News for 'Akram'

PIX: Yuvraj dances the night away with Lara, Akram

PIX: Yuvraj dances the night away with Lara, Akram

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Yuvraj, who retired from international cricket last month, will captain Toronto Nationals in Season 2 of Global T20 Canada, which begins on Thursday.

You'll hit COVID-19 for a six: Akram wishes Sachin

You'll hit COVID-19 for a six: Akram wishes Sachin

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

Wasim Akram wished Sachin Tendulkar a speedy recovery after the latter was shifted to the hospital, days after testing positive for coronavirus.

KKR bowling coach Akram to skip IPL next year

KKR bowling coach Akram to skip IPL next year

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

Pakistan's legendary pacer Wasim Akram, who has been the bowling coach and mentor of Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League, will miss the 2017 edition of the T20 tournament due to 'professional commitments and time constraints'.

VVS Laxman, Akram in first crypto cricket platform

VVS Laxman, Akram in first crypto cricket platform

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Crypto-currency, which is fast gaining popularity in the western market is now to enter cricketing space with 'Cricket Foundation', which claims to have 50,000 users even before its launch, and is complemented by over 60,000 followers on social media.

Junaid's success lies in Akram's advice

Junaid's success lies in Akram's advice

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

The most impressive among the Pakistani pacers, who made life difficult for Indian batsmen, Junaid Khan revealed that the legendary Wasim Akram's inputs about the host batsmen's 'weaknesses' helped him get eight wickets in the just-concluded three-match ODI series.

J-K poll is not about 'dharm' but...: Farooq Abdullah

J-K poll is not about 'dharm' but...: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

"This fight is against the hatred that the BJP and RSS are spreading throughout the country. They have tried to create conflicts between Hindus and Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs, and Hindus and Christians just to hold onto power. But they are failing and their strategy is not working," he said.

Akram, Akhtar withdraw from commentary assignment for Mumbai ODI

Akram, Akhtar withdraw from commentary assignment for Mumbai ODI

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Akram's agent Arsalan Haider confirmed that the pair would commentate during the fourth ODI in Chennai at the MA Chidambaram Stadium and return to Pakistan on October 23, two days before the Mumbai match.

Imran likens Pathan to Akram

Imran likens Pathan to Akram

Rediff.com12 Oct 2004

Imran Khan thinks Irfan Pathan has all the qualities Wasim Akram had as a youngster.

Shami attributes success to Akram, Gambhir

Shami attributes success to Akram, Gambhir

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

Pacer Shami Ahmed attributed his success to the tips he received from former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram and India opener Gautam Gambhir.

Awkward Bumrah is 'The Terminator'

Awkward Bumrah is 'The Terminator'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram explained how Bumrah's release point is at least a foot closer to the batters than any other bowler, making it that much difficult to pick the length.

Australians can't read Ajmal: Akram

Australians can't read Ajmal: Akram

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

Pakistan's former captain Wasim Akram feels the Australians have been left flummoxed by spinner Saeed Ajmal and this would tilt the balance in Pakistan's favour in the ongoing one-day series in the United Arab Emirates.

Amid BJP's historic win, 8 Haryana ministers, speaker lose

Amid BJP's historic win, 8 Haryana ministers, speaker lose

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Eight out of 10 ministers under the Nayab Singh Saini government faced defeat in the Haryana assembly polls.

Bumrah alone stands between Australia and glory

Bumrah alone stands between Australia and glory

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah embodies the qualities of pace legends such as Dennis Lillee, Andy Roberts and Richard Hadlee

Rohit's KKR Chit-Chat Fuels Speculation

Rohit's KKR Chit-Chat Fuels Speculation

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Rohit was spotted having a deep conversation with members of the KKR franchise in their dressing room.

Twenty20 may replace ODIs: Akram

Twenty20 may replace ODIs: Akram

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

The former Pakistan captain said the Twenty20 World Cup has sparked interest the the format.

Sachin Tendulkar inspires new generation of American cricketers

Sachin Tendulkar inspires new generation of American cricketers

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Legendary Sachin Tendulkar, presented the Championship trophy to the victorious Chicago Cricket Club as the National Cricket Championship ended on a memorable note.

Big boost for US cricket: Tendulkar joins NCL ownership

Big boost for US cricket: Tendulkar joins NCL ownership

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Sachin Tendulkar has joined America's National Cricket League (NCL) ownership group, a move that is expected to give a big boost to the sport in the United States.

Spain beat France in extra-time for men's soccer gold

Spain beat France in extra-time for men's soccer gold

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Spain secured the gold medal in the Olympic men's soccer tournament after Sergio Camello scored twice in extra-time to earn a dramatic 5-3 win over hosts France in a nail-biting final at Parc des Princes on Friday.

28 get life term for murdering youth during Kasganj communal clashes

28 get life term for murdering youth during Kasganj communal clashes

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

A special NIA court in Lucknow has sentenced 28 people to life imprisonment for the 2018 killing of a 22-year-old youth in clashes during a 'Tiranga rally' on Republic Day in Kasganj district of Uttar Pradesh. The case drew significant attention as the killing of Chandan Gupta sparked widespread riots in Kasganj for three days. The prosecution demanded the severest punishment while the defence counsel pleaded for leniency. The court awarded life sentences and imposed a fine of Rs 80,000 on each of the convicts. Gupta's family expressed satisfaction at the verdict but vowed to continue its fight for harsher penalties for the main accused and those acquitted.

Fast bowling becoming part of Indian cricket: Wasim Akram

Fast bowling becoming part of Indian cricket: Wasim Akram

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Having mentored many pacers in India, Wasim Akram feels fast bowling is becoming an integral part of Indian cricket with youngsters finding their heroes in the likes of Mohammad Shami and Umesh Yadav.

Will open files of Akram's role in fixing: PCB official

Will open files of Akram's role in fixing: PCB official

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Irked by Wasim Akram questioning PCB's decision to form an inquiry committee on team's disastrous show in Asia Cup, influential board official Shakil Sheikh has threatened to open old files related to legendary fast bowler's alleged involvement in match-fixing. "I don't think Wasim is 'King of Swing'. I think he is 'King of Betting'. He should think before criticizing anyone because his past is known to all and old files in the board can be opened," Sheikh, who is the head of PCB's inquiry committee told Geo Super channel on Monday night. As far as old files are concerned, Sheikh was referring to report submitted by Justice Malik Qayyum on match fixing inquiry at the start of the millennium. Sheikh, who also heads the Islamabad regional cricket association made references to his name (Wasim) being linked to betting in cricket and in the Justice Malik Qayyum match-fixing inquiry. Sheikh was upset with the remarks made by Akram recently at a press conference in which he questioned the purpose of the board appointing an inquiry committee on the eve of the World T20 to probe into the national team's poor performance in the Asia Cup.

Balaji credits Akram for his resurgence

Balaji credits Akram for his resurgence

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

Man-of-the-match Laxmipathy Balaji, on Sunday gave credit to bowling coach Wasim Akram for his impressive spell of 3 for 15 against Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata on Sunday, and said he and his fellow pace colleagues were learning a lot from the iconic Pakistani bowler.

Akram questions PCB on Afridi axing

Akram questions PCB on Afridi axing

Rediff.com4 Jun 2011

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has lashed out at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), saying that the Board should have given proper reason for sacking Shahid Afridi as captain of the One-day team.

Harbhajan didn't deserve axe: Akram

Harbhajan didn't deserve axe: Akram

Rediff.com1 Oct 2011

Pakistan pace legend Wasim Akram is surprised that off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has been left out of the Indian team for the ODIs against England as he feels the veteran tweaker does not deserve to be dropped despite being out of form.

India playing too much cricket: Akram

India playing too much cricket: Akram

Rediff.com12 Dec 2010

India are playing too much cricket resulting in injuries to their pacers and that could hurt the team's chances in next year's World Cup on the subcontinent, feels former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram.

Akram steps down from KKR bowling coach's post

Akram steps down from KKR bowling coach's post

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram stepped down from the post of mentor and bowling coach of IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders citing personal reasons.

Dravid should replace Ganguly: Akram

Dravid should replace Ganguly: Akram

Rediff.com12 Sep 2005

I backed Sourav before the Zimbabwe tour but he looked pretty ordinary out there, said the former Pakistan captain

Warne, Akram salute Murali

Warne, Akram salute Murali

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Legendary bowlers Shane Warne and Wasim Akram are of the opinion that no bowler can match, or even come close, to Muttiah Muralitharan's amazing achievement of 800 Test wickets.

Akram to work with Pakistan fast bowlers

Akram to work with Pakistan fast bowlers

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has turned to former captain and fast bowler Wasim Akram and will prepare special pitches for the national team ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy in England in June.

Doctor serves notice to Wasim Akram

Doctor serves notice to Wasim Akram

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

A Pakistani doctor, Dr Kamran Cheema, has served a legal notice to former fast bowler Wasim Akram demanding an unconditional apology from him after being accused of showing negligence in the treatment of Wasims's wife, Huma Akram.

Akram hails Dravid's ability to perform under pressure

Akram hails Dravid's ability to perform under pressure

Rediff.com11 Mar 2012

After Rahul Dravid called it a day from international cricket, Pakistan's fast bowling legend Wasim Akram admired the Indian batting great's ability to perform under pressure with his flawless technique and confidence.

Akram's presence will boost KKR: Dahiya

Akram's presence will boost KKR: Dahiya

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) assistant coach Vijay Dahiya said the presence of Wasim Akram as the specialist bowling coach will act as a big boost for the players of the Indian Premier League side.

Ganguly hopes Akram can still help

Ganguly hopes Akram can still help

Rediff.com24 Nov 2003

The Indian skipper said Akram's tips would be useful because the side has quite a few left-arm fast bowlers.

Mohammad Akram gets two-year contract as Pak bowling coach

Mohammad Akram gets two-year contract as Pak bowling coach

Rediff.com9 Feb 2014

The PCB in a surprise move has awarded a two-year contract to the national team's bowling coach Mohammad Akram.

Why Do Bowlers Rarely Become Captains?

Why Do Bowlers Rarely Become Captains?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

One of the reasons why bowlers are rarely considered captains is because they are more susceptible to injuries than batters, argues Vishal Menon.

Akram slams Dhoni for dispirited leadership

Akram slams Dhoni for dispirited leadership

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

Disappointed with India's early ouster from the Champions Trophy, former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has came down heavily on Mahendra Singh Dhoni for his listless captaincy.

Chand is ready for senior team: Akram

Chand is ready for senior team: Akram

Rediff.com26 Aug 2012

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram lavished praise on India U-19 skipper Unmukt Chand for guiding his team to its third World Cup title and said the opener is ready to play for the senior side.

Sehwag doesn't qualify as skipper: Akram

Sehwag doesn't qualify as skipper: Akram

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

Under-fire Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni got much-needed support from former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram who said the "hullabaloo" about his leadership is "ill-timed" as speculated replacement Virender Sehwag is not qualified for the job.

Akram finds new love in maiden from Melbourne

Akram finds new love in maiden from Melbourne

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

Wasim Akram has got engaged to a former public relations consultant from Melbourne after proposing to her on his knee.

Akram flays Team India for negative body language

Akram flays Team India for negative body language

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

Team India's negative body language is one of the reasons that has deemed the team unable to rise from their slump, feels former Pakistan captain, Wasim Akram.