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Asia Cup PIX: Pakistan edge Afghanistan to book final berth

Asia Cup PIX: Pakistan edge Afghanistan to book final berth

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

IMAGES from the Asia Cup Super 4s match played between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Sharjah on Wednesday.

Butt apologises to Afridi for spot-fixing fiasco

Butt apologises to Afridi for spot-fixing fiasco

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Pakistan's disgraced cricketer Salman Butt has tendered a personal apology to his former captain Shahid Afridi when they crossed paths at the national cricket academy in Lahore.

Pakistan bowler Irfan suspended for year over spot-fixing

Pakistan bowler Irfan suspended for year over spot-fixing

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Irfan has been suspended for a year and fined 1 million rupees ($9,500,00) after failing to disclose two approaches made by bookmakers during this year's Pakistan Super League (PSL), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka says pitch-fixing allegations hard to believe

Sri Lanka says pitch-fixing allegations hard to believe

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Sri Lanka's top cricket administrators say it is difficult to believe allegations of pitch-fixing in a 2016 Test match against Australia which have triggered a probe by the International Cricket Council.

Pakistan's Wahab supports 'little brother' Aamir

Pakistan's Wahab supports 'little brother' Aamir

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Mohammad Aamir is part of the Pakistan family and will always have the support of his team mates as he prepares to return to Lord's six years after the scandal that derailed his career, fast bowler Wahab Riaz has said.

Aamir named in Pakistan Test team for England

Aamir named in Pakistan Test team for England

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Convicted spot-fixer Muhammad Aamir was selected in the Pakistan cricket team that will tour England for a four-Test series for the first time since the spot-fixing scandal broke in 2010. However the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is still awaiting for Aamir's visa approval from the UK High Commission. 24-year-old Aamir has made an impressive comeback in shorter formats and ironically his probable return to Test cricket will happen in the same country where he was arrested for indulging in spot-fixing along with Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif. Chairman of selectors Inzamam ul Haq said that the board had given clearance to pick Aamir in the side as they had been told his visa would arrive on Monday.

Honest Holding puts Anderson's 500-wicket haul in perspective

Honest Holding puts Anderson's 500-wicket haul in perspective

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Amidst tributes for James Anderson, two voices have stood out to show things as they are.

'Nabbed madrasa teacher sheltered extremists from Pak'

'Nabbed madrasa teacher sheltered extremists from Pak'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

Investigators also found that the accused, Abdul Rahman, 37, was closely related to one of the persons held in connection with the 2007 GlasgowInternationalAirport attack, but failed to gather further leads in this line of inquiry.

Asia Cup: Sub-continental giants resume rivalry

Asia Cup: Sub-continental giants resume rivalry

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh can beat each other on their day

NIA charges JeM chief for terror attack ahead of Modi's J-K visit

NIA charges JeM chief for terror attack ahead of Modi's J-K visit

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed's chief Masood Azhar Alvi along with five other Pakistani terrorists, two slain terrorists are among 12 people charge-sheeted in a case related to a terror attack in April ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's maiden visit to Jammu and Kashmir's after the abrogation of Article 370.

Yousuf, Asif back in Pakistan squad

Yousuf, Asif back in Pakistan squad

Rediff.com2 Jun 2008

Pakistan selectors have named Mohammad Yousuf in their 16-man squad for a triangular series, also involving India and hosts Bangladesh.

2 Indian brothers indicted in US for supporting Al Qaeda

2 Indian brothers indicted in US for supporting Al Qaeda

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Two Indian brothers are among four men who have been indicted by a US federal court on charges of providing material support to slain Al Qaeda leader Anwar al-Awlaki, prosecutors said.

South Africa to field weakened squad for B'desh Tests; Sarfaraz axed

South Africa to field weakened squad for B'desh Tests; Sarfaraz axed

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Sarfaraz, Imad Wasim dropped from Pakistan white-ball squad vs Australia.

Pakistan include Sarfaraz, Haider in T20 World Cup squad

Pakistan include Sarfaraz, Haider in T20 World Cup squad

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Former spinner Saqlain Mushtaq was named interim head coach following the resignation of Misbah ul-Haq.

Babar rules out Malik return for T20 World Cup

Babar rules out Malik return for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

'There are matches immediately after Netherlands, so it's unlikely there will be time for changes'

How India prevailed over Pakistan in Asia Cup opener

How India prevailed over Pakistan in Asia Cup opener

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

With bilateral cricket remaining suspended between the bitter neighbours, India and Pakistan play each other only in multi-team tournaments with their rivalry now a rare but enticing occasion for fans worldwide.

Delhi HC sets aside discharge of Sharjeel Imam, 8 others

Delhi HC sets aside discharge of Sharjeel Imam, 8 others

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

The high court said prima facie charges of rioting and unlawful assembly are made out against nine of the 11 accused, including Imam, Tanha and Zargar.

Should Ashwin Play Sri Lanka Game?

Should Ashwin Play Sri Lanka Game?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Sri Lanka has three left-handers among their top six batters, so will Ravichandran Ashwin play Tuesday's crucial Asia Cup game?

Some not comfortable about playing with Aamir: PCB chief

Some not comfortable about playing with Aamir: PCB chief

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

The chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Shaharyar Khan has revealed that some players in the national cricket team are not keen on playing with banned pacer Mohammad Aamir again.

World Cup Qualifiers: Sri Lanka, Scotland register big wins

World Cup Qualifiers: Sri Lanka, Scotland register big wins

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

A dominant Sri Lanka thrashed Oman by 10 wickets in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifier to climb to the top of Group B at the Queens Sports Club, in Bulawayo on Friday.

Shehzad fined 50 per cent match fee for ball tampering

Shehzad fined 50 per cent match fee for ball tampering

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

The matter was reported by the umpires to the match referee who held a hearing after the match ended in a exciting draw on Thursday.

Meet Pakistan's T20 World Cup squad

Meet Pakistan's T20 World Cup squad

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Rajneesh Gupta lists the Pakistan players at the T20I World Cup and their T20 Internationals records.

Will Pakistan beat Australia Tonight?

Will Pakistan beat Australia Tonight?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Rajneesh Gupta lists the Pakistan players's T20 Internationals records updated after the game against Scotland in the T20 World Cup.

We stand for each other in bad times: Arshdeep

We stand for each other in bad times: Arshdeep

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Arshdeep Singh removed Pakistan's in-form openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan to give India a perfect start with the ball.

Arshdeep, Renuka in line for ICC Emerging Cricketer honour

Arshdeep, Renuka in line for ICC Emerging Cricketer honour

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

In a short span of time, Arshdeep came up with memorable performances, including in the high-pressure T20 World Cup game against Pakistan at the MCG.

Here's how Sri Lanka claimed their 6th Asia Cup Trophy

Here's how Sri Lanka claimed their 6th Asia Cup Trophy

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Hasaranga claimed three wickets in one over and Pramod Madushan claimed a career-best 4-34 to bowl out Pakistan for 147 in exactly 20 overs.

PIX: Wade stars as Australia slay Pakistan to enter final

PIX: Wade stars as Australia slay Pakistan to enter final

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup semi-final between Pakistan and Australia, in Dubai, on Thursday.

No match-fixing during World Cup, promises ICC

No match-fixing during World Cup, promises ICC

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

The chief executive of cricket's governing body believes it will be tough for anyone outside the game to fix matches during next month's 50-over World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

After 7 years, some relief for controversial Shoaib Akhtar

After 7 years, some relief for controversial Shoaib Akhtar

Rediff.com21 May 2015

The Lahore High Court has given a clean chit to Pakistan's maverick former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar.

ICC probes Hong Kong team, confident of clean World T20

ICC probes Hong Kong team, confident of clean World T20

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Cricket's world governing body, the International Cricket Council (ICC), said on Monday that its anti-corruption unit was probing the Hong Kong team but ruled out any match-fixing angle to its investigation.

Finch takes Australia past Pakistan in one-off T20

Finch takes Australia past Pakistan in one-off T20

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Skipper Aaron Finch scored a timely half-century as Australia concluded their tour of Pakistan with a three-wicket win in a one-off Twenty20 international in Lahore on Tuesday.

Butt wants to return to cricket after 'fixing' ban ends in September

Butt wants to return to cricket after 'fixing' ban ends in September

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Banned Salman Butt was asked by the International Cricket Council's anti-corruption unit to appear for a hearing.

Hafeez, Ali agree to train with tainted Amir after PCB intervenes

Hafeez, Ali agree to train with tainted Amir after PCB intervenes

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

Following 48 hours of suspense, the two players met with the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Shaharyar Khan in Lahore after which the latter announced the two have agreed to join the camp.

Lord's Test, pre-match banter: Pakistan's Riaz tries to get under Root's skin

Lord's Test, pre-match banter: Pakistan's Riaz tries to get under Root's skin

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

England batting mainstay Joe Root has dismissed "trash talk" by Pakistan paceman Wahab Riaz who claimed he has got the batsman's number going into the first Test at Lord's starting on Thursday.

Sunjwan attack: 2 who transported terrorists from border arrested

Sunjwan attack: 2 who transported terrorists from border arrested

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Both the terrorists, equipped with suicide vests and sophisticated weapons, were killed in the encounter on Friday, averting a major suicide attack in the city.

KKR pacer Sangwan fails random dope test in IPL 6

KKR pacer Sangwan fails random dope test in IPL 6

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

Kolkata Knight Riders left-arm seamer Pradeep Sangwan has failed a random dope test in the Indian Premier League, it was reported on Thursday.

T20 WC PIX: Pakistan down New Zealand for second win

T20 WC PIX: Pakistan down New Zealand for second win

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12s match between New Zealand and Pakistan, in Sharjah, on Tuesday.

Asia Cup: India's old guard holds the key against Pakistan

Asia Cup: India's old guard holds the key against Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

While Rohit Sharma will be eager to test his ultra-aggressive batting template against the Asian giants, for Virat Kohli it is the perfect platform to return to form after enduring a tough phase in the last few years.

Ali gets maiden call-up, Sohail recalled for Eng tour

Ali gets maiden call-up, Sohail recalled for Eng tour

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

The selectors have also put Bilal Asif, Imran Butt, Musa Khan and Mohammad Nawaz on standby to cover for any player who fails pre-tour COVID-19 Testing scheduled later this month.

Udaipur murder: 2 more arrested for conspiracy

Udaipur murder: 2 more arrested for conspiracy

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Tailor Kanhaiya Lal was killed on Tuesday afternoon by two cleaver-wielding men, Riaz Akhtari and Ghouse Mohammad, who posted a grisly video of the crime online claiming responsibility for the 'beheading'.