News for 'Lahore'

Australia in crisis; Starc, Cummins, Hazlewood out of Champions Trophy

Australia in crisis; Starc, Cummins, Hazlewood out of Champions Trophy

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Starc's withdrawal comes after pace stalwarts Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood were ruled out due to injuries.

Champions Trophy: SA urged to boycott Afghanistan match

Champions Trophy: SA urged to boycott Afghanistan match

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

South Africa Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said he supported calls for a boycott of Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan next month.

SMOG: Delhi, Lahore's common enemy

SMOG: Delhi, Lahore's common enemy

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

The countries' biggest cities -- Delhi and Lahore -- are fighting a common enemy: Smog.

Champions Trophy tour kicks off in Pakistan

Champions Trophy tour kicks off in Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

According to a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official, the trophy tour would begin from Skardu in northern Pakistan.

Will India accept Pakistan skipper's Champions Trophy 2025 invitation?

Will India accept Pakistan skipper's Champions Trophy 2025 invitation?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

The tournament is scheduled to be held in Pakistan, and Rizwan expressed confidence in the enthusiastic reception the Indian team would receive from Pakistani fans.

Imran Khan's legacy thrives at Gaddafi Stadium

Imran Khan's legacy thrives at Gaddafi Stadium

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

The Imran Khan enclosure, which is one of the VIP stands in the stadium, has been a permanent fixture at the venue since 1992.

Chakravarthy's mystery spin threatens NZ final dreams

Chakravarthy's mystery spin threatens NZ final dreams

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

New Zealand coach Gary Stead has acknowledged the threat posed by India's mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy in the upcoming Champions Trophy final.

Inglis 'over the moon' after Australia's record run-chase

Inglis 'over the moon' after Australia's record run-chase

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Australia's middle order enforcer Josh Inglis said their depleted side will draw a lot of confidence after pulling off a record chase against England in their Champions Trophy opener on Saturday.

Injured Ferguson may miss Champions Trophy

Injured Ferguson may miss Champions Trophy

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Barely 11 days before their Champions Trophy opener against Pakistan, New Zealand's leading pace bowler Lockie Ferguson has been rendered doubtful for the ODI tournament after suffering a hamstring injury during an ILT20 match in the UAE.

'It Was Madness'

'It Was Madness'

Rediff.com10 May 2025

'Even known names and social media handles went berserk by stating that Karachi has been attacked and an F-16 was shot down.'

India foils Pak's drone strikes at 26 sites; Punjab family hurt

India foils Pak's drone strikes at 26 sites; Punjab family hurt

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Meanwhile, a precautionary blackout has been enforfced in the multiple areas amid the esclating tensions between India and Pakistan.

Pak used 300-400 Turkish drones to target 36 places from Leh to Sir Creek

Pak used 300-400 Turkish drones to target 36 places from Leh to Sir Creek

Rediff.com9 May 2025

Colonel Sofiya Qureshi revealed that 300 to 400 drones were deployed across 36 locations, with several being shot down by Indian forces using both kinetic and non-kinetic methods.

Pak suspends Delhi-Lahore bus service

Pak suspends Delhi-Lahore bus service

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

The bus service was first started in February 1999 but suspended after the 2001 Parliament attack. It was restarted in July 2003.

Kesari 2: What *Really* Happened

Kesari 2: What *Really* Happened

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

The grilling of Brigadier-General Dyer by Akshay Kumar's Sir C Sankaran Nair, as shown in Kesari 2, is purely an imaginary sequence, proves Utkarsh Mishra.

History in Minutes: Who Betrayed Chandra Shekhar Azad?

History in Minutes: Who Betrayed Chandra Shekhar Azad?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

On the 94th anniversary of the revolutionary giant's martyrdom, Utkarsh Mishra revisits the events of February 27, 1931.

What went wrong for England against Afghanistan...

What went wrong for England against Afghanistan...

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Bleeding runs in the death overs and failing to offer adequate support to Joe Root cost England dearly, captain Jos Buttler said after their elimination from the Champions Trophy following an eight-run loss to Afghanistan on Wednesday.

'Pakistan Army Officers Are Laat Sahabs'

'Pakistan Army Officers Are Laat Sahabs'

Rediff.com8 May 2025

'Indian Army officers always lead their men into battle or combat. Pakistani officers are seldom seen at the front.'

India's success down to team composition

India's success down to team composition

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

'That is something I really wanted, to have six bowling options and then batting till No. 8 as well.'

Is ODI cricket dying? Jos Buttler shares his take

Is ODI cricket dying? Jos Buttler shares his take

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

England captain Jos Buttler believes the ongoing tour of India is the perfect preparation for this month's Champions Trophy, given the similarities in conditions with Pakistan, where the event will be held. He also backs veteran batter Joe Root to play a crucial role in both the ODI series against India and the upcoming tournament.

After The Ceasefire: What Can India Expect?

After The Ceasefire: What Can India Expect?

Rediff.com12 May 2025

'One good outcome of Operation Sindoor -- perhaps, its best outcome -- could be that India has resumed meaningful contact directly with Pakistan at the military-to-military level,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

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.

'South Africa has got a big squad with great options'

'South Africa has got a big squad with great options'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

South Africa join Australia, India and New Zealand in the semi-finals but who their opponents will be, and where they will play next, will be answered on Sunday when the latter two clash in Dubai.

'It is what it is': Kiwis unfazed by India's Dubai advantage

'It is what it is': Kiwis unfazed by India's Dubai advantage

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Kane Williamson is too long in the tooth to get dragged into the debate over India getting to play the Champions Trophy final in Dubai.

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.

Champions Trophy: 'It was a brave decision to bat first'

Champions Trophy: 'It was a brave decision to bat first'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Captain Temba Bavuma hailed what he termed South Africa's brave decision to bat first in their comprehensive 107-run Champions Trophy win over Afghanistan on Friday

Champions Trophy: Will Australia, SA progress from Group B?

Champions Trophy: Will Australia, SA progress from Group B?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Australia will be without their premier pacers but their envious pedigree in ICC tournaments make them favourites to progress to the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy from Group B.

World urges India and Pakistan to 'exercise restraint'

World urges India and Pakistan to 'exercise restraint'

Rediff.com7 May 2025

World leaders, including the UN Secretary-General and US President Donald Trump, have urged India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and seek peaceful solutions to the ongoing tensions. The calls for calm come after India conducted airstrikes in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to a recent terrorist attack. Leaders from the US, Russia, UK, China, UAE, Qatar, and Japan have expressed concern over the escalating situation and emphasized the need for dialogue and de-escalation.

Five-star Chakravarthy spins India to big win vs New Zealand

Five-star Chakravarthy spins India to big win vs New Zealand

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Spinner Varun Chakravarthy justified his selection with a five-wicket haul and bowled India to a 44-run victory against New Zealand.

Big names out! SA's surprising squad for tri-series

Big names out! SA's surprising squad for tri-series

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Six uncapped players named in South Africa ODI squad

The Reason Why She's Trending...

The Reason Why She's Trending...

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

The actor, who got married on February 5, would have probably faded into oblivion but the re-release of her 2016 film, Sanam Teri Kasam, brought her right back in the news.

'Neither India Or Pakistan Desire Full-Scale War'

'Neither India Or Pakistan Desire Full-Scale War'

Rediff.com10 May 2025

'I am worried that Pakistan will still feel compelled to take substantive military action beyond this apparent drone activity.' 'If so, the crisis could persist for a while more and dangerous days are still ahead.'

ODI Rankings: Gill on top but Kohli is closing in

ODI Rankings: Gill on top but Kohli is closing in

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Virat Kohli continues to prove why he is one of the greatest ODI batters of all time, moving up to the fourth spot with 747 rating points in the latest ICC ODI rankings.

'India Should Hit Pakistan Army Targets'

'India Should Hit Pakistan Army Targets'

Rediff.com11 May 2025

'There's something called deterrence by punishment.' 'That means you hit in a manner calculated to raise costs and consequences for Pakistan, so that the next time it attempts a Pahalgam-like attack, it has to think ten times.'

Does Dubai Give India An Advantage?

Does Dubai Give India An Advantage?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

'They are in one place, they are in one hotel, there is no travel, they are in one dressing room. They know the pitch. When they selected they probably knew what Dubai was going to be like.'

England will not boycott Afghanistan match at Champions Trophy

England will not boycott Afghanistan match at Champions Trophy

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Last month, a group of British lawmakers urged England to boycott the Champions Trophy group stage match against Afghanistan.

Australia's game plan revealed: 400 or ...

Australia's game plan revealed: 400 or ...

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Alex Carey reckons Australia might need to put at least 400 runs on the board if they bat first against South Africa

Will need to adapt on unknown Dubai pitch: Ravindra

Will need to adapt on unknown Dubai pitch: Ravindra

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

New Zealand opener Rachin Ravindra believes adapting to the conditions will be key to success in the Champions Trophy final against India in Dubai.

BCCI VP clears air on India-Pakistan cricket future

BCCI VP clears air on India-Pakistan cricket future

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla has reiterated that the resumption of bilateral cricket between India and Pakistan is contingent upon the Indian government's approval.

Smith praises bowlers after Aus make semis

Smith praises bowlers after Aus make semis

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Australian opener Matthew Short suffered an injury while fielding but he returned to open the batting and Smith said he could take a few days to recover.

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.