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England on top in Multan despite Abrar brilliance

England on top in Multan despite Abrar brilliance

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

England cemented their position by finishing day two on 202-5 riding fifties by Ben Duckett and Harry Brook.

Why Pakistan players wore black armbands

Why Pakistan players wore black armbands

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

The PCB, in an official statement, said that the gate earnings from the first T20I against England will be donated to the fund.

Hopefully we'll win the World Cup with 'Pakistan' brand of cricket: Arthur

Hopefully we'll win the World Cup with 'Pakistan' brand of cricket: Arthur

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur feels the "boys" of 2019 batch have become grown up men four years later and promised an aggressive brand of cricket from them over the course of the ODI World Cup.

Wake-up call: Pakistan's concerns grow as Australia win

Wake-up call: Pakistan's concerns grow as Australia win

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Pakistan left with plenty to ponder following 14-run loss to Australia

Pakistan pick Sharjeel, Sami for Asia Cup, World T20

Pakistan pick Sharjeel, Sami for Asia Cup, World T20

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

The Pakistan Cricket Board has included opener Sharjeel Khan and fast bowler Muhammad Sami in the squad for the upcoming Asia Cup and World T20 tournaments after injuries to Babar Azam and Ruman Raees.

Struggled early, but plan was to take it deep: Rizwan

Struggled early, but plan was to take it deep: Rizwan

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Former Australia fast bowler Brett Lee is confident Aaron Finch and Co. can bounce back from their crushing group stage defeat at the hands of England provided their top-order fires in the upcoming matches of the T20 World Cup.

That Man Afridi!

That Man Afridi!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Man Of The Match Shaheen Afridi stole the show on Sunday with his brilliant bowling against India. The Pakistani pacer sent back the in-form opening pair of K L Rahul and Rohit Sharma with unplayable balls to set the tone for Pakistan's imposing victory by 10 wickets.

What went wrong for Pakistan against Australia...

What went wrong for Pakistan against Australia...

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Opener Abullah Shafique says Pakistan must make the best of good starts and finish off matches at the ongoing World Cup.

Emotions run high as India take on Pakistan

Emotions run high as India take on Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Rohit's men start overwhelming favourites but Shaheen, rain pose threat

PICS: Bumrah stars as India edge Pakistan in thriller

PICS: Bumrah stars as India edge Pakistan in thriller

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup Group A match between India and Pakistan in New York on Sunday.

Shafique's century keeps Pakistan on course in big chase

Shafique's century keeps Pakistan on course in big chase

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Pakistan finished Day 4 on 222/3, needing 120 more to grab the lead in the two-Test series.

How Kuldeep Yadav outsmarted Pakistan's batters

How Kuldeep Yadav outsmarted Pakistan's batters

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

I''ve been watching Saud Shakeel in the last couple of games: Kuldeep Yadav

Mushtaq to step down as Pak coach post NZ home series

Mushtaq to step down as Pak coach post NZ home series

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

The source also said that the board felt Babar would be better off just captaining the white-ball squads and that the Test captaincy should be given to someone else, preferably Shan Masood or Mohammad Rizwan.

ICC T20 rankings: King Kohli storms into top-10

ICC T20 rankings: King Kohli storms into top-10

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

With 828 rating points in his kitty, Suryakumar dropped to the third spot but was ahead of Pakistan skipper Babar Azam (799) and South Africa's Aiden Markram (762).

'Shaheen Afridi asked for break from Sydney Test'

'Shaheen Afridi asked for break from Sydney Test'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

Pakistan coach Mohammad Hafeez revealed that Shaheen Shah Afridi approached him with a request to take a break from the recently-concluded third and final Test against Australia.

1st ODI: Cummins captures thriller as Australia edge Pakistan

1st ODI: Cummins captures thriller as Australia edge Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

In a nail-biting finish at the MCG, Australia clinched a thrilling two-wicket victory over Pakistan in the first ODI on Monday night.

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.

'We weren't ready for Test cricket': Pakistan captain admits

'We weren't ready for Test cricket': Pakistan captain admits

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Shaan Masood also didn't agree that the last two Tests were the darkest days of Pakistan cricket over three decades.

Afridi may be rested for 3rd Test vs Aus in Sydney

Afridi may be rested for 3rd Test vs Aus in Sydney

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

The source added that team officials and selectors had discussed Afridi's case with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Zaka Ashraf.

Champions Trophy: Sending Team To Pakistan Would Be Dangerous

Champions Trophy: Sending Team To Pakistan Would Be Dangerous

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Even a whiff of an incident like the violent 1989 shirt-ripping attack on Krishnamachari Srikkanth by a Karachi spectator would be ruinous. It would set back the ties further, derail an ongoing tournament, and harden Indian attitudes on playing Pakistan anywhere at all, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

'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.

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.

Former Test skipper to take over as Pakistan team chief selector

Former Test skipper to take over as Pakistan team chief selector

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Former Test captain Inzamam-ul-Haq is set to take over as Pakistan team chief selector.

Bumrah is a genius: Rohit

Bumrah is a genius: Rohit

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Jasprit Bumrah was magnificent in India's six-run victory over Pakistan with figures of 3/14.

Padosiyon Ke TV Bach Gaye: Irfan Pathan trolls Pak fans

Padosiyon Ke TV Bach Gaye: Irfan Pathan trolls Pak fans

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Irfan Pathan took a hilarious dig at the Pakistan cricket team after their Asia Cup group stage clash

Pak PM Imran Khan congratulates team for 'great comeback'

Pak PM Imran Khan congratulates team for 'great comeback'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

With this win, Pakistan are now in the sixth spot with seven points, keeping their hopes alive of reaching the knock-out stage.

Asia Cup: Ishan-Hardik put up record stand vs Pak!

Asia Cup: Ishan-Hardik put up record stand vs Pak!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Young Ishan Kishan along with Hardik Pandya pulled the Indian team out of a tough situation to register a record stand against Pakistan during their Asia Cup encounter on Saturday.

Australia underdogs against Pakistan in role reversal

Australia underdogs against Pakistan in role reversal

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

It will be quite a role reversal with Australia being the proverbial underdogs in Thursday's semi-final of the Twenty20 World Cup against a red-hot Pakistan who have displayed rare consistency to set alight the tournament.

PHOTOS: Smith powers Australia to victory over Pakistan

PHOTOS: Smith powers Australia to victory over Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Steve Smith smashed an unbeaten half-century to power Australia to a seven-wicket victory against Pakistan in the second T20 International in Canberra on Tuesday.

Kohli back among top five in ODI rankings

Kohli back among top five in ODI rankings

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Kohli's team-mates Shubman Gill, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav have also moved up in rankings.

Pakistan's Naseem breaks Afghanistan's hearts again!

Pakistan's Naseem breaks Afghanistan's hearts again!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Pakistan tailender Naseem Shah cut down Afghanistan's Fazalhaq Farooqi in the final over of a cliff-hanger once again on Thursday.

Will India Pick 4 Spinners Vs Pak?

Will India Pick 4 Spinners Vs Pak?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI against Pakistan on Sunday?

KL Rahul completes 1,000 T20I runs

KL Rahul completes 1,000 T20I runs

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Rahul sits in the third position with Aaron Finch, who completed his 1,000 runs in 29 innings.

Kirsten hopes to 'galvanise' Pak team to ICC trophies

Kirsten hopes to 'galvanise' Pak team to ICC trophies

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

'I was offered the role to begin with...what is important is that I have the opportunity to work with some of the best cricketers in the world and that excites me.'

ICC T20I Rankings: SKY 2nd; Gaikwad climbs to 7th

ICC T20I Rankings: SKY 2nd; Gaikwad climbs to 7th

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Suryakumar is placed second with 821 rating points behind Australia's Travis Head, who has 844 rating points.

PICS: Haq, Afridi enable Pakistan finish with a flourish

PICS: Haq, Afridi enable Pakistan finish with a flourish

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Images from Friday's World Cup match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, at Lord's.

Shadab Khan reveals his love for Bollywood, Hyderabadi cuisine

Shadab Khan reveals his love for Bollywood, Hyderabadi cuisine

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Shadab Khan doesn't shy away from expressing his love for Bollywood movies and local food.

Zaman replaces Qadir in Pakistan's T20 WC squad

Zaman replaces Qadir in Pakistan's T20 WC squad

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The PCB said that the change had to be made as Qadir is yet to recover from a hairline fracture

World Cup: Did this DRS review cost Pakistan the match?

World Cup: Did this DRS review cost Pakistan the match?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

A disappointed Pakistan captain Babar Azam refused to blame the umpires despite being on the wrong side of a DRS review which proved decisive in his team's narrow one-wicket loss to South Africa.

India consolidate third spot in ICC ODI Rankings

India consolidate third spot in ICC ODI Rankings

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

India could stretch their lead even further with a good show in their three-match series against West Indies, starting this week.