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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.

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.

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.

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.

'Dhoni has to trust Sehwag's abilities'

'Dhoni has to trust Sehwag's abilities'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

Former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram has thrown his weight behind off-colour Virender Sehwag, saying skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni must trust the India opener's abilities.

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.

I-League: Churchill ride on Moghrabi's strike

I-League: Churchill ride on Moghrabi's strike

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

A brilliant goal from Akram Moghrabi in injury time helped Churchill Brothers earn full points against hosts Shillong Lajong in their round seven match of the I-League at the JN Sports Complex in Shillong on Saturday.

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".

'Kohli should not be rushed into captaincy'

'Kohli should not be rushed into captaincy'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

Former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram says in-form Virat Kohli should not be rushed into Indian captaincy, but advised Mahendra Singh Dhoni to relieve himself of the burden of leading the side in at least one of the three formats.

'Sialkot's participation crucial to Indo-Pak ties'

'Sialkot's participation crucial to Indo-Pak ties'

Rediff.com31 May 2012

The Sialkot Stallions' participation in this year's Champions League T20 will "set the ball rolling" for the resumption of bilateral cricket ties between India and Pakistan, feels former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram.

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

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.

Dean Jones favourite to become Pakistan's new coach

Dean Jones favourite to become Pakistan's new coach

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made up its mind to appoint former Australia batsman Dean Jones as chief coach of the Pakistan cricket team.

UP cricket bribery scandal: IPL Chairman Shukla's aide resigns

UP cricket bribery scandal: IPL Chairman Shukla's aide resigns

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The BCCI's Anti-Corruption Unit on Thursday said it will launch a probe into an alleged bribery scandal unearthed by a sting operation, which claimed that a member of Indian Premier League chairman Rajeev Shukla's personal staff sought bribes to facilitate selection of players.

'I normally don't pick favourites but this time India look best prepared'

'I normally don't pick favourites but this time India look best prepared'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Cricketing greats such as Kapil Dev, Sourav Ganguly, Wasim Akram and Inzamam ul Haq have picked India as the overwhelming favourites to win the World T20 title at home.

Naseem youngest to take Test hat-trick as Pakistan close on victory

Naseem youngest to take Test hat-trick as Pakistan close on victory

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

Naseem Shah removed Najmul Hossain, Taijul Islam and Mahmudullah before Bangladesh finished day three of the opening 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.

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.'

Delhi HC blast: NIA issues 'wanted' notices for 3, Rs 10L reward

Delhi HC blast: NIA issues 'wanted' notices for 3, Rs 10L reward

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

Stepping up efforts to track down three suspects in the Delhi high court blast case, the National Investigating Agency on Tuesday issued public notices about the accused along with their photographs and announced a Rs 10-lakh reward to anyone giving information about them.

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.

Bangladesh PM accepts CAB's invitation to attend Kolkata Test

Bangladesh PM accepts CAB's invitation to attend Kolkata Test

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

The felicitation will happen during India's World Test Championship match against Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens from November 22-26.

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.

'Tendulkar will score his 100th ton in England'

'Tendulkar will score his 100th ton in England'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2011

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram feels the fourth Test at The Oval will provide Sachin Tendulkar with an ideal opportunity to reach the milestone of scoring 100 international centuries, in the ongoing four-match series against England.

Jon Lewis named Bangladesh batting coach

Jon Lewis named Bangladesh batting coach

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The 50-year-old Englishman, who had served as batting coach of Sri Lanka cricket team, will step in the shoes of Neil McKenzie, who stepped down last August citing family reasons.

Who's the most successful World Cup captain?

Who's the most successful World Cup captain?

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers from cricket World Cups held between 1975 to 2015.

Former Pak spinner held in betting sting

Former Pak spinner held in betting sting

Rediff.com15 May 2011

Former Pakistan Test off-spinner and current umpire Akram Raza has been arrested after police conducted a raid to bust a gang of bookmakers taking illegal bets on the ongoing Indian Premier League matches.

'Don't write off Pakistan's chances in the WC'

'Don't write off Pakistan's chances in the WC'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

Former captain Wasim Akram says it is premature to write off Pakistan's chances at the upcoming World Cup, as they are a dangerous outfit when under pressure.

U-19 WC: Pakistan beat Afghanistan, set up India SF

U-19 WC: Pakistan beat Afghanistan, set up India SF

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Muhammad Huraira superb fifty on debut and a fine bowling performance powered Pakistan to a six-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the ICC Under-19 World Cup, in Benoni, on Friday, and set up an exciting semi-final against arch-rivals India.

PCA removes Pakistani cricketers' photos after Pulwama attack

PCA removes Pakistani cricketers' photos after Pulwama attack

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

Pakistani cricketers whose photographs have been removed from the PCA include that of present Prime Minister Imran Khan.

'Pakistan's WC preparation not up to the mark'

'Pakistan's WC preparation not up to the mark'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

Pakistan's preparation for 2011 World Cup is not going on the right track and it's high time the selectors should handpick the preliminary squad to give enough time to the players to gel as a unit, feels former captain Wasim Akram.

Dravid lone Indian in Sangakkara's XI

Dravid lone Indian in Sangakkara's XI

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Iconic batsman Sachin Tendulkar did not find a place in Kumar Sangakkara's list of all-time XI while Rahul Dravid was the lone Indian in the team selected by the former Sri Lankan skipper.

IPL taught me a lot, says top earner Cummins

IPL taught me a lot, says top earner Cummins

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Australia pacer Pat Cummins believes that players tend to learn a lot from playing the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Violent protests break out across country over remarks on Prophet

Violent protests break out across country over remarks on Prophet

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Protests broke out in some states on Friday, including Delhi's Jama Masjid and stone-petling at policemen in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj and Saharanpur, over the controversial remarks on Prophet Muhammad by two now-suspended Bharatiya Janata Party functionaries with demonstrators in Jharkhand injuring a few policemen while authorities in Jammu imposed a curfew in few areas and parts of Kashmir observed a shutdown.

'Flat pitches made India-SL Test series dull'

'Flat pitches made India-SL Test series dull'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2010

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram feels apart from Sachin Tendulkar's tremendous form the just-concluded Test series between India and Sri Lanka turned out to be a rather "dull" affair due to placid tracks.

PHOTOS: Biggest cheer for Tendulkar as stalwarts felicitated at Eden Gardens

PHOTOS: Biggest cheer for Tendulkar as stalwarts felicitated at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

It was 'Yesterday Once More' for the fans as they witnessed an August gathering with legends Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar and Virender Sehwag from India while Pakistan was represented by Imran Khan, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis.

WATCH: Cricket legends take lap of honour at Eden Gardens!

WATCH: Cricket legends take lap of honour at Eden Gardens!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Kapil Dev, Anil Kumble, Krishnamachari Srikkanth, Dilip Vengsarkar and Mohammad Azharuddin took a lap around the 'Mecca of Indian cricket'

What Pakistan, England players are missing by IPL absence

What Pakistan, England players are missing by IPL absence

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Asserting that the Indian Premier League is a great platform to sharpen skills, legendary pacer Wasim Akram said Pakistan and England are losing out big time by their players not playing in the cash-rich Twenty20 cricket tournament.

Pakistan fans vote for their greatest win against India

Pakistan fans vote for their greatest win against India

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Pakistan fans pick 1999 Chennai Test win against India as greatest of their national team

'Shoaib's career as good as over'

'Shoaib's career as good as over'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

Troubled Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar's career is as good as over, bowling great Wasim Akram said on Monday.