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Pak PM Sharif seeks talks with India, but backs Kashmiris for...

Pak PM Sharif seeks talks with India, but backs Kashmiris for...

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said his country wants to resolve all issues, including Kashmir, with India through talks. He reiterated his "unwavering " support for the Kashmiri people during a speech in Muzaffarabad on the occasion of "Kashmir Solidarity Day. "

History in Minutes: The Meerut Conspiracy Case

History in Minutes: The Meerut Conspiracy Case

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

The Meerut Conspiracy Case was aimed at curbing communist influence in India. However, it fueled nationwide sympathy, shaping the course of leftist politics in the country.

Bangladesh moves closer to Islamabad, eases visa process for Pakistanis

Bangladesh moves closer to Islamabad, eases visa process for Pakistanis

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

The present government had removed the need for clearance from Dhaka for Pakistani heads of missions while issuing visas, Bangladesh high commissioner to Pakistan Iqbal Hussain told the business community here at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Saturday.

Will PCB hold Champions Trophy in Hybrid model?

Will PCB hold Champions Trophy in Hybrid model?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The ICC is scheduled to convene a meeting of its executive board on Tuesday to find a solution for the vexed issue.

Pakistan scrambles to ready stadium for Champions Trophy

Pakistan scrambles to ready stadium for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Incomplete renovation work at Karachi Stadium worries PCB ahead of Champions Trophy

Lahore Confidential review

Lahore Confidential review

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Kunal Kohli's Lahore Confidential isn't a patch on his Fanaa, asserts Moumita Bhattacharjee.

South Africa look to seal semis slot; England consolation win

South Africa look to seal semis slot; England consolation win

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

As the battle for semi-final berths intensifies in Group B, top-ranked South Africa will aim to assert their dominance and secure a spot in the final four when they face a struggling England in a high-stakes Champions Trophy clash in Karachi on Saturday.

India umpire Menon pulls out of Champions Trophy in Pakistan

India umpire Menon pulls out of Champions Trophy in Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

India's only representative in the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires, Nitin Menon, has opted out of officiating in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan this month due to personal reasons.

Babar Azam in spotlight after rape allegations resurface

Babar Azam in spotlight after rape allegations resurface

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

The Lahore High Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing of the alleged rape case against former Pakistan captain Babar Azam till December 16.

India, Pak should bury past to live like good neighbours: Nawaz Sharif

India, Pak should bury past to live like good neighbours: Nawaz Sharif

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

In an interaction with a group of Indian journalists, the three-time prime minister and president of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-N described Jaishankar's visit as a "good opening" and said both sides should now engage and move forward.

The Scotsman Who Knows India Better Than Many Of Us

The Scotsman Who Knows India Better Than Many Of Us

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Bill Aitken came to India nearly 60 years ago. He never returned. An Indian citizen since 1972, he tells Rediff.com's Archana Masih how India changed his life forever.

Australia test Champions Trophy hopefuls in Sri Lanka

Australia test Champions Trophy hopefuls in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Australia's Champions Trophy roster will have a different look to the peerless squad that took a record-extending sixth World Cup title at the 2023 tournament in India.

Adaptability key for South Africa, says coach Walter

Adaptability key for South Africa, says coach Walter

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

'I think any experience in the sub-continent is valuable.'

India has more match-winners than Pakistan: Afridi

India has more match-winners than Pakistan: Afridi

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

'The India-Pakistan clash is not about match-winners alone; it's about playing in the moment, adapting to the situation, and not letting expectations overwhelm you.'

ICC Champions Trophy: Depleted Australia have uphill task against England

ICC Champions Trophy: Depleted Australia have uphill task against England

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Both teams have struggled in the ODI format recently. World champions Australia lost to Sri Lanka (0-2) and Pakistan (1-2) in their last two series, while England, now coached by Brendon McCullum in all formats, haven't won an ODI series since their disastrous 2023 World Cup campaign.

'If there's one team that can beat India, it's New Zealand'

'If there's one team that can beat India, it's New Zealand'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has picked India as the favourites in Sunday's Champions Trophy summit clash against New Zealand, but hastened to add that the advantage will be miniscule, given that the Black Caps are a formidable side.

PIX: India crush NZ, set up semis clash with Australia

PIX: India crush NZ, set up semis clash with Australia

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

IMAGES from the Champions Trophy Group A match played between India and New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, in Dubai on Sunday

Will India's Blind cricket team travel to Pakistan?

Will India's Blind cricket team travel to Pakistan?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

The Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) said the tournament will go ahead on schedule irrespective of India's participation.

Duped by agent, Indian woman returns from Pakistan after 22 years

Duped by agent, Indian woman returns from Pakistan after 22 years

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

An Indian woman who was living in Pakistan for the last 22 years after being fraudulently brought here by a travel agent returned to her homeland via the Wagah Border on Monday, an official said.

'Anytime You Take On India, It's Big'

'Anytime You Take On India, It's Big'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

'We're excited about the game, and obviously, if you can win, it builds a lot of momentum going into the semifinal.'

Raising funds for jihad is treason, rules Lahore HC

Raising funds for jihad is treason, rules Lahore HC

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Inciting the public to raise funds for jihad (holy war) is not allowed to individuals or any organisation in Pakistan and is considered as treason, the Lahore high court has ruled even as it dismissed appeals of two terrorists convicted for raising funds for a proscribed terror outfit.

PCB splash billions to transform Pakistan's cricket venues

PCB splash billions to transform Pakistan's cricket venues

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board has allocated 12.8 billion rupees for the renovation of stadiums in Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi ahead of next year's ICC Champions Trophy, informed PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi.

Champions Trophy Final: Is This Team India?

Champions Trophy Final: Is This Team India?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI against New Zealand in Sunday's final?

India seek to rewrite history against Australia

India seek to rewrite history against Australia

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Their pre-tournament decision to fill the squad with five spinners drew a lot of flak from all corners, but it is now proving to be a masterstroke on the slow pitches in Dubai.

Bumrah set to miss Champions Trophy group stage

Bumrah set to miss Champions Trophy group stage

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah, who is down with swelling in his back, is expected to make a full recovery by the first week of March.

Will Rohit travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy promotions?

Will Rohit travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy promotions?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

India to follow ICC's kit-elated guidelines at Champions Trophy, says BCCI

ICC bans Pakistan's Champions Trophy tour in PoK

ICC bans Pakistan's Champions Trophy tour in PoK

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

The tour was scheduled to start on November 16 and would run through November 24, allowing fans to view the prestigious trophy that Pakistan last won in 2017 under the captaincy of Sarfaraz Ahmed.

Champions Trophy: Can India knock out Pakistan?

Champions Trophy: Can India knock out Pakistan?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

While India are on a high after a measured six-wicket win over a sprightly Bangladesh, Pakistan are evidently tense after the 60-run loss in the tournament-opener to New Zealand.

Lahore Test: Cummins, Starc run through Pakistan batting

Lahore Test: Cummins, Starc run through Pakistan batting

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

The pitch offered some variable bounce but did not pose too many problems for the batters till the final hour of play.

Bangladesh to arrive in Pakistan early after unrest at home

Bangladesh to arrive in Pakistan early after unrest at home

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

The Bangladesh senior cricket team will arrive in Pakistan on August 13 following the political unrest at home.

Champions Trophy: 'India not travelling to Pakistan as things stand'

Champions Trophy: 'India not travelling to Pakistan as things stand'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

'It is never BCCI's call whether to travel to Pakistan but Indian government's. Nothing changes on that front.'

Champions Trophy 2025: India vs Pakistan on March 1

Champions Trophy 2025: India vs Pakistan on March 1

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

The BCCI is yet to give its consent to the tentative schedule for the ICC Champions Trophy next year.

'Kohli, Rohit, Suryakumar have fans in Pakistan'

'Kohli, Rohit, Suryakumar have fans in Pakistan'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram optimistic about India travelling to Pakistan for Champions Trophy.

ICC delegation to Pakistan: Will India play in CT?

ICC delegation to Pakistan: Will India play in CT?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

An ICC delegation, which is due to visit Pakistan this month to ascertain the preparations for the Champions Trophy, will also discuss the tentative schedule of the event with the Pakistan Cricket Board.

Look forward to defending our title at home: Rizwan

Look forward to defending our title at home: Rizwan

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Mohammed Rizwan and PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday termed ICC's decision to hold the Champions Trophy in a hybrid model

CT deadlock resolved: Dubai to host India's matches

CT deadlock resolved: Dubai to host India's matches

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

The ICC is now expected to announce the final schedule of the event with Pakistan expected to host 9 to 10 matches.

PIX: Kohli stars as India march into Champions Trophy final

PIX: Kohli stars as India march into Champions Trophy final

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Virat Kohli top-scored with a fluent 84 as India overpowered Australia by five wickets to storm into the ICC Champions Trophy final, in Dubai, on Tuesday.

Pakistan rolls out red-carpet for Zakir Naik

Pakistan rolls out red-carpet for Zakir Naik

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Wanted for alleged money laundering charges, controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik has arrived in Pakistan on Monday morning at the invitation of the Government of Pakistan, amid tight security for his lecture series at Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore.

Lyon spins Australia to series-clinching win in Lahore

Lyon spins Australia to series-clinching win in Lahore

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The 34-year-old took the prized wickets of Imam-ul-Haq, Azhar Ali and Babar Azam to end Pakistan's resistance and finished with figures of 5-83 in Pakistan's second innings.

'India Will Come To Pakistan For Champions Trophy'

'India Will Come To Pakistan For Champions Trophy'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

The BCCI has not yet confirmed India's participation in the Champions Trophy, which is slated to be held in Pakistan in February-March.