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PCB Central Contract changes: Afridi demoted, seniors excluded

PCB Central Contract changes: Afridi demoted, seniors excluded

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday demoted premier pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi to Category B from Category A, and did not offer central contracts to senior players Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed and Osama Mir for the 2024-25 season.

Sarabjit Singh's killer shot dead in Pakistan

Sarabjit Singh's killer shot dead in Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Tamba was attacked by motorcycle-borne assailants at his residence in Sanant Nagar, a thickly populated area of old Lahore in the afternoon.

India, Don't Spurn Bangladesh

India, Don't Spurn Bangladesh

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Our visa operations in Bangladesh constitute the largest visa operations India conducts worldwide. This has taken a hit after Sheikh Hasina's government was overthrown and India reduced its diplomatic presence in Bangladesh, notes Aakar Patel.

'India In 1947 Was Like A Ticking Time Bomb'

'India In 1947 Was Like A Ticking Time Bomb'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

'When you watch Freedom At Midnight, I want you to feel like you are sitting on a ticking time bomb.'

When Bhagat Singh Asked Rajguru To Shoot Him

When Bhagat Singh Asked Rajguru To Shoot Him

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

On Bhagat Singh's 117th birth anniversary, Utkarsh Mishra recounts fascinating incidents from the legend's life.

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.

Give proof of govt's denial of permission: PCB tells BCCI

Give proof of govt's denial of permission: PCB tells BCCI

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board wants the BCCI to provide written proof of the Indian government's denial of permission in case the team refuses to come here for next year's ICC Champions Trophy.

Lahore Test: Shafique, Azhar firm in response to Australia's 391

Lahore Test: Shafique, Azhar firm in response to Australia's 391

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Fast bowlers Naseem Shah and Shaheen Shah Afridi finished with four wickets apiece for the hosts with a brilliant display of reverse-swing bowling on a pitch offering variable bounce.

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.

Why John Wright enjoyed success as India coach!

Why John Wright enjoyed success as India coach!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Former chairman of selectors Sandeep Patil feels John Wright's approach of giving a free-hand to players led to his successful coaching stint with India

2024's 10 Best Web Series

2024's 10 Best Web Series

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

The year was rich in content as far as Web series were concerned.

No India, no Champions Trophy? Here's what could happen

No India, no Champions Trophy? Here's what could happen

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Richard Thompson, have suggested that staging the Champions Trophy without powerhouse India is not an option and there are "contingencies available" if Rohit Sharma's team doesn't travel to host country Pakistan.

Pakistan batters 'afraid' of pace'?

Pakistan batters 'afraid' of pace'?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

They are afraid of grass pitches: Basit Ali's surprising take on Pakistan batters ahead of England Test series

Haris Rauf ruled out of PSL due to shoulder injury

Haris Rauf ruled out of PSL due to shoulder injury

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Pakistan fast bowler, Haris Rauf has been ruled out for the remainder of the Pakistan Super League with a disclosed shoulder.

Champions Trophy: Sending Team To Pakistan Would Be Dangerous

Champions Trophy: Sending Team To Pakistan Would Be Dangerous

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Even a whiff of an incident like the violent 1989 shirt-ripping attack on Krishnamachari Srikkanth by a Karachi spectator would be ruinous. It would set back the ties further, derail an ongoing tournament, and harden Indian attitudes on playing Pakistan anywhere at all, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Can ICC convince BCCI to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy?

Can ICC convince BCCI to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The PCB has now left it up to the ICC to finalise and announce the tournament schedule and also get confirmation from the BCCI whether the Indian team will travel to Pakistan.

Jay Shah's rise: What it means for Pakistan cricket

Jay Shah's rise: What it means for Pakistan cricket

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Mohsin Naqvi stated that there are no concerns about BCCI secretary Jay Shah becoming the International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman.

''Baloch Are Humiliated As Indian Agents'

''Baloch Are Humiliated As Indian Agents'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

'It has been 14 years since I began living in exile and it's shocking that the situation in Balochistan has only worsened rather than improved.'

Aaqib or Saqlain? New Pakistan coach hunt begins

Aaqib or Saqlain? New Pakistan coach hunt begins

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Current senior selector Aaqib Javed and former spinner Saqlain Mushtaq are in fray to replace Gary Kirsten as Pakistan's new white ball coach after the former Proteas batter stepped down

Yousuf resigns as PCB selector amidst media backlash

Yousuf resigns as PCB selector amidst media backlash

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

Yousuf, who had been attached with the Pakistan Cricket Board in different roles since last year, was part of a broad-based national selection committee that includes two former Test players, head coaches, captains and an analyst, among others.

Champions Trophy: 'Keep India's travel to a minimum': PCB to ICC

Champions Trophy: 'Keep India's travel to a minimum': PCB to ICC

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Pakistan cricket authorities have suggested the International Cricket Council to schedule India's qualifying round matches only in one city during the Champions Trophy next year.

Pakistan's coaches vow to keep Babar, Masood in charge

Pakistan's coaches vow to keep Babar, Masood in charge

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

A PCB source however told PTI that recent media speculations about Shan Masood and Babar Azam's sacking is nothing more than kite flying.

Jaishankar lands in Islamabad as India swears by SCO, but no bilaterals

Jaishankar lands in Islamabad as India swears by SCO, but no bilaterals

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

It is the first time in nearly nine years that India's foreign minister travelled to Pakistan even as the ties between the two neighbours remained tense over the Kashmir issue and cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan.

Gag order for Pakistan cricket officials on India!

Gag order for Pakistan cricket officials on India!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has advised his office and fellow colleagues to not issue any statements related to India

Will ICC chairman Manohar visit Lahore?

Will ICC chairman Manohar visit Lahore?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

The outgoing chief of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Shaharyar Khan has invited the ICC chairman Shashank Manohar to visit Lahore next month.

IC-814: The Hijack That Shook The Nation

IC-814: The Hijack That Shook The Nation

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

All You Want To Know About The 1999 Hijack.

Jaishankar, Pak PM Sharif shake hands at SCO dinner; no hint of thaw in ties

Jaishankar, Pak PM Sharif shake hands at SCO dinner; no hint of thaw in ties

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

The brief exchange and handshake between Jaishankar and Sharif took place at a banquet dinner hosted by the Pakistani prime minister at his residence in honour of the delegates attending a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.

'Yahan Rehna Bada Mushkil Hai'

'Yahan Rehna Bada Mushkil Hai'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

'Ajit Doval said, "They are threatening us now".'

'Heeramandi Showed India As A Sone Ki Chidiya'

'Heeramandi Showed India As A Sone Ki Chidiya'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

'The primary set took over three months to build with 14,000-15,000 workers employed at a time.'

'We ensured that Mallikajaan's Shahi Mahal lived up to its name.' 'One zardosi panel cost around Rs 4 lakh; the one with the kalpavriksh was around Rs 5 lakh.'

Babar Azam turns to Australian power-hitting expert

Babar Azam turns to Australian power-hitting expert

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

The meeting took place in Lahore where Young is on a private visit.

ICC approves biomechanics lab in Lahore

ICC approves biomechanics lab in Lahore

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

The lab is run at the Lahore University of Management Sciences and becomes the fifth biomechanics lab to be approved by ICC.

Why Did IC-814 Series Mute ISI Role?

Why Did IC-814 Series Mute ISI Role?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Captain Sharan and Flight Engineer Anil Jaggia both confirm that the hijackers seemed to know a lot about flying an aircraft. Without help from the ISI or the Pakistan army, it was impossible, points out Utkarsh Mishra.

'Install Nijjar, Panjwar, Gajinder portraits in Golden Temple'

'Install Nijjar, Panjwar, Gajinder portraits in Golden Temple'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

While describing them "martyrs" of Sikh community, the Akal Takht jathedar asked the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee to install portraits of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Paramjit Singh Panjwar and Gajinder Singh.

'PCB is fully committed to hosting a world-class ICC Champions Trophy 2025'

'PCB is fully committed to hosting a world-class ICC Champions Trophy 2025'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

PCB said that in the media talk, Naqvi stated that the redevelopment and redesigning of stadiums will be completed on schedule, ensuring their availability to host the tournament.

Preity Sparkles At Cannes

Preity Sparkles At Cannes

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Preity Zinta is in Cannes to present the Pierre Angenieux ExcelLens in Cinematography honour to veteran cinematographer Santosh Sivan.

Keki Daruwalla, Poet & Sleuth, Passes Into Ages

Keki Daruwalla, Poet & Sleuth, Passes Into Ages

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Poet, writer and former IPS officer Keki N Daruwalla, whose magic with words gained him national and international repute, has died at a Delhi hospital after prolonged illness and a spell of pneumonia. He was 87.

'Targetted' Babar to take legal action against former players

'Targetted' Babar to take legal action against former players

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

It was also reported that evidence related to statements made by YouTubers and former cricketers is being collected by the Pakistan Cricket Board's legal department.

Nawaz Sharif on Kargil: Violated pact with Vajpayee, our fault

Nawaz Sharif on Kargil: Violated pact with Vajpayee, our fault

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Former Pakistan premier Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday admitted that Islamabad had "violated" an agreement with India signed by him and ex-prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 1999, in an apparent reference to the Kargil misadventure by Gen Pervez Musharraf.

'Rohit will captain India in Champions Trophy, WTC Final'

'Rohit will captain India in Champions Trophy, WTC Final'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirmed that Rohit will captain India in the ICC Champions Trophy scheduled to be held in Pakistan and the WTC Final which will be played at Lord's in June 2025.

'Shaheen's future as Pakistan skipper to be taken after national camp'

'Shaheen's future as Pakistan skipper to be taken after national camp'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi has indicated that a decision on Shaheen Shah Afridi's future as captain of the T20 team will be taken after the upcoming national camp in Kakul.