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PCB takes third umpire to task over Fakhar controversy

PCB takes third umpire to task over Fakhar controversy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

According to Samaa TV, the Pakistan management claimed the TV umpire did not examine all available angles before announcing its decision. Pakistan's protest emphasised how the evidence was not "clear and conclusive" to justify ruling Fakhar out, and the umpire's call favoured the fielding side despite replays showing a margin of uncertainty.

No handshake again! India, Pakistan skip pleasantries

No handshake again! India, Pakistan skip pleasantries

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

The tension between India and Pakistan's cricket teams resurfaced once again - this time at the Women's World Cup 2025 in Colombo

Imam misses ton as Pakistan dominate SA on Day 1

Imam misses ton as Pakistan dominate SA on Day 1

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Imam was in a hurry to reach his ton and, attacking the bowling, got an inside edge to Senuran Muthusamy's left-arm spin and was snagged at short leg by Tony de Zorzi's sharp catch.

Pakistan's unchanged XI set to conquer India

Pakistan's unchanged XI set to conquer India

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Pakistan retain playing XI for clash against India

Oman Replace Pakistan At FIH Men's Junior World

Oman Replace Pakistan At FIH Men's Junior World

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Oman will replace Pakistan in the FIH Men's Junior World after the latter withdraw from the tournament to be held in Chennai and Madurai from November 28 till December 10, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) confirmed on Wednesday.

No Babar-Rizwan, but Pakistan is ready for Asia Cup

No Babar-Rizwan, but Pakistan is ready for Asia Cup

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Pakistan T20I captain Salman Ali Agha broke the silence about playing the format without the nation's batting bigwigs Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam.

2 hours early! Kohli's dedication for Pakistan clash

2 hours early! Kohli's dedication for Pakistan clash

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Indian captain Virat Kohli arrived two hours early for practice ahead of the crucial Champions Trophy clash against Pakistan, focusing on his struggles against spin bowling.

Why UAE Sacrificed Knock-Out Entry Against Pakistan

Why UAE Sacrificed Knock-Out Entry Against Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

When I asked UAE Skipper Muhammad Waseem why his team did not appeal for a walkover, he said his team had come to play, and that they had decided to wait as per the request from the authorities. Would any Test-playing country have waited and remained sporting enough to sacrifice their opportunity to play in the knock-out stage?

New Zealand beat Pakistan to win ODI tri-nation title

New Zealand beat Pakistan to win ODI tri-nation title

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

New Zealand clinched the tri-nation title by beating hosts Pakistan by five wickets in the final in Karachi on Friday to give them a major boost ahead of next week's Champions Trophy.

Politics Amid Performance: How Cricket Shaped In 2025

Politics Amid Performance: How Cricket Shaped In 2025

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

The Indian men ruled white-ball cricket, while South Africa ended decades of hurt by winning the World Test Championship at Lord's. Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally lifted their maiden IPL title, though the celebrations were dimmed by a deadly stampede. Above all, it was India's women who won a billion hearts by finally adding an ICC World Cup trophy to the cabinet.

Babar returns? Pakistan T20 squad set for massive overhaul

Babar returns? Pakistan T20 squad set for massive overhaul

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Former all-format captain Babar Azam is being tipped to make a comeback to Pakistan T20 squad while speculations are rife about the PCB deciding to replace Muhammad Rizwan as the captain of the one-day side.

Kuldeep Yadav: India's go-to bowler in death overs!

Kuldeep Yadav: India's go-to bowler in death overs!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Kuldeep Yadav has taken 25 wickets in 43 innings when he bowled between overs 40 and 45 since 2015.

No political questions, please!

No political questions, please!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has issued fresh guidelines barring journalists from asking political questions at press conferences in an apparent bid to diffuse the volatile situation that has persisted since the India-Pakistan match last Sunday.

Who Will Win The Asia Cup Final?

Who Will Win The Asia Cup Final?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Sunday's final can be called the ultimate stress-test day for every cricket fan's heartbeat.

Asia Cup: SKY, Gambhir inspect Dubai pitch ahead of Pakistan clash

Asia Cup: SKY, Gambhir inspect Dubai pitch ahead of Pakistan clash

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

India head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav closely inspected the pitch of the Dubai International Stadium on the eve of their highly-debated Asia Cup clash against Pakistan.

Pakistan recall Afridi for South Africa Test series

Pakistan recall Afridi for South Africa Test series

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board in a bid to attract more crowds to the Test match have for the first time announced free entry for several enclosures.

PIX: Clinical New Zealand crush Pak in CT opener

PIX: Clinical New Zealand crush Pak in CT opener

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

IMAGES from the Champions Trophy Group A match played between Pakistan and New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday.

Rizwan, Babar DROPPED from T20 squad

Rizwan, Babar DROPPED from T20 squad

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Pakistan captain Muhammad Rizwan and Babar Azam have been dropped from the T20 squad for the upcoming five-match series in New Zealand.

Indo-Pak clash: SKY & Co. won't hold back on aggression

Indo-Pak clash: SKY & Co. won't hold back on aggression

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

India captain Suryakumar Yadav said his side will not hold back on aggression in the high-voltage Asia Cup clash against Pakistan on September 14.

Show anger on field, not ... : Ex-India player to Pakistan

Show anger on field, not ... : Ex-India player to Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan urged the Pakistan team to showcase their anger and some competition on the field rather than being in controversies off the field,

Rickelton, Bavuma score tons as SA dominate vsPak

Rickelton, Bavuma score tons as SA dominate vsPak

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Ryan Rickelton struck a career-best unbeaten 176 and his captain Temba Bavuma scored 106 as South Africa pummelled Pakistan's seamers at Newlands to finish the first day of the second and final Test on 316 for four on Friday.

'India's spinners will crush Pakistan'

'India's spinners will crush Pakistan'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has criticized Babar Azam for focusing on personal milestones over team success, expressing concerns about Pakistan's preparations ahead of their crucial Champions Trophy clash against India. He believes Pakistan's recent struggles, including a disappointing Tri-Nation Series campaign and a 1-1 draw against the West Indies in a home Test series, point to a lack of readiness for the India encounter.

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.

Latif reveals why India always win against Pakistan

Latif reveals why India always win against Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Emotions often get the better of his side when facing arch-rivals India, a flaw former Pakistan skipper Rashid Latif believes has cost them crucial matches in recent years.

Amid controversy, Pycroft to officiate Indo-Pak Super 4s tie

Amid controversy, Pycroft to officiate Indo-Pak Super 4s tie

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Meanwhile, Pakistan team management has decided not to interact with media ahead of the Super4 contest.

Kuldeep SHATTERS 3 Records in Asia Cup Final

Kuldeep SHATTERS 3 Records in Asia Cup Final

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Kuldeep Yadav delivered a truly historic performance in the Asia Cup 2025 Final, shattering not one, but two major records to cement his legacy.

PIX: Kohli's 100 crushes Pak as India seal semis spot

PIX: Kohli's 100 crushes Pak as India seal semis spot

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

IMAGES from the Champions Trophy Group A match played between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, in Dubai on Sunday.

'I'll get even better': Kuldeep's fiery comeback

'I'll get even better': Kuldeep's fiery comeback

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav feels he has found his rhythm after returning from injury and is confident he will continue to improve in the ongoing Champions Trophy.

India-Pakistan: 6 Duels You Can't Miss!

India-Pakistan: 6 Duels You Can't Miss!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

On Sunday, in the crucible of Dubai, it all comes down to a single question: Who will seize their moment and become a hero for a nation?

Why BCCI officials will miss Asia Cup final...

Why BCCI officials will miss Asia Cup final...

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

No BCCI representatives travelled to Dubai. As reported by Dainik Jagran, the board was mindful of public sentiment and growing calls for a boycott, choosing to skip those matches out of respect for the prevailing national mood.

'Mohammed Nawaz is world's best spinner'

'Mohammed Nawaz is world's best spinner'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Firing the first salvo ahead of high profile Asia Cup clash against arch-rivals India, Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson on Thursday termed left-arm spinner Mohammed Nawaz as the "best spinner in world cricket".

ICC pulls up PCB over Pycroft row!

ICC pulls up PCB over Pycroft row!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

mulling action for multiple violations and misconduct

ICC rejects PCB's demand for Pycroft removal from Asia Cup

ICC rejects PCB's demand for Pycroft removal from Asia Cup

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Despite the threat of a pull-out over the fiasco involving match-referee Andy Pycroft, it is understood that PCB is trying to work out a respectable solution by which Pycroft doesn't officiate in their matches.

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

They weren't up for a windfall even after the trophy but life was certain to get a lot better as some sponsors and state governments stepped up to lift them financially.

Naqvi refused to congratulate India for Asia Cup triumph?

Naqvi refused to congratulate India for Asia Cup triumph?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

The Men in Blue refused to take the Asia Cup 2025 trophy from Naqvi, who is also Pakistan Interior Minister.

Driven by gut feeling: How Talat-Nawaz steered Pak home

Driven by gut feeling: How Talat-Nawaz steered Pak home

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

'There was a lot of humidity. My energy was low. At the end, we decided he (Nawaz) will go for the big shots and I would block. Hats off to Nawaz.'

Bangladesh sniff series win in Rawalpindi

Bangladesh sniff series win in Rawalpindi

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Chasing 185 for victory, Bangaldesh were well-placed on 42 for no loss in seven overs before rain forced the players off the field in the post-tea session.

PICS: Pakistan in driver's seat as England batters falter

PICS: Pakistan in driver's seat as England batters falter

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

IMAGES from Day 3 of the 2nd Test played between Pakistan and England in Multan, on Thursday.

Asia Cup drama: Pakistan sends fresh letter to ICC

Asia Cup drama: Pakistan sends fresh letter to ICC

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

It has been reliably learnt that late on Tuesday evening, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) sent another mail to the ICC reiterating the demand to remove Pycroft from all its games but as of now, it hasn't been obliged by the world body.

Amid distractions, Pakistan face UAE in must-win game

Amid distractions, Pakistan face UAE in must-win game

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Pakistan are currently in the second spot with two points, ahead of UAE (2 points) on net run rate.