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Spotted: Inzamam and Mushtaq Ahmed

Spotted: Inzamam and Mushtaq Ahmed

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

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Mushtaq Ahmed ends Sussex

Mushtaq Ahmed ends Sussex

Rediff.com27 Aug 2008

Former Pakistan leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed announced his retirement from English county cricket side Sussex on Wednesday due to a knee injury.

Mushtaq Ahmed retires from Sussex

Mushtaq Ahmed retires from Sussex

Rediff.com27 Aug 2008

Former Pakistan leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed announced his retirement from English county cricket side Sussex on Wednesday due to a knee injury. Sussex won three championships during his time there.

Qamar Ahmed: Farewell To Cricket's Voice

Qamar Ahmed: Farewell To Cricket's Voice

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

Although the front seat in my car will miss his presence, the echoes he left behind will remain for long. K R Nayar mourns legendary cricket writer Qamar Ahmed.

Mushtaq Ahmed points out Rohit and Virat's weaknesses

Mushtaq Ahmed points out Rohit and Virat's weaknesses

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

Having picked five wickets in two World Cup encounters against India (3 in 1992 and 2 in 1996), Mushtaq did rise to the challenge against quality Indian batsmen. And the player-turned-coach feels strategising will be important when it comes to attacking two of India's best batsmen in Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

Spinners are playing a huge role in T20: Mushtaq Ahmed

Spinners are playing a huge role in T20: Mushtaq Ahmed

Rediff.com8 May 2013

Former Pakistan leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed says the spinners are playing a "huge role" in Twenty20 cricket, using their variations to confuse batsmen.

Shami named in Bengal's Mushtaq Ali Trophy squad

Shami named in Bengal's Mushtaq Ali Trophy squad

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

Shami, Akash Deep in Bengal's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy squad

The Kashmiri Militant Who Killed 300 Terrorists

The Kashmiri Militant Who Killed 300 Terrorists

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

'A man with a gun commanded respect. I thought if I also got a gun, I could save my family. With this thought, I went to Pakistan and got training there'

SC rejects plea against Dasara invitation to Banu Mushtaq

SC rejects plea against Dasara invitation to Banu Mushtaq

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea challenging the Karnataka government's decision to invite International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara this year.

IPL 2026: Samson, Young Guns Drive CSK's Rebuild

IPL 2026: Samson, Young Guns Drive CSK's Rebuild

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Chennai Super Kings head into IPL 2026 with a young squad, new signings like Sanju Samson and a focus on rebuilding as Mahendra Singh Dhoni's era nears its final chapter.

Who Will Win The Asia Cup Final?

Who Will Win The Asia Cup Final?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Sunday's final can be called the ultimate stress-test day for every cricket fan's heartbeat.

Axar Patel ruled out of SA T20Is, Shahbaz called up

Axar Patel ruled out of SA T20Is, Shahbaz called up

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

India all-rounder Axar Patel was on Monday ruled out of the remaining two T20 Internationals against South Africa due to illness with the BCCI's selection committee naming Shahbaz Ahmed as his replacement.

SMAT: FIRs against four Assam cricketers for corruption

SMAT: FIRs against four Assam cricketers for corruption

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

They are being accused of influencing and attempting to instigate some of the Assam players who took part in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

Why CSK should target Sarfaraz Khan at IPL auction

Why CSK should target Sarfaraz Khan at IPL auction

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Former Chennai Super Kings batter Suresh Raina believes the five-time IPL champions should look at buying the in-form Sarfaraz Khan at the auction on Tuesday.

The Kashmiri Ex-Militants Who Joined The Army

The Kashmiri Ex-Militants Who Joined The Army

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

'The Indian Army won't induct anyone who has killed Indian soldiers.' 'That's why the army respects these reformed men so much -- they're on the frontline now, protecting India.'

Shami leads Bengal's fightback vs J&K in Ranji Trophy

Shami leads Bengal's fightback vs J&K in Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Shami grabs three but J&K need 131 more to take first innings lead

Ranji Trophy Semi-final: Sudip Gharami's century boosts Bengal on Day 1 vs J&K

Ranji Trophy Semi-final: Sudip Gharami's century boosts Bengal on Day 1 vs J&K

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Sudip Gharami's second successive hundred guided Bengal to 249 for 5 against Jammu and Kashmir on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy semi-final, in Kalyani, on Sunday.

Mushtaq will help England to exploit India: Akram

Mushtaq will help England to exploit India: Akram

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Legendary seamer Wasim Akram feels the presence of former Pakistan leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed as a spin bowling coach of England will boost the team and prepare them better to exploit the Indian conditions during the four-Test series starting in Ahmedabad.

T20 World Cup, India vs Pakistan: Father Shares Secret Of Ishan Kishan's Match-Winning Knock

T20 World Cup, India vs Pakistan: Father Shares Secret Of Ishan Kishan's Match-Winning Knock

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

'He worked very hard in the last two years, he played a lot of domestic cricket, focused on his batting.'

Mushtaq's appointment questioned

Mushtaq's appointment questioned

Rediff.com18 Sep 2006

Justice Malik Mohammad Qayyum asked how the former Pakistan leg spinner was appointed assistant coach since he was blacklisted after the match-fixing scandal.

Auqib Nabi Puts J&K On Cusp Of Historic Ranji Trophy Final After Bengal Collapse

Auqib Nabi Puts J&K On Cusp Of Historic Ranji Trophy Final After Bengal Collapse

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Auqib Nabi's all-round performance puts Jammu and Kashmir on the brink of their first-ever Ranji Trophy final, after they bowled out Bengal for a mere 99 runs in their second innings.

Mushtaq named bowling consultant

Mushtaq named bowling consultant

Rediff.com10 Jan 2006

PCB has appointed leg spinner Mushtaq Ahmed as a bowling consultant for the home series against India

Ranji Trophy quarters: Mumbai, Karnataka gear up for fierce battle

Ranji Trophy quarters: Mumbai, Karnataka gear up for fierce battle

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Mumbai, Karnataka brace for 'mini India' showdown in marquee Ranji QF match

Pakistan drop Saqlain, Mushtaq

Pakistan drop Saqlain, Mushtaq

Rediff.com6 Nov 2003

Younis Khan was also left out from a 22-man provisional squad for the five-match ODI series against New Zealand.

Mushtaq joins Pakistan coaching staff

Mushtaq joins Pakistan coaching staff

Rediff.com15 Sep 2006

The Pakistan leg-spinner has been handed an assistant coaching role for next month's Champions Trophy in India.

Ranji Trophy: MP trounce Maharashtra, enter quarters

Ranji Trophy: MP trounce Maharashtra, enter quarters

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Ranji Trophy: MP enter quarterfinals; Saurashtra on brink of qualification

Secrets of 90s cricket? Latif's book vows to expose

Secrets of 90s cricket? Latif's book vows to expose

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has announced plans to write a biography detailing his experiences with match-fixing scandals that plagued Pakistan and world cricket in the 1990s.

Mushtaq, Naved denied county NOC

Mushtaq, Naved denied county NOC

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

Former Pakistan Test players Mushtaq Ahmed and Rana Naved will be unable to fulfill their English county contracts after the Pakistan cricket authorities refused to grant them no objection certificates. Both players have signed for the rebel Indian Cricket League Twenty20 series.

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Shami, Venkatesh Iyer sparkle

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Shami, Venkatesh Iyer sparkle

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

A round-up of Monday's action in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy tournament.

Mushtaq set to join Delhi Daredevils: Report

Mushtaq set to join Delhi Daredevils: Report

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Former Pakistan Test leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed is set to join Indian Premier League side Delhi Daredevils as its spin-bowling consultant after accepting a one-year deal, a report said on Monday.

Afridi should be made Pakistan captain: Mushtaq

Afridi should be made Pakistan captain: Mushtaq

Rediff.com13 Oct 2009

Former Pakistani leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed has said the PCB should replace Pakistan captain Younis Khan with all-rounder Shahid Afridi.

Mushtaq reaches 100-wkts milestone

Mushtaq reaches 100-wkts milestone

Rediff.com17 Sep 2003

The Pakistan and Sussex leg spinner is the first player to reach the milestone since 1998.

'Mushtaq not confirming deal due to recent backlash'

'Mushtaq not confirming deal due to recent backlash'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

Former Pakistan Test leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed has signed a deal with IPL side Delhi Daredevils to work as their bowling consultant but has not made it public due to the recent backlash in India over the presence of Pakistani sportsmen there, sources said.

Mushtaq withdrawn from England's touring party

Mushtaq withdrawn from England's touring party

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

The England cricket board's failure to get Mushtaq Ahmed's travel documents in order means the Pakistan leg-spinner, who was appointed the team's spin bowling coach, will not be travelling to India to assist Monty Panesar and company. England take on India in two Tests after the completion of the ODI series and Ahmed's priority was to help Panesar hone his skills on the spin-friendly tracks.

Selectors support Mushtaq recall

Selectors support Mushtaq recall

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

Veteran leg spinner Mushtaq Ahmed could be recalled to the injury-hit Pakistan squad in England.

Mushtaq under ICC's scanner, gets Flower's backing

Mushtaq under ICC's scanner, gets Flower's backing

Rediff.com4 Sep 2010

The ICC has said it had warned the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) against recruiting former Pakistani leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed, implicated in a match-fixing scandal 10 years ago, as its spin bowling coach.

Mushtaq predicts spin battle in England-Pakistan series

Mushtaq predicts spin battle in England-Pakistan series

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

Former Pakistan leg spinner Mushtaq Ahmed, who is now employed in a coaching role with England, has predicted a battle of spin between the two countries when they meet in an upcoming series in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Ahmed likely to become Daredevils bowling consultant

Ahmed likely to become Daredevils bowling consultant

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Pakistan's Mushtaq Ahmed has been approached by Delhi Daredevils to become their bowling consultant for IPL 6 and the former Test leg-spinner is likely to accept the offer.

Shami won't be rushed to Australia; to play Mushtaq Ali T20s

Shami won't be rushed to Australia; to play Mushtaq Ali T20s

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Mohammed Shami, who made a stunning return to competitive cricket in the Ranji Trophy, was selected for Bengal's squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20.

Cricket Buzz: Mushtaq quits England coaching role to join Pakistan

Cricket Buzz: Mushtaq quits England coaching role to join Pakistan

Rediff.com12 May 2014

Former leg spinner Mushtaq Ahmed has left his role as England spin-bowling coach to take up a similar position with Pakistan, the Pakistan Cricket Board said on Monday.