News for 'Abdul Qadir'

Pak legend Abdul Qadir's son accused of sexual assault

Pak legend Abdul Qadir's son accused of sexual assault

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

The 41-year old Sulaman has played 26 first class and 40 List A matches between 2005 and 2013.

Abdul Qadir named Pakistan selection chief

Abdul Qadir named Pakistan selection chief

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

Former Test leg-spinner Abdul Qadir has been named Pakistan's new chairman of selectors, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Thursday.

ICC hearing is a farce: Abdul Qadir

ICC hearing is a farce: Abdul Qadir

Rediff.com31 Oct 2010

Former Pakistan leg-spinner Abdul Qadir, has called for the International Cricket Council to deal evenly with its member boards as he felt that the parent body was being biased towards PCB.

Tribute to Qadir: 'A leg spinner & a trailblazer of his time'

Tribute to Qadir: 'A leg spinner & a trailblazer of his time'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

former cricketers paid homage to the spin legend, who died on Friday after suffering a cardiac arrest in Lahore.

Friday prayers pass off peacefully in Bareilly amid tight security

Friday prayers pass off peacefully in Bareilly amid tight security

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Security was beefed up in Bareilly after violence following Friday prayers the previous week. Prayers passed off peacefully with heavy security presence and appeals for peace from religious leaders. Restrictions remained in place and arrests were made in connection with the previous violence.

She Cleared NEET at 47!

She Cleared NEET at 47!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

'Age is not an issue if you are chasing your dream. If you have support from your family, you can achieve anything.'

'Lalu Family's Has Had Problems For Long'

'Lalu Family's Has Had Problems For Long'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

'In times of adversity, families unite, but the reverse is happening in the Lalu family.'

PCB chief selector Qadir quits

PCB chief selector Qadir quits

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

Pakistan cricket plunged into fresh crisis on Monday with chief selector Abdul Qadir resigning in mysterious circumstances. The announcement of his resignation came out of the blue and a day after Pakistan was trounced by England in the ICC World Twenty20. PCB chairman Ejaz Butt wasted no time in accepting the resignation.

'Mohammed Nawaz is world's best spinner'

'Mohammed Nawaz is world's best spinner'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Firing the first salvo ahead of high profile Asia Cup clash against arch-rivals India, Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson on Thursday termed left-arm spinner Mohammed Nawaz as the "best spinner in world cricket".

Qadir bowls a 'wrong-un'

Qadir bowls a 'wrong-un'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2004

The former Pakistan leg-spinner said the country's pace bowlers had a long history of ball tampering.

Bouncers will trouble Indians: Qadir

Bouncers will trouble Indians: Qadir

Rediff.com24 Feb 2004

PCB slaps notice on Qadir for criticising Pak team

PCB slaps notice on Qadir for criticising Pak team

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

Pakistan's former spinner Abdul Qadir is on collision course with the country's Cricket Board, which has sent him a showcause notice for criticising the national team's World Twenty20 performance while being on the PCB's payroll.

Pakistan spin great Qadir dies aged 63

Pakistan spin great Qadir dies aged 63

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Abdul Qadir, who played 67 Test and 104 ODIs for Pakistan, suffered a cardiac arrest.

Pak: Abdul Gilani wins father's seat in close contest

Pak: Abdul Gilani wins father's seat in close contest

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Observers said the victory was significant as it came in the wake of the former premier's conviction and disqualification by the apex court for refusing to reopen graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari as well as growing disenchantment with the PPP-led government at the centre following widespread allegations of corruption.

Say goodbye to cricket: Qadir to Afridi

Say goodbye to cricket: Qadir to Afridi

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Former leg-spin great, Abdul Qadir has advised flamboyant Pakistan allrounder Shahid Afridi to say goodbye to cricket and slammed Umar Akmal, saying he lost his place in the national team because of his own mistakes. Qadir, known for his candid comments, said at a function in Lahore that Afridi had aged and was no longer fit for top level cricket. "I don't think cricket is any longer the forte of Afridi and he should say goodbye," Qadir said. He also didn't mince any words on the exclusion of batsmen Ahmed Shehzad and his son-in-law Umar Akmal from the list of probables for the tour to England. "To me Shehzad is simply more of an actor than a cricketer while Umar Akmal has lost his place in the team because of his own mistakes," he added. Umar, who is married to Qadir's daughter, has in recent months been at the centre of controversies raising questions over his commitment to the game.

SC notice to UP on contempt plea over Kushinagar mosque demolition

SC notice to UP on contempt plea over Kushinagar mosque demolition

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

The Supreme Court of India has directed Uttar Pradesh authorities to respond to contempt proceedings for allegedly razing a portion of a mosque in Kushinagar, defying a previous court order. The court has also ordered a halt to any further demolition of the structure. The demolition was carried out despite a November 2024 Supreme Court ruling that barred demolition without a prior show cause notice and a 15-day response period. The petitioners allege the demolition was carried out in violation of legal process and the Supreme Court's guidelines, as well as without providing an opportunity for a hearing.

Kuldeep Yadav: India's go-to bowler in death overs!

Kuldeep Yadav: India's go-to bowler in death overs!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Kuldeep Yadav has taken 25 wickets in 43 innings when he bowled between overs 40 and 45 since 2015.

6 Shots of Pant in Action

6 Shots of Pant in Action

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

There is clearly no more destructive batter currently in world cricket and while he can drive us crazy by the erratic nature of his batting at times, throwing his wicket away (like he did in Bengaluru on Sunday), there is no better sight in the game these days when he is taking a bowling attack apart.

PPP nominates former PM's son to contest by-poll

PPP nominates former PM's son to contest by-poll

Rediff.com23 Jun 2012

The ruling Pakistan Peoples Party on Saturday nominated former premier Yusuf Raza Gilani's son to contest the by-poll in his parliamentary constituency following his father's disqualification by the Supreme Court.Four days after the apex court disqualified Gilani due to his conviction of contempt, the PPP said his son Abdul Qadir Gilani would contest the by-poll in Multan constituency scheduled for July 19.

Ghaziabad riots: Complainant disowns his statement

Ghaziabad riots: Complainant disowns his statement

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

Abdul Qadir, the local muezzin of the local mosque who filed a complaint for action against the persons in Friday's Ghaziabad violence has allegedly disowned his statement. When asked, District magistrate of Gaziabad Aparna Upadhyay has said that she has no idea if Qadir has gone back on his statement.

NIA court awards 5-year jail to 2 for promoting ISIS terror activities

NIA court awards 5-year jail to 2 for promoting ISIS terror activities

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

The NIA special court, Delhi sentenced them under various sections of Indian Penal Code, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, and Explosive Substances Act, a spokesperson of the federal agency said.

Harbhajan should have played: Qadir

Harbhajan should have played: Qadir

Rediff.com13 Mar 2005

The former Pakistani leg-spinner said the absence of a second spinner snatched victory from the home side in the Mohali Test.

Do you agree with Waqar's All-Time Pakistan Test XI?

Do you agree with Waqar's All-Time Pakistan Test XI?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

A month back, there was huge buzz over India's 500th Test and many former greats had come up with their own all-time XI of India. Now, to celebrate Pakistan's 400th Test match played against West Indies, legendary Pakistan fast bowler Waqar Younis has revealed his all time Pakistan Test XI. Wicketkeeper-batsman Sarfraz Ahmed was the only player under the age of 30 selected in the high-quality side. Furthermore, the 29-year-old, alongside veteran right-handed batsman Younus Khan, was the one of two active players picked.

PIX: Revered relics of gutted Srinagar shrine displayed

PIX: Revered relics of gutted Srinagar shrine displayed

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

The relics of various Muslim saints retrieved from the gutted revered shrine of Dastageer Sahib in Srinagar were displayed before the media on Wednesday afternoon, thereby putting at rest fears about their fate.

Don't underestimate Australia, says Inzamam to Pak

Don't underestimate Australia, says Inzamam to Pak

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

Pakistan should not get too excited by their Twenty20 triumph over Australia as Ricky Ponting's men would be a harder nut to crack in the Test series, feels former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq and ex-chief selector Abdul Qadir.

Pakistan recall Shoaib for Australia series

Pakistan recall Shoaib for Australia series

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

Pakistani selectors recalled fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar for this month's one-day series against Australia. Shoaib, who had been sidelined with a knee injury, was named in a 15-member squad announced on Monday by chief selector Abdul Qadir after he passed a fitness test. Pakistan play Australia in five ODIs and a Twenty20 match in Abu Dhabi and Dubai from April 22 to May 7.

The similarities between Kohli and Imran Khan

The similarities between Kohli and Imran Khan

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Former Pakistan leggie Abdul Qadir, reacting to Indian head coach Ravi Shastri's comparing Kohli to cult cricketing figures like Sir Vivian Richards and the iconic former Pakistan captain, lists traits that are similar to both

Former Pak spinner Qadir's son inches closer to playing for Australia

Former Pak spinner Qadir's son inches closer to playing for Australia

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

The 25-year-old, a leg-spinner like his father, moved to Australia to play for in 2016 and is hoping to become a citizen in 2020 and represent his adopted nation in the Twenty20 World Cup later that same year.

MP: 5 SIMI activists arrested

MP: 5 SIMI activists arrested

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

Five activists of the banned Students Islamic Movement of India were arrested on Tuesday from Chanchoda town in Madhya Pradesh, police said.They were detained by the police on Monday from a hideout. However, four of their associates managed to escape from the spot.In Neemuch district, another suspected SIMI activist was arrested by the police.They were arrested on charge of indulging in unlawful activities and would be produced in court today for remand.

'Bihar CM should have congratulated Mumbai police'

'Bihar CM should have congratulated Mumbai police'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

A day after Nitish Kumar defended Bihar Director General of police 's letter to Mumbai police commissioner protesting the manner of arrest of a teenager from the state, Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray today said the chief minister should have instead congratulated Mumbai police for its action.

Pakistan include ICL trio in T20 squad

Pakistan include ICL trio in T20 squad

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

Abdul Razzaq, Rana Naved and Imran Nazir, banned from the national team because of their contracts with the rebel Indian Cricket League, were named in Pakistan's 30-man squad for the Twenty20 World Cup in England in June.

Sachin never played an innings like Gavaskar did: Imran

Sachin never played an innings like Gavaskar did: Imran

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Not undermining Sachin Tendulkar's rich contribution to the game of cricket, Pakistani cricketing legend-turned politician Imran Khan today said he always rates Sunil Gavaskar above any batsman in the world.

Haj scam: Pakistan PM's son accused of corruption

Haj scam: Pakistan PM's son accused of corruption

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

Two Pakistani members of Parliament have accused Premier Yousuf Raza Gilani's son of being involved in corruption in the hiring of accommodation for Haj pilgrims, the Supreme Court has been told.

Stats: Tendulkar amasses 400 runs this WC

Stats: Tendulkar amasses 400 runs this WC

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

# Sachin Tendulkar has become the first Indian batsman to amass 400 runs in the 2011 World Cup -- 464 at an average of 58.00 including two hundreds and two fifties in eight games.

Did Jodhabai really exist?

Did Jodhabai really exist?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

Historians claim that Jodha was Akbar's daughter-in-law, and not his wife.

Blast at Pak N-facility kills 1

Blast at Pak N-facility kills 1

Rediff.com8 Feb 2006

The blast at the Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) facility at Kahuta, near Islamabad, occurred when the technician was handling conventional explosives and there had been no damage to the nuclear facilities, said Army spokesman Shaukat Sultan.

CIA asked Dutch govt not to act against A Q Khan

CIA asked Dutch govt not to act against A Q Khan

Rediff.com9 Sep 2005

The country's security agency, BVD, had also asked the ministry of economic affairs in 1975, then headed by him, not to act against Khan.

Recovered 500 GB data from terror suspects, no clue about their plan: Maha ATS

Recovered 500 GB data from terror suspects, no clue about their plan: Maha ATS

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

The agency also recovered an electronic circuit used in making explosives from the rented flat of the terror suspects in Pune's Kondhwa area along with 500 GB data from the devices, he said.

Pak PM's cabinet sworn-in amid Prez's refusal to administer oath

Pak PM's cabinet sworn-in amid Prez's refusal to administer oath

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The ceremony was scheduled to be held on Monday, but President Alvi had refused to administer the oath to the lawmakers, compelling the government to postpone it.

A Q Khan's network helping Iran's N-plan: report

A Q Khan's network helping Iran's N-plan: report

Rediff.com4 May 2007

'At least some of Khan's associates appear to have escaped law-enforcement attention and could, after a period of lying low, resume their black market business.'