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Butt, Asif forced to share prison cell

Butt, Asif forced to share prison cell

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

They turned on each other during the spot-fixing trial and now convicted Pakistan cricketers Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif have been forced to share a cell at the Wandsworth prison where they are serving their term.

Pakistan pacer Asif returns home from Dubai

Pakistan pacer Asif returns home from Dubai

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif returned home on Friday after spending 19 days in detention in Dubai over a drug-related incident. Asif arrived in Karachi from Dubai and without coming out of the terminal caught a connecting flight to Lahore where the Pakistan Cricket Board headquarters are located.

Prince, Asif steal spotlight

Prince, Asif steal spotlight

Rediff.com14 Jan 2007

Pakistan's Mohammad Asif took five wickets to lessen the impact of Ashwell Prince's century for South Africa on the third day of the first Test on Saturday.

Asif Ali: Rising star of Malayalam cinema

Asif Ali: Rising star of Malayalam cinema

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

The actor talks about the success of Violin and Salt N' Pepper.

Asif pulls out of India ODI series

Asif pulls out of India ODI series

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

Pakistan's top pacer Mohammad Asif will miss the five-match ODI series in India due to a chronic elbow problem.

CAS reject Butt, Asif's appeal against ICC ban

CAS reject Butt, Asif's appeal against ICC ban

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

Former Pakistan cricketers Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif lost their appeals against bans for spot-fixing in the Lord's Test against England in 2010.

Shoaib, Asif appear before drugs tribunal

Shoaib, Asif appear before drugs tribunal

Rediff.com21 Oct 2006

The panel will recommend if they are to be penalised for testing positive for the banned steroid nandrolone.

Pak pacer Mohd Asif in Malayalam film

Pak pacer Mohd Asif in Malayalam film

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

The film is directed by reknowned lyricist Kaithapram Damodaran Namboodiri.

Asif may seek political asylum in Britain

Asif may seek political asylum in Britain

Rediff.com9 Sep 2010

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif, one of the three cricketers at the centre of the spot-fixing scandal, is mulling over making a claim for political asylum in Britain to avoid going back to his country, where fans are said to have acutely reacted to the allegations.

Shoaib, Asif not in ODI squad

Shoaib, Asif not in ODI squad

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

The duo have not been included in Pakistan's squad for the second ODI against the West Indies, despite being cleared of doping offences.

Asif submits written apology to PCB, agrees to cooperate

Asif submits written apology to PCB, agrees to cooperate

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Disgraced Pakistan pacer Mohammad Asif took a step further towards his rehabilitation when he subamitted a written apology to the Cricket Board (PCB) and also agreed to cooperate with authorities on the spot-fixing issue.

Poor English got Asif reduced ban

Poor English got Asif reduced ban

Rediff.com2 Nov 2006

The PCB's anti-doping commission observed that Mohammad Asif's command of English is limited and could not possibly have understood the WADA regulations.

Mohammad Asif banking on B sample

Mohammad Asif banking on B sample

Rediff.com18 Oct 2006

He has pleaded innocence and appealed to the PCB for his B sample test to establish the fact before taking a final decision.

Asif claims four wickets on return

Asif claims four wickets on return

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

South Africa were 254 for four at stumps on the second day of the first Test in reply to Pakistan's first innings of 313.

CAS to hear appeals of Asif, Butt in February

CAS to hear appeals of Asif, Butt in February

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

The Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) in Switzerland will hear the appeals of suspended Pakistan cricketers Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif against the International Cricket Council's (ICC) bans for spot-fixing next February.

ICC withdraws Asif and Amir from awards list

ICC withdraws Asif and Amir from awards list

Rediff.com4 Sep 2010

The International Cricket Council has withdrawn the names of suspended Pakistan fast bowlers Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir from next month's ICC awards in India.

Asif leaves for Geneva for 'B' sample test

Asif leaves for Geneva for 'B' sample test

Rediff.com16 Aug 2008

Desperate to prove his innocence in the Indian Premier League doping scam, embattled Pakistan pacer Mohammad Asif and his lawyer have left for Geneva, Switzerland on Friday night, where his "B" sample test will be conducted on Monday. Asif, who tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug during the IPL, would come to know whether he faces more disciplinary action or not only after the "B" sample test.

Asif made racist remark against Watson in Aus

Asif made racist remark against Watson in Aus

Rediff.com21 May 2010

Pakistani pacer Mohammad Asif called Australian all-rounder Shane Watson a 'bloody white' during the team's tour Down Under and got away with it, according to the then team manager Abdul Raquib.

South Africa tail wags after Asif blitz

South Africa tail wags after Asif blitz

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

The home team totalled 331 in their second innings before Pakistan, chasing 191 to win, reached the close on eight for nought.

Asif finally admits to spot-fixing, wants to revive career

Asif finally admits to spot-fixing, wants to revive career

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Following the footsteps of his fellow banned teammates, disgraced Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Asif also admitted to spot fixing during a meeting with Subhan Ahmad, the Chief Operating Officer of the Pakistan Cricket Board in Lahore.

Asif, Farhat puts Pakistan on top

Asif, Farhat puts Pakistan on top

Rediff.com27 Mar 2006

Asif snared four for 41 as Sri Lanka were skittled out for a modest 185 and then the left-handed Farhat scored 69 from 90 balls to consolidate his team's advantage.

First Look: Mohanlal, Fahadh, Asif in Red Wine

First Look: Mohanlal, Fahadh, Asif in Red Wine

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

The film's shooting has begun in Kozhikode.

Now Asif faces legal trouble from ex-lover

Now Asif faces legal trouble from ex-lover

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

Hell has no fury like a woman scorned and after Shoaib Malik, another top Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Asif is learning it the hard way as he has been taken to court by a former lover over a financial dispute.

J-K polls: Will Cong-NC alliance benefit from DPAP withdrawal?

J-K polls: Will Cong-NC alliance benefit from DPAP withdrawal?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

The withdrawal of the candidature by DPAP leaders on the last day on August 30 is seen as a boost to the NC-Congress alliance.

Kashmiri journalist rearrested two days after release

Kashmiri journalist rearrested two days after release

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Two days after Kashmiri journalist Asif Sultan was released from a five-year detention, he has been rearrested in Srinagar in another case, officials said on Friday.

'Asif, Butt can return to competitive cricket after Sep 1'

'Asif, Butt can return to competitive cricket after Sep 1'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Pakistani cricketers Mohammad Asif and Salman Butt will be free to return to competitive action on Sept. 2 after serving bans for involvement in match-fixing, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Wednesday.

Asif, Sami send Australia crashing

Asif, Sami send Australia crashing

Rediff.com3 Jan 2010

Mohammad Asif claimed a career-best 6 for 41 and Mohd Sami 3 for 27 as Australia were shot out for a paltry 127 on Day 1 of the second Test against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.

Washout Time For India Down Under

Washout Time For India Down Under

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

This period saw big stars of the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev fade into the sunset while it was witness to the birth of slew of young Indian cricketers that made their mark home and abroad.

Pakistan's Asif ruled out of third one-dayer

Pakistan's Asif ruled out of third one-dayer

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

"Asif has been advised to rest for one more match as he has not made a 100 percent recovery (from an elbow injury)," chief selector Salahuddin Ahmed told Reuters on Monday.

Pakistan include Mohammad Asif for third Test

Pakistan include Mohammad Asif for third Test

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

Pakistan go into the third Test without pace bowler Shabbir Ahmed and all rounder Shahid Afridi.

Asif, Aamer lead Pakistan fightback

Asif, Aamer lead Pakistan fightback

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

Pakistan's pace duo Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamer ripped through the New Zealand batting line-up to reduce them to 147 for eight in their second innings of day four of the first Test, in Dunedin, on Friday.

Asif Ali is Amitabh Bachchan in Ustad Hotel

Asif Ali is Amitabh Bachchan in Ustad Hotel

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Malayalam cinema.

Asif tested positive, confirms IPL

Asif tested positive, confirms IPL

Rediff.com14 Jul 2008

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif is the player who has tested positive for a banned substance during the Twenty20 Indian Premier League, organisers revealed on Monday.

Bilawal's party split on question of allying with Sharif to form govt

Bilawal's party split on question of allying with Sharif to form govt

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

The Bilawal Bhutto-led Pakistan Peoples Party which won the third largest number of seats in the National Assembly in the elections appears to be split on whether to join a coalition government or sit on Opposition benches.

No place for Asif in ICL: More

No place for Asif in ICL: More

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

The Indian Cricket League (ICL) rubbished Mohammad Asif's claim that he was approached by the 'rebel' league with a mouth-watering offer and said the disgraced Pakistani pacer first has to come out clean from all doping charges. ICL executive board member and tournament director, Kiran More said they have no intentions of signing up the dope-tainted pacer.

Court adjourns, decision on Asif likely on Monday

Court adjourns, decision on Asif likely on Monday

Rediff.com8 Jun 2008

Uncertainty over detained Pakistani pacer Mohammad Asif's fate lingers as the Dubai court, before which he appeared on Sunday, adjourned soon after hearing recommendations of the prosecutors. Asif today appeared before the court along with his lawyers and recommendations from the prosecutors were also heard before the proceedings were adjourned.

No WADA rule violated in Asif case: BCCI

No WADA rule violated in Asif case: BCCI

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Monday rejected the contention of the World Anti-Doping Agency in Pakistan that it has violated of the global body's rules by prematurely identifying Pakistani paceman Mohammad Asif who failed a dope test during the Indian Premier League in India. BCCI's chief administrative officer Ratnakar Shetty said the Board has followed all the correct procedures and taken the right step by naming Asif.

Mohd Asif to be released from jail on May 5

Mohd Asif to be released from jail on May 5

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

Banned Pakistan pacer Mohammad Asif will be released from prison on May 5 after completing his jail term in the United Kingdom. Asif will decide when he plans to return to Pakistan after being released from prison, said his lawyer Ravi Gill.

Asif dropped from Pakistan squad for tri-series

Asif dropped from Pakistan squad for tri-series

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

Paceman Mohammad Asif has been dropped from the Pakistan squad for the triangular one-day series in Bangladesh after he remained in custody at Dubai airport following his detention for the possession of illegal drugs. A Pakistan Cricket Board spokesman told reporters on Wednesday that Asif's place would be taken by young fast bowler Sohail Khan, two days before the squad leaves for Bangladesh to play in the series that also involves India.

Not enough evidence against Butt, Asif, says lawyer

Not enough evidence against Butt, Asif, says lawyer

Rediff.com30 Oct 2011

Lawyer Aftab Gul, who represented Salman Butt in the ICC spot-fixing hearings, believes that the crown court in London does not have enough evidence to give an adverse decision against the banned Pakistan captain and pacer Muhammad Asif.