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Five-star Rauf routs Australia in 2nd ODI

Five-star Rauf routs Australia in 2nd ODI

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

'I've been bowling here for the Melbourne Stars, I know the pitch, I know the length.'

SEE: New York Stadium gears up for epic India-Pakistan clash

SEE: New York Stadium gears up for epic India-Pakistan clash

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

The Nassau County International Cricket Stadium will be India's home ground during the group stage, featuring matches against Ireland and the hosts USA.

Controversial recall? Amir, Imad return to Pak squad

Controversial recall? Amir, Imad return to Pak squad

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Amir, Imad recalled to Pakistan squad for NZ T20I series

Pakistan team under scanner ahead of World Cup squad announcement?

Pakistan team under scanner ahead of World Cup squad announcement?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday held a review meeting of their woeful Asia Cup show in the wake of their World Cup squad announcement.

Team India Warms Up Ahead Of Asia Cup

Team India Warms Up Ahead Of Asia Cup

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

The Indian cricket team warmed up at a training session at the ICC Academy in Dubai.

T20 World Cup: Who will win? Pak or NZ?

T20 World Cup: Who will win? Pak or NZ?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Game seven of the Super 12 competition in the T20 World Cup will see Pakistan take on the New Zealand at the Sharjah cricket stadium beginning 1930 this evening.

Pakistan shuffle squad ahead of Asia Cup

Pakistan shuffle squad ahead of Asia Cup

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Pakistan, co-hosts of the Asia Cup, will take on Nepal in the tournament opener in Multan on Wednesday and will be in high spirits after their whitewash of Afghanistan.

Spinners bowl Bangladesh to historic Test win vs Pakistan

Spinners bowl Bangladesh to historic Test win vs Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

Bangladesh registered their first ever Test win over Pakistan after spinners Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Shakib Al Hasan bowled them to a memorable 10-wicket victory.

ODI batting rankings: Kohli stays at No. 2; Rohit 3rd

ODI batting rankings: Kohli stays at No. 2; Rohit 3rd

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Rohit has 807 rating points as against 828 of Kohli.

Viral fever hits Pakistan camp ahead of Australia clash

Viral fever hits Pakistan camp ahead of Australia clash

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Most of the Pakistani players, who were down with viral fever, after their arrival in Bengaluru have recovered though some are still under medical observation.

Chance for Azhar, Babar to climb Test rankings charts

Chance for Azhar, Babar to climb Test rankings charts

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

In the bowling department, pacer Mohammad Abbas (13th) and experienced leg-spinner Yasir Shah (24th), who have in the past, been ranked third and first, respectively, and left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Afridi (32nd) are other Pakistan players to watch.

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.

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.

'I've never seen a better 50-over player than Virat Kohli'

'I've never seen a better 50-over player than Virat Kohli'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting says he has not seen a "better player" than Virat Kohli in ODIs, and backed the Indian batting star to go past the legendary Sachin Tendulkar as the highest run-getter in the 50-overs' format.

Sajid literally bled for us: Shan lauds Pakistan's grit

Sajid literally bled for us: Shan lauds Pakistan's grit

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Pakistan captain Shan Masood said his team showed tremendous character to register back-to-back victories against England and win their first Test series on home soil since 2021.

Rickelton, Rabada put South Africa in command

Rickelton, Rabada put South Africa in command

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Ryan Rickelton posted the joint seventh-highest score by a South African in Tests with 259 as his side ran up a huge 615 before reducing Pakistan to 64/4 at the close on Day 2.

Stoinis powers Australia to series whitewash over Pakistan

Stoinis powers Australia to series whitewash over Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Australia clinched a 3-0 T20I series sweep over Pakistan in Hobart, powered by a blistering unbeaten 61 off 27 balls from Marcus Stoinis on Monday.

Shaheen Afridi denies rift in Pakistan team

Shaheen Afridi denies rift in Pakistan team

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Shaheen Afridi brushes aside rumours of discontent within Pakistan team

PIX: Kamran Ghulam rescues Pakistan after early collapse

PIX: Kamran Ghulam rescues Pakistan after early collapse

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 2nd Test played between Pakistan and England in Multan on Tuesday.

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.

No fans allowed for Pakistan's WC warm-up in Hyderabad

No fans allowed for Pakistan's WC warm-up in Hyderabad

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Pakistan's first warm-up match ahead of the World Cup will be played behind closed doors in Hyderabad for security reasons.

PIX: England crush Pakistan as both drop curtains on forgettable campaign

PIX: England crush Pakistan as both drop curtains on forgettable campaign

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Images from the ICC Men's ODI World Cup match between England and Pakistan at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday.

T20 World Cup: Who will win? PAK or NAM?

T20 World Cup: Who will win? PAK or NAM?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Game 19 of the Super 12 competition in the T20 World Cup will see Pakistan take on Namibia at the Sheikh Zayed stadium in Abu Dhabi beginning 1930 IST.

T20 Rankings: Head bumps SKY from top spot; Bumrah soars

T20 Rankings: Head bumps SKY from top spot; Bumrah soars

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Australia opener Travis head on Wednesday toppled India's Suryakumar Yadav as the number one batter in the latest ICC T20 rankings.

Pakistan sense victory despite top order wobble vs Sri Lanka

Pakistan sense victory despite top order wobble vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Babar Azam's side had been in charge after claiming a handy first-innings lead of 149 in the first match of the two-Test series.

Seamers help Pakistan win first ODI series in 22 years

Seamers help Pakistan win first ODI series in 22 years

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Shaheen and fellow quick Naseem Shah led the way, picking up three wickets apiece during a showcase of swing and pace, which accounted for Jake Fraser-McGurk (seven) and Aaron Hardie (12) in the first powerplay.

Imran, PM Sharif shower praise on 'brave' Pakistan

Imran, PM Sharif shower praise on 'brave' Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Pakistan, at the same MCG 30 years ago, had beaten England in the final of the 50-overs world Cup under Khan's inspiring leadership.

India vs Pakistan is 'not be all and end all of ODI World Cup'

India vs Pakistan is 'not be all and end all of ODI World Cup'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Pakistan's marquee October 15 clash against arch-rivals India in Ahmedabad might be huge from perspective of fans on both sides of the border but it is certainly not the "be all and end all" from cricketing point of view.

Centurion Conway guides Kiwis to big win in 2nd ODI

Centurion Conway guides Kiwis to big win in 2nd ODI

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Pakistan lost two early wickets before captain Babar Azam steadied the ship with an innings of 79.

Pakistan's unchanged XI set to conquer India

Pakistan's unchanged XI set to conquer India

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Pakistan retain playing XI for clash against India

Brook, Root may merry in Multan before Pakistan collapse

Brook, Root may merry in Multan before Pakistan collapse

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Harry Brook became only the sixth England batter to hit a triple century in Tests as the visitors piled on the runs on Day 4 of the first Test against Pakistan in Multan on Thursday.

Pakistan complete historic run-chase to stun Australia

Pakistan complete historic run-chase to stun Australia

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Centuries from skipper Babar Azam (114) and opener Imam-ul-Haq (106) allowed the hosts to reach the total

What Happened When Kohli, Rauf Met

What Happened When Kohli, Rauf Met

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

The mutual respect shone through as they exchanged greetings and shared a warm hug on the field.

Imam reckons Pak should not tinker with misfiring middle-order

Imam reckons Pak should not tinker with misfiring middle-order

Rediff.com5 May 2023

'With Agha (Salman), Shadab (Khan) and (Mohammad) Nawaz, we have enough power-hitting to improvise. It's just a matter of giving them confidence.'

T20 World Cup: New Zealand wary of 'dangerous' Pakistan in semis

T20 World Cup: New Zealand wary of 'dangerous' Pakistan in semis

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Bowler Tim Southee said New Zealand will not underestimate Pakistan in the Twenty20 World Cup semi-final match on Wednesday.

See: Dhoni mingles with Pakistan players

See: Dhoni mingles with Pakistan players

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Pakistan's Shoaib Malik, captain Babar Azam among others were seen listening intently while Dhoni shared his thoughts with them.

England win their first game on Pakistan soil in 17 years

England win their first game on Pakistan soil in 17 years

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Chasing 159 for victory in Karachi, England reached their target with four balls to spare as Hales's 58 at the top of the order in his first appearance for the team since 2019 and Brooks' 25-ball knock at the end got them home.

PCB, players on confrontation path

PCB, players on confrontation path

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

A severe discord is brewing between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the players who are unhappy at not having their NOCs extended for league appearances through this month.

The Hundred: Harman to play for Trent Rockets, Mandhana retained

The Hundred: Harman to play for Trent Rockets, Mandhana retained

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Harmanpreet was signed by Trent Rockets at The Hundred draft held on Thursday

Pakistan's Abid, Azam hit tons to brighten drawn Test

Pakistan's Abid, Azam hit tons to brighten drawn Test

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

Rain and bad light did not allow full play on any of the previous four days since Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat but Pakistan's Abid became the only male cricketer to hit a century on his debut in both the Test and ODIs.