News for 'Saeed Ajmal'

Top-10 Test bowlers in 2011: Ajmal No. 1

Top-10 Test bowlers in 2011: Ajmal No. 1

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

Rajneesh Gupta presents the leading bowlers in Tests this year. The list is headed by Pakistan's Saeed Ajmal.

Pakistan spinner Ajmal says won't undergo bowling tests in Chennai

Pakistan spinner Ajmal says won't undergo bowling tests in Chennai

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal says he would prefer England over India to undergo an informal bowling test on his corrected action in a bid to revive his international career.

World T20: De Villiers wary of Pakistan spin king Ajmal

World T20: De Villiers wary of Pakistan spin king Ajmal

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

South Africa will study video analysis to prepare their batsmen to face Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal, captain AB De Villiers said on Thursday, a day before the teams meet in the Twenty20 World Cup Super Eights.

PCB to challenge ICC's decision to suspend Ajmal for illegal bowling action

PCB to challenge ICC's decision to suspend Ajmal for illegal bowling action

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal has been suspended for an illegal bowling action, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Tuesday.

Ajmal strikes late to check Sri Lanka in final Test

Ajmal strikes late to check Sri Lanka in final Test

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal picked up two wickets in the last session to restrict Sri Lanka to 220 for 5 at stumps on the first day of the third and final Test in Sharjah on Thursday.

Ajmal, Misbah key to Faisalabad Wolves' chances in CLT20

Ajmal, Misbah key to Faisalabad Wolves' chances in CLT20

Rediff.com14 Sep 2013

With hardly any international flavour in their ranks, their hopes rest on ace spinner Saeed Ajmal, the top-rated spinner in world cricket, and the experienced Misbah, who will look to shoulder the responsibility of amassing the runs.

Saqlain Mushtaq rushes to rescue controversial spinner Ajmal

Saqlain Mushtaq rushes to rescue controversial spinner Ajmal

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Pakistani cricket authorities have turned to former top spinner, Saqlain Mushtaq to help Saeed Ajmal change his bowling action and make a comeback to international cricket.

PCB to pay Saqlain Rs 1 million per month to coach Ajmal

PCB to pay Saqlain Rs 1 million per month to coach Ajmal

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

Former Pakistan off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq will be paid a whopping Rupees One million per month for helping the suspended Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal to undergo correctove measures in his illegal bowling action.

Pak spinner Ajmal's action cleared; chances high to make World Cup squad

Pak spinner Ajmal's action cleared; chances high to make World Cup squad

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

Star Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal was cleared to resume international cricket on Saturday after his bowling action was found to be legal during a retest at an ICC-accredited facility in Chennai.

Pakistan trying hard to get Ajmal cleared for World Cup

Pakistan trying hard to get Ajmal cleared for World Cup

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Former captain Intikhab Alam, who heads the Pakistan Cricket Board's domestic cricket operations, said on Wednesday that they are planning to have the suspended Saeed Ajmal undergo the bio-mechanic tests with a corrected bowling action before the World Cup so he is available for selection for the mega event next year.

Hafeez, Ajmal help Pak seal ODI series against Sri Lanka

Hafeez, Ajmal help Pak seal ODI series against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the fourth One-Day International on Wednesday in the UAE to clinch the ODI series, which is their seventh One-day series win in the year.

Younis digs Pakistan out of trouble against Zimbabwe

Younis digs Pakistan out of trouble against Zimbabwe

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Batsman Youni s Khan struck an unbeaten half-century to help Pakistan out of early trouble in their second innings on day three of the first Test against Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club on Thursday.

Ajmal's return for World Cup is an uphill task:Shaharyar Khan

Ajmal's return for World Cup is an uphill task:Shaharyar Khan

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Suspended spinner Saeed Ajmal is doing everything to correct his action but it is an "uphill task" for him to make it to the Pakistan team for the World Cup, says PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan.

Nortje betters his own numbers to create new record

Nortje betters his own numbers to create new record

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Nortje outdid a spell of his own against Bangladesh back in the 2022 tournament in Australia, where he took 4/10 runs.

'No differences between Babar and Shaheen'

'No differences between Babar and Shaheen'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Zaka Ashraf denied any groupings in the dressing room.

Cricket Buzz: Controversial Pak spinner Ajmal retires, criticises PCB, ICC

Cricket Buzz: Controversial Pak spinner Ajmal retires, criticises PCB, ICC

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

After a successful but controversial career, off-spinner Ajmal finished with 178 wickets in 35 Tests, the last of which was at Galle in Sri Lanka in 2014, where his bowling action was reported for a second time.

Harare Test: Ajmal helps Pakistan thrash Zimbabwe

Harare Test: Ajmal helps Pakistan thrash Zimbabwe

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal claimed match figures of 11 for 118 as Zimbabwe collapsed to 120 all out before lunch on the final day of the first Test in Harare on Saturday to lose by 221 runs.

Ajmal accused of fraud, asked to vacate land for academy

Ajmal accused of fraud, asked to vacate land for academy

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal has been accused of fraud and misuse of facilities by the administration of the University of Agriculture in his hometown Faisalabad. The administration has ordered him to immediately vacate the land given to him to establish his cricket academy. The varsity administration claimed on Saturday that Ajmal had charged admission fees from one student to join the academy and over 350 students became members.

Jadeja is India's most successful bowler in Asia Cup!

Jadeja is India's most successful bowler in Asia Cup!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Ravindra Jadeja etched a new record to his name as he became the most successful Indian bowler in the Asia Cup in the ODI format.

Malik to replace Afridi in second Test

Malik to replace Afridi in second Test

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

Former skipper Shoaib Malik is set to replace Shahid Afridi in Pakistan playing eleven for the second Test against Australia at Headingley, which is also likely to see the return of off-spinner Saeed Ajmal.

Yusuf, Razzaq named Pakistan coaches for NZ T20s

Yusuf, Razzaq named Pakistan coaches for NZ T20s

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to appoint Muhammad Yousuf and Abdul Razzaq as interim head coach and assistant coach respectively for the home T20 series against New Zealand later this month.

Champions Trophy: Pakistan 3, India 2

Champions Trophy: Pakistan 3, India 2

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Pakistan has the upper hand in the Champions Trophy, winning three of the five matches against India.

Batsman Manzoor back in Pakistani Test fold

Batsman Manzoor back in Pakistani Test fold

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Opening batsman Khurram Manzoor, who has not played for Pakistan's Test team for three and a half years, is back in the squad for the tour of Zimbabwe that starts this month.

ICC approves biomechanics lab in Lahore

ICC approves biomechanics lab in Lahore

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

The lab is run at the Lahore University of Management Sciences and becomes the fifth biomechanics lab to be approved by ICC.

Miandad blasts PCB choices, praises India's approach

Miandad blasts PCB choices, praises India's approach

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Javed Miandad feels Sarfaraz Ahmed was better suited to lead the Test team in Australia

'Ashwin was trying too many things against England'

'Ashwin was trying too many things against England'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2012

Former Pakistan captain and noted commentator Ramiz Raja has said India's Ravichandran Ashwin was "trying too many things" against England and needs to concentrate more on bowling rather than batting.

Stats: Afridi is top wicket-taker in ICC World T20

Stats: Afridi is top wicket-taker in ICC World T20

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

Statistical highlights of the World Twenty20 match between Pakistan and New Zealand in Pallekele.

Find out why Pakistan suspended 16 bowlers

Find out why Pakistan suspended 16 bowlers

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

In a major crackdown against chucking, a senior official revealed that Pakistan on Thursday suspended 16 domestic bowlers with suspect actions following the ban of ace off-spinner Saeed Ajmal.

Pakistan complete England whitewash

Pakistan complete England whitewash

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

Saeed Ajmal and Umar Gul were the chief destroyers as Pakistan won the third and final Test by 71 runs on the fourth day on Monday, recording their first clean sweep in a series against England.

Is this Kohli's greatest knock?

Is this Kohli's greatest knock?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

Former opener Gautam Gambhir rated Virat Kohli's stroke-filled 183 against Pakistan in the 2012 Asia Cup as one of the greatest innings from the Indian captain in international cricket. Chasing a big target of 330 in Dhaka, Kohli smashed 183 off just 148 balls, with 22 fours and one six, to guide India to a six-wicket win with 13 balls to spare in the fifth match of the Asia Cup in Dhaka, on March 18, 2012.

'Would like to see India, Pakistan play more regularly'

'Would like to see India, Pakistan play more regularly'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

Pakistan's spin duo Saeed Ajmal and Abdul Rehman have called for restoration of bilateral cricket ties with India.

Pakistan decide not to boycott ICC awards

Pakistan decide not to boycott ICC awards

Rediff.com15 Sep 2012

Pakistan will not boycott the International Cricket Council (ICC) awards despite registering a protest over the omission of off-spinner Saeed Ajmal from the shortlist of candidates.

Pakistan axe Malik, Razzaq for Sri Lanka series

Pakistan axe Malik, Razzaq for Sri Lanka series

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

Pakistan have included uncapped opener Sharjeel Khan in their squad for this month's Twenty20 internationals against Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, but senior players Shoaib Malik and Abdul Razzaq were left out.

Zimbabwe face uphill task after Younus double ton hoists Pakistan

Zimbabwe face uphill task after Younus double ton hoists Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

Pakistan's most accomplished batsman Younus Khan completed an unbeaten double century on Friday to turn the course of the first Test against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club. At the close Zimbabwe, set 342 for victory when Pakistan declared their second innings closed at 419 for nine, were 13 for one after Tino Mawoyo was dismissed lbw for two by off-spinner Saeed Ajmal.

'Pakistan will bounce back from Champions Trophy debacle'

'Pakistan will bounce back from Champions Trophy debacle'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal believes the national team has the ability to bounce back from its recent abysmal performance in the ICC Champions Trophy.

Last-man Holder's heroics earn West Indies a tie against Pak

Last-man Holder's heroics earn West Indies a tie against Pak

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

West Indies number 11 Jason Holder smashed 14 runs off the final over to earn his side a dramatic tie with Pakistan in the third one-day international at Beausejour Stadium in St Lucia on Friday.

Big win for Pakistan but Australia make semis

Big win for Pakistan but Australia make semis

Rediff.com2 Oct 2012

Saeed Ajmal and Raza Hasan spun Pakistan to a 32-run victory against Australia in their Super Eight match to keep alive their World Twenty20 semi-final hopes on Tuesday.

Pakistan take firm grip of opening Test

Pakistan take firm grip of opening Test

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

Unbeaten half-centuries from Mohammad Hafeez and Taufiq Umar put Pakistan in a commanding position after they had dismissed Bangladesh for 135 on the first day of the first Test on Friday.

Dubai Test: Sri Lanka win to go 1-0 up against Pakistan

Dubai Test: Sri Lanka win to go 1-0 up against Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Jan 2014

Openers Dimuth Karunaratne and Kaushal Silva struck patient half-centuries to help Sri Lanka secure a comprehensive nine-wicket victory against Pakistan in the second Test and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series on Sunday.