News for 'Mohammad Asif'

Shoaib, Asif appear before drugs tribunal

Shoaib, Asif appear before drugs tribunal

Rediff.com21 Oct 2006

The panel will recommend if they are to be penalised for testing positive for the banned steroid nandrolone.

I was surrounded by fixers such as Aamir, Asif: Akhtar

I was surrounded by fixers such as Aamir, Asif: Akhtar

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

Akhtar said he was livid when he came to know that Aamir and Asif had indulged in corruption during a Test against England.

Asif leaves for Geneva for 'B' sample test

Asif leaves for Geneva for 'B' sample test

Rediff.com16 Aug 2008

Desperate to prove his innocence in the Indian Premier League doping scam, embattled Pakistan pacer Mohammad Asif and his lawyer have left for Geneva, Switzerland on Friday night, where his "B" sample test will be conducted on Monday. Asif, who tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug during the IPL, would come to know whether he faces more disciplinary action or not only after the "B" sample test.

Asif made racist remark against Watson in Aus

Asif made racist remark against Watson in Aus

Rediff.com21 May 2010

Pakistani pacer Mohammad Asif called Australian all-rounder Shane Watson a 'bloody white' during the team's tour Down Under and got away with it, according to the then team manager Abdul Raquib.

Butt, Asif forced to share prison cell

Butt, Asif forced to share prison cell

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

They turned on each other during the spot-fixing trial and now convicted Pakistan cricketers Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif have been forced to share a cell at the Wandsworth prison where they are serving their term.

Court adjourns, decision on Asif likely on Monday

Court adjourns, decision on Asif likely on Monday

Rediff.com8 Jun 2008

Uncertainty over detained Pakistani pacer Mohammad Asif's fate lingers as the Dubai court, before which he appeared on Sunday, adjourned soon after hearing recommendations of the prosecutors. Asif today appeared before the court along with his lawyers and recommendations from the prosecutors were also heard before the proceedings were adjourned.

Prince, Asif steal spotlight

Prince, Asif steal spotlight

Rediff.com14 Jan 2007

Pakistan's Mohammad Asif took five wickets to lessen the impact of Ashwell Prince's century for South Africa on the third day of the first Test on Saturday.

Shoaib, Asif not in ODI squad

Shoaib, Asif not in ODI squad

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

The duo have not been included in Pakistan's squad for the second ODI against the West Indies, despite being cleared of doping offences.

Poor English got Asif reduced ban

Poor English got Asif reduced ban

Rediff.com2 Nov 2006

The PCB's anti-doping commission observed that Mohammad Asif's command of English is limited and could not possibly have understood the WADA regulations.

Asif tested positive, confirms IPL

Asif tested positive, confirms IPL

Rediff.com14 Jul 2008

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif is the player who has tested positive for a banned substance during the Twenty20 Indian Premier League, organisers revealed on Monday.

Asif pulls out of India ODI series

Asif pulls out of India ODI series

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

Pakistan's top pacer Mohammad Asif will miss the five-match ODI series in India due to a chronic elbow problem.

No WADA rule violated in Asif case: BCCI

No WADA rule violated in Asif case: BCCI

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Monday rejected the contention of the World Anti-Doping Agency in Pakistan that it has violated of the global body's rules by prematurely identifying Pakistani paceman Mohammad Asif who failed a dope test during the Indian Premier League in India. BCCI's chief administrative officer Ratnakar Shetty said the Board has followed all the correct procedures and taken the right step by naming Asif.

Asif dropped from Pakistan squad for tri-series

Asif dropped from Pakistan squad for tri-series

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

Paceman Mohammad Asif has been dropped from the Pakistan squad for the triangular one-day series in Bangladesh after he remained in custody at Dubai airport following his detention for the possession of illegal drugs. A Pakistan Cricket Board spokesman told reporters on Wednesday that Asif's place would be taken by young fast bowler Sohail Khan, two days before the squad leaves for Bangladesh to play in the series that also involves India.

I should have got second chance, says tainted Asif

I should have got second chance, says tainted Asif

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Tainted former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Asif says he wasn't the first nor would be the last to have indulged in spot-fixing and should have been treated better by the Pakistan Cricket Board, which gave "everyone a second chance" except for him. Asif was banned for seven years for his role in the 2010 spot-fixing scandal during Pakistan's tour of England, where he bowled deliberate no balls for money. He also served jail time in the UK after being found guilty along with Mohammad Amir and Salman Butt.

Asif claims four wickets on return

Asif claims four wickets on return

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

South Africa were 254 for four at stumps on the second day of the first Test in reply to Pakistan's first innings of 313.

No place for Asif in ICL: More

No place for Asif in ICL: More

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

The Indian Cricket League (ICL) rubbished Mohammad Asif's claim that he was approached by the 'rebel' league with a mouth-watering offer and said the disgraced Pakistani pacer first has to come out clean from all doping charges. ICL executive board member and tournament director, Kiran More said they have no intentions of signing up the dope-tainted pacer.

South Africa tail wags after Asif blitz

South Africa tail wags after Asif blitz

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

The home team totalled 331 in their second innings before Pakistan, chasing 191 to win, reached the close on eight for nought.

Now Asif faces legal trouble from ex-lover

Now Asif faces legal trouble from ex-lover

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

Hell has no fury like a woman scorned and after Shoaib Malik, another top Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Asif is learning it the hard way as he has been taken to court by a former lover over a financial dispute.

Pakistan's Asif ruled out of third one-dayer

Pakistan's Asif ruled out of third one-dayer

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

"Asif has been advised to rest for one more match as he has not made a 100 percent recovery (from an elbow injury)," chief selector Salahuddin Ahmed told Reuters on Monday.

Asif fails to get PCB nod for Notts stint

Asif fails to get PCB nod for Notts stint

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

The Pakistan Cricket Board has stopped pacer Mohammad Asif from signing up for a short stint with English county Nottinghamshire, telling him to focus on national assignments instead. PCB sources said Asif had approached chairman Ejaz Butt for permission to sign the contract but was told to focus on his career with Pakistan.

Shoaib, Asif banned for doping

Shoaib, Asif banned for doping

Rediff.com1 Nov 2006

PCB banned Shoaib Akhtar for two years and fellow fast bowler Mohammad Asif for one year.

PCB gags Shoaib and Asif

PCB gags Shoaib and Asif

Rediff.com19 Oct 2006

Both players have been told to stop talking to the media before their appearance next week at a doping tribunal.

Was it right to exonerate Shoaib, Asif?

Was it right to exonerate Shoaib, Asif?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

Did the players get away too easy, or is this a fair decision?

Is the ban on Akhtar, Asif justified?

Is the ban on Akhtar, Asif justified?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2006

Message board on the ban on Shoaib Akhtar and mohammad Akthar.

Asif's hearing in London on Jan 24

Asif's hearing in London on Jan 24

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

Disgraced Pakistan pacer Mohammad Asif's request to conduct his drugs inquiry tribunal hearing held at a neutral venue has been accepted by the Indian Premier League (IPL) and it will now be held in London on January 24.

Veena gives proof of Asif's 'fixing' links to ICC

Veena gives proof of Asif's 'fixing' links to ICC

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Asif's ex-girlfriend, actress-model Veena Malik, has handed over "proof" of his alleged links with Indian bookies to an official of the ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit.

Asif set to miss India Test series

Asif set to miss India Test series

Rediff.com15 Nov 2007

The Pakistan pacer is set to miss the upcoming three-Test series against India after failing to recover from his elbow injury.

Asif returns to Pakistan Test side after two years

Asif returns to Pakistan Test side after two years

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

Dope-tainted pacer Mohammad Asif and opening batsman Imran Farhat will return to the Pakistan Test side after over two years in the first Test against New Zealand starting on Tuesday in Dunedin.

Asif to rest ahead of India tour

Asif to rest ahead of India tour

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

Mohammad Asif may miss the last two ODIs against South Africa to be in prime shape for the tour to India.

Asif in doubt for Twenty20 semis

Asif in doubt for Twenty20 semis

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

The Pakistani paceman could miss the semi-final against New Zealand due to a elbow injury.

Asif criticises ICC over ban as CAS hearing nears

Asif criticises ICC over ban as CAS hearing nears

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

Pakistan's banned pace bowler Mohammad Asif has criticised the International Cricket Council (ICC) over his spot-fix suspension and has pleaded his innocence ahead of an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

Asif detained in Dubai for alleged drug possession

Asif detained in Dubai for alleged drug possession

Rediff.com3 Jun 2008

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif has been arrested in Dubai after he was allegedly found carrying contraband drugs. Asif, who played for the Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League, was heading back home to Pakistan from Mumbai via Dubai.

Asif justifies McGrath comparison

Asif justifies McGrath comparison

Rediff.com18 Aug 2006

Verdict in Asif case likely in 10-12 days

Verdict in Asif case likely in 10-12 days

Rediff.com15 Jun 2008

The Attorney General in Dubai took up the Mohammad Asif detention case on Sunday but Pakistan embassy officials do not see a verdict coming in the next 10 to 12 days. An official in the Pakistan embassy in Dubai said the Attorney General went through the medical reports of Asif and the report of the public prosecutor on the case on Sunday.

India-Pak hostilities heighten credit risks for both nations: S&P

India-Pak hostilities heighten credit risks for both nations: S&P

Rediff.com8 May 2025

S&P Global Ratings on Thursday said the hostilities between India and Pakistan heighten risks to the credit metrics of both countries, and any escalation in clashes would put downward pressure on sovereign credit support.

Asif, Kaneria rip through New Zealand

Asif, Kaneria rip through New Zealand

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Pakistan took control of the second Test against New Zealand with a 229-run lead over the hosts at the end of Day 2. Replying to the tourists' 264 in the first innings, New Zealand crashed to 99. Pakistan were 64 for 2 in the second essay.

No-ball drama set to cost Asif film role

No-ball drama set to cost Asif film role

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

Mohammad Asif may be dropped from an Indian film in which he was supposed to play a cricket coach after it emerged he was one of the three Pakistani players embroiled in a spot-fixing scandal.

Stop misleading the public: ICC tells Asif, Butt

Stop misleading the public: ICC tells Asif, Butt

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

With the Court of Arbitration for Sport recently dismissing the appeals of Mohammad Asif and Salman Butt, the ICC on Tuesday asked the two banned Pakistan cricketers to stop "misleading the public" and accept their punishment for involvement in the spot-fixing controversy.

Pakistan recall Asif for Bangladesh ODIs

Pakistan recall Asif for Bangladesh ODIs

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

Pakistan paceman Mohammad Asif has been recalled for the final two matches of the one-day series against Bangladesh.

Mohd. Asif likely to be acquitted of dope charges

Mohd. Asif likely to be acquitted of dope charges

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

On the other hand Shoaib Akhtar is not likely to get any reprieve, claims local media in Pakistan.