News for 'Akhtar'

Akhtar in, Yousuf out

Akhtar in, Yousuf out

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

Controversial fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar made a comeback while senior batsman Mohammad Yousuf and dope-tainted pacer Mohammad Asif were left out of Pakistan's 30-member preliminary squad on Tuesday named for the Champions Trophy.

Must Watch: Stories From Around The World

Must Watch: Stories From Around The World

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Aseem Chhabra's Top 10 Films/ Series from TIFF 2024 includes films that he watched for the first time in Toronto. The films were impressive due to their rigor, passion, unique storytelling style and sometimes exploring the vulnerable sides of big name stars.

'I told Agastya's mother, 'Your son will be a star'

'I told Agastya's mother, 'Your son will be a star'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Audiences have not seen a hero like Agastya since Rishi Kapoor in Bobby.'

Benaud to hear Akhtar appeal

Benaud to hear Akhtar appeal

Rediff.com20 Oct 2003

The former Australia captain will hear the Pakistan fast bowler's plea against his one Test and two ODIs ban for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct.

Spotted: Farhan Akhtar in Bangalore

Spotted: Farhan Akhtar in Bangalore

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

Reader Kapil Vyas sent us a picture of Farhan Akhtar.

Amitabh Bachchan, Farhan Akhtar release Wazir trailer

Amitabh Bachchan, Farhan Akhtar release Wazir trailer

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Filmi Family Tree: Know Farhan Akhtar's super successful cousins?

Filmi Family Tree: Know Farhan Akhtar's super successful cousins?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Test your filmi gyaan, right here!

'I never thought I would...'

'I never thought I would...'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

'I am very happy that I took the decision to direct the film myself.'

'The Titan Flies Away Into The Ages'

'The Titan Flies Away Into The Ages'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'Some icons are living textbooks, teaching us about leadership, success, and legacy. Extraordinary yet human and approachable, they inspire and guide us.' 'India has lost a true son and champion.'

Thank God! I'm in Sachin's team, says Shoaib Akhtar

Thank God! I'm in Sachin's team, says Shoaib Akhtar

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar heaved a sigh of relief when he was named in the team of his long-time rival Sachin Tendulkar for an inaugural three-match series in the US and said he's done bowling against the Indian batting legend whom he considers a 'brutal force' and the 'greatest player history has ever seen'.

PIX: Kareena, Malaika, Jacqueline party with Zoya Akhtar

PIX: Kareena, Malaika, Jacqueline party with Zoya Akhtar

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Chekc out the star arrivals.

Shoaib Akhtar gets away with warning

Shoaib Akhtar gets away with warning

Rediff.com8 May 2004

A medical commission report found his injury during the third and final Test against India "inconclusive".

Ananya, Bhumi Watch The Archies

Ananya, Bhumi Watch The Archies

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Bollywood's glamorous divas got another excuse to show off their fashion at the grand premiere of Zoya Akhtar's film, The Archies, held at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai.

Malik plays down Akhtar's autobiography

Malik plays down Akhtar's autobiography

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Preferring to play down the controversy stirred by Shoaib Akhtar's recently released autobiography 'Controversially Yours', in which he has made some tall claims, Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik said, there was no point in giving much importance to the pacer's book.

Malik plays down Akhtar's autobiography

Malik plays down Akhtar's autobiography

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Preferring to play down the controversy stirred by Shoaib Akhtar's recently released autobiography 'Controversially Yours', in which he has made some tall claims, Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik said, there was no point in giving much importance to the pacer's book.

Talk less, Akram tells Akhtar

Talk less, Akram tells Akhtar

Rediff.com20 Oct 2003

Akhtar ignores PCB notices

Akhtar ignores PCB notices

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

Temperamental fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has gone on the warpath with the Pakistan Cricket Board insisting he will not respond to any notices sent to him by the PCB over his recent critical statements in the media.

Akhtar, Kaneria to attend disciplinary hearing

Akhtar, Kaneria to attend disciplinary hearing

Rediff.com1 Apr 2008

Shoaib Akhtar and Danish Kaneria will appear before a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) disciplinary committee on Tuesday to respond to charges of violating the players' code of conduct. The duo were charged with criticising PCB policies following the board's announcement of the new central contracts in January.

Iqbal defends Akhtar's inclusion

Iqbal defends Akhtar's inclusion

Rediff.com30 Nov 2007

Faisal Iqbal, who was included in place of injured skipper Shoaib Malik, rallied behind pacer Shoaib Akhtar, saying his aggression was a plus point for Pakistan.

Pakistan cricket needs India's support, says Shoaib Akhtar

Pakistan cricket needs India's support, says Shoaib Akhtar

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar, once a nemesis of many a top Indian batsman, is now ready to offer advice to his arch-rivals saying that Mohammad Shami, Umesh Yadav and Varun Aaron will be key to India's 2015 World Cup defence.

PCB slaps legal notice on Akhtar

PCB slaps legal notice on Akhtar

Rediff.com3 Apr 2008

Shoaib Akhtar's woes were further compounded on Thursday when the banned pacer was served a legal notice by Pakistan cricket Board chairman Nasim Ashraf for making defamatory statements about him and the PCB.

Shoaib Akhtar hospitalised with chest infection

Shoaib Akhtar hospitalised with chest infection

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

Shoaib Akhtar, who was running high temperature, was diagnosed with chest infection, team media manager Ehsan Malik said on Tuesday evening.

Akhtar hopeful ban will be revoked

Akhtar hopeful ban will be revoked

Rediff.com14 Apr 2008

Banned fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar still harbours hopes of playing for Pakistan and is keeping himself fit for any call-up to the national side in the future. The maverick pacer was banned for five years by Pakistan Cricket Board on six counts of code of conduct violations and the uproar over the decision prompted the Senate Standing Committee on Sports to hold a hearing with Akhtar in Islamabad on Monday.

'Consequence of...': India reacts to violent protests in PoK

'Consequence of...': India reacts to violent protests in PoK

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Two days ago, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar asserted that Pakistan-occupied Kashmir was, is and will always be part of India.

'Pakistan Intelligence Have Killed Hundreds Of Baloch'

'Pakistan Intelligence Have Killed Hundreds Of Baloch'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

'If the government sincerely addressed the issue of missing persons, it would alleviate 80% of the grievances in Balochistan.' 'No matter how many development projects Islamabad announces for the region, the people will remain upset as long as their loved ones are missing.'

Pak launches communication satellite, 2nd in a month, with China's help

Pak launches communication satellite, 2nd in a month, with China's help

Rediff.com31 May 2024

The multi-mission communication satellite, also known as PAKSAT MM1, was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China's southwestern province of Sichuan, China's state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

Shoaib Akhtar signs with Indian Premier League

Shoaib Akhtar signs with Indian Premier League

Rediff.com14 Oct 2007

The suspended Pakistan fast bowler said he signed with the IPL after receiving permission from the PCB.

Farhan Akhtar Can Do That!

Farhan Akhtar Can Do That!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

'I don't get bothered by other shows, hosted by celebrities. The only pressure I feel is to run my own show well, and make sure it is fun and entertaining.' Farhan Akhtar gets ready for television.

Yunus takes oath as head of interim B'desh; says will rein in conspirators

Yunus takes oath as head of interim B'desh; says will rein in conspirators

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Yunus, 84, was administered the oath of office by President Mohammed Shahabuddin at a ceremony at the presidential palace 'Bangabhaban'.

Kangana's New Role: 'Mandi Ki Sansad'

Kangana's New Role: 'Mandi Ki Sansad'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

On Tuesday, when trends indicated she was going to win her election, the four-time National Award winner said, 'Heartfelt gratitude to all the people of Mandi for this love and trust... This victory belongs to all of you, this is the victory of your trust in Prime Minister Modi and the BJP, this is the victory of Sanatan and in the honour of Mandi.'

Pakistan Navy Shows Off Its Skills

Pakistan Navy Shows Off Its Skills

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Glimpses of the Pakistan navy's Multinational Exercise AMAN-23 in the North Arabian Sea near Karachi.

Imran Khan Loses His Bat

Imran Khan Loses His Bat

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

The Election Commission of Pakistan stripped Imran Khan's party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, of its electoral symbol -- a cricket bat -- on technical grounds on Sunday January 14, 2024.

''Baloch Are Humiliated As Indian Agents'

''Baloch Are Humiliated As Indian Agents'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

'It has been 14 years since I began living in exile and it's shocking that the situation in Balochistan has only worsened rather than improved.'

Shoaib Akhtar again caught on camera tampering

Shoaib Akhtar again caught on camera tampering

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

Pakistan cricket was embroiled in another controversy after pacer Shoaib Akhtar was caught on camera tampering with the ball during England's Rose Bowl win on Wednesday.

Maryam's Next Stop: Pakistan PM?

Maryam's Next Stop: Pakistan PM?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Clearly, her father hopes that a successful tenure in Lahore will give Maryam the ballast to be prime minister after the next general election.

Shoaib Akhtar to skip dope test

Shoaib Akhtar to skip dope test

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

The Pakistan bowler is in England and will miss the PCB dope test to be held in Lahore on Friday.

Akhtar in Pakistan World Cup squad

Akhtar in Pakistan World Cup squad

Rediff.com13 Feb 2007

Pakistan included injured fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Umar Gul in their 15-man squad for next month's World Cup.

Looking forward to duel with Tendulkar: Akhtar

Looking forward to duel with Tendulkar: Akhtar

Rediff.com13 Feb 2011

Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has lot of reasons to look forward to the upcoming World Cup, having missed the previous edition due to a doping ban, and one of them is the possibility of a duel with Indian batting icon Sachin Tendulkar.

Shoaib Akhtar available for Asia-Africa series

Shoaib Akhtar available for Asia-Africa series

Rediff.com16 May 2007

The Pakistan fast bowler said he's fit and training hard.

Spotted: Farhan Akhtar in New Delhi

Spotted: Farhan Akhtar in New Delhi

Rediff.com5 Mar 2009

Reader Anuj sends us a picture.