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Former MHA Official: Pak Cricket Teams Trafficked Drugs in India, Linked to Woolmer's Death

Former MHA Official: Pak Cricket Teams Trafficked Drugs in India, Linked to Woolmer's Death

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

R V S Mani, former Under Secretary of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, has alleged that drug trafficking was a regular practice by Pakistani cricket teams and delegations visiting India, linking it to the 2006 doping scandal involving Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif, and even the death of coach Bob Woolmer.

The Deadly Hotel Fire: The Day After

The Deadly Hotel Fire: The Day After

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Glimpses from the aftermath of the deadly hotel fire in New Delhi.

Mohammad Nawaz denies intentional doping after positive test during T20 World Cup

Mohammad Nawaz denies intentional doping after positive test during T20 World Cup

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz has responded to the ICC and PCB regarding his positive dope test during the T20 World Cup, denying intentional use of banned substances.

UP Police Seize Cannabis, Arrest Three Alleged Traffickers

UP Police Seize Cannabis, Arrest Three Alleged Traffickers

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Police in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, seized over 221 kg of cannabis and arrested three alleged traffickers during an operation. The cannabis, concealed in a truck, is estimated to be worth over Rs 2.21 crore.

Hindi Cinema Is Incomplete Without The Muslim

Hindi Cinema Is Incomplete Without The Muslim

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

As time went by, different facets of the Hindi cinema started showing the complicated identity of Muslim -- sometimes tendentious and at other times perverse and unreliable.

Shop name sparks communal tension in Uttarakhand

Shop name sparks communal tension in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

A controversy in Kotdwar, Uttarakhand, sparked by a Hindu outfit's protest against a shop named "Baba" owned by a person from a particular community, has been resolved through police intervention and dialogue.

Cricket Greats Rally as Imran Khan Battles Health Issues

Cricket Greats Rally as Imran Khan Battles Health Issues

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Former Pakistan World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan reportedly loses 85% vision in one eye as Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis and others urge authorities to ensure immediate medical treatment.

Pakistan cricket faces backlash after India thrashing

Pakistan cricket faces backlash after India thrashing

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Following Pakistan's defeat to India in a T20 World Cup match, former players are calling for significant changes in the team, including the removal of Babar Azam and other senior players.

Blast accused doc Shaheen never wore burqa: Ex-husband

Blast accused doc Shaheen never wore burqa: Ex-husband

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

According to investigators, Shaheen Shahid, a doctor associated with Al-Falah University in Faridabad, was among those arrested following Monday's explosion near the Red Fort.

Delhi blast: Police raid Dr Shaheen's UP homes; father stunned

Delhi blast: Police raid Dr Shaheen's UP homes; father stunned

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Security measures were heightened across Uttar Pradesh following a car blast in Delhi. Anti-terror agencies and police conducted searches in multiple cities, including Lucknow, in response to the incident.

'Sania legally separated from Shoaib for months'

'Sania legally separated from Shoaib for months'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

The statement comes a day after the former Pakistan all-rounder tied the knot with Pakistani actress Sana Javed.

Delhi MCD bypolls: BJP wins 7 wards, AAP 3, Cong opens account

Delhi MCD bypolls: BJP wins 7 wards, AAP 3, Cong opens account

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

These civic body bypolls were a litmus test for the BJP, as they were its first big electoral battle after coming to power in Delhi in February this year.

Will Homebound Get The Caste Issue Right?

Will Homebound Get The Caste Issue Right?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

A glimpse of the film, via the trailer, indicates a sincerity of purpose and the shining of a light into those corners of India that remain dark amidst progress and prosperity, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Sachin, Sehwag's perfect response to Shoaib Akhtar's taunts

Sachin, Sehwag's perfect response to Shoaib Akhtar's taunts

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Sehwag poked fun at Pakistan's history of losses to India in World Cups.

'Jaddu Bhai Told Me To Remember My Dad'

'Jaddu Bhai Told Me To Remember My Dad'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

'He told me to remember all the hard work my father has put in to get me here.'

India blocks Babar, Akram, Imran Khan's Instagram accounts

India blocks Babar, Akram, Imran Khan's Instagram accounts

Rediff.com2 May 2025

The Instagram accounts of leading current and former Pakistani cricketers were blocked in India on Friday.

Stokes' Run Out Of Pant Changed Everything

Stokes' Run Out Of Pant Changed Everything

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Dinesh Karthik and Nasser Hussain pointed to a string of missteps -- a dropped catch, a run out, a collapse -- that proved far more decisive than the final day's drama.

Will County Experience Come in Handy for Indians?

Will County Experience Come in Handy for Indians?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

As Team India gear up for the much-anticipated Test series against England starting on Friday, several players in the squad will draw confidence from their county cricket experience.

Pak javelin star Nadeem's Instagram blocked in India

Pak javelin star Nadeem's Instagram blocked in India

Rediff.com1 May 2025

Pakistan's Olympics gold-winning javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem's Instagram account has been blocked in India owing to a "legal request" in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.

How Pakistan bounced back to down India and win 2017 CT

How Pakistan bounced back to down India and win 2017 CT

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Sarfaraz recalled how the side regrouped under the guidance of senior players like Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Hafeez, something he feels that the present Pakistan side will need too.

Injury-hit India face must-win battle at Old Trafford

Injury-hit India face must-win battle at Old Trafford

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

An injury-plagued India could be forced to depart from their preferred template when they takes on a reinvigorated England in the fourth Test starting in Manchester on Wednesday.

Matt Henry Haunts India Again!

Matt Henry Haunts India Again!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Henry's exceptional spell of 5 for 42 in eight overs played a crucial role in restricting India to 249/9 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

Champions Trophy: Pakistan 3, India 2

Champions Trophy: Pakistan 3, India 2

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Pakistan has the upper hand in the Champions Trophy, winning three of the five matches against India.

Delhi police challenges order discharging Sharjeel, others

Delhi police challenges order discharging Sharjeel, others

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

The 11 people were discharged on February 4 by the trial court, which said they were made 'scapegoats' by police and that dissent has to be encouraged, not stifled.

Pakistan batting great Hanif Mohammad passes away

Pakistan batting great Hanif Mohammad passes away

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Pakistan's legendary former captain and batsman Hanif Mohammad, who held the record for the longest innings in Test cricket, passed away on Thursday after a prolonged battle with lung cancer. A spokesman for the Aga Khan Hospital, where he was being treated, confirmed that Hanif passed away at the age of 81.

PICS: Pakistan in driver's seat as England batters falter

PICS: Pakistan in driver's seat as England batters falter

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

IMAGES from Day 3 of the 2nd Test played between Pakistan and England in Multan, on Thursday.

Pakistan drop Babar, Shaheen, Naseem against England

Pakistan drop Babar, Shaheen, Naseem against England

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Babar Azam was dropped on Sunday, while the pace duo Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah opted to withdraw from the remaining two Tests against England.

Shoaib files appeal against ban

Shoaib files appeal against ban

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

Fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar on Friday filed an appeal against the five-year ban slapped on him by the Pakistan Cricket Board.

Spotted: Shoaib and Asif!

Spotted: Shoaib and Asif!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

Reader Karen Osborn sent us pictures of Akhtar and Asif from South Africa.

Did Shoaib try cocaine too?

Did Shoaib try cocaine too?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2006

It is alleged that he and Mohammad Asif smoked cannabis during Pakistan's recent ODI series in England.

Shoaib apologises for his conduct

Shoaib apologises for his conduct

Rediff.com7 Sep 2007

The Pakistani speedster apologised for hitting fellow pacer Mohammad Asif with a bat following a verbal spat.

Shoaib among Pakistan probables

Shoaib among Pakistan probables

Rediff.com19 May 2006

The fast bowler was included in a preliminary squad for this year's England tour after undergoing knee surgery.

PCB hands Shoaib central contract

PCB hands Shoaib central contract

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

Shoaib Akhtar's previous contract in the 'A' category was cancelled after he was banned for taking banned steroid.

'Pakistan attack strong even without Shoaib'

'Pakistan attack strong even without Shoaib'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

Pakistan have a strong pace attack for the one-day series against Bangladesh even without banned strike bowler Shoaib Akhtar, captain Shoaib Malik said. Malik said his players are professionals and would not let themselves be distracted by the controversy generated by Shoaib's five-year suspension, handed down last week for repeated indiscipline.

Pakistan call up Shoaib, Asif

Pakistan call up Shoaib, Asif

Rediff.com10 Jul 2008

Troubled Pakistani fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif have been included in their country's 30-man preliminary squad for the Champions Trophy.

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.

Shoaib should have been picked: Wasim

Shoaib should have been picked: Wasim

Rediff.com7 May 2005

Wasim Akram came out in support of Shoaib Akhtar saying that the team would struggle against him in the West Indies.

Shoaib doubtful for Afro-Asia Cup

Shoaib doubtful for Afro-Asia Cup

Rediff.com12 May 2007

The Pakistan speedster says he would like to be fully fit before returning to international cricket.

Shoaib, Asif clear drug tests

Shoaib, Asif clear drug tests

Rediff.com4 Aug 2007

The Pakistan pace bowlers have returned negative results for last week's out-of-competition drugs tests.

Ban on Shoaib, Asif lifted

Ban on Shoaib, Asif lifted

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

An appeals tribunal appointed by the PCB exonerated the duo of doping offences and lifted their long-term bans.