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'Things will not remain the same in Pakistan cricket'

'Things will not remain the same in Pakistan cricket'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Mohsin Naqvi on Monday vowed to fix problems in Pakistan cricket following the national team's shock defeat to Bangladesh

Mushfiqur leads B'desh to massive total vs Pakistan

Mushfiqur leads B'desh to massive total vs Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Mushfiqur made 191 and forged a 196-run stand with Mehidy Hasan Miraz (77) for the seventh wicket as Bangladesh posted their highest total against Pakistan

Afridi claims India sought forgiveness post Pak defeat

Afridi claims India sought forgiveness post Pak defeat

Rediff.com5 Jul 2020

Pakistan enjoy a superior head-to-head record against India but recent matches between the two teams have generally been one-sided affairs in favour of the Men in Blue.

'A special moment': Rizwan lauds Pak's historic win

'A special moment': Rizwan lauds Pak's historic win

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Mohammed Rizwan said that the win is a special moment for him and lauded his bowlers for their performances.

Asia Cup: After Afridi another injury scare for Pakistan

Asia Cup: After Afridi another injury scare for Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Mohammad Wasim was sent for a MRI scan to determine the severity of his injury after he complained of lower back pain

1st ODI: Cummins captures thriller as Australia edge Pakistan

1st ODI: Cummins captures thriller as Australia edge Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

In a nail-biting finish at the MCG, Australia clinched a thrilling two-wicket victory over Pakistan in the first ODI on Monday night.

'Without Yuvraj, India wouldn't have won 2007 T20 WC'

'Without Yuvraj, India wouldn't have won 2007 T20 WC'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Former cricketer Sreesanth feels that without the swashbuckling all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, India wouldn't have lifted the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007.

Pakistan drop star players for England Test

Pakistan drop star players for England Test

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Pakistan have made four changes to the side for the second Test against England after resting senior cricketers including former captain Babar Azam from the rest of the series.

'Rohit ko aur Virat ko apne acche dost samjho'

'Rohit ko aur Virat ko apne acche dost samjho'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

But in a video that has gone viral on social media, India fans were seen engaging in a fun banter with Pakistan ace Shaheen Afridi in New York.

Afridi backs Akhtar's proposal for Indo-Pak series

Afridi backs Akhtar's proposal for Indo-Pak series

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Afridi said that he was surprised by the comments of Indian great Kapil and former IPL chairman, Rajeev Shukla, who outrightly dismissed Akhtar's suggestion. He also questioned the PCB and the Pakistan team management for making fitness of players a big issue.

Pakistan drop Babar, Shaheen, Naseem against England

Pakistan drop Babar, Shaheen, Naseem against England

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Babar Azam was dropped on Sunday, while the pace duo Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah opted to withdraw from the remaining two Tests against England.

IPL turned around Indian cricket: Afridi

IPL turned around Indian cricket: Afridi

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Shahid Afridi has credited the success of Indian cricket to the Indian Premier League

'No differences between Babar and Shaheen'

'No differences between Babar and Shaheen'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Zaka Ashraf denied any groupings in the dressing room.

Dhoni or Ponting? Shahid Afridi picks the 'better captain'

Dhoni or Ponting? Shahid Afridi picks the 'better captain'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

When asked to pick the 'best batsman' he has bowled to, Afridi named legendary West Indies batsman Brian Lara and South Africa's AB de Villiers.

Rain washes out opening day of Pak-Bangladesh Test

Rain washes out opening day of Pak-Bangladesh Test

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

The opening day's action in Pakistan's second Test against Bangladesh was washed out on Friday following incessant rain

Misfiring Pakistan take on confident USA in their opener

Misfiring Pakistan take on confident USA in their opener

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The run-up to the marquee event has been chaotic to say the least with change in captaincy, shuffling of the top-order and players coming out of retirement.

Afridi misses flight, set to miss first two LPL matches

Afridi misses flight, set to miss first two LPL matches

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

In the absence of Afridi, vice-captain Bhanuka Rajapaksa could lead the Gladiators in the first few matches.

Tendulkar: The new No 10 for Dallas Cowboys!

Tendulkar: The new No 10 for Dallas Cowboys!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Sachin Tendulkar was presented with a No 10 jersey by Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones during a special presentation at an NFL game in Houston. Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Aaron Parsons handed Tendulkar the jersey.

PIX: Root, Brook smash tons; England pile on the runs

PIX: Root, Brook smash tons; England pile on the runs

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Joe Root and Harry Brook's centuries powered England's strong reply on Day 3 of the first Test in Multan.

How Pakistan players are supporting Afridi's charity

How Pakistan players are supporting Afridi's charity

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Pakistan players' playing kits to feature Shahid Afridi Foundation's logo

Shahid Afridi says wife, kids now Covid-19 free

Shahid Afridi says wife, kids now Covid-19 free

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Afridi was the third Pakistan cricketer to test positive for the virus after Taufeeq Umar and Zafar Sarfaraz. After that, ten more Pakistan team players have been diagnosed with the virus before their tour of England.

Afridi defends misogynist comments about his daughters

Afridi defends misogynist comments about his daughters

Rediff.com12 May 2019

In his autobiography titled 'Game Changer', the former Pakistan captain -- who is father of four daughters -- Ansha, Ajwa, Asmara and Aqsa -- said his decision was motivated by "social and religious reasons".

Fiery Perth pitch awaits Team India

Fiery Perth pitch awaits Team India

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

India will be accorded a tough welcome to Australia as the Optus Stadium pitch for the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been prepared to offer "good bounce and pace"

Pakistan's coaches vow to keep Babar, Masood in charge

Pakistan's coaches vow to keep Babar, Masood in charge

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

A PCB source however told PTI that recent media speculations about Shan Masood and Babar Azam's sacking is nothing more than kite flying.

Afridi lambasts CSA for allowing players to go to IPL

Afridi lambasts CSA for allowing players to go to IPL

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Many Proteas players including Quinton de Kock, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, and Chris Morris were not part of the series against Pakistan due to the IPL.

Afghans shock India, storm into Emerging Asia Cup final

Afghans shock India, storm into Emerging Asia Cup final

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Dushan Hemantha's four-wicket haul and Ahan Wickramasinghe's sensational fifty sealed Sri Lanka A spot in the final and brought an end to defending champions Pakistan A campaign to its unforeseen conclusion in the first semi-final match of the ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024.

When Dr Singh Met Sachin...

When Dr Singh Met Sachin...

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

22 images that captures glimpses of a most unusual Indian who led the nation for 10 years.

Shaheen Afridi gets Kohli praise after sensational spell

Shaheen Afridi gets Kohli praise after sensational spell

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

However, it is his superb deliveries to Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul that are being talked about after Pakistan's victory and he was deservingly awarded the Player of the Match.

NZ pacer Boult plots Afridi-style assault on India

NZ pacer Boult plots Afridi-style assault on India

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Trent Boult has seen how Shaheen Afridi swung the ball to wreck India's top order at the Twenty20 World Cup and the New Zealand pace spearhead is plotting something similar in Sunday's crucial contest against Virat Kohli's men.

Now, Gambhir offers to take Afridi to psychiatrist!

Now, Gambhir offers to take Afridi to psychiatrist!

Rediff.com4 May 2019

Gautam Gambhir hit back at Shahid Afridi, offering to take him to a session with "a psychiatrist" after the former Pakistan captain wrote a few uncharitable things about the Indian opener.

Moin Khan blasts PCB for ruining his son Azam's career

Moin Khan blasts PCB for ruining his son Azam's career

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Moin Khan has said his son Azam's confidence had taken a beating because of the way he was treated over the years, and held former PCB chairman Ramiz Raja responsible for the damage done to his son's career.

Pakistan's captaincy debate heats up as Kirsten's returns home

Pakistan's captaincy debate heats up as Kirsten's returns home

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Pakistan's head coach for limited-overs format Gary Kirsten has returned home with the board set to announce the successor to captain Babar Azam in white-ball formats later in the month.

How Shaheen Afridi plotted Indian batters' dismissals

How Shaheen Afridi plotted Indian batters' dismissals

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

'I had planned to dismiss Virat but he is the NO 1 player. There is no difference in the batting of Babar and Virat.'

Do India's Pacers Need Tips From Pak Pacers?

Do India's Pacers Need Tips From Pak Pacers?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Pakistan's ODI series victory in Australia showcased the raw pace and skill of their fast bowling attack, spearheaded by Haris Rauf.

Unfair to compare current Pak team to past legends: Afridi

Unfair to compare current Pak team to past legends: Afridi

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

When asked if Pakistan team of the present has lost the formidable look it had in '80s and '90s and even early 2000s, the veteran of 398 ODIs, 99 T20Is and 27 Tests said that eras can't be simply compared.

'It's Time To Change The Entire Team'

'It's Time To Change The Entire Team'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

'Pakistani players think that if they don't perform well, the coaches will be sacked, and nothing will happen to them.'

Seamers help Pakistan win first ODI series in 22 years

Seamers help Pakistan win first ODI series in 22 years

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Shaheen and fellow quick Naseem Shah led the way, picking up three wickets apiece during a showcase of swing and pace, which accounted for Jake Fraser-McGurk (seven) and Aaron Hardie (12) in the first powerplay.

Tendulkar shares tips on how to tackle Shaheen Afridi

Tendulkar shares tips on how to tackle Shaheen Afridi

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Indian batters need to try and play him 'straight'

Afridi makes controversial comment on Kashmir

Afridi makes controversial comment on Kashmir

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

That's not all, India's out-of-favour cricketer Gautam Gambhir found himself in the middle of the row after adding his own two bit.

'This is Hurting': Pakistan legends slam team after defeat against Bangladesh

'This is Hurting': Pakistan legends slam team after defeat against Bangladesh

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

It was Pakistan's sixth defeat in their last 10 Tests at home and this was also the first time Bangladesh have beaten their neighbours in a Test and series.