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Mani's comments on visa for Pak players surprising: BCCI official

Mani's comments on visa for Pak players surprising: BCCI official

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Speaking to ANI, a Board official said the comments are 'immature' and also pointed that the Indian government has already made its policy clear when it comes to handing visas to players for international sporting events.

Pakistan's Maroof to stay with daughter in CWG village

Pakistan's Maroof to stay with daughter in CWG village

Rediff.com31 May 2022

The Commonwealth Games Federation drew flak after media reports said Maroof's daughter had been denied accreditation

Australia open to hosting series with India and Pakistan

Australia open to hosting series with India and Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Australia would be open to hosting Asian arch-rivals Pakistan and India in a series to revive a contest world cricket wants to see, board chief Nick Hockley said.

Miandad wants players to watch Gavaskar's videos

Miandad wants players to watch Gavaskar's videos

Rediff.com28 May 2022

Miandad feels that current players should watch video clips of Gavaskar's batting to know how he tackled some of the world's most fearsome fast bowlers

India Repeating 2019 World Cup Errors

India Repeating 2019 World Cup Errors

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

India are once again at the crossroads, with the team again searching for middle order options ahead of the World Cup.

England to play two additional T20s on tour to Pakistan in 2022

England to play two additional T20s on tour to Pakistan in 2022

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

England will play two extra Twenty20 games in addition to the five originally planned during their tour to Pakistan in September-October next year, the two cricket boards said on Tuesday.

'Beating India best moment of 2021 for Pakistan'

'Beating India best moment of 2021 for Pakistan'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has termed the jinx-breaking win over India in the T20 World Cup as the "best moment" for his team in the year gone by.

Pakistan not in favour of IPL replacing T20 World Cup

Pakistan not in favour of IPL replacing T20 World Cup

Rediff.com27 May 2020

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has said it would not support any move to reschedule this year's World T20 Cup to 2021 as it would hit the entire international calendar. A PCB official, ahead of the International Cricket Council meetings beginning on Thursday to discuss the fate of the World T20, said that Pakistan's stance will be to push for a wait and watch policy.

Pakistani cricketers to be tested for coronavirus twice before leaving for England

Pakistani cricketers to be tested for coronavirus twice before leaving for England

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The PCB is expected to sign an MoU with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Friday, outlining the terms and conditions for the tour which will last until September.

Imran Khan shared '92 WC experience with Babar & Co

Imran Khan shared '92 WC experience with Babar & Co

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

The Pakistani skipper was asked whether there was any message given by the prime minister ahead of their Super 12 game against India.

Pakistan lacked courage: Shoaib Akhtar

Pakistan lacked courage: Shoaib Akhtar

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

'They came here after 24 years and they expected you to prepare good wickets. But you didn't do that.' 'You tried to wear them down. The opposite happened.'

Will India agree to 4-nation T20I series with Pakistan?

Will India agree to 4-nation T20I series with Pakistan?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja says he will propose to the ICC, an annual four-nation T20 International series involving Pakistan, India, Australia and England.

Pakistan pacer Hasnain banned from bowling for illegal action

Pakistan pacer Hasnain banned from bowling for illegal action

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Fast bowler Mohammad Hasnain has been banned from bowling and withdrawn from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) after his bowling action was found to be illegal, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Friday.

COVID-hit Pakistan Super League to resume from June 1

COVID-hit Pakistan Super League to resume from June 1

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

Teams will begin a mandatory seven-day quarantine period from May 22 before Lahore Qalandars take on Islamabad United in the first match on June 1.

Raja alleges harassment from new PCB committee

Raja alleges harassment from new PCB committee

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

'Najam Sethi tweets at 2 in the night that Ramiz Raja is out. Is this respect for a former captain? I was not even allowed to go to the office and collect my belongings.'

NZ openers lead strong reply in Karachi

NZ openers lead strong reply in Karachi

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Pakistan's weakened pace attack in the absence of injured Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah, didn't offer a challenge to Conway and Latham with the new ball as both batters took New Zealand to 41-0 by tea before adding 124 more runs in the final session.

ICC dedicating two-and-a-half month IPL window?

ICC dedicating two-and-a-half month IPL window?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

Pakistan wants ICC to regulate growth of T20 leagues

Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez retires from international cricket

Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez retires from international cricket

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Hafeez represented Pakistan in 392 international matches in which he scored 12,789 runs and took 253 wickets.

Security fears should be taken seriously: Panesar

Security fears should be taken seriously: Panesar

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

Former England spinner Monty Panesar has said "security fears" should be looked into seriously by Pakistan after New Zealand abandoned the tour on Friday.

Warner hopes to get home from Pakistan for Warne farewell

Warner hopes to get home from Pakistan for Warne farewell

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Warne's death rocked the Australian squad on tour in Pakistan and the feelings were still raw nearly a week later, Warner said

'If Pak doesn't play Asia Cup then Star is going to have problems'

'If Pak doesn't play Asia Cup then Star is going to have problems'

Rediff.com12 May 2023

We will play in India if India plays in Pakistan. But if India doesn't play in Pakistan, why should we play in India? So my solution was, let India vs Pakistan matches be played at neutral venue. That's all. You can't have your cake and eat it too, says PCB chief Najam Sethi.

Malik replaces injured Maqsood in Pak T20 WC squad

Malik replaces injured Maqsood in Pak T20 WC squad

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

This was the fourth change to Pakistan's original squad, coming a day after they drafted in former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, Haider Ali and Fakhar Zaman.

Pakistan cricket doesn't need India to survive, says PCB chief Mani

Pakistan cricket doesn't need India to survive, says PCB chief Mani

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Pakistan Cricket Board has suffered massive revenue losses but it doesn't need India to 'survive' and keep its finances flowing, PCB chairman Ehsan Mani said on Tuesday. Terming the BCCI as 'unreliable', Mani said Pakistan cricket is vibrant and strong enough despite not playing any bilateral series with India for a long time now.

Pakistan will overcome crisis, says PCB chief after NZ tour pullout

Pakistan will overcome crisis, says PCB chief after NZ tour pullout

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

New Zealand's abrupt decision to pull out of their cricket tour of Pakistan has created "an unfortunate scenario" but the hosts know how to overcome such crises, the chairman of the country's cricket board Ramiz Raja said.

Aaqib wants Pakistan to take India's help for pitches

Aaqib wants Pakistan to take India's help for pitches

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Pakistan's former Test pacer and acclaimed coach Aaqib Javed wants PCB to pick brains of Indian curators, who have been regularly preparing rank turners in their own backyard.

Pakistan's Abid diagnosed with heart condition after chest pain

Pakistan's Abid diagnosed with heart condition after chest pain

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

Abid has played 16 Test matches and six one-day internationals for Pakistan.

Akmal didn't show remorse for failing to report fixing: PCB disciplinary panel

Akmal didn't show remorse for failing to report fixing: PCB disciplinary panel

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Umar Akmal was provisionally suspended on the eve of the Pakistan Super League. He did not seem prepared to show remorse nor did he seek an apology for failing to report corrupt approaches.

ICC holds talks with India to resolve Pak visa 'guarantee' for T20 WC

ICC holds talks with India to resolve Pak visa 'guarantee' for T20 WC

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

The ICC has also held talks with the BCCI over securing tax exemptions for the tournament from the Indian government.

Why Pakistan wants T20 World Cup moved out of India...

Why Pakistan wants T20 World Cup moved out of India...

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ehsan Mani said they will push for the upcoming T20 World Cup's 'relocation' to the UAE if India doesn't provide a written assurance that its team, fans and scribes will be granted visas for the event.

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.

ICC ODI rankings: Babar dethrones Kohli from top

ICC ODI rankings: Babar dethrones Kohli from top

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Babar Azam now leads the Indian captain by eight points

Pakistan coach defends axing of senior pacers from central contracts list

Pakistan coach defends axing of senior pacers from central contracts list

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Misbah insisted that the right decision had been taken keeping in mind past performances and the coming workload of the national team.

Malala Gets Married!

Malala Gets Married!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

The 24 year old Nobel laureate got married to Asser Malik on November 10 in Birmingham, UK.

Extended New Zealand squad flies out of Pakistan on chartered plane

Extended New Zealand squad flies out of Pakistan on chartered plane

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

An extended 33-member New Zealand cricket squad left for Dubai on a chartered flight from Islamabad on Saturday evening, a day after abandoning its entire tour of the country over security fears.

'Incredibly safe' Aussies to be relentless against Pakistan

'Incredibly safe' Aussies to be relentless against Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

'Pakistan is an incredible cricket nation. We feel lucky to get to come back here after a whole generation didn't get the chance to play any cricket over here.'

Harbhajan-Scribe Spat: 'Listen to PCB chief's views on Amir'

Harbhajan-Scribe Spat: 'Listen to PCB chief's views on Amir'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Four days since the high-voltage clash between India and Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup, tension continued to flare on social media as former India spinner Harbhajan Singh asked a journalist to listen to the current Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) chief Ramiz Raja's statement on Mohammad Amir before supporting the pacer.

Waqar on how Amir can return to Pakistan team

Waqar on how Amir can return to Pakistan team

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Waqar Younis said he will need to bring about certain changes.

Not Kohli, Root is best paid cricket captain

Not Kohli, Root is best paid cricket captain

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Kohli earns more from brand endorsements and IPL appearances than he does playing for India.

'When India plays against Pakistan, world stops to watch'

'When India plays against Pakistan, world stops to watch'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

'When Pakistan plays India the world stops to watch and it's a great spectacle'

Afghanistan cricket urges supporters to uphold 'Afghan Values'

Afghanistan cricket urges supporters to uphold 'Afghan Values'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

No place for hooliganism in cricket, says angry PCB chief