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Why Watson's undecided on Pakistan head coach role

Why Watson's undecided on Pakistan head coach role

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson, who is in line to take over as Pakistan cricket team's head coach, is yet to make up his mind despite the PCB accepting his remuneration demands.

Babar, Shaheen, Naseem recalled for Australia series

Babar, Shaheen, Naseem recalled for Australia series

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Former captain Babar Azam, pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah returned to the Pakistan team for the upcoming white-ball series in Australia.

Pakistan recall fit-again Rauf for T20 World Cup

Pakistan recall fit-again Rauf for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Haris Rauf was named in Pakistan's 15-member squad, which will be led by star batter Babar Azam.

Haven't thought about quitting Pakistan captaincy: Babar Azam

Haven't thought about quitting Pakistan captaincy: Babar Azam

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam hasn't yet thought about quitting captaincy despite his team's group-stage exit from the T20 World Cup.

T20 WC: Afridi, Babar shine in Pak's face-saving win

T20 WC: Afridi, Babar shine in Pak's face-saving win

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between Pakistan and Ireland in Lauderhill, USA on Sunday.

Why Watson turned down Pakistan head coach job!

Why Watson turned down Pakistan head coach job!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

Shane Watson turned down after the Pakistan head coach job after details of the contract were leaked to the media.

Pakistan World Cup squad announcement delayed due to...

Pakistan World Cup squad announcement delayed due to...

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has delayed the announcement of its World Cup squad until late May due to fitness and performance issues with some players.

Hosting rights secured for Champions Trophy 2025: Will India play in Pakistan?

Hosting rights secured for Champions Trophy 2025: Will India play in Pakistan?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

PCB says it has signed hosting rights agreement of 2025 Champions Trophy with ICC

Babar who? Kamran steps up with stunning ton

Babar who? Kamran steps up with stunning ton

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Nasser Hussain hailed Pakistan's debutant batter Kamran Ghulam for his century during the second Test against Three Lions at Multa

Pakistan retain Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen for Bangladesh Tests

Pakistan retain Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen for Bangladesh Tests

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Pakistan have dropped plans to conduct "major surgery" on the national team as it included senior players Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi in the Test squad for the two-match series against Bangladesh.

India's complete dominance in 2024 as Shah gets ICC reigns

India's complete dominance in 2024 as Shah gets ICC reigns

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Here's a wrap of all major international episodes in 2024.

Pakistan's PSL to clash with IPL next year

Pakistan's PSL to clash with IPL next year

Rediff.com17 May 2024

PCB is looking to take advantage of the window set aside for the IPL each year to hold the PSL in the same time-frame.

Why PCB were forced to sack captain Sarfaraz

Why PCB were forced to sack captain Sarfaraz

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

Sacked Sarfaraz Ahmed had the chance to make a graceful exit as PCB had advised him to step down as captain in all three formats but the wicketkeeper-batsman turned down the suggestion.

Pakistan spinners dominate in skipper Shan's 'special win'

Pakistan spinners dominate in skipper Shan's 'special win'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Pakistan captain Shan Masood termed their series-levelling victory in the second Test against England "special" as the hosts snapped their nearly four-year winless run on home soil in this format.

Don't Want To Do MBBS? 11 Career Options After NEET

Don't Want To Do MBBS? 11 Career Options After NEET

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

rediffGURU Dr Nagarajan JSK counsels students and parents towards making the right career choices, particularly in the field of pharmacy.

Team India's fate in Govt's hands

Team India's fate in Govt's hands

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

It's up to the government to decide whether our team should go to any country or our team should not go to any country, BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla on India's travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy in 2025.

Resumption of India-Pak cricket looks impossible: PCB chief Raja

Resumption of India-Pak cricket looks impossible: PCB chief Raja

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Newly-elected Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja on Monday said resumption of bilateral assignments with India is "impossible right now" and he is "not in a hurry" for it either as his focus is solely on his country's domestic circuit at this point.

Pakistan 'used and binned' by 'Western bloc', says PCB chief Raja

Pakistan 'used and binned' by 'Western bloc', says PCB chief Raja

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Pakistan have been let down by the "Western bloc" and the back-to-back pullouts by New Zealand and England could have a "domino effect" for cricket in the South Asian country, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja said.

Naqvi appointed Pakistan Cricket Board chairman

Naqvi appointed Pakistan Cricket Board chairman

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

A Pakistani media baron, the 45-year-old is the 37th full-time chairman of the PCB.

Amid coronavirus pandemic, PCB says no to cricket during Ramadan

Amid coronavirus pandemic, PCB says no to cricket during Ramadan

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

As the world grapples with the coronavirus crisis, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), on Saturday, said that it will not issue NOCs for any cricket during the holy month of Ramadan.

Chaos in Pakistan cricket: PSL face uncertain future

Chaos in Pakistan cricket: PSL face uncertain future

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Ashraf to postpone his planned visit to Australia and seek a meeting with caretaker Prime Minister, Anwar ul Haq Kakaar.

Who is responsible for the mess in Pakistan cricket?

Who is responsible for the mess in Pakistan cricket?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Inzamam ul Haq blames ousted PCB Interim Committee chairman Zaka Ashraf for mess in Pakistan cricket

Babar returns as Pakistan's white-ball captain

Babar returns as Pakistan's white-ball captain

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Babar had stepped down from his leadership role across formats following the conclusion of the 2023 ODI World Cup.

PIX: Kamran Ghulam rescues Pakistan after early collapse

PIX: Kamran Ghulam rescues Pakistan after early collapse

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 2nd Test played between Pakistan and England in Multan on Tuesday.

BSNL bags Rs 82,916 cr from Rs 1.28 lakh cr telecom budget

BSNL bags Rs 82,916 cr from Rs 1.28 lakh cr telecom budget

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Of the total proposed allocation, over Rs 1 lakh crore is meant for BSNL and MTNL-related expenses, including Rs 82,916 crore infusion in BSNL for technology upgradation and restructuring at BSNL.

Shaheen Afridi denies rift in Pakistan team

Shaheen Afridi denies rift in Pakistan team

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Shaheen Afridi brushes aside rumours of discontent within Pakistan team

'PCB needs to be blamed, why were Arthur and Sarfaraz removed?'

'PCB needs to be blamed, why were Arthur and Sarfaraz removed?'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Sarfaraz didn't deserve to be booted out.

PCB gets Imran Khan's backing to criminalise match-fixing

PCB gets Imran Khan's backing to criminalise match-fixing

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Under the new code, the board intends to criminalise match-fixing and spot-fixing and also specify punishments for offenders, including jail time.

'Match-fixing saga took its toll on Pakistan': Mudassar

'Match-fixing saga took its toll on Pakistan': Mudassar

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

Former Pakistan opener Mudassar Nazar on Sunday revealed that his team faced immense pressure in the early 1990s as a defeat, especially against India, would inevitably spark suspicions of foul play and match-fixing among fans back home.

PCB cricket committee chairman Mohsin steps down

PCB cricket committee chairman Mohsin steps down

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday said Mohsin Khan had requested board chairman Ehsan Mani to release him from the post and now the committee will be headed by Wasim Khan, who is Managing Director of the board.

PIX: Root, Brook smash tons; England pile on the runs

PIX: Root, Brook smash tons; England pile on the runs

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Joe Root and Harry Brook's centuries powered England's strong reply on Day 3 of the first Test in Multan.

Pakistan likely to pick extra pacers for B'desh Test

Pakistan likely to pick extra pacers for B'desh Test

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Keeping in mind the forecast for rain and overcast conditions, Pakistan team management is likely to field a pace-heavy bowling unit against Bangladesh in the first Test scheduled between August 21 and 25 at Rawalpindi.

'A win for the people': Bangladesh captain's emotional message

'A win for the people': Bangladesh captain's emotional message

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

'We are paying tribute to the individuals who recently passed away in our nation during the protest and we are praying for their souls'

Bangladesh rout Pakistan to complete historic series sweep

Bangladesh rout Pakistan to complete historic series sweep

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

A dominant Bangladesh outclassed hosts Pakistan by six wickets in the second Test to complete a 2-0 series sweep.

Can Babar Azam find his way back to the top?

Can Babar Azam find his way back to the top?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Jason Gillespie has backed Babar Azam to find his purple patch after his lean form continued in their ongoing series against Bangladesh.

Kaneria requests PCB to lift life ban

Kaneria requests PCB to lift life ban

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Danish Kaneria is desperate to return to the cricketing fold and is even keen on playing domestic cricket.

Shoaib Akhtar sends counter defamation notice to PCB

Shoaib Akhtar sends counter defamation notice to PCB

Rediff.com13 May 2020

Shoaib Akhtar has demanded an apology from Pakistan Cricket Board's legal counsel Tafazzul Rizvi for trying to 'publicly humiliate, degrade, defame and ridicule' him.

Spot-fixing: PCB rejects claims against Pakistan players

Spot-fixing: PCB rejects claims against Pakistan players

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has rejected the spot-fixing charge made against the national team in a recently-released documentary as 'baseless' and said a probe can only be conducted if the broadcaster shares the footage.

PCB to appeal against Akmal's ban reduction in CAS

PCB to appeal against Akmal's ban reduction in CAS

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday said that it will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the reduction of batsman Umar Akmal's ban for an anti-corruption breach. The middle-order batsman was banned in April for failing to report approaches to engage in corrupt practices ahead of this year's Pakistan Super League Twenty20 competition.

Babar, Shaheen Hug For Eid

Babar, Shaheen Hug For Eid

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

It is often speculated that the Pakistan team has two factions -- one supporting Skipper Babar Azam, while the other group is loyal to fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi.