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Political turmoil hits cricket: Will Pakistan make it to 2023 World Cup?

Political turmoil hits cricket: Will Pakistan make it to 2023 World Cup?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Pakistan PM forms high-level committee to decide on national team's participation in ODI World Cup

9 gunmen attack Pak air force base; 3 aircraft damaged

9 gunmen attack Pak air force base; 3 aircraft damaged

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

The army said that three terrorists were "neutralised while entering the base while the remaining three terrorists have been cornered/isolated due to timely and effective response by the troops".

Stand-off between PCB and top players end: Babar 'extremely satisfied'

Stand-off between PCB and top players end: Babar 'extremely satisfied'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The central contracts stand-off between Pakistan Cricket Board and top national players ended on Wednesday.

Gill, Rohit, Kohli in top 10 of ICC ODI rankings

Gill, Rohit, Kohli in top 10 of ICC ODI rankings

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Opener Shubman Gill attained a career-best second position and is the highest-ranked among three India players who are now in the top 10.

Will Pakistan survive in must-win clash vs Bangladesh?

Will Pakistan survive in must-win clash vs Bangladesh?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Pakistan expected to give all in must-win World Cup clash against Bangladesh

Belief drives Afghanistan's ICC World Cup campaign

Belief drives Afghanistan's ICC World Cup campaign

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Shahidi is well aware that Afghanistan can't go deep in the tournament relying solely on the spinners. The batters must step up.

'Watch out for this Afghan star at the IPL auction'

'Watch out for this Afghan star at the IPL auction'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Coach Jonathan Trott rued the missed chances, but took pride in the way Afghanistan were able to win matches in this World Cup with not just their bowling and hoped to have a bigger pool of players going forward.

Pakistan, Sri Lanka grapple with multiple challenges

Pakistan, Sri Lanka grapple with multiple challenges

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Pakistan are traditionally good against spinners but Babar Azam and Co. would take the likes of promising Dunith Wellalage and company lightly at their peril.

Poll strategy, caste census to dominate CWC meet on Monday

Poll strategy, caste census to dominate CWC meet on Monday

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

There are concerns within the Congress with respect to the articulation of the party's demand for the caste census, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently accusing the grand old party of attempting to divide Hindus through its push for the Other Backward Classes.

WC PIX: B'desh's Miraz steals the show vs Afghanistan

WC PIX: B'desh's Miraz steals the show vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match played between Bangladesh and Afghanistan in Dharamsala on Saturday

WC PHOTOS: Pakistan see off plucky Netherlands for winning start

WC PHOTOS: Pakistan see off plucky Netherlands for winning start

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

De Leede ripped through the Pakistan line-up taking 4-62 and Colin Ackerman claimed 2-39 after the Netherlands won the toss and decided to bowl, but Rizwan (68) and Shakeel (68) ensured the Asian side made 286 in 49 overs.

Hafeez front-runner to don Pakistan's chief selector's cap

Hafeez front-runner to don Pakistan's chief selector's cap

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Former Pakistan captain and all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez is a front-runner to become the national team's chief selector after the conclusion of the team's ongoing Sri Lanka tour.

Kabhi Gorgeous, Kabhi Glamorous Kusha

Kabhi Gorgeous, Kabhi Glamorous Kusha

Rediff.com26 May 2023

How influencer Kusha Kapila fared during her debut Cannes red carpet outing.

IPL: Kohli, Gambhir fined 100% match fees for clash

IPL: Kohli, Gambhir fined 100% match fees for clash

Rediff.com2 May 2023

RCB opener Virat Kohli and LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir were fined their entire match fees following their heated exchange after the IPL 2023 match on Monday.

Can NZ extend winning streak against Afghanistan?

Can NZ extend winning streak against Afghanistan?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

New Zealand face England-beaters Afghanistan aiming to keep their unbeaten run intact

Afghanistan pick uncapped fast bowler Safi for T20 WC

Afghanistan pick uncapped fast bowler Safi for T20 WC

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Saleem, 20, has yet to represent the national team in any format while Rasooli has shown strong form in the Shpageeza Cricket League, Afghanistan's domestic T20 tournament, after recovering from a finger injury.

Zaman steals Mitchell's thunder as Pakistan down visiting Kiwis in 1st ODI

Zaman steals Mitchell's thunder as Pakistan down visiting Kiwis in 1st ODI

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Fakhar Zaman's ninth hundred in One Day Internationals trumped Daryl Mitchell's breezy century as Pakistan clinched a five-wicket victory over New Zealand.

Semis spot: It's Mission impossible for Pakistan as they face England

Semis spot: It's Mission impossible for Pakistan as they face England

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

England will hope that the likes of Joe Root, Harry brook and skipper Jos Buttler also get some runs and end their a disastrous World Cup campaign on a high.

ICC WC: Records tumble in Hyderabad as Pakistan script historic win

ICC WC: Records tumble in Hyderabad as Pakistan script historic win

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

A slew of records were broken as Pakistan recorded a six-wicket win over Sri Lanka after chasing down a mammoth 345 in their ICC World Cup match in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

Can India exploit a belter at Kotla vs Afghanistan?

Can India exploit a belter at Kotla vs Afghanistan?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Navigating their way through extreme pressure moments in their tournament opener, India will be eyeing a perfect game against a sprightly Afghanistan in the ODI World Cup match in Delhi on Wednesday.

Asia Cup: Middle-order woes hamper India-Pak as rain looms

Asia Cup: Middle-order woes hamper India-Pak as rain looms

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Pakistan does not have any injury concerns but they are one of the most undercooked ODI sides at the moment. Since the 2019 World Cup, the 'Green Brigade' has played just 29 ODIs, whereas India have played 57 matches in the same period. - Asia Cup 2023

Will Pathirana repeat his IPL magic with Sri Lanka?

Will Pathirana repeat his IPL magic with Sri Lanka?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

After playing a major role in Chennai Super Kings' IPL triumph, young pace bowler Matheesha Pathirana will be hoping to make the same impact for Sri Lanka in the ODI series against Afghanistan.

Bangladesh, Afghanistan set to battle for World Cup glory

Bangladesh, Afghanistan set to battle for World Cup glory

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Chance for Bangladesh, Afghanistan to produce that one breakout performance

How Indo-Pak cricket thrived in Musharraf's rule

How Indo-Pak cricket thrived in Musharraf's rule

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Pervez Musharraf, the architect of the Kargil War in 1999, loved his cricket.

Spinners make Afghanistan favourites against Holland

Spinners make Afghanistan favourites against Holland

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Afghanistan (6 points) will not only look to secure two points against the Dutch (4 points) but also aim to win big and improve the net run-rate

Ranji Trophy round-up: Dube's century rallies Mumbai

Ranji Trophy round-up: Dube's century rallies Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

A belligerent century from India all-rounder Shivam Dube brought Mumbai back into the contest against Uttar Pradesh.

'Whenever Pakistan come, Kohli wants to be the hero'

'Whenever Pakistan come, Kohli wants to be the hero'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

'The good thing for India is that Virat Kohli loves the big occasion.'

How Not To Chase A Target

How Not To Chase A Target

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

The batters never really looked like they were going hard enough for the target and seemed more focused on mitigating the damage to their net run rate.

Babar Azam returns to lead Pakistan

Babar Azam returns to lead Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Babar Azam is set to return as Pakistan skipper for their home series against New Zealand, starting April 14.

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.

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

Warner acknowledges IPL lessons for success in ODIs

Warner acknowledges IPL lessons for success in ODIs

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Opener David Warner, who set up a crucial victory for Australia with a whirlwind century in the ongoing World Cup on Friday, credited the IPL for working as a learning platform where he perfected the art of pacing an ODI innings.

ICC WC PIX: Bowlers guide Pakistan to victory over Netherlands

ICC WC PIX: Bowlers guide Pakistan to victory over Netherlands

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match played between Pakistan and The Netherlands in Hyderabad on Friday.

Shenanigans Surface In Pakistan Military

Shenanigans Surface In Pakistan Military

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Recent disclosures allege large scale corruption, nepotism and kickbacks by Pakistan air chief Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhuin housing land deals in Islamabad and in buying of new aircraft, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

PIX: NZ trounce Afghanistan to continue winning start!

PIX: NZ trounce Afghanistan to continue winning start!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Mitchell Santner and Lockie Ferguson picked up three wickets each as New Zealand trounced Afghanistan by 149 runs.

Turning Point: LSG Pacers' Tight Spells

Turning Point: LSG Pacers' Tight Spells

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

The pitch at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium was nothing like we've witnessed at other venues this season of the IPL. It was a two-paced pitch and batting wasn't the easiest.

Can Pakistan find solution in must-win WC clash vs SA?

Can Pakistan find solution in must-win WC clash vs SA?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Pakistan needs to win all its matches and expect Australia to falter in at least two of their remaining four games.

The Best South Songs of 2023

The Best South Songs of 2023

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Arjun Menon lists some of the popular songs from the South Indian movies in 2023.

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

IPL Eliminator: Confident MI ready for showdown with LSG

IPL Eliminator: Confident MI ready for showdown with LSG

Rediff.com23 May 2023

With MI's batting finally clicking, LSG bowlers have task cut out