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NZ pacers Duffy, Jamieson demolish Pakistan in first T201

NZ pacers Duffy, Jamieson demolish Pakistan in first T201

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Pakistan's batting crumbled against New Zealand's pace attack and they were all out for 91 in 18.4 overs. In reply, New Zealand easily chased down the total, getting to 92 for 1 in just 10.1 overs.

Nawaz's blistering ton powers Pakistan to victory

Nawaz's blistering ton powers Pakistan to victory

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

A fiery century by Hasan Nawaz and top-class performances from pacers helped Pakistan keep the series alive

BJP wins Azam Khan's Rampur Sadar For First Time

BJP wins Azam Khan's Rampur Sadar For First Time

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

BJP candidate Akash Saxena defeated his Samajwadi Party rival Asim Raja by 33,702 votes.

Rohit captain of ICC's T20I team of year; Bumrah, Pandya, Arshdeep included

Rohit captain of ICC's T20I team of year; Bumrah, Pandya, Arshdeep included

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

India captain Rohit Sharma, who led the team to their second ICC T20 World Cup title last June, has been named skipper of the ICC Men's T20I Team of the Year 2024.

SC upholds cancellation of Abdullah Azam Khan's election to UP assembly

SC upholds cancellation of Abdullah Azam Khan's election to UP assembly

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

The litigation in the present case relates to the existence of two birth certificates of Abdullah Azam who allegedly gave the wrong date of birth while filing his nomination papers for the 2017 poll.

Shubman Gill's reign at top short-lived; replaced by Babar Azam

Shubman Gill's reign at top short-lived; replaced by Babar Azam

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

India opener Shubman Gill's reign at the top of the ODI batters' list was short-lived as he was replaced by former Pakistani skipper Babar Azam in the ICC Player Rankings issued on Wednesday.

Babar, Shaheen, Naseem recalled for Australia series

Babar, Shaheen, Naseem recalled for Australia series

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Former captain Babar Azam, pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah returned to the Pakistan team for the upcoming white-ball series in Australia.

'Hindustan Is Heaven On Earth'

'Hindustan Is Heaven On Earth'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

The cultural richness that began from a narrow bank of the Yamuna has continued for over 7 centuries. And you literally go underground for as little at Rs 50 to see it!

'Virat, Babar shouldn't be mentioned in the same line'

'Virat, Babar shouldn't be mentioned in the same line'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin said on Tuesday that star Pakistan batter Babar Azam "should not be mentioned in the same line" as Indian icon Virat Kohli

Babar Azam's Pakistan get boost ahead of World Cup!

Babar Azam's Pakistan get boost ahead of World Cup!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Pakistan have had a wonderful record in ODI cricket this year, losing just three matches of the 10 they've played thus far.

I-T raids against Azam Khan, aides enter Day 3, Rs 800 tax evasion suspected

I-T raids against Azam Khan, aides enter Day 3, Rs 800 tax evasion suspected

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Income tax sleuths who reached Khan's residence on Jail Road in Rampur in Uttar Pradesh at 7 am on Wednesday completed their search Friday evening.

SP Split Wide Open as Azam Khan Aide Blasts Akhilesh

SP Split Wide Open as Azam Khan Aide Blasts Akhilesh

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Jailed Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan's spokesperson accuses Akhilesh Yadav of ignoring Khan and the Muslim community, sparking speculation over another rift in the party.

PIX: Clinical New Zealand crush Pak in CT opener

PIX: Clinical New Zealand crush Pak in CT opener

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

IMAGES from the Champions Trophy Group A match played between Pakistan and New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday.

Pakistan set to recall Babar, Afridi for South Africa ODIs

Pakistan set to recall Babar, Afridi for South Africa ODIs

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Seniors Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah are set to make a comeback to Pakistan's ODI team for the tour of South Africa.

This Too Shall Pass: Babar Azam Tells Kohli

This Too Shall Pass: Babar Azam Tells Kohli

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Pakistan Skipper Babar Azam has come out in Virat Kohli's support after the latter's slump in form.

1st Test, Day 1: Shakeel, Rizwan rescue Pakistan vs WI

1st Test, Day 1: Shakeel, Rizwan rescue Pakistan vs WI

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan hit unbeaten half-centuries to help Pakistan overcome Jayden Seales' three-wicket burst

Pakistan's Azam is ICC Men's Cricketer of The Year

Pakistan's Azam is ICC Men's Cricketer of The Year

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

A haul of eight hundred and 17 fifties during the calendar year was Babar's best of his career to date.

What will be the right playing combos for India in CT?

What will be the right playing combos for India in CT?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Raina also laid emphasis on how Kuldeep Yadav could be a lynchpin in India's success.

Check Out Gill's AMAZING New Records!

Check Out Gill's AMAZING New Records!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

He is the first Indian to achieve the feat of scoring a century in all three formats in international cricket at a single venue.

SP ends suspense, fields Azam Khan's close aide from Rampur

SP ends suspense, fields Azam Khan's close aide from Rampur

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

The announcement came days after party president Akhilesh Yadav met Khan at a Delhi hospital, where according to sources they discussed the bypolls to the Rampur seat.

Babar Azam on what went wrong for Pakistan

Babar Azam on what went wrong for Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Babar Azam spoke about his team's mistakes in the final match

Abbas says comparing Babar to Kohli is 'fizool ki baatein'

Abbas says comparing Babar to Kohli is 'fizool ki baatein'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Abbas also acknowledged the consistency displayed by India across formats and said the Rohit Sharma-led team will be a strong contender for the upcoming Champions Trophy.

Double blow for NZ! Ferguson flies home; Ravindra doubtful for Pakistan match

Double blow for NZ! Ferguson flies home; Ravindra doubtful for Pakistan match

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson was ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy with a foot injury on Tuesday in a major blow for the Black Caps.

Pakistan drop star players for England Test

Pakistan drop star players for England Test

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Pakistan have made four changes to the side for the second Test against England after resting senior cricketers including former captain Babar Azam from the rest of the series.

Seven more held in Sambhal violence case; 47 arrests so far

Seven more held in Sambhal violence case; 47 arrests so far

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Seven men were arrested on Tuesday in connection with the November 24 Sambhal violence that left four people dead. The arrests bring the total number of people arrested in the case to 47. The violence erupted after a local mosque was surveyed following a court order on a petition claiming that there was a Harihar temple earlier.

Varma, Chakravarthy climb in ICC T20I Rankings

Varma, Chakravarthy climb in ICC T20I Rankings

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Varma's current rating of 832 points is the fourth-highest ever achieved by an Indian batter in T20I history, behind only Suryakumar Yadav, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul.

Muslims will mop floor for BJP after Rampur bypolls, says Azam Khan

Muslims will mop floor for BJP after Rampur bypolls, says Azam Khan

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

In a jibe against people leaving his side and joining the ruling party, senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan has said that after the declaration of the results of the Rampur assembly bypolls, the Muslim community will mop the floor for the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Pakistan make history, sweep South Africa at home!

Pakistan make history, sweep South Africa at home!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Pakistan completed a clean sweep of their One-day International series in South Africa with victory by 36 runs in the third and final clash at The Wanderers on Sunday.

PIX: How Kiwis dominated Pakistan in Karachi

PIX: How Kiwis dominated Pakistan in Karachi

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Pakistan were all out for 260 in 47.2 overs with Babar Azam (64) and Khushdil Shah (69) scoring half-centuries but the hosts never looked in the hunt.

Bangladesh's Rana chases rhythm over pace

Bangladesh's Rana chases rhythm over pace

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

'The team expected me to bowl fast and used me as an attacking option. I tried to repay the faith by sticking to my strengths and staying humble.'

'I've never seen a better 50-over player than Virat Kohli'

'I've never seen a better 50-over player than Virat Kohli'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting says he has not seen a "better player" than Virat Kohli in ODIs, and backed the Indian batting star to go past the legendary Sachin Tendulkar as the highest run-getter in the 50-overs' format.

Shastri backs Pakistan to make Champions Trophy semis

Shastri backs Pakistan to make Champions Trophy semis

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

'Pakistan can beat any team on any given day'

SP leader Azam Khan walks out of jail after 27 months

SP leader Azam Khan walks out of jail after 27 months

Rediff.com20 May 2022

After his release, Khan first visited the house of ex-SP MLA Anoop Gupta before departing for his native Rampur.

Virat Kohli, Babar Azam could play together

Virat Kohli, Babar Azam could play together

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Virat Kohli could line up beside Pakistan skipper Babar Azam in the same team next year

A non-sanatani was made Kumbh in-charge: Yogi slams SP

A non-sanatani was made Kumbh in-charge: Yogi slams SP

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath slammed the opposition Samajwadi Party over the 2013 Kumbh Mela arrangements, accusing the then chief minister Akhilesh Yadav of appointing a "non-Sanatani " as the in-charge of the religious congregation in Prayagraj. Adityanath highlighted the presence of dignitaries, including the President, Prime Minister, and heads of state from 74 countries, at the recent Maha Kumbh, contrasting it with the "chaos, corruption, and pollution " of the 2013 event. He also criticized the opposition's criticisms of the Maha Kumbh arrangements, arguing that everyone found something in accordance with their nature and character. Adityanath refuted allegations of discrimination against any community at the Maha Kumbh, emphasizing the unity and inclusivity of the event.

UP polls: SP fields jailed MP Azam Khan from Rampur

UP polls: SP fields jailed MP Azam Khan from Rampur

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Azam Khan is currently a member of Parliament from Rampur Lok Sabha.

Pacer Khurram back in Pakistan squad for SA Tests

Pacer Khurram back in Pakistan squad for SA Tests

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Fast bowler Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Abbas have been named in Pakistan's team for the first Test starting on Thursday in Centurion - the first red-ball assignment for newly-appointed interim coach Aqib Javed.

No Azam Khan family member in fray for Rampur seat for first time in 45 yrs

No Azam Khan family member in fray for Rampur seat for first time in 45 yrs

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Khan has contested 12 assembly elections from 1977 to 2022 from the seat of which he has won ten times and lost twice.

Behind the scenes drama: Why did Kirsten resign?

Behind the scenes drama: Why did Kirsten resign?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Former cricketer Basit Ali disclosed that Gary Kirsten was displeased with Mohammad Rizwan's appointment as Pakistan's white-ball captain

Pakistan scrambles to ready stadium for Champions Trophy

Pakistan scrambles to ready stadium for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Incomplete renovation work at Karachi Stadium worries PCB ahead of Champions Trophy