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Asia Cup: India, Pakistan fined for slow over-rate

Asia Cup: India, Pakistan fined for slow over-rate

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

On-field umpires Masudur Rahman and Ruchira Pilliyaguruge, third umpire Raveendra Wimalasiri and fourth umpire Gazi Sohel levelled the charges.

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.

Did Rajiv Gandhi Open Babri Masjid's Locks?

Did Rajiv Gandhi Open Babri Masjid's Locks?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

A revealing excerpt from Mani Shankar Aiyar's fascinating new book, The Rajiv I Knew.

Asia Cup PIX: Rauf, Imam guide Pakistan to comfortable win

Asia Cup PIX: Rauf, Imam guide Pakistan to comfortable win

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Haris Rauf bowled a couple of hostile spells, while Imam-ul-Haq struck a silken 78 as Pakistan secured a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in a Super Four clash of the Asia Cup, in Lahore on Wednesday.

PIX: Pakistan's big win keeps hopes alive; Bangladesh eliminated

PIX: Pakistan's big win keeps hopes alive; Bangladesh eliminated

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Pakistan registered a comfortable seven-wicket victory to keep their semi-final hopes alive.

Sarfaraz hits century as 2nd Test ends in draw

Sarfaraz hits century as 2nd Test ends in draw

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

The opening Test, also played in Karachi, ended in a draw as well.

Hyderabad felt like Rawalpindi, says Rizwan

Hyderabad felt like Rawalpindi, says Rizwan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Mohammed Rizwan will fondly remember the local curator in his prayers for producing a batting beauty

T20 WC PHOTOS: Pakistan make dramatic entry into semis

T20 WC PHOTOS: Pakistan make dramatic entry into semis

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Adelaide on Sunday.

T20 WC: Big upset! Zimbabwe STUN Pakistan

T20 WC: Big upset! Zimbabwe STUN Pakistan

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Zimbabwe shocked Pakistan by one run in a thrilling T20 World Cup Super 12 match at Perth Stadium, in Perth, on Thursday.

Mandhana only Indian in line for ICC Cricketer of the Year

Mandhana only Indian in line for ICC Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Stokes is also among the Test Cricket of the Year nominees alongside compatriot Jonny Bairstow, Australia opener Usman Khawaja and South Africa speedster Kagiso Rabada.

Gill reveals India's game plan against Pakistan!

Gill reveals India's game plan against Pakistan!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Shubman Gill said India's batters will have to dominate unlike last time when the top order was blown away for 66.

WC: Buttler's England will look stop hosts India, others and do encore

WC: Buttler's England will look stop hosts India, others and do encore

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

The 10-team tournament will be played across 10 venues culminating in the November 19 final at the 132,000-capacity Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Asian Athletics: India's gold tally reaches five!

Asian Athletics: India's gold tally reaches five!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Parul Chaudhary won her maiden 3000m steeplechase title in a major international event to swell India's gold tally to five

T20 World Cup: How India must deal with Pakistan pacer Afridi

T20 World Cup: How India must deal with Pakistan pacer Afridi

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

India must look to score runs off Pakistan left-arm pacer Shaheeh Shah Afridi instead of trying to play out his overs when the two arch-rivals clash in the T20 World Cup, former cricketer Gautam Gambhir said on Wednesday.

PIX: Pakistan chase down record score to beat Sri Lanka

PIX: Pakistan chase down record score to beat Sri Lanka

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match played between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

How Bhuvneshwar & Co. plotted Pakistan's downfall...

How Bhuvneshwar & Co. plotted Pakistan's downfall...

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

India's senior pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar believes having a solid game plan against each of the opposition player is as important as executing "your skills on the field".

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.

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.

Will close all madrasas, Assam CM Sarma says in poll-bound Karnataka

Will close all madrasas, Assam CM Sarma says in poll-bound Karnataka

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is visiting Karnataka, said he intended to shut all the madrasas (Muslim religious schools) in his state, as they were not needed in "New India".

Asia Cup PIX: India-Pakistan match called off due to rain

Asia Cup PIX: India-Pakistan match called off due to rain

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

The Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan was called off due to persistent rain in Pallekele on Saturday.

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

Rohit hails Hardik after high pressure chase

Rohit hails Hardik after high pressure chase

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

'He is a lot calmer now and more confident about what he wants to do, whether it's with the bat or with the ball'

Azam puts down Multan loss to contentious Saud dismissal

Azam puts down Multan loss to contentious Saud dismissal

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

'As a professional, you have to respect the umpire's decision, but we felt the ball had been grounded.'

Dom's Take: The Kohli Dilemma

Dom's Take: The Kohli Dilemma

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Dominic Xavier offers his take on Indian cricket's Kohli Dilemma.

PIX: England crowned T20 World champions

PIX: England crowned T20 World champions

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup Final played between Pakistan and England in Melbourne on Sunday.

'Beating India best moment of 2021 for Pakistan'

'Beating India best moment of 2021 for Pakistan'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has termed the jinx-breaking win over India in the T20 World Cup as the "best moment" for his team in the year gone by.

Why Pakistan are favourites for T20 World Cup

Why Pakistan are favourites for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Pace legend Waqar Younis is backing Pakistan to win the T20 World Cup to be held in Australia later this year, saying the pitches Down Under could favour their potent bowling attack.

'Our privacy was hurt': Shaheen Afridi

'Our privacy was hurt': Shaheen Afridi

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Shaheen Shah Afridi lashed out at those who leaked pictures and videos of his wedding on social media.

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.

Ashraf recalled, rookie Tahir included in Pak Asia Cup squad

Ashraf recalled, rookie Tahir included in Pak Asia Cup squad

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

PCB newly selected Chief Selector Inzamam Ul Haq announced squads for the upcoming ACC Men's Asia Cup and the three-match One-Day International series against Afghanistan.

Rauf bags four wickets as Pakistan crush NZ in first T20I

Rauf bags four wickets as Pakistan crush NZ in first T20I

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

Pakistan scored 182 runs and Tom Latham's side fell well short of their target despite a hat-trick from Matt Henry, with Haris Rauf claiming four wickets for 18 runs as New Zealand were dismissed for 94, with more than four overs remaining.

You cannot win World Cups all the time; but batters need to perform: Ganguly

You cannot win World Cups all the time; but batters need to perform: Ganguly

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

A global title may be eluding India for a decade now, but former captain Sourav Ganguly said on Thursday that there is no need to press panic button while placing the onus on batters to win the World Cup at home.

All ten skippers take centrestage in Ahmedabad to kick off World Cup 2023

All ten skippers take centrestage in Ahmedabad to kick off World Cup 2023

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 stage is set as all 10 captains gathered on Wednesday at the world's largest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad on the eve of the biggest Cricket World Cup ever.

Here's how Sri Lanka claimed their 6th Asia Cup Trophy

Here's how Sri Lanka claimed their 6th Asia Cup Trophy

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Hasaranga claimed three wickets in one over and Pramod Madushan claimed a career-best 4-34 to bowl out Pakistan for 147 in exactly 20 overs.

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.

ICC Rankings: SKY drops to 4th; Rizwan new No 1 batter

ICC Rankings: SKY drops to 4th; Rizwan new No 1 batter

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Suryakumar Yadav has dropped one spot to fourth place in the latest ICC Men's T20I Players Rankings

Jadeja Races To Top MVP Race

Jadeja Races To Top MVP Race

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index after 37 World Cup 2023 games.

We stand for each other in bad times: Arshdeep

We stand for each other in bad times: Arshdeep

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Arshdeep Singh removed Pakistan's in-form openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan to give India a perfect start with the ball.

Told Malik to retire; knew he will not be respected: Hafeez

Told Malik to retire; knew he will not be respected: Hafeez

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Hafeez slams selectors for leaving Malik out of Pakistan's T20 World Cup squad

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.