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Did Pakistan's Imad Wasim deliberately waste balls?

Did Pakistan's Imad Wasim deliberately waste balls?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Former Pakistan cricketers and the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman, Mohsin Naqvi came down heavily on the team management and the players, after their six-run loss to India on Sunday.

Rohit Sharma ends Dhoni's reign

Rohit Sharma ends Dhoni's reign

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Rohit currently sits at fourth place in the overall list of captains with the most T20I wins.

'Ticket pressure for Ind-Pak match greater than game'

'Ticket pressure for Ind-Pak match greater than game'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Babar said the pressure on him for tickets for the match against India was more than the match itself.

Cricket Is A Game, Not A War

Cricket Is A Game, Not A War

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Boycotting the Champions Trophy will not tackle the issue we have with Pakistan, points out Aakar Patel.

Azam misses ton as Pakistan set Australia huge target

Azam misses ton as Pakistan set Australia huge target

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Babar Azam fell one run short of his maiden century as Pakistan set Australia a mammoth victory target of 538 on day three of the second and final Test.

Balbirnie stars as Ireland stun Pakistan in first T20I

Balbirnie stars as Ireland stun Pakistan in first T20I

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Set 183 for victory, Andrew Balbirnie produced a stunning knock to take Ireland over the line with five wickets and a ball to spare in front of a sell-out crowd.

Yousuf resigns as PCB selector amidst media backlash

Yousuf resigns as PCB selector amidst media backlash

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

Yousuf, who had been attached with the Pakistan Cricket Board in different roles since last year, was part of a broad-based national selection committee that includes two former Test players, head coaches, captains and an analyst, among others.

Don't waste your time in Pakistan: Harbhajan to Kirsten

Don't waste your time in Pakistan: Harbhajan to Kirsten

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Harbhajan Singh suggested Gary Kirsten not to waste his time in Pakistan

Five-star Miraz helps Bangladesh restrict Pakistan to 274

Five-star Miraz helps Bangladesh restrict Pakistan to 274

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Mehidy Hasan Miraz claimed five wickets as Bangladesh bowled out Pakistan for 274 on the second day of their rain-hit second Test at Rawalpindi

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Rediff.com14 Jul 2005

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New faces in Pakistan squad for Australia Tests

New faces in Pakistan squad for Australia Tests

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Saim Ayub and Khurram Shahzad received their debut call-ups to Pakistan's squad for the three-match Test series against Australia.

T20I Rankings: Stoinis shines; SKY stays on top

T20I Rankings: Stoinis shines; SKY stays on top

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Stonis overtakes Nabi to become top-ranked T20 all rounder

Azam, Nawaz star as Pakistan thrash West Indies

Azam, Nawaz star as Pakistan thrash West Indies

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

Babar Azam hit his maiden century while spinner Mohammad Nawaz grabbed four wickets as Pakistan thrashed the West Indies by 111 runs on the Duckworth-Lewis method in the first day-night international on Friday. Azam's rapid-fire 139-ball 120 helped Pakistan post a challenging 284-9 in a match reduced to 49 overs a side due to a 70-minute floodlight failure at Sharjah Stadium in the UAE. West Indies -- set 287 to win -- never got close and folded at 175 in 38.4 overs.

Pakistan's Azam wants to emulate India captain Kohli

Pakistan's Azam wants to emulate India captain Kohli

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Prolific Pakistan batsman Babar Azam wants to achieve the "legend" status that Virat Kohli has acquired but concedes that despite the oft-repeated comparisons, he is still some time away from getting anywhere close to the Indian captain. The 24-year-old, who is a self-confessed fan of Kohli, spoke about his aspiration to emulate the World's No.1 Test and ODI batsman.

RPF traces Mumbai train stunt performer; youth loses leg, arm

RPF traces Mumbai train stunt performer; youth loses leg, arm

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

The youngster's video, which showed him engaged in a dangerous act while clinging on to a train moving out of a platform, had gone viral after it was posted on X on July 14.

2nd Test: Sohail, Azam centuries put Pakistan in commanding position

2nd Test: Sohail, Azam centuries put Pakistan in commanding position

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

Resuming on their overnight total of 207-4, Pakistan ground down the Kiwi attack, with Sohail scoring 147 and Azam 127 not out before they declared their first innings on 418-5.

Meet Pakistan's surprise package in T20 WC

Meet Pakistan's surprise package in T20 WC

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Ponting believes Saim Ayub is worth keeping an eye on during the T20 World Cup.

Why Rampur always elects Azam Khan

Why Rampur always elects Azam Khan

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Outside Rampur, Azam Khan's name may be an alias for controversy. But Rampur's voters believe that all the improvements in their constituency has been accomplished only by the man they have elected 8 times to the state assembly.

Bangladesh pace star Nahid Rana plots India's downfall

Bangladesh pace star Nahid Rana plots India's downfall

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

The 21-year-old consistently bowled in the range of 150 kph and stood out as the star performer in Bangladesh's 2-0 series sweep in Pakistan.

Lata's Favourite Madhubala Song

Lata's Favourite Madhubala Song

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

'Madhubala stipulated in her contracts that she wanted only me to do her playback singing.'

Babar Azam shines as Pakistan beat World XI

Babar Azam shines as Pakistan beat World XI

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

Pakistan beat World XI by 20 runs to go 1-0 up in the three-match series, at Gaddafi stadium, in Lahore, on Tuesday.

Will Kohli Shut Critics Up In Pakistan Game?

Will Kohli Shut Critics Up In Pakistan Game?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

'So whatever runs he might not have gotten (against Ireland), you know, he wants to score double the runs.'

Pakistan in chaos? Babar's discontent raises concerns

Pakistan in chaos? Babar's discontent raises concerns

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Babar Azam's public expression of his unhappiness at being asked to bat at number three in T20 Internationals indicates that all is not well

Pakistan searching for winning formula in home conditions

Pakistan searching for winning formula in home conditions

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The Test side has failed to make an impact at home after international cricket returned to the country in 2019

Should Babar Azam take over Pakistan's Test captaincy?

Should Babar Azam take over Pakistan's Test captaincy?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Wasim Akram backs Babar Azam to take over Test captaincy, urges him to be assertive

Here's why Shaheen Afridi had 'heated argument' with coach

Here's why Shaheen Afridi had 'heated argument' with coach

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Sources informed Geo News that Shaheen and Yousuf exchanged heated words, but later, the pacer apologised to him.

Babar says Pakistan will play easy, calm cricket against India

Babar says Pakistan will play easy, calm cricket against India

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Pakistan and India have faced each other seven times at the T20 World Cup, with Pakistan winning just once.

PCB in muddle over handing back captaincy to Babar

PCB in muddle over handing back captaincy to Babar

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

A well-informed source close to Shaheen said that the bowler was upset that not even once the PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi or the national selectors have spoken to him about their future plans as far as the captaincy or appointment of coaches is concerned.

You broke the opening pair that was famous worldwide: Raza slams Pak selectors

You broke the opening pair that was famous worldwide: Raza slams Pak selectors

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Slamming the move of breaking the worldwide famous opening pair of Babar Azam and Mohammed Rizwan following the team's loss in the T20I series against New Zealand, former Pakistan cricketer and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ramiz Raja asked the selectors what benefit they gained out of it.

T20 WC: Focus on pitch as India take on wounded Pakistan

T20 WC: Focus on pitch as India take on wounded Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

A confident and well-adjusted India would look to capitalise on an unpredictable Pakistan during Sunday's T20 World Cup match.

'This is Hurting': Pakistan legends slam team after defeat against Bangladesh

'This is Hurting': Pakistan legends slam team after defeat against Bangladesh

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

It was Pakistan's sixth defeat in their last 10 Tests at home and this was also the first time Bangladesh have beaten their neighbours in a Test and series.

Shastri Hails 'Inspirational' Pant

Shastri Hails 'Inspirational' Pant

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Rishabh Pant took three catches in India's narrow win over Pakistan on Sunday and fielding Coach T Dilip was quick to appreciate the efforts of his wards.

Skipper Shan Masood presents special souvenir to Babar

Skipper Shan Masood presents "special souvenir" to Babar

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Pakistan Test skipper Shan Masood presented former captain Babar Azam with a "special souvenir" and cap on his 50th Test appearance on Thursday.

T20 rankings: SKY still No 1 batter; two all-rounders share top spot

T20 rankings: SKY still No 1 batter; two all-rounders share top spot

Rediff.com16 May 2024

India's young batter Yashaswi Jaiswal was placed sixth with 714 points.

Champions Trophy 2025: India vs Pakistan on March 1

Champions Trophy 2025: India vs Pakistan on March 1

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

The BCCI is yet to give its consent to the tentative schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy next year.

Younis calls Pakistan's loss to USA a 'Black Day'

Younis calls Pakistan's loss to USA a 'Black Day'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Former captain Younis Khan said Pakistan had made some tactical blunders when it mattered the most.

Afridi slams Babar, praises Rohit's leadership

Afridi slams Babar, praises Rohit's leadership

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Afridi said Rohit instils a sense of self-belief in his team with his aggressive style of play.

Shaheen Afridi dropped for Pakistan's must-win Test

Shaheen Afridi dropped for Pakistan's must-win Test

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Head coach Jason Gillispie said Shaheen Afridi understands the "situation" and the break will give him quality time with his family.

Inzamam blames Pakistan's selectors for WC T20 debacle

Inzamam blames Pakistan's selectors for WC T20 debacle

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Legendary Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq ripped into the team's selection for the recent T20 World Cup, highlighting the lack of specialist middle-order batsmen as a key reason for their group stage exit.

T20 WC: Afridi, Babar shine in Pak's face-saving win

T20 WC: Afridi, Babar shine in Pak's face-saving win

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between Pakistan and Ireland in Lauderhill, USA on Sunday.