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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.

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.

Test Rankings: Ashwin inches closer to top spot

Test Rankings: Ashwin inches closer to top spot

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Ashwin rose a place to second, while Ravindra Jadeja jumped seven rungs to be among the top-10 bowlers

How Pakistan Was Eliminated From Asia Cup

How Pakistan Was Eliminated From Asia Cup

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Zaman was devastated, realising that luck had abandoned him when he needed it most.

Indo-Pak World Cup match likely to be rescheduled

Indo-Pak World Cup match likely to be rescheduled

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

PTI has learnt that the game will not move out of the Narendra Modi Stadium but the fans will still need to change their travel plans.

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.

Kohli on what is 'special' about playing against Pakistan!

Kohli on what is 'special' about playing against Pakistan!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Virat Kohli described how the 'energy' inside the MCG stadium inspired him to the match-winning knock against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup last year.

'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.

Pak coach keeps faith in his talented bunch

Pak coach keeps faith in his talented bunch

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

Without bigger contributions from their senior players -- Masood and Babar Azam among them -- Pakistan may struggle to prevent the losing streak from stretching to 16 in Melbourne, for all of Hafeez's fighting words.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pakistan aim for upset against mighty Australia in Perth

Pakistan aim for upset against mighty Australia in Perth

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Pakistan look to be positive against strong Australia team

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.

T20 World Cup: USA join India in Super Eight; Pak out

T20 World Cup: USA join India in Super Eight; Pak out

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Umpires called off the game when it returned after several inspections.

Visas for World Cup issued to Pakistani players: ICC

Visas for World Cup issued to Pakistani players: ICC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

However, confusion remained in the Pakistan camp over the grant of visa.

PICS: India thrash sorry Pakistan, put one foot in semis

PICS: India thrash sorry Pakistan, put one foot in semis

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Virat Kohli anchored a tricky chase with an unbeaten 100.

'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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.