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Pak mentor Hayden keen to play India in final

Pak mentor Hayden keen to play India in final

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

The former Australian opener sounded a warning to their next rivals, saying his bowling attack is yet to produce its best.

Shocking! Pakistan Batter Gets Aggro!

Shocking! Pakistan Batter Gets Aggro!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

'Any bowler has the right to celebrate, but being physical is not acceptable at all.'

Jadeja Races To Top MVP Race

Jadeja Races To Top MVP Race

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index after 37 World Cup 2023 games.

YES, WE DID IT MATE!

YES, WE DID IT MATE!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Australia defeated Pakistan by five wickets in the second semi-final game of the T20 World Cup at the Dubai international cricket stadium, November 11, 2021 to enter the final.

At UNSC, India takes veiled dig at China on terror listing

At UNSC, India takes veiled dig at China on terror listing

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

"The fight against impunity is critical to the larger pursuit of securing peace and justice. The Security Council must send an unambiguous and unequivocal message on this count," External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told the 15-nation UN Security Council briefing on Ukraine 'Fight against impunity'.

Suryakumar closes in on top T20I batter ranking

Suryakumar closes in on top T20I batter ranking

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Suryakumar jumped in front of Pakistan captain Babar Azam and into third place on the latest list of T20I rankings for batters

Kiwis Favourites Against Unpredictable Pakistan

Kiwis Favourites Against Unpredictable Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

New Zealand are better organised and clinical in terms of execution and hence could start as the favourites in the first semi-final against Pakistan on Wednesday.

Will India Play Gill Against Pakistan?

Will India Play Gill Against Pakistan?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing for the World Cup match against Pakistan?

'Babar Azam made one mistake...'

'Babar Azam made one mistake...'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

'He should have had Nawaz bowl the 13th or 14th over...

India-Pakistan clash 'not for cowards,' warns Shoaib Akhtar

India-Pakistan clash 'not for cowards,' warns Shoaib Akhtar

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Pressure is on India, Pakistan have nothing to lose: Shoaib Akhtar on India-Pakistan World Cup clash

China blocks India-US move to blacklist LeT terrorist 2nd time in 2 days

China blocks India-US move to blacklist LeT terrorist 2nd time in 2 days

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Hafiz Talha Saeed is a senior leader of the LeT and is the head of the cleric wing of the terrorist organisation.

5 Jaish men get life term for recruiting, training youths in terror activities

5 Jaish men get life term for recruiting, training youths in terror activities

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The judge noted that all the convicts were in conspiracy with each other to wage war against India.

1st T20I: All-round Kiwis beat Pak by five wickets

1st T20I: All-round Kiwis beat Pak by five wickets

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

For Pakistan, Rauf clinched three wickets while Afridi grabbed two scalps.

Imran, PM Sharif shower praise on 'brave' Pakistan

Imran, PM Sharif shower praise on 'brave' Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Pakistan, at the same MCG 30 years ago, had beaten England in the final of the 50-overs world Cup under Khan's inspiring leadership.

T20 World Cup PICS: Afghanistan vs Pakistan

T20 World Cup PICS: Afghanistan vs Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12s match between Afghanistan and Pakistan, in Dubai, on Friday.

Virat Kohli sets this iconic record

Virat Kohli sets this iconic record

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

Virat Kohli now has highest fifty-plus scores in T20I history

Conway's fine century puts NZ in driver's seat vs Pak

Conway's fine century puts NZ in driver's seat vs Pak

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Conway century lifted New Zealand to 309-6 against Pakistan

1st Test: Eng batter Pak on record-setting first day

1st Test: Eng batter Pak on record-setting first day

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

England were forced to make a change to their original playing XI after several of their players were laid low by a virus that also threatened to delay the start of the match.

Mushtaq to step down as Pak coach post NZ home series

Mushtaq to step down as Pak coach post NZ home series

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

The source also said that the board felt Babar would be better off just captaining the white-ball squads and that the Test captaincy should be given to someone else, preferably Shan Masood or Mohammad Rizwan.

PIX: Sri Lanka vanquish Pakistan to win Asia Cup

PIX: Sri Lanka vanquish Pakistan to win Asia Cup

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Images from the Asia Cup final between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Dubai on Sunday.

Anand finishes last in Gashimov Memorial chess

Anand finishes last in Gashimov Memorial chess

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Indian chess icon Viswanathan Anand placed with nine points from seven rounds of Rapid (involving two mini-matches) and 14 rounds of Blitz.

Gashimov Blitz Chess: Anand loses 2 games, draws 5

Gashimov Blitz Chess: Anand loses 2 games, draws 5

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

The former World champion lost two games - one to Fabiano Caruana (USA) and the other to Richard Rapport (Hungary) while drawing with five others.

Gashimov Memorial chess: Anand's poor run continues

Gashimov Memorial chess: Anand's poor run continues

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

The Gashimov Memorial tournament this year is being played as a rapid and blitz chess tournament.

We have plans for everyone: Babar issues fiery warning to India

We have plans for everyone: Babar issues fiery warning to India

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

If rain leads to a shortened game, Babar and his boys are ready.

Pakistan eye second T20 World Cup title

Pakistan eye second T20 World Cup title

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

'Our middle order stepped up in the last two matches'

Rain threat looms as India-Pak set for T20 WC showdown

Rain threat looms as India-Pak set for T20 WC showdown

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Thousands of fans from both countries have crisscrossed the globe to watch their team in action and trust rival captains Rohit Sharma and Babar Azam to tell you this is another 'match' for them, but all the 22 players and reserves know that this is 'The Match'.

Recuperating Afridi included in Pak World Cup squad

Recuperating Afridi included in Pak World Cup squad

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Fast bowler Mohammad Wasim also returned to the World Cup squad after recovering fully from a side strain he suffered during the Asia Cup.

ICC Rankings: Suryakumar inches closer to No 1

ICC Rankings: Suryakumar inches closer to No 1

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Suryakumar reached a career-best-equalling second position in the ICC men's T20I Player rankings

South Africa to field weakened squad for B'desh Tests; Sarfaraz axed

South Africa to field weakened squad for B'desh Tests; Sarfaraz axed

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Sarfaraz, Imad Wasim dropped from Pakistan white-ball squad vs Australia.

Pakistan aim to continue invincible run against Scotland

Pakistan aim to continue invincible run against Scotland

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

With the semi-final spot assured, Pakistan might look to rest a few players and give others opportunities in the inconsequential match.

Babar ton leads Pakistan to ODI series win over Australia

Babar ton leads Pakistan to ODI series win over Australia

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Babar smashed an unbeaten 105 and opener Imam-ul-Haq made 89 not out

Look How High These Bowlers Jumped!

Look How High These Bowlers Jumped!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

They can measure the speeds at which bowlers hurl the ball, they can measure the distance when batsmen slam sixes, so we ask why can't they measure the height at which bowlers jump when they take a wicket or as in the instance below to catch a ball off their own bowling?

PIX: England crowned T20 World champions

PIX: England crowned T20 World champions

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup Final played between Pakistan and England in Melbourne on Sunday.

We expected Pakistan bowlers to be outstanding: Williamson

We expected Pakistan bowlers to be outstanding: Williamson

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson extolled Pakistan bowlers' "outstanding" performance against them, saying their clinical show at the death was of the "highest class".

'You're about to see something very special from Babar'

'You're about to see something very special from Babar'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Pakistan mentor Matthew Hayden is backing struggling captain Babar Azam to produce something special in the knockout stages of the Twenty20 World Cup, starting in Wednesday's semi-final against New Zealand.

'No one will pelt stones at my home'

'No one will pelt stones at my home'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

'As I walked in to bat, I cursed Dinesh Karthik for a second.'

PIX: Abrar claims seven on debut, Babar leads Pakistan's reply in Multan

PIX: Abrar claims seven on debut, Babar leads Pakistan's reply in Multan

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Abrar Ahmed made a stunning Test debut claiming seven for 114 to bowl out England for 281

Asia Cup Pix: Rizwan, Nawaz Star in Pakistan Win

Asia Cup Pix: Rizwan, Nawaz Star in Pakistan Win

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Images from the Asia Cup Super 4 match between India and Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday.

How Kohli silenced his critics with a disarming smile

How Kohli silenced his critics with a disarming smile

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

Great players have the knack of conquering the odds, and on Sunday Kohli crossed a major hurdle with the fighting spirit of a champion.

PIX: Kohli's masterclass sinks Pakistan at MCG

PIX: Kohli's masterclass sinks Pakistan at MCG

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Virat Kohli was magnificent at the death, finishing 82 not out after digging India out of trouble