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Rain washes out most of Day 4 in second Test

Rain washes out most of Day 4 in second Test

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

Images from Day 4 of the second Test between England and Pakistan at the Rose Bowl, in Southampton, on Sunday.

New Zealand rout Pakistan to sweep series and seal top ranking

New Zealand rout Pakistan to sweep series and seal top ranking

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The win also pushed the Black Caps firmly into contention for one of two berths in June's inaugural World Test Championship final at Lord's.

Captain Root hails England's mental strength

Captain Root hails England's mental strength

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

England looked all but beaten when they stumbled to 117-5 in their pursuit of a 277-run target set by Pakistan in the first Test at Old Trafford but captain Joe Root felt confident about his team's battling qualities.

Pak could play two spinners in first Test against England

Pak could play two spinners in first Test against England

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Misbah also felt that the top order of both teams would play a decisive role in the series as bowling of both teams was top class.

Pakistan needs 'fighting tail' on England tour, says Younis

Pakistan needs 'fighting tail' on England tour, says Younis

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

The onus will be on Pakistan's top batsmen to post competitive totals against England but batting coach Younis Khan said the team will need "a fighting tail" to win the series. Given the team is prone to inexplicable batting collapses, Pakistan roped in former captain Younis to help their batsmen for the three-Test series beginning in Manchester on Wednesday.

CT17: Yuvraj dedicates his innings to Cancer survivors

CT17: Yuvraj dedicates his innings to Cancer survivors

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

He has also expressed his thoughts and prayers to all those impacted in the London terror attack.

ODI rankings: 3 Indian batsmen among top 10; India at No. 2

ODI rankings: 3 Indian batsmen among top 10; India at No. 2

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan and Mahendra Singh Dhoni figure among the top-10 ODI batsmen.

2nd Test: South Africa need 41 runs to beat Pakistan

2nd Test: South Africa need 41 runs to beat Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

South Africa will need to knock off just 41 runs on Sunday to beat Pakistan in the second Test and take a winning 2-0 lead in the three-test series despite Pakistan providing gallant resistance on the third day at Newlands.

Pakistan lose openers early against New Zealand

Pakistan lose openers early against New Zealand

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

New Zealand's batting tail wagged to take them to 403 in their first innings before they returned to dismiss Pakistan's openers on the second day of the second Test in Dubai on Tuesday.

MCG Test: Day 2. Interesting numbers

MCG Test: Day 2. Interesting numbers

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Virat Kohli has scored 1,138 runs in overseas Tests this year -- that's the most by an Indian in a calendar year, points out Rajneesh Gupta.

Shehzad hits ton as Pakistan dominate New Zealand on Day 1

Shehzad hits ton as Pakistan dominate New Zealand on Day 1

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Ahmed Shehzad struck his third Test century as Pakistan completely dominated the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand in Abu Dhabi to reach 269 for one and stay on course for a mammoth first-innings total on Sunday.

Ireland's maiden Test ends in defeat by Pakistan

Ireland's maiden Test ends in defeat by Pakistan

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Ireland lost their maiden Test match to Pakistan by five wickets on Tuesday, but went down fighting at Malahide in Dublin. Starting the day on 319 for seven with Kevin O'Brien resuming on 118, Ireland were only able to add 20 runs to their overnight total to set Pakistan a target of 160.

1st Test: Pakistan crush sorry England at Lord's

1st Test: Pakistan crush sorry England at Lord's

Rediff.com27 May 2018

Pakistan beat England by nine wickets in the first Test at Lord's on Sunday.

After tearful apology, Pakistan players accept Amir

After tearful apology, Pakistan players accept Amir

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

Pakistan paceman Mohammad Amir broke down during the national conditioning camp and offered to leave the game before being accepted by protesting players, who had reservations training with him.

Third ODI between Pakistan and Zimbabwe abandoned

Third ODI between Pakistan and Zimbabwe abandoned

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Zimbabwe, chasing a target of 297 to win, were 62-0 at the end of the eighth over when a power failure in a floodlight tower and a heavy sandstorm forced the players to walk off the field at Gaddafi Stadium.

PHOTOS: Pakistan make careless England suffer at Lord's

PHOTOS: Pakistan make careless England suffer at Lord's

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Pakistan dominated the first day of the opening Test after bowling out England for 184 and battling to 50 for one in overcast conditions at Lord's in London on Thursday.

Australia's Wade hits maiden ODI ton in Brisbane romp

Australia's Wade hits maiden ODI ton in Brisbane romp

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Australia's Matthew Wade struck his maiden one-day century to help secure a comprehensive 92-run victory over a disjointed Pakistan in the first one-day international in Brisbane on Friday.

Pak strike back as West Indies trail by 264

Pak strike back as West Indies trail by 264

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

Marlon Samuels and Darren Bravo frustrated Pakistan's bowlers with a defensive and patient batting display on a slow pitch but West Indies still trailed by 264 runs at the end of the third day of the first day-night Test in Dubai on Saturday.

NIA charges JeM chief for terror attack ahead of Modi's J-K visit

NIA charges JeM chief for terror attack ahead of Modi's J-K visit

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed's chief Masood Azhar Alvi along with five other Pakistani terrorists, two slain terrorists are among 12 people charge-sheeted in a case related to a terror attack in April ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's maiden visit to Jammu and Kashmir's after the abrogation of Article 370.

Karunaratne ton rescues Sri Lanka after Shah strikes

Karunaratne ton rescues Sri Lanka after Shah strikes

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Dimuth Karunaratne's second Test century lifted Sri Lanka to 272 for eight against Pakistan after Yasir Shah exposed their frailties against leg-spin on the opening day of the series-deciding third and final Test in Pallekele on Friday.

Warner savours unbeaten triple-century to put Pakistan on ropes

Warner savours unbeaten triple-century to put Pakistan on ropes

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

David Warner scored a sparkling, unbeaten triple hundred after before being reprieved by another no-ball as Australia declared their first innings closed at 589 for three before the dinner-break on Day 4 of the second Test against Pakistan, at the Adelaide Oval, on Saturday.

Afridi's future bleak after being delisted from central contract

Afridi's future bleak after being delisted from central contract

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Yasir Shah promoted, Shoaib Malik retained in top category

Pakistan blames 'rogue nation' for killing of Pathankot attack mastermind

Pakistan blames 'rogue nation' for killing of Pathankot attack mastermind

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Most of the suspects behind the killing of a key aide of Jaish e Mohammed terror group chief Masood Azhar and his two associates have been arrested, the police chief of Pakistan's Punjab province said on Friday, days after the trio were shot dead at a mosque in Sialkot city.

We haven't seen the best of Babar Azam yet: Ponting

We haven't seen the best of Babar Azam yet: Ponting

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

'He is a really exciting talent and probably the guy I am looking forward to seeing the most this summer. I have seen the Aussies a lot and I have seen a lot of the Kiwis, but I am really excited to see him'

IN PIX: Pakistan spank Australia for 2-0 series win

IN PIX: Pakistan spank Australia for 2-0 series win

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Having set the visitors an impossible 603-run victory target, Pakistan claimed the remaining six wickets in a little over a session on the final day to secure their first Test series victory against Australia in 20 years.

Younis named in provisional squad for Australia Tests

Younis named in provisional squad for Australia Tests

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Pakistani selectors have named experienced opener Taufeeq Umar and senior batsman Younis Khan in a 19-member squad for the two-Test series against Australia in the United Arab Emirates, starting next week.

Poll victory of Nawaz Sharif, daughter challenged amid rigging charges

Poll victory of Nawaz Sharif, daughter challenged amid rigging charges

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

A large number of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf candidates had contested as independents after the ECP had snatched the former prime minister Imran Khan-led party of its iconic cricket bat symbol.

1st Test, Day 1: Kiwis crumble against Pakistan's precision attack in Abu Dhabi

1st Test, Day 1: Kiwis crumble against Pakistan's precision attack in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Pakistan's bowlers showed controlled aggression and intelligence to skittle out New Zealand for 153 on day one of the first Test in Abu Dhabi on Friday.

1st Test, Day 3: Pakistan in control after debutant Asif scripts Aussie collapse

1st Test, Day 3: Pakistan in control after debutant Asif scripts Aussie collapse

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Debutant Pakistan off-spinner Bilal Asif ripped through the Australian middle-order with six wickets as the visitors were bowled out for 202 on the third day of the first Test, in Dubai, on Tuesday.

1st Test: Pakistan's Hafeez hits ton as Australia toil on Day 1

1st Test: Pakistan's Hafeez hits ton as Australia toil on Day 1

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

Veteran all-rounder Hafeez, playing in his first Test since 2016 and his 51st overall, frustrated Australia en route to his 10th century before being trapped in front of the wicket for 126 by pace bowler Peter Siddle in the final session.

Perera hits second fastest ODI fifty as Sri Lanka win

Perera hits second fastest ODI fifty as Sri Lanka win

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Sri Lanka opener Kusal Perera blasted the second fastest one-day fifty in their series-levelling two-wicket victory against Pakistan in the second ODI at Pallekele on Wednesday.

No place in Kohli's XI for triple ton Karun

No place in Kohli's XI for triple ton Karun

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

In all Test history, only one player has played fewer Tests than Karun Nair after scoring a triple ton.

2nd Test PIX: Pakistan in control after Abbas wrecks Australia batting

2nd Test PIX: Pakistan in control after Abbas wrecks Australia batting

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Having dismissed Australia for a paltry 145 in their first innings, Pakistan stretched their lead to a daunting 281 by stumps on day two with Zaman's 66 and an unbeaten 54 by Ali taking them to 144-2.

Pakistan close-in on series-clinching win vs Windies

Pakistan close-in on series-clinching win vs Windies

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

West Indies face a fight for survival against Pakistan's spinners on the final day of the second Test after reaching 171 for four in their second innings in Abu Dhabi, still 285 runs short of an improbable victory.

Amir DROPPED from Pakistan squad for Australia Tests

Amir DROPPED from Pakistan squad for Australia Tests

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Pakistan have dropped out-of-sorts pace bowler Mohammad Amir from their 17-man squad for next month's two-Test series against Australia in the United Arab Emirates, with left-arm seamer Wahab Riaz earning a recall.

Hafeez axed from Pakistan Test squad

Hafeez axed from Pakistan Test squad

Rediff.com5 Oct 2013

Pakistan's national Twenty20 captain Mohammad Hafeez has been dropped from the 12-member squad named for the two-Test series against South Africa to be held in UAE later this month.

Pakistan strike early but Sri Lanka extend lead to 220

Pakistan strike early but Sri Lanka extend lead to 220

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

Sri Lanka lost early wickets in their second innings but extended their lead to 220 runs over Pakistan in the third and final Test in Sharjah to boost their chances of a series victory.

PHOTOS: Pakistan maul India to lift Champions Trophy title

PHOTOS: Pakistan maul India to lift Champions Trophy title

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

An inspired Pakistan hammered a blundering India by 180 runs to lift the ICC Champions Trophy, riding on a scintillating hundred from rookie opener Fakhar Zaman and a sensational bowling spell from Mohammad Amir.

Misbah's historic ton puts Pakistan on top at Lord's

Misbah's historic ton puts Pakistan on top at Lord's

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq became the oldest player to score a Test century for 82 years, when he scored an unbeaten 110 runs against England at Lord's on Thursday. Pakistan were 282 for 6 at stumps on the opening day of the first Test in a four-match series.

Wellington ODI: Nicholls, Boult help New Zealand thrash Pakistan

Wellington ODI: Nicholls, Boult help New Zealand thrash Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

New Zealand pacemen Trent Boult and Grant Elliott shared seven wickets as the hosts bundled out Pakistan for 210 to win the first one-day international at the pacy Basin Reserve by 70 runs on Monday.