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Pakistan withdraws Asia Cup pullout threat after Pycroft replaced

Pakistan withdraws Asia Cup pullout threat after Pycroft replaced

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Am agreement was reached with PCB under which match referee Andy Pycroft will not be officiating matches involving Pakistan.

India vs Pakistan: 'Memories don't matter'

India vs Pakistan: 'Memories don't matter'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

I don't remember how I felt when Pakistan lost to India in New York: Saim Ayub

'Rajasthan need to go back to basics'

'Rajasthan need to go back to basics'

Rediff.com17 May 2024

The Rajasthan-based franchise have been sloppy, losing their fourth match on the trot and are at the second spot with eight wins and five losses. They have a total of 16 points.

Akram bats for Babar's return to Pakistan's T20I set-up

Akram bats for Babar's return to Pakistan's T20I set-up

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

'The Asia Cup and then the World Cup are approaching, and we need a senior batter.'

Amid distractions, Pakistan face UAE in must-win game

Amid distractions, Pakistan face UAE in must-win game

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Pakistan are currently in the second spot with two points, ahead of UAE (2 points) on net run rate.

SEE: Kohli looks sharp in the nets

SEE: Kohli looks sharp in the nets

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

RCB shared glimpses of their training session.

Should India Field Same Team Vs Pakistan?

Should India Field Same Team Vs Pakistan?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Unless a player picks up an injury in training, India's team is expected to wear the same look against a Pakistan squad that are without top stars Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, lending it a look of youth and experience.

Why RCB failed to retain Yuzi Chahal

Why RCB failed to retain Yuzi Chahal

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Hesson said Chahal's name came pretty late in the auction and by that time, the franchise had already bought ace Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga.

New Zealand should consider changes for India game: Hesson

New Zealand should consider changes for India game: Hesson

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

'If you have Nicholls and Tom Latham in the middle order they can hopefully score freely off these spinners as they can sweep and reverse sweep'

When Gambhir Checked Out The Dubai Pitch

When Gambhir Checked Out The Dubai Pitch

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Matthew Sandery, head curator at the Dubai international stadium, was spotted near Gautam Gambhir and Sitanshu Kotak, but did not ask them to keep away. Incidentally, the BCCI, being the hosts, can even suggest the kind of wicket they would need for the match.

Where Did The Asia Cup Vanish?

Where Did The Asia Cup Vanish?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

This final was filled with unusual happenings, and one that will stand out is India coach Gautam Gambhir seen smiling for a change!

India-Pakistan Set For Tense Final Amid Off-Field Drama

India-Pakistan Set For Tense Final Amid Off-Field Drama

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Seldom has an India vs Pakistan clash played with such a volatile backdrop, where cricket seems inseparably knotted with off-field tension, provocative gestures, and fines slapped on both camps.

Kiwi coach Hesson keen to 'welcome' India with pace battery

Kiwi coach Hesson keen to 'welcome' India with pace battery

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

New Zealand coach Mike Hesson has told his fast bowlers to welcome the Indian batsmen with aggression when they clash in the five-match ODI series, starting in Napier on Sunday.

Chakaravarthy, Venkatesh lauded after KKR trounce MI

Chakaravarthy, Venkatesh lauded after KKR trounce MI

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Varun Chakaravarthy's ability to consistently figure among the wickets for Kolkata Knight Riders drew praise from former Australian tearaway bowler Brett Lee, who said he made life difficult for Mumbai Indians batters in the rain-shortened, low-scoring IPL match at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Saturday night.

Pride at stake as India-Pakistan clash in Asia Cup

Pride at stake as India-Pakistan clash in Asia Cup

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

Spinners of both sides will have a significant role to play considering that Jasprit Bumrah and Shaheen Shah Afridi are the only specialist pacers who will be seen in action in Sunday's match.

Asia Cup: Pakistan vs UAE Match Kicks Off After Pullout Drama

Asia Cup: Pakistan vs UAE Match Kicks Off After Pullout Drama

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Pakistan withdrew its pullout threat and showed up for a crucial Asia Cup game against the UAE in Dubai on Wednesday but not before causing a delay.

PCB's search continues; Langer, Kirsten in Pakistan's radar

PCB's search continues; Langer, Kirsten in Pakistan's radar

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

After Shane Watson turned down the offer, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is in contact with several foreign coaches, including Justin Langer and Gary Kirsten, to work with the national team as head coach on a long-term contract.

IPL-12: Meet Kings XI Punjab's new coach

IPL-12: Meet Kings XI Punjab's new coach

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Former New Zealand coach Mike Hesson has been appointed as head coach of IPL franchise Kings XI Punjab on a two-year contract. He will replace Australia's Brad Hodge.

Former Kiwi coach raises concern over Boult's 'untidy' NZC contract

Former Kiwi coach raises concern over Boult's 'untidy' NZC contract

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Raising concerns over pacer Trent Boult's deal with New Zealand Cricket, former Black Caps coach Mike Hesson said his contract "will open a can of worms".

Asia Cup conquered! Varma's bat, Kuldeep's spin crush Pakistan

Asia Cup conquered! Varma's bat, Kuldeep's spin crush Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

IMAGES of the Asia Cup Final played between India and Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday

Show anger on field, not ... : Ex-India player to Pakistan

Show anger on field, not ... : Ex-India player to Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan urged the Pakistan team to showcase their anger and some competition on the field rather than being in controversies off the field,

Anger over mom's mugging fuels Hasan Ali's comeback

Anger over mom's mugging fuels Hasan Ali's comeback

Rediff.com29 May 2025

In Mike Hesson's first assignment as Pakistan's new white-ball head coach, Hasan Ali grabbed a 5-30 and led a new-look Pakistan T20 cricket team to a thumping 37-run win over Bangladesh in the opening game of their three-match series.

How Siraj's advice helped RCB debutant Vyshak

How Siraj's advice helped RCB debutant Vyshak

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Royal Challengers Bangalore's Vyshak Vijaykumar on Sunday said experienced campaigner Mohammed Siraj's advice helped him control his nerves in one of the most important matches of his career.

'Rinku is special, Jaiswal is a cricket nut'

'Rinku is special, Jaiswal is a cricket nut'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

'Another one of those for me is Ruturaj Gaikwad. He is an all-format player and should have played for India a lot more than he has but the competition is so much that he hasn't played much. '

Starc's IPL bid proves bowlers are cricket's hot property

Starc's IPL bid proves bowlers are cricket's hot property

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

"Bowlers were going to be a hot property," says De Villiers on Starc's historic bid

Asia Cup Final: What Changes Will India Make?

Asia Cup Final: What Changes Will India Make?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

This is the first-ever India vs Pakistan final across 17 editions of the Men's Asia Cup since the tournament's inception in 1984.

Pycroft received handshake order just four minutes pre-toss

Pycroft received handshake order just four minutes pre-toss

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Pycroft's decision has not been seen by ICC as a breach of any code of conduct, but as an action he was authorised to take in his remit as a match official deputed to manage the game.

Punjab Kings make big changes ahead of IPL 2025

Punjab Kings make big changes ahead of IPL 2025

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Punjab Kings parted ways with head coach Trevor Bayliss and head of cricket development Sanjay Bangar.

Another injury setback for RCB

Another injury setback for RCB

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Topley, if sidelined for a longer duration, will join the likes of right-handed batter Rajat Patidar and fast bowler Josh Hazlewood on the bench. While Patidar, nursing a heel injury, is set to miss at least the first half of IPL, Hazlewood is likely to miss the first seven matches.

South African Domingo named Bangladesh head coach

South African Domingo named Bangladesh head coach

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

Russell Domingo coached South Africa to the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup in 2014 and the 50-overs World Cup in 2015.

RCB bring in Hasaranga; Katich steps down as coach

RCB bring in Hasaranga; Katich steps down as coach

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

Sri Lankans Wanindu Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera were included in the Royal Challengers Bangalore squad for the second leg of the IPL in UAE, starting next month.

Why Australia get the better of NZ in ICC tournaments

Why Australia get the better of NZ in ICC tournaments

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Hesson, who guided New Zealand to the final of the 2019 ODI World Cup, feels the Australian players also have more experience of playing matches at the big stage than their Kiwi counterparts.

WPL: Luke Williams replaces Ben Sawyer as RCB head coach

WPL: Luke Williams replaces Ben Sawyer as RCB head coach

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Australia's Luke Williams will take over as the head coach of the Royal Challengers Bangalore ahead of the second season of the Women's Premier League.

IPL 2024: England's Bobat to join RCB as director of cricket

IPL 2024: England's Bobat to join RCB as director of cricket

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Royal Challengers Bangalore have appointed England men's Performance Director Mo Bobat as their new director of cricket following the departure of Mike Hesson.

'Team India has got the pitch changed the day before a game'

'Team India has got the pitch changed the day before a game'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

New Zealand cricket coach Mike Hesson has called on the country's curators to serve up green pitches when India tour for their two-Test series in February.

Here's what needs to be done for survival of Test cricket...

Here's what needs to be done for survival of Test cricket...

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

As per the International Cricket Council (ICC), the nine top-ranked sides will compete in the championship with each side playing six series on a home-and-away basis against mutually selected opponents in a two-year cycle.

Here's why RCB didn't pick up Steve Smith...

Here's why RCB didn't pick up Steve Smith...

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Smith had a base price of Rs 2 crore heading into the auction and RCB made the starting bid for him, but in the end, Smith was picked up by Delhi Capitals

Why RCB's Maxwell won't play against Rajasthan Royals

Why RCB's Maxwell won't play against Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Glenn Maxwell will not be available for the match against Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday due to a clause laid down by Cricket Australia for its contracted players.

WPL: Run-out controversy as MI lose to DC

WPL: Run-out controversy as MI lose to DC

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Taking a dig at the controversial run-out decisions that played a big role in her team's last-ball, two-wicket defeat to Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians coach Charlotte Edwards said it was "really hard" to comprehend such calls that affect the eventual outcome of the match.

'Even in our wildest dreams we didn't think we could win 4-0'

'Even in our wildest dreams we didn't think we could win 4-0'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

New Zealand coach Mike Hesson has said his side never thought of routing a quality team like India 4-0 and felt the unexpected triumph would be a confidence booster for the Black Caps in the two-match Test series beginning Thursday.