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What do India, Pakistan players talk about?

What do India, Pakistan players talk about?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

India captain Rohit Sharma and his Pakistani counterpart Babar Azam said they hardly talk about cricket when they catch up.

Asia Cup: India, Pakistan fined for slow over-rate

Asia Cup: India, Pakistan fined for slow over-rate

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

On-field umpires Masudur Rahman and Ruchira Pilliyaguruge, third umpire Raveendra Wimalasiri and fourth umpire Gazi Sohel levelled the charges.

ICC delegation to Pakistan: Will India play in CT?

ICC delegation to Pakistan: Will India play in CT?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

An ICC delegation, which is due to visit Pakistan this month to ascertain the preparations for the Champions Trophy, will also discuss the tentative schedule of the event with the Pakistan Cricket Board.

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 win last-ball thriller against South Africa

Pakistan win last-ball thriller against South Africa

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

With this thrilling win, Pakistan has taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.

India will lose in semis: Shoaib Akhtar

India will lose in semis: Shoaib Akhtar

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

'Pakistan will return home this week. India too will go back home after playing the semi-final as they too aren't that good.'

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'

Hyderabad Police working overtime for Pak team's security

Hyderabad Police working overtime for Pak team's security

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The squad arrived at the stadium on Thursday with six police vans part of the cavalcade. The team buses of Pakistan and New Zealand exited the stadium together.

ICC announced IPL not T20 team: Shoaib Akhtar

ICC announced IPL not T20 team: Shoaib Akhtar

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

Pakistan players did not find any spot in ICC Team of the Decade across all formats

Kohli, Jaiswal rise in Test rankings, Rohit drops to 6th

Kohli, Jaiswal rise in Test rankings, Rohit drops to 6th

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal, who has moved up a spot to seventh.

ODI World Cup: Kohli, Babar in Sthalekar's first five for dream XI

ODI World Cup: Kohli, Babar in Sthalekar's first five for dream XI

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Two-time World Cup winner and ICC Hall of Famer Lisa Sthalekar has revealed the first five players she would select if choosing a dream ODI XI with the World Cup 2023 just a month away.

Babar, Malik steer Pakistan past Sri Lanka in 1st ODI

Babar, Malik steer Pakistan past Sri Lanka in 1st ODI

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

Babar Azam scored an impressive hundred while Shoaib Malik smashed a quickfire half century to help Pakistan thump Sri Lanka by 83 runs in the first one-day international in Dubai on Friday.

Pakistan star players threaten NZ Tour boycott

Pakistan star players threaten NZ Tour boycott

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

According to sources aware of developments in the Board, a few players are contemplating if they should travel to New Zealand.

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.

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.

Rampant Australia wary of Scotland; Pakistan look to end on high

Rampant Australia wary of Scotland; Pakistan look to end on high

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

A washout in England-Namibia game in the same group will see Scotland go through.

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

Viewers will leave the IPL to watch PSL, claims Hasan Ali

Viewers will leave the IPL to watch PSL, claims Hasan Ali

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Even though IPL is widely regarded as the top T20 tournament worldwide, Hasan is optimistic that despite the scheduling clash, viewers will prefer to watch PSL if the players up the ante and perform better.

Lyon spins Australia to series-clinching win in Lahore

Lyon spins Australia to series-clinching win in Lahore

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The 34-year-old took the prized wickets of Imam-ul-Haq, Azhar Ali and Babar Azam to end Pakistan's resistance and finished with figures of 5-83 in Pakistan's second innings.

T20I Rankings: Arshdeep storms into top 10

T20I Rankings: Arshdeep storms into top 10

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Indian seamer Arshdeep Singh entered the top 10 among bowlers and was placed eighth in the ICC T20I rankings issued in Dubai on Wednesday.

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.

Demoralised Pakistan eye big win against Canada to stay alive

Demoralised Pakistan eye big win against Canada to stay alive

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Pakistan's Super 8 qualification chance hinges on winning big in their last two games against Canada and Ireland.

Pakistan's captaincy debate heats up as Kirsten's returns home

Pakistan's captaincy debate heats up as Kirsten's returns home

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Pakistan's head coach for limited-overs format Gary Kirsten has returned home with the board set to announce the successor to captain Babar Azam in white-ball formats later in the month.

Dom's Take: The Kohli Dilemma

Dom's Take: The Kohli Dilemma

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Dominic Xavier offers his take on Indian cricket's Kohli Dilemma.

What went wrong as Pak lost crucial tie against Zimbabwe

What went wrong as Pak lost crucial tie against Zimbabwe

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Losing back-to-back wickets put us under pressure, says Pakistan skipper after loss to Zimbabwe

Jansen's heroics overshadowed by Pakistan's fightback

Jansen's heroics overshadowed by Pakistan's fightback

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

The home side are chasing a modest target of 148 after bowling out Pakistan for 237 and if they win will be assured a place in the WTC final at Lord's.

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.

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's dominance continues in rain-ravaged Test vs Lanka

Pakistan's dominance continues in rain-ravaged Test vs Lanka

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Pakistan are 1-0 up in the two-Test series having won the opening match in Galle by four wickets.

Rumours of infighting rock Pakistan World Cup team

Rumours of infighting rock Pakistan World Cup team

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

The PCB strongly denied recent speculations about any internal discord in the Babar Azam-led side.

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.

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.

When Imam-ul-Haq Got Married...

When Imam-ul-Haq Got Married...

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Imam-ul-Haq embarked on a new journey as he exchanged vows with girlfriend, Anmol Mehmood.

ICC Awards: Root Test player of the year; Babar bags ODI award

ICC Awards: Root Test player of the year; Babar bags ODI award

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Pakistan captain Babar Azam was named the International Cricket Council's ODI Cricketer of the Year following his exploits in 2021 when he scored 405 runs in six games at an average of 67.50.

Pakistan cricket chief Zaka Ashraf to attend ICC meeting, watch WC final

Pakistan cricket chief Zaka Ashraf to attend ICC meeting, watch WC final

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Pakistan Cricket Management Committee chairman Zaka Ashraf has landed in India to attend the ICC Executive Board meeting to be held in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

India the team to beat as Asia Cup battle commences

India the team to beat as Asia Cup battle commences

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

India, for all their internal debates and external expectations, look like the one side that has clarity of purpose. And clarity, in high-pressure tournaments, often counts for more than raw talent.

Buttler guides England to 23-run victory over Pakistan

Buttler guides England to 23-run victory over Pakistan

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Pakistan lost Mohammad Rizwan for a duck in the first over when Moeen Ali had him caught and his opening partner Saim Ayub holed out in the deep to leave the tourists reeling at 14-2.

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.

Former Pakistan players question Imad Wasim's omission

Former Pakistan players question Imad Wasim's omission

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Imad Wasim's omission has been questioned by former players after the all-rounder was left out of Pakistan team for the first T20I against New Zealand, having come out of retirement to play international cricket again.

T20 WC PIX: Pakistan ease past Canada to stay alive

T20 WC PIX: Pakistan ease past Canada to stay alive

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup match between Pakistan and Canada, in New York, on Tuesday.