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Rohit-Rahul's Record T20I Run

Rohit-Rahul's Record T20I Run

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Rohit Sharma and K L Rahul put on a record 15th fifty-plus partnership in T20 Internationals during the second match against South Africa in Guwahati on Sunday.

3rd T20: Allen slams world record 16 sixes as NZ thrash Pakistan

3rd T20: Allen slams world record 16 sixes as NZ thrash Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Finn Allen equalled the world record for most sixes in a T20 International as he smashed 16 sixes to propel New Zealand to a thumping 45-run victory against Pakistan in the third T20 International.

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.

The one-over 'gamble' which cost England 2nd T20 vs Pakistan

The one-over 'gamble' which cost England 2nd T20 vs Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

England captain Moeen Ali said his one over of off-spin bowling against Pakistan was a "gamble" that did not pay off after the visitors lost the second Twenty20 International in Karachi on Thursday.

T20 WC PIX: Pakistan thump NZ to march into final

T20 WC PIX: Pakistan thump NZ to march into final

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup semi-final match played between New Zealand and Pakistan in Sydney on Wednesday.

PCB starts clearing players' dues after central contracts issue resolved

PCB starts clearing players' dues after central contracts issue resolved

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

The Pakistan Cricket Board has started clearing the dues of national team players, which were held up for the last few months because of issues relating to new central contracts.

Afghanistan clinch first-ever T20 series win against Pakistan

Afghanistan clinch first-ever T20 series win against Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Afghanistan registered a thrilling seven-wicket victory against Pakistan with one ball to spare in the second Twenty20 international in Sharjah.

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.

SA spinner Maharaj is No 1 ODI bowler; Gill top batter

SA spinner Maharaj is No 1 ODI bowler; Gill top batter

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

In the all-rounders' list, Ravindra Jadeja is placed 10th, while the top spot continues to be held by Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan.

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.

Pak foreign ministry evaluating team's security ahead of WC in India

Pak foreign ministry evaluating team's security ahead of WC in India

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Doubts over Pakistan's participation has meant that the dates and venues for the World Cup are yet to be confirmed with just over three months left before the start of the tournament.

Hayden named Pakistan's mentor for T20 World Cup

Hayden named Pakistan's mentor for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Hayden worked with Pakistan when it reached the semi-finals of last year's 20-overs World Cup in the United Arab Emirates.

'No pressure on us': Patel reveals USA's plan to upset Pak

'No pressure on us': Patel reveals USA's plan to upset Pak

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Patel made a composed 50 as co-hosts USA shocked 2009 champions Pakistan via Super Over on Thursday.

Bad light forces Karachi Test to end in draw

Bad light forces Karachi Test to end in draw

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

The second Test, also in Karachi, begins on Monday.

Lahore Test: Pak pacers put Aus on backfoot as Khawaja misses ton

Lahore Test: Pak pacers put Aus on backfoot as Khawaja misses ton

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

After left-armer Afridi's two early wickets, Australia could have been in even deeper trouble but Pakistan failed to capitalise on chances offered by Khawaja and Smith.

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.

Finch takes Australia past Pakistan in one-off T20

Finch takes Australia past Pakistan in one-off T20

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Skipper Aaron Finch scored a timely half-century as Australia concluded their tour of Pakistan with a three-wicket win in a one-off Twenty20 international in Lahore on Tuesday.

Dom's Take: AND WE SURRENDER

Dom's Take: AND WE SURRENDER

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Dominic Xavier wonders why India has lost its mojo.

Asia Cup perfect testing ground ahead of World Cup

Asia Cup perfect testing ground ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

India will enter the Asia Cup as a seven-time champions, most by any team, but adding an eighth title might just not feature on top of their bucket list.

England beat Pakistan in rain-curtailed first one-dayer

England beat Pakistan in rain-curtailed first one-dayer

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

England beat Pakistan by 44 runs on the Duckworth/Lewis scoring method in a rain-affected first One-Day International in Southampton on Wednesday.

'Biggest insult for...': Akmal slams Pakistan

'Biggest insult for...': Akmal slams Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Pakistan were stunned by the co-hosts USA in a thrilling nail-biting clash, settled in the Super Over.

Sports psychologist to join Pak team ahead of Asia Cup

Sports psychologist to join Pak team ahead of Asia Cup

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Babri has in the past also worked with some players helping them understand how to handle pressure situations and get through bad performances and personal issues.

Six Pakistan players negative in second COVID test ahead of England tour

Six Pakistan players negative in second COVID test ahead of England tour

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Six of the 10 Pakistan cricketers bound for England who tested positive for COVID-19 have now registered negative results on re-testing, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Saturday. Mohammad Hasnain, Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Hafeez and Wahab Riaz, however, must return a second negative result before they can join the main squad of 20 players who will leave for England on Sunday.

Rohit jumps to 6th in ICC ODI rankings; Gill stays 2nd!

Rohit jumps to 6th in ICC ODI rankings; Gill stays 2nd!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Rohit Sharma jumped five places to sixth in the ICC ODI ranking for batters.

'Bold' Pakistan call up rookie speedsters for Australia tour

'Bold' Pakistan call up rookie speedsters for Australia tour

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Azhar was named Test captain this month in place of Sarfaraz Ahmed whose spot as wicketkeeper has been taken by Mohammad Rizwan.

Pakistan 'playing to win' 3rd Test while Aus go unchanged

Pakistan 'playing to win' 3rd Test while Aus go unchanged

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Hazlewood to miss out again as Australia announce unchanged playing XI for final Test

'No shame in accepting that they played better than us'

'No shame in accepting that they played better than us'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Put into bat, India could not really recover after Shaheen Afridi wrecked their top order.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan primed to secure semis berth

T20 World Cup: Pakistan primed to secure semis berth

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Pakistan will aim to maintain their remarkable consistency against a spirited Namibia and seal a semi-final spot in the T20 World Cup in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

Politicians criticise fans for heckling Pak cricketer Rizwan

Politicians criticise fans for heckling Pak cricketer Rizwan

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

A group of fans shouted 'Jai Shri Ram' (Hail Lord Ram) multiple times when Rizwan was walking back to the pavilion after being dismissed by pacer Jasprit Bumrah.

Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan dominate ICC ODI Rankings

Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan dominate ICC ODI Rankings

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Shubman Gill climbs to career-high No. 5, Kuldeep Yadav enter top 10

T20 WC: India v Pakistan, the last over, as it happened...

T20 WC: India v Pakistan, the last over, as it happened...

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Virat Kohli's unbeaten 82 guided home to a thrilling win off the last ball against Pakistan.

Salt sinks Pakistan as England force series decider

Salt sinks Pakistan as England force series decider

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

The wickets proved to be mere consolation for Pakistan as Salt continued his onslaught and struck the winning runs in the 15th over, ending with 13 fours and three sixes in his 41-ball knock.

PIX: Pak pip NZ via DLS method to keep semis hopes alive

PIX: Pak pip NZ via DLS method to keep semis hopes alive

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

IMAGEs from the World Cup match between Pakistan and New Zealand played at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday

India trump Pakistan in latest ICC ODI Team Rankings

India trump Pakistan in latest ICC ODI Team Rankings

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

India were placed fourth with 105 points but the 10-wicket win on Tuesday propelled them to 108 rating points, leaving Pakistan behind

Pakistan head coach Misbah and bowling coach Waqar step down

Pakistan head coach Misbah and bowling coach Waqar step down

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq and bowling coach Waqar Younis have stepped down from their respective roles, the country's cricket board (PCB) said on Monday.

India vs Pakistan: The FIVE Big Battles

India vs Pakistan: The FIVE Big Battles

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

A look at 5 key battles in Sunday's clash at the T20 World Cup in Dubai.

Noman picks 7 as Pakistan whitewash Sri Lanka

Noman picks 7 as Pakistan whitewash Sri Lanka

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Pakistan completed a 2-0 series sweep against Sri Lanka after left-arm spinner Noman Ali bowled the tourists to a comprehensive victory by an innings and 222 runs in the second Test.

Malik, Sami back in Pakistan ODI squad for Zimbabwe series

Malik, Sami back in Pakistan ODI squad for Zimbabwe series

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Pakistan have made a number of changes in their ODI squad for the short home series against Zimbabwe, recalling seniors such as Shoaib Malik and Muhammad Sami in the 16-member side.

Axar Patel leads Indian charge in ICC T20I rankings

Axar Patel leads Indian charge in ICC T20I rankings

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Axar Patel claimed 2/23 and 2/16 in India's identical six-wicket wins over Afghanistan in the first two T20Is.

PHOTOS: India hand Pakistan a thrashing; make it 8-0

PHOTOS: India hand Pakistan a thrashing; make it 8-0

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

India steamrollered Pakistan by seven wickets in a lopsided blockbuster match at a heaving Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday to maintain their unblemished 50-overs World Cup record against their arch-rivals.