News for 'Mohammad Amir'

T20 World Cup: Amir Can't Stop Laughing

T20 World Cup: Amir Can't Stop Laughing

Rediff.com1 days ago

'Kya bana diya hai mujhe? Allah maaf kare.'

T20 World Cup: 'International cricket will expose you': Amir fires Abhishek

T20 World Cup: 'International cricket will expose you': Amir fires Abhishek

Rediff.com4 days ago

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir critiques Abhishek Sharma's recent performances in the T20 World Cup, highlighting technical flaws and vulnerability to strategic bowling.

Mohammad Amir feels blessed. Here's why...

Mohammad Amir feels blessed. Here's why...

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Pakistan's pacer Mohammad Amir and wife Narjis, on Tuesday, were blessed with a baby girl.

Mohammad Amir's redemption at Lord's

Mohammad Amir's redemption at Lord's

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Mohammad Amir returned to the hallowed ground of Lord's he defiled six years ago to earn Pakistan one of their most memorable test triumphs over England on Sunday.

Is Shaheen Afridi the new Mohammad Amir?

Is Shaheen Afridi the new Mohammad Amir?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The world No 1 Pakistan will take on India as the two arch rivals meet at Pallekele in a Group A encounter.

T20 World Cup: 'India Won't Reach Semis'

T20 World Cup: 'India Won't Reach Semis'

Rediff.com4 days ago

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir predicts India will not reach the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup, despite their strong group stage performance.

Mohammad Amir accuses Butt, Majeed of entrapment

Mohammad Amir accuses Butt, Majeed of entrapment

Rediff.com20 Mar 2012

Banned Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has accused former captain Salman Butt and agent Mazhar Majeed of tricking him into bowling deliberate no-balls in the 2010 Lord's Test against England.

Amir's Kohli Praise Sparks Fire Before India-Pak Clash

Amir's Kohli Praise Sparks Fire Before India-Pak Clash

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

'One thing is for sure, Virat is the best player and best human being in Indian cricket history, respect.'

T20 WC: Babar Azam Mocked by Ex-Teammates Before India Clash

T20 WC: Babar Azam Mocked by Ex-Teammates Before India Clash

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

With Sunday's big clash against arch-rivals India coming up, fans and critics alike are left wondering- can Babar deliver when it really matters?

Jailed Mohammad Amir blames PCB for lack of education

Jailed Mohammad Amir blames PCB for lack of education

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir, jailed for six months on Thursday for his involvement in cricket's spot-fixing scandal, has blamed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for not educating players enough.

Mohammad Amir gets lukewarm reception on return to Lord's

Mohammad Amir gets lukewarm reception on return to Lord's

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Pakistan's Mohammad Amir got a muted reception at Lord's on the second day of the first Test on Friday as he bowled for the first time in a test since being banned for spot-fixing.

Shame if Pakistan players are kept out of The Hundred: Brook

Shame if Pakistan players are kept out of The Hundred: Brook

Rediff.com3 days ago

England's Harry Brook expresses concern over reports that Indian-owned franchises in The Hundred may refrain from picking Pakistan players due to political tensions, emphasizing the value and excitement they bring to the competition.

Pakistan's players hope to play in The Hundred despite IPL links

Pakistan's players hope to play in The Hundred despite IPL links

Rediff.com1 days ago

Manchester Super Giants (RPSG Group), MI London (Reliance), Southern Brave (GMR) and Sunrisers Leeds (Sun Group) all of whom are linked to team owners in the IPL are likely to avoid picking Pakistan's players in next month's players' auction for The Hundred.

IPL Shadow Looms As Pakistan Stars Face Hundred Snub

IPL Shadow Looms As Pakistan Stars Face Hundred Snub

Rediff.com4 days ago

Pakistan cricketers may be overlooked by IPL-linked franchises in The Hundred auction, a report claims, raising fresh questions over fairness and politics in global T20 leagues.

Controversial Pakistan pacer Amir calls it quits

Controversial Pakistan pacer Amir calls it quits

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Amir's final outing in Pakistan colours came in June this year during the T20 World Cup against Ireland in Lauderhill, USA.

Tarique Rahman Sworn In As Bangladesh PM

Tarique Rahman Sworn In As Bangladesh PM

Rediff.com6 days ago

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri attended the swearing-in ceremony.

'I felt sidelined by PCB after 2024 T20 World Cup'

'I felt sidelined by PCB after 2024 T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

'No one told me if I was part of the future plans.'

Amir's 'fancy' bowling backfires: Ramiz questions Pakistan's tactical blunder

Amir's 'fancy' bowling backfires: Ramiz questions Pakistan's tactical blunder

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Ramiz Raja points out Pakistan's tactical blunder during Super Over against USA

Controversial recall? Amir, Imad return to Pak squad

Controversial recall? Amir, Imad return to Pak squad

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Amir, Imad recalled to Pakistan squad for NZ T20I series

How India Have Fared Against Pakistan In Finals

How India Have Fared Against Pakistan In Finals

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Pakistan leads India 3-2 in finals.

Harbhajan-Scribe Spat: 'Listen to PCB chief's views on Amir'

Harbhajan-Scribe Spat: 'Listen to PCB chief's views on Amir'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Four days since the high-voltage clash between India and Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup, tension continued to flare on social media as former India spinner Harbhajan Singh asked a journalist to listen to the current Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) chief Ramiz Raja's statement on Mohammad Amir before supporting the pacer.

Mohd Amir comes out of retirement, available for T20 World Cup

Mohd Amir comes out of retirement, available for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Controversial Pakistan left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir has decided to come out of international retirement and make himself available for selection for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Americas in June.

Durand Cup: Ajaraie hat-trick powers NEUFC to big win

Durand Cup: Ajaraie hat-trick powers NEUFC to big win

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Defending champions NorthEast United FC secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Malaysian Armed Forces FT in their opening Group E match of the Durand Cup at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Saturday.

Sharafu Scores 50 Before Sanju Does

Sharafu Scores 50 Before Sanju Does

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

When I interviewed Alishan Sharafu as a 14-year-old schoolboy following his huge scores in domestic matches, he told me he wanted to bat like A B de Villiers.

Imran: Naqvi ruining cricket like Munir ruining Pak

Imran: Naqvi ruining cricket like Munir ruining Pak

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Former Sindh governor Mohammad Zubair also lashed out, alleging Naqvi dropped Pakistan's top players, leading to team's three consecutive defeats at the hands of arch-rivals India.

Scandal rocks PCB! Agent representing 20 Pakistani players banned

Scandal rocks PCB! Agent representing 20 Pakistani players banned

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to investigate a case involving a UK-based Pakistani agent, Mughiz Ahmad Shearachiikh, who has been suspended by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for breaching its anti-corruption code. Shearachiikh and his company, International Cricketers Association (ICA), had signed several centrally contracted Pakistani players last year.

Not even...: Taliban on Trump's Bagram air base demand

Not even...: Taliban on Trump's Bagram air base demand

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

The statement, made during a special interview with Tolo News, came days after the US President said that Washington was trying to regain control of the base, which is currently under the control of the Taliban government after the US and its allied troops withdrew from the country in 2021.

'India-Pakistan cricket rivalry is overhyped'

'India-Pakistan cricket rivalry is overhyped'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

'India is a strong team. Pakistan is inconsistent.'

Pakistan pick tainted paceman Amir for New Zealand tour

Pakistan pick tainted paceman Amir for New Zealand tour

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

Fast bowler Mohammad Amir was named in the Pakistan squads on Friday for the limited over New Zealand tour, marking a return to the national team after serving a five-year ban for spot-fixing.

Banned Pak pacer Amir returns to domestic cricket

Banned Pak pacer Amir returns to domestic cricket

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Pakistan's Mohammad Amir has received an early reprieve for a return to domestic cricket

Waqar on how Amir can return to Pakistan team

Waqar on how Amir can return to Pakistan team

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Waqar Younis said he will need to bring about certain changes.

Champions Trophy: No warm-up games for India

Champions Trophy: No warm-up games for India

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

The BCCI decided against playing practice games as India is already participating in a three-match ODI series against England.

Champions Trophy: 'Pakistan Have A Good Chance'

Champions Trophy: 'Pakistan Have A Good Chance'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

'As players, you need to stay calm, try and block that noise out, and just play with the same intensity as you would play Australia or any other team.'

Amir is fit for Pakistan's opener vs Windies, says Sarfaraz

Amir is fit for Pakistan's opener vs Windies, says Sarfaraz

Rediff.com30 May 2019

The fast bowler missed the 2011 and 2015 World Cups as a result of a five-year ban for match-fixing.

'Amir has the potential of being as good as Akram'

'Amir has the potential of being as good as Akram'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Former England cricketer Ian Pont has considered tainted player Mohammad Amir's technique as a fast swing bowler to be better than the legend Wasim Akram.

Be mature: Shoaib Akhtar's advice to Amir

Be mature: Shoaib Akhtar's advice to Amir

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Akhtar reminded Amir that he should be grateful to the former PCB chairman Najam Sethi, who had a massive role in bringing him back into international cricket post his ban.

CAFA Nations Cup: India go down fighting against Iran

CAFA Nations Cup: India go down fighting against Iran

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

A gritty India fought hard for most part but let in two goals in the last seven minutes to eventually lose 0-3 to defending champions Iran in their second group match of the CAFA Nations Cup football tournament, in Hisor, Tajikistan, on Monday.

Tainted Amir included in Pakistan training squad

Tainted Amir included in Pakistan training squad

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

Paceman Mohammad Amir has taken another step towards international re-integration following a ban for match-fixing after being included in a Pakistan training and fitness squad.

Akram, Waqar, Shoaib slam Amir's decision to quit Tests at 27

Akram, Waqar, Shoaib slam Amir's decision to quit Tests at 27

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Pakistan pace greats including Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar slammed Mohammad Amir's decision to retire from Test cricket at the age of 27.

Pakistan coach Arthur vows to help Amir flourish

Pakistan coach Arthur vows to help Amir flourish

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

New Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur has promised to do everything in his power to help disgraced paceman Mohammad Amir realise his full potential after the bowler was granted a visa for the team's upcoming tour of England. Amir will return to England six years after a spot-fixing scandal in a Lord's test resulted in bans and jail sentences for the then teenage bowler and his former team mates Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif. "He served his time, he's done it," Arthur, who coached Amir at Karachi Kings in Pakistan Super League (PSL), said in his first news conference since succeeding Waqar Younis in the post.