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What Should Change In Indian Cricket?

What Should Change In Indian Cricket?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

'In India we have a lot of superstar worship.' 'If we lose a match, but Tendulkar hits a century people are happy that their star did not let them down.' 'This should change. People should support the team and the sport and not individuals.'

Pakistan Cricketers Pray For Pant

Pakistan Cricketers Pray For Pant

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Pakistan's cricketers sent in their prayers and good wishes for Rishabh Pant, who suffered multiple injuries in a major crash on Friday.

Pakistan's T20 World Cup Records

Pakistan's T20 World Cup Records

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

Pakistan's unpredictability will once again be their big strength at the T20 World Cup.

T20 WC Final: History favours Pakistan, form is with England

T20 WC Final: History favours Pakistan, form is with England

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

But just like everyone wants a slice of '92 from Babar's team, the core of this current English team also has a date with history

REWIND: India's 7-0 record vs Pakistan in ODI World Cup!

REWIND: India's 7-0 record vs Pakistan in ODI World Cup!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Will India extend their run to make it 8-0? Or will Pakistan be able to snap the streak?

Sehwag blames politics for Windies' World Cup exit

Sehwag blames politics for Windies' World Cup exit

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Not one to mince his words, Sehwag called for good man-management and an association free from politics.

Pakistan's Ashraf, Hasan Ali to miss opening Test vs Australia

Pakistan's Ashraf, Hasan Ali to miss opening Test vs Australia

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

Faheem and Hasan Ali are expected to regain full fitness before the second Test (12-16 March).

Asia Cup: Can India quell Pakistan's hostile pace challenge?

Asia Cup: Can India quell Pakistan's hostile pace challenge?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

India's batters will have to counter a potent Pakistan bowling attack that can make an impact irrespective of the nature of the pitch.

'Shami sitting at home baffles me'

'Shami sitting at home baffles me'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

'There should have been one extra fast bowler. One spinner less.'

Kohli ends Test century drought, Anushka reacts

Kohli ends Test century drought, Anushka reacts

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

Celebrating his 28th century, Kohli dedicated the monumental feat to his wife Anushka Sharma.

Jaffer hits out at SKY, Dravid defends youngster

Jaffer hits out at SKY, Dravid defends youngster

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Suryakumar's high-risk, 360-degree batting has won him a lot of acclaim and success in T20Is.

PIX: Afghanistan beats Pakistan for first time in T20Is

PIX: Afghanistan beats Pakistan for first time in T20Is

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

Mohammed Nabi's superb all-round show helped Afghanistan beat Pakistan for the first time in T20 Internationals in Sharjah on Friday.

Former Pakistan skipper Akram reveals addiction to cocaine

Former Pakistan skipper Akram reveals addiction to cocaine

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

Former Pakistan skipper and fast bowling legend Wasim Akram has opened up on his struggle with a cocaine addiction after his cricket career ended, in his upcoming autobiography Sultan: A Memoir.

Sky continues to top charts; Chapman, Iftikhar attain career-best position

Sky continues to top charts; Chapman, Iftikhar attain career-best position

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Suryakumar Yadav, the lone Indian in the top 10, continued to top the charts in the latest ICC men's T20I player rankings.

South Africa to field weakened squad for B'desh Tests; Sarfaraz axed

South Africa to field weakened squad for B'desh Tests; Sarfaraz axed

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Sarfaraz, Imad Wasim dropped from Pakistan white-ball squad vs Australia.

Pervez Musharraf laid to rest in Karachi

Pervez Musharraf laid to rest in Karachi

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Several retired and serving military officers attend Pervez Musharraf's funeral prayers.

HC reduces life in prison sentence for 5 in gang-rape case to life term

HC reduces life in prison sentence for 5 in gang-rape case to life term

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The five men approached the high court challenging their conviction and sentence.

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?'

Another shake-up in PCB: Afridi is interim PCB selection committee boss

Another shake-up in PCB: Afridi is interim PCB selection committee boss

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

Afridi's appointment comes in the build-up to New Zealand's two-Test tour of Pakistan, beginning on Monday.

Jadeja records special double in Indore

Jadeja records special double in Indore

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Becomes only the second Indian to take 500 wickets and score 5,000 runs in international cricket.

'Embarrassing': Akram, Waqar slam Pakistan dressing room posts

'Embarrassing': Akram, Waqar slam Pakistan dressing room posts

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Fast bowling greats Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis slammed the Pakistan Cricket Board for sharing clips of the dressing room on social media.

India Vs Pakistan: 5 Memorable ODIs

India Vs Pakistan: 5 Memorable ODIs

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Who can forget the 1996 World Cup quarter-final in Bengaluru? Or Sachin Tendulkar's magical knock at Centurion in the 2003 World Cup? Or Kapil Dev-inspired India bowling out Pakistan 87 at Sharjah?

Until 4 Years Ago, Madhwal Hadn't Played Red Ball Cricket!

Until 4 Years Ago, Madhwal Hadn't Played Red Ball Cricket!

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Not the typical next-door budding cricket, Madhwal is a civil engineer for whom the sport was just a hobby. Watching him in the second half of this season, one would find it tough to believe that the 29 year old used to play tennis ball cricket until four years ago.

How Curran, Stokes scripted England's WC win

How Curran, Stokes scripted England's WC win

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

Stokes brought his first half-century in T20I cricket with a four in 47 balls while levelling the scores. He (unbeaten at 52* off 49 balls) then brought up the winning runs, with Liam Livingstone at 1* and England finished the innings at 138/5 in 19 overs.

One hit would have changed the game: Sanju Samson

One hit would have changed the game: Sanju Samson

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Sanju Samson laments 'one-hit' defeat

Rizwan to undergo MRI scan after suffering leg strain

Rizwan to undergo MRI scan after suffering leg strain

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Rizwan was shifted to a hospital soon after Pakistan's last-over win.

'Punjab were clueless; everything clicked for LSG'

'Punjab were clueless; everything clicked for LSG'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Punjab Kings batting coach Wasim Jaffer has backed his team's bowlers to make a strong comeback after the heavy defeat to Lucknow Super Giants, adding that it "was one of those days when everything clicked for the opposition".

Should Pant Open In T20I World Cup?

Should Pant Open In T20I World Cup?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

'KL, Pant, VK, Rohit, Sky would be my top five.'

Punjab Kings coaches Kumble, Jaffer sing 'Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna'

Punjab Kings coaches Kumble, Jaffer sing 'Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Punjab Kings' head coach Anil Kumble and batting coach Wasim Jaffer tried their hand at singing during the team's karaoke night session in Dubai.

Asia Cup: Middle-order woes hamper India-Pak as rain looms

Asia Cup: Middle-order woes hamper India-Pak as rain looms

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Pakistan does not have any injury concerns but they are one of the most undercooked ODI sides at the moment. Since the 2019 World Cup, the 'Green Brigade' has played just 29 ODIs, whereas India have played 57 matches in the same period. - Asia Cup 2023

Rabada powers South Africa to triumph in first Test

Rabada powers South Africa to triumph in first Test

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Kagiso Rabada ripped through the West Indies line-up as South Africa clinched an 87-run win over West Indies in the first Test.

WTC Final: 'Australia favourites on paper but India have the edge'

WTC Final: 'Australia favourites on paper but India have the edge'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

The Australian team on paper holds slight advantage on a bouncy track at The Oval but both Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting believe that the Indians are better prepared.

'To win the World Cup you need lots of luck'

'To win the World Cup you need lots of luck'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'Given that they are playing at home and will have full crowd support, India, who are in peak form and whose morale is high, will be the favourites.'

When India Scored, The Stadium Roared

When India Scored, The Stadium Roared

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

'There were many experts around me,' A Ganesh Nadar discovers at the India-Pakistan hockey game. 'One of them was explaining to his neighbour, that fellow is a good dragger and flicker, that fellow is a penalty corner specialist, that fellow is a penalty specialist, that fellow is a very good defender, etc, freely dispensing with his expert knowledge.'

J-K HC quashes series of detention orders under PSA, slams authorities

J-K HC quashes series of detention orders under PSA, slams authorities

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

How can a detenu already in jail and facing trial participate in rioting and stone pelting during that intervening period, the judge asked.

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.

Zaman replaces Qadir in Pakistan's T20 WC squad

Zaman replaces Qadir in Pakistan's T20 WC squad

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The PCB said that the change had to be made as Qadir is yet to recover from a hairline fracture

Hasan Ali back in Pakistan squad for NZ Tests

Hasan Ali back in Pakistan squad for NZ Tests

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Hasan Ali, who last played a Test against Sri Lanka in Galle in July, has picked up 77 wickets in 21 Tests.

What went wrong as Pak lost crucial tie against Zimbabwe

What went wrong as Pak lost crucial tie against Zimbabwe

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Losing back-to-back wickets put us under pressure, says Pakistan skipper after loss to Zimbabwe

Udaipur murder: Police custody of 3 accused extended, 4 sent to jail

Udaipur murder: Police custody of 3 accused extended, 4 sent to jail

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The court had earlier remanded the accused into the NIA custody until July 12, special public prosecutor TP Sharma said.