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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.

Pakistan seal series after Australia fail trial by spin

Pakistan seal series after Australia fail trial by spin

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Pakistan grabbed an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match Twenty20 series against Australia after skipper Salman Agha led by example to secure their comprehensive 90-run victory in the second match in Lahore on Saturday.

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.

Why India-Pakistan tie is just another game for Babar...

Why India-Pakistan tie is just another game for Babar...

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Banking on our experience of these conditions to do well against India: Babar Azam

Babar left out of 'win at any cost' match against India?

Babar left out of 'win at any cost' match against India?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Pakistan's star batter Babar Azam was conspicuous by his absence from the team's training and there was no clarity on his availability for the Champions Trophy clash against India in Dubai on Sunday, even as the country's cricket board chief Mohsin Naqvi urged the side to win "at any cost".

Streaming on YouTube: Ashwin, Babar and the BBL frenzy

Streaming on YouTube: Ashwin, Babar and the BBL frenzy

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Ashwin to bring YouTube crew, security as he set to make Big Bash League debut.

T20 World Cup: Sahibzada Farhan fires Pakistan to victory against USA

T20 World Cup: Sahibzada Farhan fires Pakistan to victory against USA

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Sahibzada Farhan's explosive half-century and a clinical showing by the spinners lifted Pakistan to a convincing 32-run win over the United States of America.

Babar, Afridi Denied Permission To Play In Canada

Babar, Afridi Denied Permission To Play In Canada

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Rizwan have been denied permission by the PCB to play in the Global T20 in Canada.

Steve Smith becomes PSL's most expensive player ever!

Steve Smith becomes PSL's most expensive player ever!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Steve Smith becomes the most expensive player in Pakistan Super League history after being signed by Sialkot Stallions for PKR 14 crore.

Harry Brook slams century as England down Pakistan to enter T20 World Cup semis

Harry Brook slams century as England down Pakistan to enter T20 World Cup semis

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Skipper Harry Brook played the most defining innings of his T20 career, smashing a 51-ball 100 to propel England into the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.

Pakistan captain Babar's personal video, chats leaked: report

Pakistan captain Babar's personal video, chats leaked: report

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Pakistan captain Babar Azam found himself in a new controversy after an Instagram user alleged that the cricketer behaved inappropriately with her.

1st T20I: Saim Ayub stars as Pakistan beat depleted Australia

1st T20I: Saim Ayub stars as Pakistan beat depleted Australia

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Saim Ayub produced a brilliant all-round display to power Pakistan to a 22-run victory against a largely second-string Australia in the first Twenty20 international between the teams in Lahore on Thursday.

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

This Afghan batter surpasses Babar, equals Kohli!

This Afghan batter surpasses Babar, equals Kohli!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz surpasses Babar Azam, goes level with stalwart Virat Kohli for special feat in ODI

Pakistan Lost to India in First Innings Itself: Waqar

Pakistan Lost to India in First Innings Itself: Waqar

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Waqar Younis says Pakistan lost the T20 World Cup clash once India posted 175, criticising tactical errors and praising Suryakumar Yadav's leadership in the 61-run win.

T20 World Cup: Clinical India hammer Pakistan to qualify for Super 8s

T20 World Cup: Clinical India hammer Pakistan to qualify for Super 8s

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Super Kishan, Bumrah-led bowlers give India thumping 61-run win over Pakistan

Pakistan captain Babar refuses to endorse betting firm

Pakistan captain Babar refuses to endorse betting firm

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has refused to wear and endorse the logo of a betting firm during the upcoming Lanka Premier League.

Kohli Greets Babar!

Kohli Greets Babar!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

India play Pakistan in the opening encounter of the Asia Cup on Sunday.

Babar praises 'bowling heroes' in win vs Netherlands

Babar praises 'bowling heroes' in win vs Netherlands

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Pretty satisfied, credit to the bowlers: Babar Azam

Should Pakistan skipper Babar move down the order?

Should Pakistan skipper Babar move down the order?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

'Babar Azam needs to listen to suggestions'

Pakistan's coaches vow to keep Babar, Masood in charge

Pakistan's coaches vow to keep Babar, Masood in charge

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

A PCB source however told PTI that recent media speculations about Shan Masood and Babar Azam's sacking is nothing more than kite flying.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan planning to boycott India match?

T20 World Cup: Pakistan planning to boycott India match?

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Pakistan delays decision on participation in T20 World Cup

Babar reveals his 3 favourite batters: Guess who tops the list

Babar reveals his 3 favourite batters: Guess who tops the list

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Pakistan captain Babar Azam picks Kohli, Rohit, and Williamson as his favourite batters

Babar, Shaheen Hug For Eid

Babar, Shaheen Hug For Eid

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

It is often speculated that the Pakistan team has two factions -- one supporting Skipper Babar Azam, while the other group is loyal to fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi.

Why Babar quit as Pakistan's white ball captain again!

Why Babar quit as Pakistan's white ball captain again!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Babar Azam lost his interest in captaining Pakistan's white ball teams after a critical report submitted by head coach Gary Kirsten to PCB.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan players book flight tickets for Colombo

T20 World Cup: Pakistan players book flight tickets for Colombo

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Pakistan's players are scheduled to fly to Colombo on Monday despite uncertainty over their participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup.

'Babar is one of the best; Smith the greatest of our era'

'Babar is one of the best; Smith the greatest of our era'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Australia batter Usman Khawaja heaped praise on Pakistan skipper Babar Azam by calling him "one of the best batsmen" ahead of the first Test clash between the two cricketing giants.

Why Arshdeep's Babar Wicket Is Special

Why Arshdeep's Babar Wicket Is Special

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Arshdeep became just the second bowler to dismiss the Pakistan captain -- one of the finest batters currently in world cricket -- on a golden duck in T20 internationals.

Leadership shake-up: Shaheen reveals what Rizwan told him

Leadership shake-up: Shaheen reveals what Rizwan told him

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Accepted captaincy after Rizwan said he would step doIn an interesting revelation, Pakistan's ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi has claimed that he only accepted the captaincy after his predecessor Mohammad Rizwan said he would step down.wn: Shaheen

Babar Praises Team's 'Massive Character'

Babar Praises Team's 'Massive Character'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

'Credit goes to the team for having a lot of self-belief in themselves and coming back strongly after batting poorly in the first innings.'

T20 World Cup: Varun vs Tariq: India Vs Pakistan Set For Battle Of Mystery Spinners

T20 World Cup: Varun vs Tariq: India Vs Pakistan Set For Battle Of Mystery Spinners

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

The spotlight is on mystery spinners like Varun Chakravarthy and Usman Tariq, who could exploit the Premadasa Stadium's testing pitch during the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup on Sunday.

Babar forced out: Miandad, Akhtar furious at PCB

Babar forced out: Miandad, Akhtar furious at PCB

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

'There was no need to remove Babar from the captaincy. They have acted in haste'

No Place For Senior Pros In Pak T20 Side!

No Place For Senior Pros In Pak T20 Side!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Pakistan selectors rule out T20 role for Babar, Rizwan and Afridi in near future

Super 8s: England's Spin Test Awaits Pakistan in Pallekele

Super 8s: England's Spin Test Awaits Pakistan in Pallekele

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

England and Pakistan lock horns in a crucial T20 World Cup Super Eights clash in Pallekele, as Brook's side eye momentum while Pakistan seek comeback.

Downgraded, Rizwan refuses to sign PCB central contract!

Downgraded, Rizwan refuses to sign PCB central contract!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Muhammad Rizwan has declined to sign the new central contracts offered to the national players after being placed in category B.

Milestones in sight as Kohli, Iyer gear up for Rajkot ODI

Milestones in sight as Kohli, Iyer gear up for Rajkot ODI

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Indian cricketers Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer are on the brink of something special in their respective ODI careers.

T20 WC: 'We couldn't bat well throughout the tournament': Pak captain

T20 WC: 'We couldn't bat well throughout the tournament': Pak captain

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Pakistan's T20 World Cup campaign ended in disappointment despite a win against Sri Lanka, with captain Salman Agha citing batting failures and dew as contributing factors. Sahibzada Farhan's century was not enough to secure a semifinal spot as New Zealand qualified on net run rate.

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.

Arshdeep vies with Babar, Head for T20I honours

Arshdeep vies with Babar, Head for T20I honours

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

India's Arshdeep Singh is in the race for the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year along with Pakistan's Babar Azam, Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza and Australia's Travis Head, the ICC revealed on Sunday.

Saim steers Pakistan to ODI series win over SA

Saim steers Pakistan to ODI series win over SA

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Saim Ayub scored 77 from 70 balls as Pakistan eased to a seven-wicket victory over South Africa in the third and final One-day International in Faisalabad on Saturday to clinch the series 2-1.