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Pakistan mark return of international cricket by beating Sri Lanka

Pakistan mark return of international cricket by beating Sri Lanka

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Pakistan officials hope Sunday's match will encourage other countries to send their teams by next year.

Tips from Nehra, Bhuvneshwar helped: Sran

Tips from Nehra, Bhuvneshwar helped: Sran

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

A memorable T20 debut performance in his bag, young India seamer Barinder Sran says receiving tips on the art of swing bowling from veteran Ashish Nehra and Bhuvneshwar Kumar helped him. Sran (4/10) returned the best figures by an Indian debutant in T20 Internationals to help the visitors restrict Zimbabwe to a paltry 99 for nine and then register a 10-wicket victory in the second match in Harare on Monday.

India at the Games

India at the Games

Rediff.com13 Aug 2004

Saturday's events featuring Indians.

Moment of reckoning as glory awaits England, Kiwis

Moment of reckoning as glory awaits England, Kiwis

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

England's sporting global ambitions have never been fully realised since Sir Alf Ramsey's team won the 1966 FIFA World Cup. Whether it is Gary Linekar or Hary Kane, the 'Cup' that they desperately want never came home during the last five and half decades.

How everyone in Pakistan awaits India's 'yes' on cricket series...

How everyone in Pakistan awaits India's 'yes' on cricket series...

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Pakistani star cricketer Wasim Akram said he was anxiously hoping for a 'yes' result as fans wait to hear if a planned series between arch-rivals Pakistan and India will go ahead.

Waqar seeks replacement spinner as Pak ready to look beyond Ajmal

Waqar seeks replacement spinner as Pak ready to look beyond Ajmal

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Although the PCB is leaving no stone unturned to allow suspended off-spinner, Saeed Ajmal a chance to make a comeback to international cricket, the national selectors and head coach, Waqar Younis are already planning for the World Cup without the services of the suspended spinner.

Ganguly joins Sehwag, Lara for Masters Champions League

Ganguly joins Sehwag, Lara for Masters Champions League

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly will join compatriot Virender Sehwag and other top cricketers from around the world in the inaugural edition of the Masters Champions League Twenty20 tournament, to be held in the United Arab Emirates in January.

Imran Khan must do more about Kashmir: Afridi

Imran Khan must do more about Kashmir: Afridi

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

'So much resources go into guarding this territory. So much goes into policing the Line of Control. So many mouths can get fed, so many minds can be nourished, if India and Pakistan resolve the Kashmir issue through a Kashmiri-owned, Kashmiri-led peace process'

From one Pathan to another

From one Pathan to another

Rediff.com30 Mar 2004

Tendulkar to play 350th ODI

Tendulkar to play 350th ODI

Rediff.com28 Oct 2005

Inzamam's dubious distinction

Inzamam's dubious distinction

Rediff.com7 Apr 2005

PCB announces $ 2.6 million profit from PSL

PCB announces $ 2.6 million profit from PSL

Rediff.com4 May 2016

The Pakistan Cricket Board announced an overall profit of 260 million rupees ($ 2.6 million) from the first edition of its Pakistan Super League held in February in the UAE.

Pollock doubles up in quick time

Pollock doubles up in quick time

Rediff.com29 Jan 2004

Khalil hopes to crack Sachin code

Khalil hopes to crack Sachin code

Rediff.com4 Mar 2005

18 years on, spin legend Kumble relives his 'Perfect 10'

18 years on, spin legend Kumble relives his 'Perfect 10'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

The Indian spin legend fondly recollected what easily got elevated to the top echelon of achievements in international cricket.

Shoaib upset over criticism

Shoaib upset over criticism

Rediff.com1 Feb 2005

Narine has captain Gambhir's total support

Narine has captain Gambhir's total support

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

West Indies off-spinner Sunil Narine got complete backing of his Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir who termed him as an asset and said there can be no back-up for the mystery bowler.

Blast at Pak envoy's  house in Nepal

Blast at Pak envoy's house in Nepal

Rediff.com10 Jun 2004

police suspect the blast was the result of a squabble between sweepers at the Ambassador's residence.

Indians' county round-up

Indians' county round-up

Rediff.com3 Jun 2005

Harbhajan Singh's county stint for Surrey was off to a bad start when he was out for a duck on Thursday.

Jadeja wins Legend's Cup Golf

Jadeja wins Legend's Cup Golf

Rediff.com21 Nov 2004

Former India cricket captain Kapil Dev finished second in the Legends Cup Golf tournament at the Classic Golf Resort.

Imran meets Irfan at last!

Imran meets Irfan at last!

Rediff.com1 Apr 2004

Pak diplomats support trade with India

Pak diplomats support trade with India

Rediff.com28 Jul 2003

Top Pakistani diplomats have supported trade with India through rail and road networks besides backing the petroleum and gas pipeline links and said the country could achieve most of its economic objectives through it.

Statistical highlights, Day 1

Statistical highlights, Day 1

Rediff.com25 Mar 2005

Dravid is Sports Personality of 2003

Dravid is Sports Personality of 2003

Rediff.com22 Feb 2004

The ace batsman edged out former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram and Indian tennis ace star Leander Paes for the award.

Limited overs' Cup, unlimited tactics...

Limited overs' Cup, unlimited tactics...

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Over the 44 years since the first World Cup that has never been more obvious than in the tactical evolutions that have taken place in the white-ball game.

'Martin Crowe was probably the best batsman against reverse swing'

'Martin Crowe was probably the best batsman against reverse swing'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Waqar Younis, one of the greatest practitioners of reverse swing, hailed former New Zealand captain Martin Crowe, who passed away today, as the "best batsman" when it came to tackling the difficult art.

Latif relishing Pakistan challenge

Latif relishing Pakistan challenge

Rediff.com2 Apr 2003

With Javed Miandad at the helm, Pakistan can look forward to regaining lost glory," said the new captain.

US drops charges against Pakistan envoy

US drops charges against Pakistan envoy

Rediff.com6 Feb 2003

Munir Akram, Pakistan's ambassador to the United Nations, had allegedly assaulted his companion in December last year.

Latif's ban harsh: Wasim

Latif's ban harsh: Wasim

Rediff.com15 Sep 2003

Patience is the key: Kumble

Patience is the key: Kumble

Rediff.com17 Oct 2004

Muralitharan takes 300 wkts in ODIs

Muralitharan takes 300 wkts in ODIs

Rediff.com15 Jan 2003

McGrath bowls a new record

McGrath bowls a new record

Rediff.com7 Oct 2004

ICC unhappy as current players seek retirement to play in MCL

ICC unhappy as current players seek retirement to play in MCL

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

With current players from three full member nations seeking no objection certificates to participate in the upcoming Masters Champions League (MCL), the ICC warned the boards against entertaining such demands and called it 'unacceptable'.

'When brothers go hand in hand they are unmatchabl

'When brothers go hand in hand they are unmatchabl

Rediff.com25 Jun 2003

Readers present their views on a joint India-Pakistan team to take on the mighty Aussies, and list their eleven.

Sports Shorts: Prajnesh advances; Bopanna-Sharan crash out

Sports Shorts: Prajnesh advances; Bopanna-Sharan crash out

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Wasim announces retirement

Wasim announces retirement

Rediff.com18 May 2003

The 36-year-old Pakistani left-arm fast bowler, currently playing for English county Hampshire, is the only cricketer in history to take 500 one-day international wickets.

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Rediff.com2 Apr 2003

The Pakistan captain said it would not be easy to fill in the void created by the absence of a number of senior cricketers in the team.