News for 'Akram'

Mushtaq's appointment questioned

Mushtaq's appointment questioned

Rediff.com18 Sep 2006

Justice Malik Mohammad Qayyum asked how the former Pakistan leg spinner was appointed assistant coach since he was blacklisted after the match-fixing scandal.

Cricket Buzz: PCB to wait for BCCI's confirmation for Asia Cup

Cricket Buzz: PCB to wait for BCCI's confirmation for Asia Cup

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

However the final decision to shift the tournament will be Asian Cricket Council's prerogative.

'Will see a lot of chinaman bowlers in the near future'

'Will see a lot of chinaman bowlers in the near future'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

The art of Chinaman bowling is becoming a rarity in the world of cricket, but ask Kolkata Knight Riders spinner Kuldeep Yadav and he would tell you that after seeing him perform, many would take u to this extremely tough art of bowling.

Dad knows best

Dad knows best

Rediff.com20 Oct 2003

England's man-in-form Mark Butcher about the turnaround in his career.

'Pakistan has big concerns about playing in India amid political tensions'

'Pakistan has big concerns about playing in India amid political tensions'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

Advocating for a series between India and Pakistan since long, Pakistan Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq says he is "disappointed" and expresses concerns over Pakistan team travelling to India for the World T20 in 2016 due to the recent anti-Pakistan protests in Mumbai.

Delhi HC blast: Court dismisses bail plea of approver

Delhi HC blast: Court dismisses bail plea of approver

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

A special National Investigation Agency court has dismissed the bail plea of Amir Abbas Dev, a co-accused-turned-approver in the September 2011 Delhi high court blast case in which the lone arrested accused is facing trial.

Did Dawood Ibrahim threaten Afridi over Miandad spat?

Did Dawood Ibrahim threaten Afridi over Miandad spat?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Former Pakistan captains' Shahid Afridi and Javed Miandad may have resolved their differences after an ugly spat, but now reports reveal that underworld don Dawood Ibrahim threatened Afridi to call truce with Miandad. According to a report in siasat.com, Dawood had called up Afridi on October 12 and threatened him with death. Dawood's daughter is married to Miandad's son and reports suggest that the gangster intervened to take side of his relative after Afridi had threatened Miandad with legal over 'match-fixing allegations'.

India has given up on UNSC seat: Pak

India has given up on UNSC seat: Pak

Rediff.com16 Jun 2006

'Kohli panicked while preparing for England tour'

'Kohli panicked while preparing for England tour'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Kohli's much-hyped stint at Surrey was eventually ruled out after he suffered a neck injury.

Aussie media surprised at non-inclusion of Gilchrist, Lillee

Aussie media surprised at non-inclusion of Gilchrist, Lillee

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

The Australian media has claimed that the selection of Alan Knott ahead of Adam Gilchrist as wicket-keeper in the World Test XI of all time by Wisden is embarrassing, and not choosing Dennis Lillee has been unfair.

UP heaves a sigh of relief as verdict day passes peacefully

UP heaves a sigh of relief as verdict day passes peacefully

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

While Ayodhya resembled a city under seige earlier during the day, the scene was no different elsewhere in the state with police and central forces keeping an eye over the security situation and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath personally monitoring it from a hi-tech control room in the state capital.

End of an enigma

End of an enigma

Rediff.com16 Feb 2004

Mark Waugh probably chose the wrong sport, the game with the rigid back and stiff upper lip.

No room for More at team hotel

No room for More at team hotel

Rediff.com1 Apr 2006

The plush Taj Exotica hotel cited lack of rooms for not being able to accommodate them.

PHOTOS: Clinical India thrash Windies to level series

PHOTOS: Clinical India thrash Windies to level series

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Kuldeep Yadav took a hat-trick after openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul hit centuries to help India crush West Indies by 107 runs in the second ODI in Visakhapatnam and level the three-match series at 1-1. Rohit smashed 159 from 138 balls, while Rahul stroked 102 from 104 balls to power India to a huge 387 for five in their 50 overs. In reply, West Indies made a brave effort courtesy of Shai Hope (78) and Nicholas Pooran (75) but Kuldeep finished off their hopes with his second ODI hat-trick.

Iraq coach quits after death threats

Iraq coach quits after death threats

Rediff.com1 Aug 2006

Akram Salman has resigned as coach of the Iraq football team after receiving death threats.

Shades of '92 after Pakistan down New Zealand

Shades of '92 after Pakistan down New Zealand

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

'We have the belief that we will win our next two games and then look ahead'

Spotted: V V S Laxman

Spotted: V V S Laxman

Rediff.com20 Dec 2006

Reader Tanwir Dadarkar sent us a picture of V V S Laxman.

Gayle to Malinga...check out big names of world cricket to feature in T10 League

Gayle to Malinga...check out big names of world cricket to feature in T10 League

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Eight teams have formed some of the best combinations from a pool of 64 top cricketers in the players' draft for T10League -- the limited ten-over format cricket -- that will be played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

Buzz: Cricket Australia has special requests for BCCI

Buzz: Cricket Australia has special requests for BCCI

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Maxwell closer to return, trains with Victoria

Tendulkar sets record for most ODIs

Tendulkar sets record for most ODIs

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

Sachin Tendulkar became the most capped one-day player after making his 357th appearance in the fourth ODI against South Africa.

Shoaib should have been picked: Wasim

Shoaib should have been picked: Wasim

Rediff.com7 May 2005

Wasim Akram came out in support of Shoaib Akhtar saying that the team would struggle against him in the West Indies.

Leading wicket-takers in Tests

Leading wicket-takers in Tests

Rediff.com12 Mar 2004

A look at the leading wicket-takers in Test cricket after Australian Shane Warne passed the 500 mark against Sri Lanka.

Post your cricket video, get picked: PCB

Post your cricket video, get picked: PCB

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

The Pakistan Cricket Board has found an unique way to tap budding talent.

Pakistani court adjourns Mumbai attacks case till Aug 31

Pakistani court adjourns Mumbai attacks case till Aug 31

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

A Pakistani court hearing the case of seven men, including LeT commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, charged with involvement in the Mumbai attacks has adjourned the hearing for six weeks, a defence lawyer said on Monday.

PCB wants only 60 Indian journalists

PCB wants only 60 Indian journalists

Rediff.com28 Jan 2004

Pakistan may be eagerly awaiting the Indian cricket team. But when it comes to journalists, Islamabad is not being large-hearted.

Cric Buzz: Zimbabwe cricket board approaches ICC for loan

Cric Buzz: Zimbabwe cricket board approaches ICC for loan

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Zimbabwe Cricket Union has approached the International Cricket Council for a loan to bail the board out of a financial crisis, which has also put the Pakistan team's tour to that country in serious doubt.

Goodbye, Genius

Goodbye, Genius

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

In Martin Crowe's death, cricket has lost one of its most iconic figures in recent memory, says Shakya Mitra.

Pak appoint Waqar as bowling coach

Pak appoint Waqar as bowling coach

Rediff.com8 Mar 2006

He will be looking after the Pakistan senior, A and under-19 teams besides being based at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore.

Shoaib may play third Test

Shoaib may play third Test

Rediff.com3 Mar 2005

The PCB said the doctors working on the bowler would submit its report on Friday when a clearer picture is expected to emerge

'India need bowling superstar'

'India need bowling superstar'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Sanjay Manjrekar hailed the trend of bowlers emerging as game-changers for India but stressed that the country needs a bowling superstar to inspire young generation.

Moderate quake jolts Islamabad

Moderate quake jolts Islamabad

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

Moderate earthquake jolts Pakistan's capital, northwestern parts, no injuries reported

Revealed! How Sreesanth played 2011 World Cup final!

Revealed! How Sreesanth played 2011 World Cup final!

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'I thank Sachinpaaji for taking me to Coach Gary Kirsten and telling him that 'Sreesanth should play' (in the World Cup final against Sri Lanka) and thanks to Dhonibhai for giving me that opportunity.'

Malinga mulls retirement, says mentally done with cricket

Malinga mulls retirement, says mentally done with cricket

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Lasith Malinga has hinted at possible retirement, saying that he is mentally done with international cricket

Pakistani social media celebrity Qandeel Baloch killed

Pakistani social media celebrity Qandeel Baloch killed

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

Pakistan's social media celebrity Qandeel Baloch was killed allegedly by her brother in Multan in Punjab province, becoming the latest victim of "honour killings" that plague the country.

'Kohli not in Tendulkar, Dravid's league'

'Kohli not in Tendulkar, Dravid's league'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Former Pakistan batsman Mohammad Yousuf believes that India captain Virat Kohli is not in the league of legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid.

Venugopal Rao to lead BP XI against Sri Lanka

Venugopal Rao to lead BP XI against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com22 Nov 2005

The one-off three-day match against Sri Lanka will be held in Bangalore from November 26.

Tendulkar equals record for most ODIs

Tendulkar equals record for most ODIs

Rediff.com19 Nov 2005

He equalled former Pakistan all rounder Wasim Akram's world record for most ODI appearances.

When Sachin took on Pakistan

When Sachin took on Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Sachin Tendulkar. An inspiration to a nation. An icon of his sport. Sachin's life offers many, many, lessons, as Devendra Prabhudesai explains in his new book Winning Like Sachin. Think & Succeed Like Tendulkar, from which this fascinating glimpse we are proud to post today, the Master's 45th birthday.