Ranji: Shorey's ton in vain as Jharkhand oust Delhi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

A round-up of the fourth and final day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

Jemimah to play for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred

Jemimah to play for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Rodrigues, Kaur, Mandhana and Sharma were also a part of the now-defunct Kia Super League (KSL) in 2019, the ECB's domestic T20 tournament that made way for the Women's Hundred.

Inzamam set to coach Afghanistan for Zimbabwe series

Inzamam set to coach Afghanistan for Zimbabwe series

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has reportedly been roped in as the head coach of the Afghanistan national cricket team for the upcoming limited-overs series against Zimbabwe.

Cousin strangled Qandeel to death not brother: polygraph test

Cousin strangled Qandeel to death not brother: polygraph test

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Pakistani social media star Qandeel Baloch who was killed for bringing "shame" to the family by posting risque videos and posts on Facebook was strangled to death by her cousin and not by her brother, a polygraph test found on Saturday.

Jonty Rhodes applies for India fielding coach's post

Jonty Rhodes applies for India fielding coach's post

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Rhodes was the fielding coach of Indian Premier League side Mumbai Indians for a long time before parting ways with the franchise.

Buzz: Misbah hits out at B'desh for refusing Pak invite

Buzz: Misbah hits out at B'desh for refusing Pak invite

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

Earlier, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had made it clear to their Bangladesh counterparts that it will not host them on a neutral venue during the upcoming home series in January-February.

Asia Cup PIX: Clinical Pakistan beat Hong Kong by 8 wickets

Asia Cup PIX: Clinical Pakistan beat Hong Kong by 8 wickets

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

Electing to bat, Hong Kong folded for a paltry 116 in 37.1 overs, courtesy Usman's 3 for 19 and two-wicket hauls by Shadab Khan (2/31) and Hasan Ali (2/19).

Pak PM Imran Khan tests positive for COVID-19

Pak PM Imran Khan tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

Khan's spokesman Dr Shehbaz Gill said that the prime minister has just a slight fever and cough.

12 RARE Lata Mangeshkar songs

12 RARE Lata Mangeshkar songs

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

We continue celebrating Lataji's birthday, as Subhash K Jha picks 12 unknown but exquisite Lata songs

ED files chargesheet against Hizbul chief, others

ED files chargesheet against Hizbul chief, others

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

The prosecution complaint, ED's equivalent to chargesheet, has urged the court for confiscating attached assets totalling to Rs 1.22 crore in the case, besides other punishment under Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Activists urge govt not to increase women's marriage age

Activists urge govt not to increase women's marriage age

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

The government is considering revising the age of marriage of women and for that a task force has been formed.

30 arrested over attack on Hindu temple in Pakistan

30 arrested over attack on Hindu temple in Pakistan

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

A central leader of radical Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam party, Rehmat Salam Khattak, is among 30 arrested in raids following the attack on the temple in Terri village in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Karak district on Wednesday, Station House Officer Rehmatullah Khan told PTI.

World Cup, Australia v Bangladesh: How the teams stack up

World Cup, Australia v Bangladesh: How the teams stack up

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Factbox on Saturday's World Cup match between Australia and Bangladesh.

Will Govt BAN Cryptos?

Will Govt BAN Cryptos?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

As lobbying and counter-lobbying intensify, right now, it looks like a T20 match, discovers Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Inzamam says not right if IPL held in place of T20 World Cup

Inzamam says not right if IPL held in place of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq said that questions will be raised if Indian Premier League is slotted in the window allotted to ICC T20 World Cup in Australia, which in all likelihood will be cancelled in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. The ICC is yet to decide the fate of the T20 World Cup in Australia which is scheduled to take place from October 18 to November 15.

UN to recognise all same-sex marriages of its staffers

UN to recognise all same-sex marriages of its staffers

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

The United Nations will now recognise all same-sex marriages of its staffers across the world as it put in place a new policy aimed at ensuring 'greater equality' with Secretary General Ban Ki-moon calling for rejection of homophobia.

Will Pakistan risk England tour amid coronavirus?

Will Pakistan risk England tour amid coronavirus?

Rediff.com12 May 2020

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will not rush into a decision about their upcoming tour of England amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, Chief Executive Wasim Khan said. England are scheduled to host the South Asian side for three Tests from July 30, followed by three Twenty20 internationals, but with the UK struggling to contain coronavirus, Wasim said they would wait a few more weeks before confirming a decision.

Bio-bubbles could affect mental health, warns Waqar Younis

Bio-bubbles could affect mental health, warns Waqar Younis

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Waqar Younis said that he is worried that players in Pakistan might face mental health issues if cricket continued to be played for more time in the COVID-19 situation.

Misbah pleased with Pakistan's performance in 2nd Test

Misbah pleased with Pakistan's performance in 2nd Test

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Misbah praised wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan's gutsy and fighting 72 that came off 222 balls and included seven fours.

Taliban Govt: ISI Has The Last Laugh

Taliban Govt: ISI Has The Last Laugh

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

ISI chief Faiz Hameed coerced the Taliban to announce an interim government guaranteed to preserve Pakistan's control over the levers of power in Kabul, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

590 cricketers -- including 370 Indian players and 220 overseas players -- will go under the hammer during the two-day mega auction in Bengaluru on February 12 and 13.

Pakistan cricketers salute 'class player' Dhoni

Pakistan cricketers salute 'class player' Dhoni

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

'A true match-winner against whom I enjoyed playing against a lot'

Test series against West Indies will be Misbah's last: PCB

Test series against West Indies will be Misbah's last: PCB

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan on Wednesday made it clear that the series will bring the curtains down on the veteran batsman's international career.

Asia Cup preview: Fancied India wary of unpredictable Pakistan

Asia Cup preview: Fancied India wary of unpredictable Pakistan

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

India are eyeing a place in the final after three wins in as many matches, while Pakistan will look to step up their game in the Super Four match, after a scare against Afghanistan.

Warner savours unbeaten triple-century to put Pakistan on ropes

Warner savours unbeaten triple-century to put Pakistan on ropes

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

David Warner scored a sparkling, unbeaten triple hundred after before being reprieved by another no-ball as Australia declared their first innings closed at 589 for three before the dinner-break on Day 4 of the second Test against Pakistan, at the Adelaide Oval, on Saturday.

Misbah to lead Pakistan in Sydney Test

Misbah to lead Pakistan in Sydney Test

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq, who had hinted at calling it quits after his side's crushing defeat by an innings and 18 runs in the second Test against Australia in Melbourne, will play in the third and final Test in Sydney and will lead the team, an official confirmed on Sunday.

Hope new Pak govt will work towards safe and terror-free South Asia: India

Hope new Pak govt will work towards safe and terror-free South Asia: India

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

Raveesh Kumar, spokesperson in the ministry of external affairs, said India welcomed that the people of Pakistan have reposed their faith in democracy through general elections.

'If the series against India happens, it will probably be my last one'

'If the series against India happens, it will probably be my last one'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2015

Well aware that he has reached the business end of his international cricket career, Pakistan Test captain Misbah ul Haq is planning to call time if the much-awaited series against arch-rivals India happens at the end of the year.

Should Babar Azam take over Pakistan's Test captaincy?

Should Babar Azam take over Pakistan's Test captaincy?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Wasim Akram backs Babar Azam to take over Test captaincy, urges him to be assertive

India Red down India Green to lift Duleep Trophy title

India Red down India Green to lift Duleep Trophy title

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Abhimanyu Easwaran, who made a brilliant 153 for India Red, was named player of the match.

Amir remains part of Pakistan's future plans: Waqar

Amir remains part of Pakistan's future plans: Waqar

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Pakistan bowling coach Waqar Younis on Tuesday said he has moved on from the hurt caused by Mohammad Amir's Test retirement last year and considers the left-arm pacer a crucial part of the national team's plans going forward.

Misbah's historic ton puts Pakistan on top at Lord's

Misbah's historic ton puts Pakistan on top at Lord's

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq became the oldest player to score a Test century for 82 years, when he scored an unbeaten 110 runs against England at Lord's on Thursday. Pakistan were 282 for 6 at stumps on the opening day of the first Test in a four-match series.

Meet between Pakistan govt and Taliban postponed

Meet between Pakistan govt and Taliban postponed

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

The maiden meeting between the Pakistan government and a Taliban-nominated committee to frame a roadmap for peace talks was postponed on Tuesday, with representatives of the banned group claiming state negotiators had pulled out under "pressure".

Why Amir called Pakistan's dressing room 'scary'

Why Amir called Pakistan's dressing room 'scary'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Amir said he faced mental torture after reading statements from Misbah and Waqar

Akhtar alleges Kaneria was mistreated for being Hindu

Akhtar alleges Kaneria was mistreated for being Hindu

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

The banned spinner supports Akhtar's claims and says he will reveal the names of players who discriminated against him.

Be Prepared for Taliban Terror

Be Prepared for Taliban Terror

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Pakistan would want to take full advantage of the situation to direct Taliban trained terrorists into the Kashmir Valley, alert Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd) and Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Pakistan players have plans for 'special' celebration against India?

Pakistan players have plans for 'special' celebration against India?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Ali rebutted reports that Prime Minister Imran Khan instructed the players to avoid celebrations in the match against India at Manchester.

Factbox: Fastest centuries in Tests

Factbox: Fastest centuries in Tests

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

Following is a list of the fastest centuries in test cricket after Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq reached the mark in 56 balls against Australia in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

Pak senate passes resolution, condemns Modi's remarks

Pak senate passes resolution, condemns Modi's remarks

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Pakistan has been sharply critical of India with its leaders slamming Modi's recent remarks in Bangladesh that Pakistan was creating disturbance and instigating terrorism in India.