News for '-wasim'

Police recovers car involved in road rage with Akram

Police recovers car involved in road rage with Akram

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

Senior police officials said that they have finally recovered the car that was involved in the road rage incident with Pakistan pace legend Wasim Akram in Karachi's busy Karsaz area on Wednesday.

7 more Pakistan players test positive for COVID-19

7 more Pakistan players test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Seven more Pakistan players tested positive for COVID-19 throwing into doubt their tour of England starting next month. Kashif Bhatti, Mohammad Hasnain, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Hafeez, Wahab Riaz and Imran Khan are the players from the England-bound squad who tested positive, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Tuesday.

Why Pakistan head coach Misbah may be asked to quit as chief selector

Why Pakistan head coach Misbah may be asked to quit as chief selector

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq could be asked to relinquish his role as chief selector after the team returns from England as the cricket authorities are considering appointing a new person for the top job.

PIX: Fatima, Sanya, Zaira party with Aamir

PIX: Fatima, Sanya, Zaira party with Aamir

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

A look at the starry arrivals.

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.

Scrap Hazare, Duleep and Deodhar Trophy this season: Jaffer

Scrap Hazare, Duleep and Deodhar Trophy this season: Jaffer

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Wasim Jaffer wants a rejigged domestic season to ensure that the players get enough breaks and are not rushed into tournaments.

PIX: Pakistan outclass Namibia to storm into World Cup semis

PIX: Pakistan outclass Namibia to storm into World Cup semis

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Half-centuries from Mohammed Rizwan and Babar Azam helped Pakistan outclass Namibia by 45 runs to storm into the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

Pak cleric threatens to kill Malala, arrested

Pak cleric threatens to kill Malala, arrested

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

A Muslim cleric in northwest Pakistan has been arrested under the tough anti-terrorism act for threatening to kill Malala Yousafzai in a suicide attack and instigating people against the Nobel Laureate for her recent comments on marriage, police said.

Pakistan appoint Younis as batting coach for England tour

Pakistan appoint Younis as batting coach for England tour

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Pakistan appointed former captain Younis Khan as national team's batting coach and also roped in Mushtaq Ahmed as spin bowling coach for the upcoming tour of England. The 42-year-old Younis had scored 10,099 runs in 118 Tests, including a career-best 313 in a successful career during which he also became world number one batsman in the ICC Test rankings.

How social media is impacting modern sports...

How social media is impacting modern sports...

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Ollie Robinson was suspended from international cricket pending an investigation after his tweets, posted when he was a teenager

We want to be so good that India are forced to play us: PCB MD

We want to be so good that India are forced to play us: PCB MD

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

In the absence of bilateral series, both teams have only met in ICC and Asian Cricket Council multilateral events, most recently in the Asia Cup held in the UAE last September.

Bangladesh 'reluctant' to play Tests in Pakistan, says PCB

Bangladesh 'reluctant' to play Tests in Pakistan, says PCB

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Bangladesh are "slightly reluctant" to play a Test series in Pakistan and have offered only to tour the country for three Twenty20 internationals next month, the Pakistan Cricket Board said. Bangladesh were due to arrive in January for three T20s and two Tests and the PCB is hopeful the full tour would go ahead given that Sri Lanka had returned to the country for the Test series.

Gujarat ATS foils 'lone wolf' attack, arrests IS-linked brothers

Gujarat ATS foils 'lone wolf' attack, arrests IS-linked brothers

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

Investigation has revealed that the two had planned to attack the famous temple at Chotila town of Surendranagar district.

Rohit first batsman to hit two tons in maiden Test as opener

Rohit first batsman to hit two tons in maiden Test as opener

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

Rohit also became the sixth Indian to score a hundred in both innings a Test.

Pakistan have found out India's weak spot

Pakistan have found out India's weak spot

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Pakistan need to cash in on India's middle-order vulnerability, says Akram

Hafeez highlights difference between India and Pakistan players

Hafeez highlights difference between India and Pakistan players

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Mohammad Hafeez highlighted the deficiencies in Pakistan cricket in terms of nurturing talent after a young Indian side defeated Australia

PIX: Katrina, Sara, Janhvi dazzle at Priyanka-Nick's reception

PIX: Katrina, Sara, Janhvi dazzle at Priyanka-Nick's reception

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Stars and stars at Priyanka and Nick's reception.

Shaw needs to be more disciplined off the field: Jaffer

Shaw needs to be more disciplined off the field: Jaffer

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Former India opener and domestic stalwart Wasim Jaffer compared Prithvi Shaw to the great Virender Sehwag but also said the Mumbaikar needs a more disciplined lifestyle off the field. After an impressive Test debut against the West Indies, Shaw was handed an eight-month ban for a doping violation.

Tributes pour in for Lata Mangeshkar from Pakistan

Tributes pour in for Lata Mangeshkar from Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, eminent personalities, politicians described Lata Mangeshkar as the "nightingale of the subcontinent"

Pakistan fast bowler Amir retires citing 'mental torture'

Pakistan fast bowler Amir retires citing 'mental torture'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The 28-year-old left-arm pacer made the surprise announcement in a video interview released by Pakistani website Khel-Shel.

PSL 6 could be postponed: PCB

PSL 6 could be postponed: PCB

Rediff.com19 May 2021

'Some of the conditions put forth by the UAE authorities make it next to impossible for the PCB to host the matches in UAE.'

Feels absolutely nothing at all: Ashwin on going past Harbhajan

Feels absolutely nothing at all: Ashwin on going past Harbhajan

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Seasoned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Monday went past Harbhajan Singh to become the third highest wicket-taker for India in Test cricket, reaching the mark in his 80th match.

One of the best in the world: Jaffer wishes Smith

One of the best in the world: Jaffer wishes Smith

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Wasim Jaffer heaped praised on Steve Smith and said that he is one of the best batsmen in the world.

'Making The Sky Is Pink was not traumatic'

'Making The Sky Is Pink was not traumatic'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Shonali Bose's film The Sky Is Pink will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 13, a date that holds special importance in her life.

Pakistan ready to play against India at neutral venue: PCB CEO

Pakistan ready to play against India at neutral venue: PCB CEO

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

PCB is trying to convince other boards to start sending their teams to Pakistan to play limited overs matches.

How 2011 World Cup snub spurred Rohit

How 2011 World Cup snub spurred Rohit

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan said that India vice-captain Rohit Sharma did not lack in hard work in his early years even though his body language suggested a "relaxed" attitude to his batting.

Perform or perish: Akram warns Pakistan team

Perform or perish: Akram warns Pakistan team

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Former Pakistan pace spearhead Wasim Akram has called on his compatriots to win their next World Cup game or get ready to go back home early.

Zaira, you're a role model to me: Aamir bats for trolled Dangal co-star

Zaira, you're a role model to me: Aamir bats for trolled Dangal co-star

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

The 51-year-old actor said Wasim, who shot to fame with her portrayal of the younger version of Geeta Phogat, is a role model for him even as he appealed people to "leave her alone".

Shoaib to meet wife Sania, son before joining team in England

Shoaib to meet wife Sania, son before joining team in England

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

Shoaib Malik has been stuck in Pakistan while his wife, tennis player Sania Mirza, and one-year-old son Izhaan, have been in India due to the ban on international travel due to the pandemic.

Will England agree to tour Pakistan in 2022?

Will England agree to tour Pakistan in 2022?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

England must tour Pakistan in 2022 reciprocating the visit of Azhar Ali and his men despite the coronavirus pandemic, Pakistan pace great Wasim Akram said.

Misbah steps down as Pakistan chief selector, to remain head coach

Misbah steps down as Pakistan chief selector, to remain head coach

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Misbah said with time he understood that it would be possible to give his best only to one role.

Here's why Ganguly won't attend Asian Cricket Council meet

Here's why Ganguly won't attend Asian Cricket Council meet

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

BCCI chief Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah were to attend the ACC meeting. But, over the last few days, around 730 cases of coronavirus were reported in the UAE, creating panic among travellers and locals.

T20 World Cup: India holds the slight advantage over Pakistan

T20 World Cup: India holds the slight advantage over Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

The most sought-after megastars of the current generation are primed to show their might against a bunch of enigmatic cricketers as India and Pakistan engage in an ICC T20 World Cup face-off, something that transcends the 22-yard strip.

Bangladesh to split Pakistan tour

Bangladesh to split Pakistan tour

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Last month, Bangladesh agreed to play T20 matches in Pakistan but said Tests would have to be played at a neutral venue because of security concerns.

Akram disappointed with Ali's captaincy in 1st Test

Akram disappointed with Ali's captaincy in 1st Test

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Pakistan captain Azhar Ali "missed a trick" several times in the opening Test against England and their three-wicket loss will hurt the team and their fans, according to bowling great Wasim Akram. Ali and his men held the upper hand for most part of the series opener and had England, chasing 277 for victory, reeling at 117-5 at Old Trafford before England fought back.

Is Leeds 2002 India's Most Important Test Win?

Is Leeds 2002 India's Most Important Test Win?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

The Headlingley triumph marked the start of a new and important chapter in Indian cricket, with the Indians winning consistently away from home from that point onwards.

ICC ODI rankings: Kohli, Rohit unmoved

ICC ODI rankings: Kohli, Rohit unmoved

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

In the bowling chart, New Zealand pacer Trent Boult (722) held on to his top spot, followed by Bumrah (719).

ODIs: How India fared under Captain Kohli

ODIs: How India fared under Captain Kohli

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Did Virat Kohli deserve to be replaced as India's ODI captain? Rajneesh Gupta presents all the numbers.

PIX: Priyanka takes The Sky is Pink to Toronto

PIX: Priyanka takes The Sky is Pink to Toronto

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Priyanka Chopra wore shades of brown to promote her film, The Sky Is Pink, at the ongoing Toronto International Film Festival.

Japanese gang rape: Court orders identification parade of 6 accused

Japanese gang rape: Court orders identification parade of 6 accused

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

The test identification parade of the 6 persons arrested in connection with Japanese tourist gang rape in Gaya will be held by Friday, a city court on Tuesday ruled.