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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.

Maharashtra to rename town housing Aurangzeb tomb

Maharashtra to rename town housing Aurangzeb tomb

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Maharashtra minister Sanjay Shirsat has announced the renaming of Khultabad, the town where Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb is located, to Ratnapur. The move comes after a demand from the minister, other state leaders, and right-wing groups for the removal of the tomb. The minister stated that many place names were changed during Aurangzeb's reign and the government plans to change the names of all places with "bad" in them. The government also plans to construct a memorial showcasing the history of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his son Sambhaji Maharaj in Khultabad.

Why Pakistan cricket is on the decline!

Why Pakistan cricket is on the decline!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Former Pakistan captain blamed frequent changes in the team's management, coaches, and players for the chaotic situation.

'I Will Always Be Remembered For Don'

'I Will Always Be Remembered For Don'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'Don was declared a flop because not many people turned up.' 'Luckily, Khaike Paan Banaraswala became a big hit.' 'Word of mouth publicity led to the film becoming a big hit from the second week on.'

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

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.

Gill-Sudharsan: Only pair to score 200 twice in T20s

Gill-Sudharsan: Only pair to score 200 twice in T20s

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan are the first opening pair in the history of T20 cricket to chase 200 or more twice.

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.

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.

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.

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

Dhaka trashes reports on Mujib's freedom fighter status

Dhaka trashes reports on Mujib's freedom fighter status

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Bangladesh's interim government on Wednesday dismissed as 'completely baseless' and 'misleading' the media reports that claimed it has dropped the 'Father of the Nation' title for Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and revised the definition of freedom fighter.

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.

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.

Azam Khan, Shivpal skip SP MLAs meet; party downplays their absence

Azam Khan, Shivpal skip SP MLAs meet; party downplays their absence

Rediff.com22 May 2022

Khan, who was recently released from Sitapur Jail, is in Rampur and could not attend the meeting due to health reasons, SP leaders said.

Azam Khan, Muslims and UP Politics

Azam Khan, Muslims and UP Politics

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

True, Azam Khan is being targeted rather disproportionately and also because of his Muslim identity. That must be protested and resisted. But to say that he is a big messiah, and his profit-making educational enterprise is an issue concerning all Muslims of India, is absolutely unjustified, assert Mohammad Sajjad and Md Mohammad Zeeshan Ahmad.

Pakistan's surprise decision for South Africa Tests

Pakistan's surprise decision for South Africa Tests

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Shaheen Afridi also missed the last two Tests against England in October.

'I felt sidelined by PCB after 2024 T20 World Cup'

'I felt sidelined by PCB after 2024 T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

'No one told me if I was part of the future plans.'

Kohli first Indian to go past 13000 runs in T20s

Kohli first Indian to go past 13000 runs in T20s

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Virat Kohli became the first Indian to complete 13,000 runs in T20 cricket, during the IPL 2025 match against MI on Monday.

Black Cat Brings SA Early Luck!

Black Cat Brings SA Early Luck!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

The kitty has become popular with viewers and has gone viral with one particular cheeky comment from Lahori Guy who tweeted: 'Black Cat contributed more in Karachi Stadium than Babar Azam.'

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.

Azam Khan's son wants property of Rampur Nawabs seized

Azam Khan's son wants property of Rampur Nawabs seized

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

Samajwadi Party leader Abdullah Azam on Sunday said the property given to the Rampur Nawabs for 'being loyal to the British' should be confiscated and that a movement in this connection will be launched soon.

Babar Azam says his middle order can win matches.

Babar Azam says his middle order can win matches.

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

"Off the field when we meet, we meet very warmly. We want to meet nicely. On the field, we play with intensity," stated the batter when asked about the camaraderie between the Pakistani and Indian players.

Rizwan calls on team to play at optimum level

Rizwan calls on team to play at optimum level

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

'Unfortunately, we tend to crack under pressure and lose close matches as we have seen in recent games.'

UP court acquits SP leader Azam Khan in hate speech case

UP court acquits SP leader Azam Khan in hate speech case

Rediff.com24 May 2023

A government counsel in the case said the special court accepted the appeal filed against Khan's sentence.

SC says grant bail to SP leader Azam Khan

SC says grant bail to SP leader Azam Khan

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

On November 26 last year, the Allahabad High Court had rejected the bail pleas of Azam Khan and his son after which they moved the top court.

India-Pak players' on-field friendship irks Moin

India-Pak players' on-field friendship irks Moin

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

The 53-year-old said he had immense respect for some of the Indian players of his generation but never showed it on the field.

New Zealand trounce Pakistan; sweep ODI series 3-0

New Zealand trounce Pakistan; sweep ODI series 3-0

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Ben Sears picked up five wickets as New Zealand outclassed Pakistan by 43 runs in the third and final ODI, to register a 3-0 series whitewash.

Hardik Pandya's 200th Wicket is Special

Hardik Pandya's 200th Wicket is Special

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya added another milestone to his name, completing 200 international wickets

Champions Trophy: Can India knock out Pakistan?

Champions Trophy: Can India knock out Pakistan?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

While India are on a high after a measured six-wicket win over a sprightly Bangladesh, Pakistan are evidently tense after the 60-run loss in the tournament-opener to New Zealand.

India Vs Pakistan: A Rivalry in Numbers

India Vs Pakistan: A Rivalry in Numbers

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Fascinating numbers from the India-Pakistan iconic cricket rivalry.

Inspired by Tendulkar: Babar's new role revealed

Inspired by Tendulkar: Babar's new role revealed

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Pakistan selectors want Babar Azam to open in CT, hope star batter will emulate Sachin Tendulkar

No SC stay on conviction of Azam Khan's son in criminal case, seeks UP reply

No SC stay on conviction of Azam Khan's son in criminal case, seeks UP reply

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

A bench of justices KM Joseph and BV Nagarathna asked senior advocate Vivek Tankha and advocate Sumeer Sodhi to serve the copy of the petition to the standing counsel of Uttar Pradesh government and posted the matter for further hearing on April 5.

Rampur court rejects Azam Khan's plea against conviction in hate speech case

Rampur court rejects Azam Khan's plea against conviction in hate speech case

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

In a setback to Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan, a Rampur court on Thursday rejected his petition challenging his conviction in a hate speech case that led to his disqualification from the Uttar Pradesh assembly.

Shubman Gill is world No 1 ODI batter!

Shubman Gill is world No 1 ODI batter!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

India vice-captain Shubman Gill dethroned Pakistan's Babar Azam from the No. 1 spot in the ICC ODI Rankings for batters on the back of his strong showing against England in the recent home series.

Babar Azam bags third ICC Men's Player of the Month award

Babar Azam bags third ICC Men's Player of the Month award

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Babar who currently sits comfortably at the summit of the ODI rankings continued to impress with bat in the month of August.

Day after 3-year jail order Azam Khan disqualified from UP assembly

Day after 3-year jail order Azam Khan disqualified from UP assembly

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

The Uttar Pradesh legislative assembly secretariat on Friday announced the disqualification of Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan from the House, a day after a court sentenced him to three years in jail in a hate speech case.

PCB furious at Fakhar: Criticise his comments on Babar

PCB furious at Fakhar: Criticise his comments on Babar

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

The source, however, disputed Fakhar's tone and said one of the newly inducted selectors, former captain Azhar Ali had spoken to length with Babar on Saturday and explained to him the decision to rest him for the two Tests.

A Glimpse Of Class In A Slam-Bang IPL!

A Glimpse Of Class In A Slam-Bang IPL!

Rediff.com19 May 2025

In a format often dominated by innovation and brute force, Gujarat Titans' Subhman Gill and Sai Sudharsan once again reminded the fans that proper cricketing shots still thrive in the hustle of modern T20 cricket.

Rampur bypolls: BJP woos Pasmanda Muslims to capture Azam Khan's fortress

Rampur bypolls: BJP woos Pasmanda Muslims to capture Azam Khan's fortress

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

According to poll observers, there are about 3.88 lakh voters in Rampur assembly constituency and of them, about 2.27 lakh, about 60 per cent, are Muslims.