News for 'Pakistan Cricket'

No more 'political statements': ICC tells SKY

No more 'political statements': ICC tells SKY

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

T20I skipper Suryakumar's hearing following PCB complaint done in presence of match-referee, board representatives: ICC sources

Pakistan pacer Naseem to play SL ODIs despite firing at home

Pakistan pacer Naseem to play SL ODIs despite firing at home

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah will stay with the squad for the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi despite an attack on his residence in Lower Dir in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

India-Born Wadia's Explosive Cameo Lights Up BBL

India-Born Wadia's Explosive Cameo Lights Up BBL

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

Playing in just his second BBL match, Jerrssis Wadia made an instant impact in the Australian Big Bash League, delivering a thrilling cameo for the Adelaide Strikers.

Women's World Cup: Dominant Bangladesh rout Pakistan

Women's World Cup: Dominant Bangladesh rout Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Rubya slams unbeaten half-ton as Bangladesh crush Pakistan by seven wickets in Women's World Cup

World Cup-bound Pakistan cricket team await India visa

World Cup-bound Pakistan cricket team await India visa

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

A total of 33 members of the Pakistan contingent, including players, three travelling reserves and team officials, are awaiting their visas.

Women's World Cup: Mooney masterclass sinks Pakistan

Women's World Cup: Mooney masterclass sinks Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Star batter Beth Mooney struck a magnificent hundred and led a remarkable Australian fightback along with tailender Alana King to set up a crushing 107-run win over Pakistan in their ICC World Cup match, in Colombo, on Wednesday.

Usman Khawaja Batted For Integrity On And Off The Field

Usman Khawaja Batted For Integrity On And Off The Field

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

'In choosing to be fully himself, even when it was uncomfortable, Usman Khawaja expanded the meaning of representation and conscience in Australian sport,' notes Asif Ullah Khan.

After Ashes loss, Stokes reaffirms faith in McCullum

After Ashes loss, Stokes reaffirms faith in McCullum

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

'I'm sure if it ever ... comes to it, I'll be asked my opinion and he'll be getting my full support and backing.'

'Talent has finished in Pakistan'

'Talent has finished in Pakistan'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Former batter Basit Ali has expressed grave concerns over the deteriorating state of Pakistan cricket.

South Africa eye top-two finish as Pakistan come calling

South Africa eye top-two finish as Pakistan come calling

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

On paper, Pakistan are no match for South Africa even though Fatima Sana's team did win an ODI in the bilateral series that served as a dress rehearsal for the World Cup.

Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi wins PM Bal Puraskar at 14

Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi wins PM Bal Puraskar at 14

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Vaibhav Suryavanshi was felicitated with the 'Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar' by the President Droupadi Murmu on Friday

Pak fans celebrate skipper Masood's dismissal! Reason?

Pak fans celebrate skipper Masood's dismissal! Reason?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

A rare sight unfolded on day one of the first Test between Pakistan and South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday when home fans cheered the dismissal of their own captain, Shan Masood.

Women's WC: India likely to stretch their dominance over Pakistan

Women's WC: India likely to stretch their dominance over Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Both teams began their World Cup campaigns in contrasting fashion. Hosts India defeated Sri Lanka by 59 runs, while Pakistan, collapsed against Bangladesh, losing by seven wickets in a match where they struggled against both pace and spin.

PCB chief to personally cover Haris Rauf's fine

PCB chief to personally cover Haris Rauf's fine

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

According to sources, the ICC fined Pakistan tearaway, Rauf, while opening batter Sahibzada Farhan received a warning for his controversial celebration gesture during the Super Fours fixture against arch-rival India at the ongoing Asia Cup.

Why top Pakistan cricketers are contemplating terminating central contracts

Why top Pakistan cricketers are contemplating terminating central contracts

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Some of the top cricketers are contemplating terminating their central contracts with the Pakistan Cricket Board after some were refused NOCs to go and play in foreign T20 leagues.

Starc, Ali close in on Bumrah's No 1 ranking in Tests!

Starc, Ali close in on Bumrah's No 1 ranking in Tests!

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Mitchell Starc, who picked up 26 wickets in four matches with an average of 17.42, has moved one rung up to share the second spot with Pakistan spinner Noman Ali.

Historic! Bumrah first Indian to 100 wickets in all formats!

Historic! Bumrah first Indian to 100 wickets in all formats!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Jasprit Bumrah is also only the second Indian to reach the landmark of 100 wickets in T20Is.

Women's World Cup: 'Pakistan not a threat to India'

Women's World Cup: 'Pakistan not a threat to India'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Former wicketkeeper Saba Karim believes the recent Asia Cup row will have a cascading effect on India's ICC Women's World Cup match against Pakistan in Colombo, but said Harmanpreet Kaur's side will not be overly concerned about "outside noise" as the gulf between the two sides is too vast.

Pakistan hockey team ready for India's no-handshake

Pakistan hockey team ready for India's no-handshake

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Pakistan didn't send its team to India for the men's Asia Cup in August in Rajgir, Bihar, with Bangladesh replacing them.

Proteas brace for tough spin challenge in Pakistan

Proteas brace for tough spin challenge in Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

South African stand-in captain Aiden Markram said home side Pakistan were well within their rights to prepare extreme turning wickets for their two-Test series, which starts in Lahore on Sunday, as they did last year to beat England.

Will India players shake hands with Naqvi after final?

Will India players shake hands with Naqvi after final?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the Interior Minister of Pakistan, will be in attendance when his country takes on India in the Asia Cup final in Dubai on Sunday and it would be interesting to see how the Indian team responds to his presence at the post-match trophy ceremony.

'India must be wary of dangerous Pakistan in Asia Cup final'

'India must be wary of dangerous Pakistan in Asia Cup final'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Pakistan will be aiming to recreate their 2017 Champions Trophy final upset where they thrashed India by 180 runs.

Asia Cup: No Demand For India-Pakistan Game

Asia Cup: No Demand For India-Pakistan Game

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

'For the first time India versus Pakistan tickets are available, no huge demands, no rise in ticket rates.'

No handshakes: Harmanpreet to follow men's Indo-Pak lead

No handshakes: Harmanpreet to follow men's Indo-Pak lead

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

This time, Harmanpreet Kaur and Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana are unlikely to exchange even the most basic pleasantries.

Suspended MPs: 7 Rahul Loyalists, 1 Marxist

Suspended MPs: 7 Rahul Loyalists, 1 Marxist

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

8 Member of Parliaments were suspended from Lok Sabha for tearing & throwing papers at the Chair till April 2. Uproar started when Rahul Gandhi was barred from citing former Army Chief, General M M Naravane's memoir on 2020 India-China clash. Rediff.com brings you the details of these MPs who were suspended.

Women's WC: SA humiliate Pakistan for fifth win in a row

Women's WC: SA humiliate Pakistan for fifth win in a row

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Veteran allrounder Marizanne Kapp excelled with both bat and ball, while skipper Laura Wolvaardt and Sune Luus also smashed fine half-centuries as South Africa defeated Pakistan by 150 runs (DLS Method) in a rain-affected Women's World Cup match to go top of the table, in Colombo, on Tuesday.

Revealed! Why India Refused Handshakes With Pakistan

Revealed! Why India Refused Handshakes With Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

The severe backlash that the Indian cricket team faced before its Asia Cup clash against Pakistan was a major contributing factor to the 'No Handshake Policy.

India Sweat In The Nets; Pakistan Continue To Protest

India Sweat In The Nets; Pakistan Continue To Protest

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Almost all the Indian batters ended their batting sessions with lofted shots. Every few minutes, screams of 'Watch out!' filled the air -- not from the players, but from scribes trying to protect their laptops, cameras, and skulls.

Khawaja set for emotional SCG farewell

Khawaja set for emotional SCG farewell

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Triumphant Australia will bid farewell to Usman Khawaja as England look to recover another few scraps of pride when the Ashes series comes to a conclusion with the fifth Test in Sydney from Sunday.

Kirsten roped in by Namibia ahead of 2026 T20 World Cup

Kirsten roped in by Namibia ahead of 2026 T20 World Cup

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Namibia have qualified for the last three ICC T20 World Cups (2021, 2022 and 2024). They are one of the three hosts of the 2026 T20 World Cup, alongside South Africa and Zimbabwe.

India-Pakistan Hockey Players Exchange High-Fives!

India-Pakistan Hockey Players Exchange High-Fives!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

After the national anthems, players from both sides lined up and high-fived each other before they moved into their designated half.

'Don't think India vs Pakistan is a contest anymore'

'Don't think India vs Pakistan is a contest anymore'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Former BCCI president and batting great Sourav Ganguly on Monday side-stepped the debate surrounding Indian players' refusal to shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts after their Asia Cup clash in Dubai but said terrorism must end "all around the world, not just India and Pakistan."

'We Switched Off...' How India Handled Asia Cup Chaos

'We Switched Off...' How India Handled Asia Cup Chaos

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

'Almost all the players switched off their social media accounts.'

Akram bats for Babar's return to Pakistan's T20I set-up

Akram bats for Babar's return to Pakistan's T20I set-up

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

'The Asia Cup and then the World Cup are approaching, and we need a senior batter.'

SKY Snubbed Pakistan But Hugged Oman players ....

SKY Snubbed Pakistan But Hugged Oman players ....

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

SKY also clicked photos with the Oman team, highlighting the camaraderie and respect he has for opponents who put up a strong fight.

Asia Cup: 'Time to give Pakistan double jawaab'

Asia Cup: 'Time to give Pakistan double jawaab'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

Former Indian all-rounder Madan Lal the Asia Cup match is a perfect opportunity to give a fitting reply to Pakistan.

Amir's Kohli Praise Sparks Fire Before India-Pak Clash

Amir's Kohli Praise Sparks Fire Before India-Pak Clash

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

'One thing is for sure, Virat is the best player and best human being in Indian cricket history, respect.'

Will India keep up 2022's friendly spirit vs Pakistan?

Will India keep up 2022's friendly spirit vs Pakistan?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Respect over rivalry? India-Pakistan face-off awaits

Gill, Abhishek Clash With Pakistan's Pacers

Gill, Abhishek Clash With Pakistan's Pacers

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Abhishek Sharma got into a war of words with Haris Rauf with Shubman Gill also stepping in to protect his younger team-mate.

Fatima Sana vows Pakistan will shine in women's World Cup

Fatima Sana vows Pakistan will shine in women's World Cup

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Pakistan will play all their matches in Sri Lanka and open their campaign against Bangladesh on October 2, followed by matches against India (October 5), Australia (October 8), England (October 15), New Zealand (October 18), South Africa (October 21) and hosts Sri Lanka (October 24).