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Babar Azam returns to lead Pakistan

Babar Azam returns to lead Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Babar Azam is set to return as Pakistan skipper for their home series against New Zealand, starting April 14.

Good news for India as Shami bowls for an hour in the nets

Good news for India as Shami bowls for an hour in the nets

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

Shami has been steadily rebuilding his form through domestic cricket. Making his Ranji Trophy return last November, he guided Bengal to a season-opening victory with a match haul of seven wickets.

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

Grant Bradburn named Pakistan Head Coach

Grant Bradburn named Pakistan Head Coach

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Kiwi Bradburn served as the Head Coach of the side during the recently-concluded home series against New Zealand on consultancy basis. He is well-versed about the strengths and challenges of the national side having previously served as the fielding coach from 2018 till 2020 before he moved to the National Cricket Academy to work on development of coaches.

Champions Trophy: Why selectors refused to risk an 'unfit' Bumrah

Champions Trophy: Why selectors refused to risk an 'unfit' Bumrah

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

'The stakes are too high and it would have been a complete embarrassment had Bumrah broken down in a match.'

Kohli is trying a bit too hard: Kumble

Kohli is trying a bit too hard: Kumble

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Former India captain and coach Anil Kumble believes Virat Kohli is putting too much pressure on himself in his bid to regain form.

World Cup: Did this DRS review cost Pakistan the match?

World Cup: Did this DRS review cost Pakistan the match?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

A disappointed Pakistan captain Babar Azam refused to blame the umpires despite being on the wrong side of a DRS review which proved decisive in his team's narrow one-wicket loss to South Africa.

Bumrah out, Siraj snubbed! India taking too many risks

Bumrah out, Siraj snubbed! India taking too many risks

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

India's Champions Trophy squad has raised eyebrows with a number of bold selections, including a spin-heavy attack and the exclusion of experienced pacer Mohammed Siraj.

Big blow for England as Wood ruled out for the year

Big blow for England as Wood ruled out for the year

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Wood, who has taken 119 wickets in 37 Tests, will miss England's Test tours of Pakistan in October and New Zealand in December, the ECB said in a statement.

Modi's Dilemma: China and Pakistan

Modi's Dilemma: China and Pakistan

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Mr Modi might have questions to ask himself on the most formidable strategic challenge before India that he inherited from the United Progressive Alliance: The triangulation between China and Pakistan. The failure to break out of it, or even loosen it a bit, is something to reflect on, notes Shekhar Gupta.

'After Aradhana, People Took Me Seriously'

'After Aradhana, People Took Me Seriously'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

'Everybody was scared, especially with Rajesh Khanna playing a double role and playing my lover and my son.' 'It was quite a risky thing to do. That's why they made me look so old.'

Injury scare for Pakistan! Haris Rauf misses IND vs PAK reserve day action

Injury scare for Pakistan! Haris Rauf misses IND vs PAK reserve day action

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Ahead of ODI World Cup, Pakistan team was dealt an injury blow with Haris Rauf missing India vs Pakistan's reserve day action.

Asia Cup: K L Rahul to miss Pakistan, Nepal matches

Asia Cup: K L Rahul to miss Pakistan, Nepal matches

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

Wicketkeeper-batter K L Rahul will miss India's first two matches of the upcoming Asia Cup after failing to recover fully from a niggle.

Pakistan likely to pull out of Asia Cup

Pakistan likely to pull out of Asia Cup

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

There is a possibility that the Asia Cup might be scrapped entirely this year and India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan could end up playing a multi-team event in 50-overs format before the World Cup.

World Cup PIX: India demolish Pakistan to go top

World Cup PIX: India demolish Pakistan to go top

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Images from the ICC Men's ODI World Cup match between India and Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday, October 14.

India snubs Pakistan! Asia Cup games relocated to Sri Lanka

India snubs Pakistan! Asia Cup games relocated to Sri Lanka

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Rohit Sharma led team won't travel to Pakistan, IPL chairman Arun Dhumal confirmed on Wednesday.

Jimmy Carter, 39th US president, dies at 100

Jimmy Carter, 39th US president, dies at 100

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president and a champion of peace and human rights, has died at the age of 100. Carter, who was known for his work with the Carter Center, promoting democracy and conflict resolution, was also a close friend of India. He visited the country in 1978, forging a lasting relationship between the two nations.

Stoinis overlooked as Aus name new captain for Pak series

Stoinis overlooked as Aus name new captain for Pak series

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Selectors have recalled pace stalwart Hazlewood for the second ODI after he missed the MCG match to play Sheffield Shield cricket.

Asia Cup 2023: India vs Pakistan matches to be held in...

Asia Cup 2023: India vs Pakistan matches to be held in...

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

The Asian Cricket Council could accept PCB chairman Najam Sethi's proposed Hybrid Model for conducting four non-India Asia Cup games in Pakistan.

Art 370 fueled separatism in J-K, Modi govt ended terrorism: Amit Shah

Art 370 fueled separatism in J-K, Modi govt ended terrorism: Amit Shah

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019 was crucial in ending terrorism in Kashmir. He stated that the provision fostered separatism among Kashmiri youth and impeded the region's full integration into India. Shah also highlighted the development initiatives undertaken in Jammu and Kashmir post-Article 370, including a reduction in terrorism, successful local body elections, and an increase in tourism and film production. He emphasized the significance of writing India's history with facts and evidence, countering narratives that had obscured the country's rich heritage.

Jaiswal, Samson, Axar on selectors' radar for Champions Trophy

Jaiswal, Samson, Axar on selectors' radar for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

It is understood that Yashasvi Jaiswal has a bright chance of making it to the ODI squad. His inclusion would ensure a left-handed batter in the top four.

Bethell handed England Test debut vs New Zealand

Bethell handed England Test debut vs New Zealand

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

England's Jacob Bethell will bat at number three for the first time in first-class cricket when he makes his Test debut against New Zealand at Christchurch's Hagley Oval on Thursday.

ICC WC: Openers, Zampa guide Australia to victory over Pakistan

ICC WC: Openers, Zampa guide Australia to victory over Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match played between Australia and Pakistan in Bengaluru, on Friday.

U-19 Asia Cup: Amman hits ton as India maul Japan

U-19 Asia Cup: Amman hits ton as India maul Japan

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Captain Mohamed Amaan starred with an unbeaten 122 as India thrashed Japan by a thumping 211-run margin in the Group A match of the Under-19 Asia Cup.

'Kohli's unwavering self-belief sets him apart from the rest'

'Kohli's unwavering self-belief sets him apart from the rest'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Asked about the former India captain's knock against Pakistan, Dhawan said that for a cricketer like Kohli, it was more important to follow the process rather than pay heed to the critics.

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.'

Emerging Asia Cup: Pakistan A down India A to win title

Emerging Asia Cup: Pakistan A down India A to win title

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

Tayyab Tahir's exceptional hundred garnished Pakistan A's march to a commanding 128-run win over India A, for a second consecutive Emerging Teams Asia Cup title, in Colombo on Sunday.

What Is Canada-US Game Plan?

What Is Canada-US Game Plan?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

It seems that the West is sending a signal to India that it can return to old hostilities unless India toes their line on Russia. It is no surprise that India is being compared with Putin's Russia in terms of targeting 'dissidents' as the West calls these Khalistani terrorists, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

World Cup: Ashraf to push for Pakistan's matches at neutral venues

World Cup: Ashraf to push for Pakistan's matches at neutral venues

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

PCB acting chairman Zaka Ashraf will push for the country's ODI World Cup matches at neutral venues at the ICC meetings in Durban this week.

Warner, Marsh rested; Hazlewood returns for SL T20s

Warner, Marsh rested; Hazlewood returns for SL T20s

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Opener David Warner and all-rounder Mitch Marsh will be rested for the five-match Twenty20 International series against Sri Lanka next month to prepare for the upcoming tour of Pakistan.

Afghanistan clinch first-ever T20 series win against Pakistan

Afghanistan clinch first-ever T20 series win against Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Afghanistan registered a thrilling seven-wicket victory against Pakistan with one ball to spare in the second Twenty20 international in Sharjah.

India vs Pakistan is 'not be all and end all of ODI World Cup'

India vs Pakistan is 'not be all and end all of ODI World Cup'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Pakistan's marquee October 15 clash against arch-rivals India in Ahmedabad might be huge from perspective of fans on both sides of the border but it is certainly not the "be all and end all" from cricketing point of view.

Why was Kohli rested for 3rd T20I?

Why was Kohli rested for 3rd T20I?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

Virat Kohli should have played one more match having just regained his form with the bat, Sunil Gavaskar felt.

Pakistan's 650,000 Pregnant Flood Victims

Pakistan's 650,000 Pregnant Flood Victims

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

Many of these pregnant women lack access to basic healthcare facilities in flood areas.

ACT Hockey Semis: India v South Korea - Who Will Prevail?

ACT Hockey Semis: India v South Korea - Who Will Prevail?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Maintaining a clean slate, favourites India will fancy their chances when they take on a below-par but unpredictable Korea in the semifinals of the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament in Hulunbuir, China on Monday.

Emerging Asia Cup: India set up final clash against Pakistan

Emerging Asia Cup: India set up final clash against Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

India A set up a potentially high-voltage Emerging Asia Cup final against Pakistan A after defeating Bangladesh A by 51 runs in the semifinals in Colombo on Friday.

'If the Pak team can come to India, why can't we travel to Pakistan?'

'If the Pak team can come to India, why can't we travel to Pakistan?'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

HI Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh suggested that if the Pakistan hockey team can come to India, then the Men in Blue should also tour their neighbouring country.

Why Manmohan skipped meals during his Cambridge days

Why Manmohan skipped meals during his Cambridge days

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Manmohan Singh, the former Prime Minister of India, faced financial difficulties during his time studying at Cambridge University in the mid-1950s, according to his daughter Daman Singh's book "Strictly Personal: Manmohan and Gursharan". The book details how Singh, who was on a scholarship, often had to skip meals or live on a sixpence bar of Cadbury's chocolate to make ends meet. The book also offers insights into Singh's personal life, including his fondness for singing, his quirky sense of humor, and his habit of giving nicknames to people. Daman Singh describes her father as a man who was careful with money, had a good sense of humor, and was a loving husband and father.

Process key for Bangladesh skipper Shanto

Process key for Bangladesh skipper Shanto

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Shanto feels conditions will hardly make a difference when a team faces a side like India which comprises world class players across departments.

India lose to Bangladesh in Asia Cup U-19 final

India lose to Bangladesh in Asia Cup U-19 final

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

Defending champions Bangladesh came up with a clinical bowling performance to outclass India by 59 runs to retain the Asia Cup Under-19 Asia Cup title.