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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.

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.

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.

'Absolutely nothing' to do with political situation: Pak Army

'Absolutely nothing' to do with political situation: Pak Army

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Military spokesman Major General Babar Iftikhar made the remarks while speaking to a private TV channel in the wake of rejection of a no-confidence motion and subsequent dissolution of the National Assembly (NA) by President Arif Alvi on advice of Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Pakistan will come to India for World Cup only if...

Pakistan will come to India for World Cup only if...

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Pakistan will not play its World Cup matches in India unless the BCCI and ICC give written guarantees India will come to Pakistan to play in the 2025 Champions Trophy.

PIX: Kohli lights up Diwali for India with last ball win over Pak

PIX: Kohli lights up Diwali for India with last ball win over Pak

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

IMAGES of the T20 World Cup match played between India and Pakistan at the MCG on Sunday

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.

Aus brace for Karachi challenge after Rawalpindi run-feast

Aus brace for Karachi challenge after Rawalpindi run-feast

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

On a Karachi track that is expected to break up early, Steve Smith and David Warner created rough patches before facing bowlers in the nets to prepare for Pakistan's full-strength attack.

Suryakumar closes in on top spot in ICC T20I rankings

Suryakumar closes in on top spot in ICC T20I rankings

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Suryakumar Yadav, who scored a 44-ball 76 in the third T20 International against the West Indies on Tuesday, moved within two rating points of top-ranked Pakistan captain Babar Azam.

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.

Sky continues to top charts; Chapman, Iftikhar attain career-best position

Sky continues to top charts; Chapman, Iftikhar attain career-best position

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Suryakumar Yadav, the lone Indian in the top 10, continued to top the charts in the latest ICC men's T20I player rankings.

Shubman at his career-best in ODI rankings

Shubman at his career-best in ODI rankings

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Suryakumar continues to lead T20I rankings

Chapman's ton leads NZ to T20 series draw vs Pakistan

Chapman's ton leads NZ to T20 series draw vs Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Chapman (57-ball 104 not out) combined with Jimmy Neesham (45) to overhaul the 194-run target and stun Pakistan

How Inzamam managed to secure Arthur with Pakistan team

How Inzamam managed to secure Arthur with Pakistan team

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Mickey Arthur and Grant Bradburn, the foreign coaches attached with the Pakistan cricket team, are likely to continue in their respective roles

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.

Jayasuriya, Mendis spin Lanka to series-levelling win over Pakistan

Jayasuriya, Mendis spin Lanka to series-levelling win over Pakistan

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Prabath Jayasuriya and Ramesh Mendis snared nine wickets between them

Bumrah set to rock Ireland T20 series

Bumrah set to rock Ireland T20 series

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

The team is packed with India's Gen-Next IPL performers but stakeholders in Indian cricket will keenly observe Bumrah

PIX: Multan Test well poised after England wrest control

PIX: Multan Test well poised after England wrest control

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

IMAGES from Day 3 of the 2nd Test between Pakistan and England in Multan on Sunday.

'Kohli handled defeat against Pakistan with grace'

'Kohli handled defeat against Pakistan with grace'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

'It shows a lot of security within, and it means they have a lot of confidence to bounce back so I won't be surprised if India bounces back very quickly and in a big fashion.'

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).

What Went WRONG For India against Pakistan

What Went WRONG For India against Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

It was a forgettable outing for the Indians, as right from team selection to the toss to the batting and the bowling, nothing worked for them!

Asia Cup: Can India quell Pakistan's hostile pace challenge?

Asia Cup: Can India quell Pakistan's hostile pace challenge?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

India's batters will have to counter a potent Pakistan bowling attack that can make an impact irrespective of the nature of the pitch.

ODI batting rankings: Kohli stays at No. 2; Rohit 3rd

ODI batting rankings: Kohli stays at No. 2; Rohit 3rd

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Rohit has 807 rating points as against 828 of Kohli.

Team India is chock full of skilled players, says Bangar

Team India is chock full of skilled players, says Bangar

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

There are four or five match winners in prime form, so, from a batting perspective, I feel the Indian team is in a better position. If you look at the bowling part, they (Pakistan) have the speed, they always had that, but the Indian team has the skill.

Ponting predicts T20 World Cup finalists

Ponting predicts T20 World Cup finalists

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Australia will beat India in T20 World Cup final: Ponting

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.

Pakistan PM Khan leads praise after team's World Cup loss

Pakistan PM Khan leads praise after team's World Cup loss

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Pakistan's former cricket star prime minister, Imran Khan, offered consolation after Babar Azam's high-flying side suffered an exit from the Twenty20 World Cup with a heart-breaking defeat to Australia in the semi-finals.

Credit is due to Pakistan; they outplayed us: Kohli

Credit is due to Pakistan; they outplayed us: Kohli

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Pakistan produced a clinical display to crush India by 10 wickets for their first victory over their neighbours in a World Cup match in 13 attempts. Chasing 152 for victory after putting India in, Pakistan completed the task in 17.5 overs, leaving the Indian team and its millions of fans stunned.

PIX: Pakistan humble India, end losing World Cup run

PIX: Pakistan humble India, end losing World Cup run

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12 Group 2 match between India and Pakistan, in Dubai, on Sunday.

Pakistan win last-ball thriller against South Africa

Pakistan win last-ball thriller against South Africa

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

With this thrilling win, Pakistan has taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.

PHOTOS: Hardik stars as India edge Pakistan in thriller

PHOTOS: Hardik stars as India edge Pakistan in thriller

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Images from the Asia Cup match played between India and Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday.

Asia Cup final more than just cricket for Sri Lanka...

Asia Cup final more than just cricket for Sri Lanka...

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

Coming off a socio-economic crisis and the worst turmoil in its country's history, the Sri Lankan cricket team would like to provide the island nation with an emotional catharsis by beating fancied Pakistan in the Asia Cup final in Dubai on Sunday.

Dhawan, Iyer rise in ICC ODI rankings

Dhawan, Iyer rise in ICC ODI rankings

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Senior India batter Shikhar Dhawan on Wednesday moved up a place to joint 13th spot in the latest ICC ODI rankings on the back of his match-winning knock against the West Indies in the first ODI.

Pakistan recall Naseem, Abbas for Windies Test tour

Pakistan recall Naseem, Abbas for Windies Test tour

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Leg-spinner Shah's selection was subject to the 35-year-old clearing a fitness test, chief selector Mohammad Wasim said in a statement.

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

Brook pips Jadeja to win ICC Player of Month Award

Brook pips Jadeja to win ICC Player of Month Award

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

England's Harry Brook bagged his second player of the month award after his exploits in New Zealand Test series,

Doesn't suit any leader...: Shah on Rahul's remarks abroad

Doesn't suit any leader...: Shah on Rahul's remarks abroad

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

"Any patriotic person should discuss Indian politics within India. It does not suit the leader of any party to go abroad and discuss the country's politics and criticise the country. Rahul baba, you must remember that people of the country are watching it closely," Shah said.

PIX: Pakistan crush Scotland, set up Australia semis

PIX: Pakistan crush Scotland, set up Australia semis

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12s match between Pakistan and Scotland, in Sharjah, on Sunday.

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.

Hong Kong players overwhelmed by Indian dressing room visit

Hong Kong players overwhelmed by Indian dressing room visit

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Hong Kong skipper Nizakhat Khan was seen receiving an autographed jersey from his Indian counterpart Rohit Sharma