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'Expect tough cricket from Australia'

'Expect tough cricket from Australia'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

But former Pakistan pacer, Wasim Akram says it will be emotionally very demanding for the Australians to get back on the field.

Yet another milestone for Harbhajan

Yet another milestone for Harbhajan

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

Harbhajan Singh surpasses Wasim Akram's Test scalps to climb to 9th in list.

Good news for Ajmal as his off-spinners declared legitimate

Good news for Ajmal as his off-spinners declared legitimate

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

The Pakistan spinner's 'doosra' however has still not received a nod of approval from lab testers

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.

Imran's yorker: Parliament dissolved, polls in 90 days

Imran's yorker: Parliament dissolved, polls in 90 days

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Prime Minister Khan, who had effectively lost his majority in the 342-member National Assembly, made a brief address to the nation after a stormy parliament session was adjourned by Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri.

2 brothers, 85-yr-old woman among 38 killed in Delhi riots

2 brothers, 85-yr-old woman among 38 killed in Delhi riots

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Aamir, 25, who worked as a driver, and his brother Hashim, 16, set out from Ghaziabad on Wednesday to check on their elder brother Shairuddin in Gokalpuri, one of the focal points of the violence. The two never reached Shairuddin's place.

India questions UN resolution on Int'l Day to Combat Islamophobia

India questions UN resolution on Int'l Day to Combat Islamophobia

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

The 193-member UN General Assembly adopted a resolution, introduced by Pakistan's ambassador Munir Akram under agenda item culture of peace, to proclaim March 15 as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia.

Coming soon: A 'Tendulkar Drive', 'Kohli Crescent' and 'Dev Terrace'

Coming soon: A 'Tendulkar Drive', 'Kohli Crescent' and 'Dev Terrace'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

A new housing estate is luring buyers with a 'Tendulkar Drive', 'Kohli Crescent' and 'Dev Terrace'.

'My mission was to kill journalists, Hindu leaders'

'My mission was to kill journalists, Hindu leaders'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Mohammad Akram Pasha is an educated youngster from Nanded in Maharshtra, who was in Bangalore as part of an operation to assassinate, reports Vicky Nanjappa

'Tendulkar's career would have been incomplete without World Cup'

'Tendulkar's career would have been incomplete without World Cup'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Sachin Tendulkar's awe-inspiring career, which lasted more than two decades, would have been incomplete had he not been a part of the 2011 World Cup winning Indian cricket team, feels Pakistani pace legend Wasim Akram.

U-19 WC: Australia down Pakistan to reach semis

U-19 WC: Australia down Pakistan to reach semis

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

Australia booked their place in the Under-19 World Cup 2022 Super League semi-finals with a 119-run win over Pakistan thanks to some fine top-order batting.

'It has been the most interesting Indian Premier League season'

'It has been the most interesting Indian Premier League season'

Rediff.com14 May 2015

With no team as yet assured of a last four play-off berth, Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Wasim Akram described this Indian Premier League (IPL) season as the most interesting in its eight-year history.

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

US supporting India's NSG bid to contain China and Russia: Pak NSA

US supporting India's NSG bid to contain China and Russia: Pak NSA

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Pakistan's National Security Adviser Nasser Janjua has alleged that America's efforts to include India in the Nuclear Suppliers Group was part of a "greater design" to contain China and prevent the resurgence of Russia.

'Greater design' behind US support for India's NSG bid: Pak NSA

'Greater design' behind US support for India's NSG bid: Pak NSA

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

"It's [part of] a greater design," Janjua said at a seminar on 'Pakistan's case for NSA membership' on Tuesday.

Indo-Pak series: Sharif has given Pakistan approval to play in Lanka?

Indo-Pak series: Sharif has given Pakistan approval to play in Lanka?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

According to sources, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has given his nod to Pakistan to play a bilateral series against India in Sri Lanka.

Biggest perpetrator of terrorism: India slams Pak at UN

Biggest perpetrator of terrorism: India slams Pak at UN

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

"We call on Pakistan to stop cleansing their own minorities including Hindus, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and others," Bhat said.

Pak is world's biggest destabilising force: India at UN

Pak is world's biggest destabilising force: India at UN

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Strongly hitting out at Pakistan for again raking up the Kashmir issue at the United Nations, India has said a constructive contribution cannot be expected from a country that has an established practice of hosting terrorists and is the "epicentre" of global terrorism, and the biggest destabilising force in the world.

'The man lowered his gun and fired at my car...it was very scary'

'The man lowered his gun and fired at my car...it was very scary'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Moments after escaping a shocking road rage incident in the city, former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram said that road rage could happen anywhere in the world but taking out a gun and firing on someone was not the way to settle things.

Bangladesh deny Mustafizur permission to play in IPL

Bangladesh deny Mustafizur permission to play in IPL

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has refused to give No-Objection Certificate (NOC) to pacer Mustafizur Rahman after he was approached by IPL franchises, in view of the national side's scheduled tour of Sri Lanka beginning next month, according to reports.

'Javagal Srinath didn't get the credit he deserved'

'Javagal Srinath didn't get the credit he deserved'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Javagal Srinath played 67 Tests and 229 ODIs between 1991 and 2003, taking 236 and 315 wickets respectively. South African seamer Shaun Pollock believes the Indian never got the credit he deserved.

'Kolkata have got the ammunition to win the title'

'Kolkata have got the ammunition to win the title'

Rediff.com28 May 2014

Eyeing another IPL title after entering the playoffs, 2012 champions Kolkata Knight Riders are on a roll with a seven-match winning streak and bowling coach Wasim Akram has said that the purple brigade has all the "ammunition" to do it again.

Would love to visit Pakistan for cricket series: Root

Would love to visit Pakistan for cricket series: Root

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

England has not toured Pakistan since 2005-06, mainly because of security concerns. The 2009 attack on Sri Lanka's team bus in Lahore resulted in no international cricket in Pakistan.

Tendulkar in Wisden's all-time World Test XI

Tendulkar in Wisden's all-time World Test XI

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

The batting icon, who will retire from Test cricket after playing against the West Indies in his landmark 200th match in Mumbai next month, was named at his number four slot in the team, announced to mark 150 years of the Cricketers' Almanack, in London.

'Cricketing ties will help improve India-Pakistan relations'

'Cricketing ties will help improve India-Pakistan relations'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram said he is in favour of resuming bilateral cricket ties with India which he believes will help improve relations between the two nations.

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.

Gambhir slams Afridi for anti-Modi remarks

Gambhir slams Afridi for anti-Modi remarks

Rediff.com17 May 2020

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir on Sunday hit back at his favourite target former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi for his latest jibe against India PM Narendra Modi and the Indian armed forces.

World record 36 sixes hit during Vizag Test!

World record 36 sixes hit during Vizag Test!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

The first Test match between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam created a new world record for the most number of sixes hit in a Test match.

Muslims in Bulandshahr give Rs 6.27 lakh for protest damages

Muslims in Bulandshahr give Rs 6.27 lakh for protest damages

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

Rs 6,27,507, the amount of damage assessed by the administration, has been raised by donations within the community, Haji Akram, a local councilor, said.

Feb 7 1999: 20 years on, relive Kumble's 'Perfect 10'

Feb 7 1999: 20 years on, relive Kumble's 'Perfect 10'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

It was on 7th February 1999, that Anil Kumble became just the second bowler in the history of cricket to take all ten wickets in an innings of a Test match. He achieved the feat against Pakistan at Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, now known as Arun Jaitley cricket stadium in Delhi during the second Test of the two-match series.

Hall of Famer Abbas wants to inspires next gen

Hall of Famer Abbas wants to inspires next gen

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Hailed as the 'Asian Bradman', former Pakistan captain Abbas was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame alongside legendary South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis and former Australian captain Lisa Sthalekar.

Why sub-continent bowlers will struggle in Australia during World Cup

Why sub-continent bowlers will struggle in Australia during World Cup

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Having represented Pakistan in five cricket World Cup campaigns, legendary pacer Wasim Akram feels that it will be a challenge for sub-continent bowlers to perform in this edition of the 50-over showpiece event in Australian and New Zealand.

ICC announced IPL not T20 team: Shoaib Akhtar

ICC announced IPL not T20 team: Shoaib Akhtar

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

Pakistan players did not find any spot in ICC Team of the Decade across all formats

'Gambhir's psyche to get wickets in T20 makes him a great captain'

'Gambhir's psyche to get wickets in T20 makes him a great captain'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Kolkata Knight Riders' bowling coach Wasim Akram has said that captain Gautam Gambhir's leadership and the team bonding is responsible for its success in the IPL and the ongoing Oppo Champions League T20.

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.

Ganguly, Warne say not aware of ball tampering

Ganguly, Warne say not aware of ball tampering

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

Kolkata Knight Riders bowling coach Wasim Akram might have dropped a bombshell by claiming that bowlers in IPL III have been tampering with the ball but KKR captain Sourav Ganguly said he was not aware of any such malpractice.

No takers for your malware: India slams Pak at UN

No takers for your malware: India slams Pak at UN

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Syed Akbaruddin, on Thursday lambasted Pakistan for peddling a false narrative on New Delhi and said there are no "takers for your malware here".

Farmers' protest: Verdict on arrested scribe's bail plea today

Farmers' protest: Verdict on arrested scribe's bail plea today

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

A Delhi court will pass the order on Tuesday on the bail plea of freelance journalist Mandeep Punia arrested by the Delhi Police from the Singhu border protest site here where farmers are agitating against the three contentious agri laws.

Kapil on decline of art of swing bowling

Kapil on decline of art of swing bowling

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

'The art of swing bowling should come back. Learning the knuckle ball and all is fine. If you don't know how to swing the ball, everything is waste.'