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Rohit trains hard despite blow on thumb in the nets!

Rohit trains hard despite blow on thumb in the nets!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Rohit Sharma, while facing left-arm throwdown specialist Nuwan Seneviratne, got hit on his left thumb by a delivery that lifted from the back of a good length area.

Versatile Arshdeep has tools to emulate Zaheer

Versatile Arshdeep has tools to emulate Zaheer

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Kumble, who witnessed Arshdeep's growth from close quarters as Punjab Kings head coach, is hugely impressed with the lanky pacer.

ODI World Cup: ICC 'confident' but Pakistan's participation depends on govt. clearance

ODI World Cup: ICC 'confident' but Pakistan's participation depends on govt. clearance

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

The PCB is still apprehensive about sending its team to India for the ODI World Cup but ICC is "confident" that the Babar Azam-led team will compete in the 50-over showpiece.

T20 World Cup 2021 Records To STARTLE You

T20 World Cup 2021 Records To STARTLE You

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Rajneesh Gupta lists interesting records from the first week of the Super 12 competition in the T20 World Cup in the UAE.

Asia Cup: Pakistan to take on Nepal in sweltering Multan

Asia Cup: Pakistan to take on Nepal in sweltering Multan

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

Pakistan will begin their campaign in the Asia Cup on Wednesday taking on Nepal

Siraj best-placed Indian bowler in ODI rankings

Siraj best-placed Indian bowler in ODI rankings

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Afghanistan's Rashid Khan, who took a wicket each in the three matches, conceding a total of 62 runs off his 12 overs, overtook Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga for the top spot.

Respect your players: Pakistan cricketer Rizwan tells trolls

Respect your players: Pakistan cricketer Rizwan tells trolls

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Shami bled 43 runs in his spell of 3.5 overs in the match and was later targetted by online abusers blaming him alone for India's loss.

Vote! India's Best Wins Over Pakistan

Vote! India's Best Wins Over Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

A look at some of India's best victories over Pakistan in ICC tournaments.

T20 World Cup India-Pakistan Snapshots

T20 World Cup India-Pakistan Snapshots

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

It was India's worst performance on a cricket field in recent times as it went down by 10 wickets against Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup game in Dubai on Sunday, October 24, 2021.

Afridi Wants Modi To Do This...

Afridi Wants Modi To Do This...

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

'I would request Mr Modi to improve the relations between India and Pakistan and arrange a match between the two teams.'

Pakistan rout Bangladesh to sweep Test series

Pakistan rout Bangladesh to sweep Test series

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

The visiting bowlers claimed 13 wickets on the final day to win the second Test by an innings and eight runs.

England's Rizwan Ahmed has a cracker of a debut

England's Rizwan Ahmed has a cracker of a debut

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

But Stokes then introduced Ahmed in the afternoon session and the youngster ripped apart Pakistan's middle order.

Asia Cup 2023: India vs Pakistan matches to be held in...

Asia Cup 2023: India vs Pakistan matches to be held in...

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

The Asian Cricket Council could accept PCB chairman Najam Sethi's proposed Hybrid Model for conducting four non-India Asia Cup games in Pakistan.

'Playing IPL is better preparation than playing T20 game against Pakistan'

'Playing IPL is better preparation than playing T20 game against Pakistan'

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Former skipper Michael Vaughan feels England "missed the trick" by recalling its cricketers from the IPL to play a T20 series against Pakistan, saying it had denied them experiencing pressure-cooker situations of the playoffs, which could have helped them prepare better for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Americas.

Not Kohli, Root is best paid cricket captain

Not Kohli, Root is best paid cricket captain

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Kohli earns more from brand endorsements and IPL appearances than he does playing for India.

Is Kohli blocking Hooda's place in T20 team?

Is Kohli blocking Hooda's place in T20 team?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The former Pakistan spinner has also come out in support of Deepak Hooda, who has not been included in the playing XI, despite being in top form in the white-ball setup.

Linde keeps South Africa hopes alive in Rawalpindi Test

Linde keeps South Africa hopes alive in Rawalpindi Test

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

Pakistan had been reduced to 76 for five in their second innings as South Africa's spinners made inroads through the top order having been bowled out for 201 in another shambolic display with the bat.

Kamran Akmal hit with PCB legal notice for Raja

Kamran Akmal hit with PCB legal notice for Raja

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

A source in the cricket board made it clear that more legal notices could be sent to some other former players who have their own Youtube channels and appear regularly on the media for their comments.

Plucky Afghanistan stun Pakistan in World Cup warm-up

Plucky Afghanistan stun Pakistan in World Cup warm-up

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Afghanistan batsman Hashmatullah Shahidi hit an unbeaten 74 as the World Cup underdogs stunned former champions Pakistan to win by three wickets with two balls to spare in a thrilling warm-up match in Bristol on Friday.

'Rohit is not making runs'

'Rohit is not making runs'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

'He has scored one fifty in five matches, and it was a scratchy fifty against Netherlands.'

AUS vs PAK: Warner out for 34 in farewell Test as rain disrupts play

AUS vs PAK: Warner out for 34 in farewell Test as rain disrupts play

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

David Warner made 34 in what is likely to be his penultimate innings in the long form of cricket as Australia reached 116 for two on the rain-disrupted second day of the third Test against Pakistan on Thursday.

Asia Cup: India's old guard holds the key against Pakistan

Asia Cup: India's old guard holds the key against Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

While Rohit Sharma will be eager to test his ultra-aggressive batting template against the Asian giants, for Virat Kohli it is the perfect platform to return to form after enduring a tough phase in the last few years.

High-flying Pakistan seek revenge against New Zealand

High-flying Pakistan seek revenge against New Zealand

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Pakistan will have 'revenge' on their mind for a recent off-field snub when they take on New Zealand in the T20 World Cup in Sharjah on Tuesday.

Another blow to DC as Nortje tests positive for COVID-19

Another blow to DC as Nortje tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

'He came in with a negative report, but has unfortunately tested positive'

PHOTOS: Rizwan hits fifty to frustrate England on Day 2

PHOTOS: Rizwan hits fifty to frustrate England on Day 2

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Pakistan middle-order batsman Mohammad Rizwan hit a defiant half century on a difficult batting pitch to guide his side past the 200-mark in their first innings and frustrate England in the second Test on Friday.

Cummins' magical spell crushes Pakistan's dreams

Cummins' magical spell crushes Pakistan's dreams

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Pat Cummins leads Australia fightback after Pakistan take early honours

Chandimal, Oshada help steer Sri Lanka to 315-6 vs Pakistan

Chandimal, Oshada help steer Sri Lanka to 315-6 vs Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

Angelo Mathews, playing his 100th Test, batted aggressively and got a reprieve when Babar floored a sitter at cover when the batsman was on 36.

'Whoever handles pressure will win'

'Whoever handles pressure will win'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

'The matches between India and Pakistan are the biggest in the world.'

SCG Test: Bowlers take centre stage but Pak take lead

SCG Test: Bowlers take centre stage but Pak take lead

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

IMAGES from Day 3 of the 3rd Test played between Australia and Pakistan at SCG on Friday.

Pakistan team relish Kolkata biryani, kebabs ahead of B'desh match

Pakistan team relish Kolkata biryani, kebabs ahead of B'desh match

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Akram had lambasted the team for being lethargic on the field after their loss to Afghanistan. In a post-match show on Pakistan based A Sports channel, Akram said it looks like the team has been eating kilos of meat every day.

3rd Test: England dismiss Pakistan for 304 on Day 1

3rd Test: England dismiss Pakistan for 304 on Day 1

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

England were 7-1 at stumps with Ben Duckett (4) and Ollie Pope (3) batting together

Why top Pakistan cricketers are contemplating terminating central contracts

Why top Pakistan cricketers are contemplating terminating central contracts

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Some of the top cricketers are contemplating terminating their central contracts with the Pakistan Cricket Board after some were refused NOCs to go and play in foreign T20 leagues.

PIX: Kohli, KL, Kuldeep star as India pick up biggest win over Pakistan

PIX: Kohli, KL, Kuldeep star as India pick up biggest win over Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Virat Kohli's supreme fitness was evident in his 47th ODI century while comeback man KL Rahul produced an equally engaging ton on comeback as India thrashed a listless Pakistan by record 228-run margin.

Brook, Duckett star as England rout Pakistan in third T20I

Brook, Duckett star as England rout Pakistan in third T20I

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

England's Harry Brook and Ben Duckett combined for a brilliant partnership and the returning Mark Wood snared three wickets as the visitors beat Pakistan by 63 runs in the third Twenty20 in Karachi on Friday to take a 2-1 lead in the seven-match series.

Will India Play Gill Against Pakistan?

Will India Play Gill Against Pakistan?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing for the World Cup match against Pakistan?

India's big guns ready to fire vs Pakistan

India's big guns ready to fire vs Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Ahead of the mega IND v PAK encounter, let's delve into the records of some of India's most consistent performers against their arch-rivals.

Why Akram will never coach Pakistan's cricket team

Why Akram will never coach Pakistan's cricket team

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Fast bowling legend Wasim Akram said he has never considered coaching the Pakistan cricket team because of the criticism, abuse and hate that are directed at coaches and captains in the country.

Pakistan have found out India's weak spot

Pakistan have found out India's weak spot

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Pakistan need to cash in on India's middle-order vulnerability, says Akram

Suryakumar closes in on top T20I batter ranking

Suryakumar closes in on top T20I batter ranking

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Suryakumar jumped in front of Pakistan captain Babar Azam and into third place on the latest list of T20I rankings for batters

'Credit to India; Pakistan were a little bit timid'

'Credit to India; Pakistan were a little bit timid'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Team Director Mickey Arthur accepted that Pakistan's batters lacked aggression against India during their first defeat in three matches at the ICC World Cup.