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Winds of change in Pakistan cricket

Winds of change in Pakistan cricket

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

PCB Cricket Committee to take decisions on splitting captaincy, inviting applications for new coach

No margin for error as Pakistan face Afghanistan

No margin for error as Pakistan face Afghanistan

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

A couple of losses for hosts England has only brightened the 1992 winners' prospects of a semi-final berth.

With self-belief, Pak aim to shed 'unpredictable' tag

With self-belief, Pak aim to shed 'unpredictable' tag

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

'We were very disappointed we lost 11 ODI games in a row but one thing is very important, we believed in ourselves'

'Pakistan Intelligence Have Killed Hundreds Of Baloch'

'Pakistan Intelligence Have Killed Hundreds Of Baloch'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

'If the government sincerely addressed the issue of missing persons, it would alleviate 80% of the grievances in Balochistan.' 'No matter how many development projects Islamabad announces for the region, the people will remain upset as long as their loved ones are missing.'

India look to maintain stranglehold over England in Ranchi

India look to maintain stranglehold over England in Ranchi

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

For the 'Bazball' inspired England, the win in Hyderabad has become a distant memory and a repeat of 2021 looks likely when India bounced back to win the four-Test series 3-1.

No prediction about Misbah & Co. ahead of England tour

No prediction about Misbah & Co. ahead of England tour

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Rashid Latif said with no crowd pressure -- as the matches will be played without spectators -- it would be intriguing to see how both teams cope in the Test and T20 series.

Here's why this Pakistan cricketer is being trolled

Here's why this Pakistan cricketer is being trolled

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali got trolled on social media after a video surfaced wherein the player can be seen indulging in bizarre antics at the Attari-Wagah border during the traditional flag-lowering ceremony.

Pulwama attack: Denounce India-Pak World Cup match?

Pulwama attack: Denounce India-Pak World Cup match?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

CCI secretary Suresh Bafna said that India should not play a match against Pakistan in the forthcoming World Cup.

How Pakistan aim to get the better of India in Asia Cup

How Pakistan aim to get the better of India in Asia Cup

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

A comprehensive win over Hong Kong is a perfect start but Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed says his team will have to raise the game by several notches to outwit arch-rivals India in the much-awaited Asia Cup clash on Wednesday.

Struggling Delhi Capitals eye turnaround against RCB

Struggling Delhi Capitals eye turnaround against RCB

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Delhi are enduring a poor start to the season as they have lost all their four games in IPL 2023 so far.

Can India conquer England's 'Bazball' storm in 2nd Test?

Can India conquer England's 'Bazball' storm in 2nd Test?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Hurt India eye sweeping changes in approach against England's 'Bazball' in second Test

Pakistan cricketers 'mentally prepared for pay cuts'

Pakistan cricketers 'mentally prepared for pay cuts'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Pakistan's centrally-contracted players are mentally prepared for pay cuts if the health crisis created by the coronavirus pandemic persisted for a few months, Test captain Azhar Ali said on Saturday.

Tribute to Qadir: 'A leg spinner & a trailblazer of his time'

Tribute to Qadir: 'A leg spinner & a trailblazer of his time'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

former cricketers paid homage to the spin legend, who died on Friday after suffering a cardiac arrest in Lahore.

Another Pakistan player tests positive for COVID-19 in New Zealand

Another Pakistan player tests positive for COVID-19 in New Zealand

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The New Zealand government on Wednesday said that another member of the visiting Pakistan cricket team has tested positive for coronavirus, taking the total number of confirmed cases to eight.

Waqar hails Pakistan's 'fearless cricket'

Waqar hails Pakistan's 'fearless cricket'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

A convincing win over South Africa kept alive Pakistan's chances of reaching the semi-finals with three more matches to go.

Pakistan hit back at critics with morale-boosting win

Pakistan hit back at critics with morale-boosting win

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Pakistan came out buzzing on Sunday as they kept alive their Cricket World Cup hopes with a morale-boosting 49-run win over South Africa.

'High-pressure India game a must-win for Pakistan'

'High-pressure India game a must-win for Pakistan'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Pakistan succumbed to a 41-run loss to Australia on Wednesday and are now in an increasingly precarious position in eighth place in the standings.

Pakistan drop Shafiq, Amir and Malik; PSL suffers setback

Pakistan drop Shafiq, Amir and Malik; PSL suffers setback

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Pakistan head coach and outgoing chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq has tried to justify the axing of senior players Asad Shafiq, Muhammad Aamir and Shoaib Malik for the tour of New Zealand.

Pak retain Misbah, Hafeez for SA Tests; omit openers Farhat, Umar

Pak retain Misbah, Hafeez for SA Tests; omit openers Farhat, Umar

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Pakistan retained under-fire skipper Misbah-ul Haq and out-of-form Muhammad Hafeez, but dropped tall left-arm pacer Muhammad Irfan from the 28-man probables' list for the two-Test series against South Africa.

Sri Lanka too good for Pakistan in T20s

Sri Lanka too good for Pakistan in T20s

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Sri Lanka trounced top-ranked Pakistan 3-0 after a 13-run victory in the third and final Twenty20, in front of 27,000 fans at the Gaddafi Stadium, in Lahore, on Wednesday. Needing 54 runs off the last five overs, with eight wickets in hand, Pakistan again stumbled in its run-chase for the third successive time in the series and were restricted to 134-6.

Who Will Replace Bumrah in Ranchi Test?

Who Will Replace Bumrah in Ranchi Test?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the fourth Test against England?

Flamboyant England look to take sheen off India's home record

Flamboyant England look to take sheen off India's home record

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

India's bid to win a 17th consecutive home Test series, however, hinges on the success of their three-pronged spin attack comprising Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel.

Top Performers: Mayers, Wood

Top Performers: Mayers, Wood

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Kyle Mayers made the highest score by an IPL debutant since 2009, while Mark Wood bowled with pace and zing to take five wickets.

Underwhelming DC eye another win, this time over RCB

Underwhelming DC eye another win, this time over RCB

Rediff.com5 May 2023

After a win like that, the morale of any team would be high but Delhi will need to find a way to bat well against the star studded RCB.

WTC: Stokes urges England to stay aggressive

WTC: Stokes urges England to stay aggressive

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Leg-spinner Yasir Shah marks his return to the national men's team as Pakistan on Wednesday announced an 18-member squad for next month's two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.

Shoaib Malik retires as Pakistan show promise for future

Shoaib Malik retires as Pakistan show promise for future

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

Pakistan's emerging talent gave a glimpse of the future on a day one old warrior finally called time under the shadow of Old Father Time.

PHOTOS: Pakistan edge Afghanistan to stay alive

PHOTOS: Pakistan edge Afghanistan to stay alive

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

All-rounder Imad Wasim's unbeaten 49 guided Pakistan to a thrilling three-wicket victory over minnows Afghanistan in Leeds on Saturday, maintaining their hopes of reaching the World Cup semi-finals.

World Cup: Don't want to comment on our chances until I am selected, says Kamran

World Cup: Don't want to comment on our chances until I am selected, says Kamran

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

Out-of-favour Pakistan cricketers Kamran Akmal and Shoaib Malik minced no words in making it clear that they are not happy with the treatment meted out to them.

It's perform or perish for Delhi Capitals against Gujarat Titans

It's perform or perish for Delhi Capitals against Gujarat Titans

Rediff.com1 May 2023

Delhi Capitals will need their under-performing Indian batters to deliver when they take on the mighty and versatile Gujarat Titans in the IPL match in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.

Cricket Buzz: Afridi criticises Pakistan selectors

Cricket Buzz: Afridi criticises Pakistan selectors

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Pakistan's Shahid Afridi, on Monday, criticised the national selectors for resting six senior players, including skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed, for the upcoming ODI series against Australia, saying a good outing would have boosted their confidence ahead of the World Cup.

Stand-off between PCB and top players end: Babar 'extremely satisfied'

Stand-off between PCB and top players end: Babar 'extremely satisfied'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The central contracts stand-off between Pakistan Cricket Board and top national players ended on Wednesday.

Gujarat Titans hand Delhi Capitals second loss on the trot

Gujarat Titans hand Delhi Capitals second loss on the trot

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Gujarat Titans clinched their second win on the trot as the defending champions handed Delhi Capitals a six-wicket loss at the Feroz Shah Kotla on Tuesday.

Former players back Younis Khan's inclusion for quarter-finals

Former players back Younis Khan's inclusion for quarter-finals

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Former Pakistan players are throwing their weight behind senior batsman Younis Khan in the World Cup quarter-final against Australia in Adelaide on Friday.

Phehlukwayo accepts Pakistan captain Sarfraz apology

Phehlukwayo accepts Pakistan captain Sarfraz apology

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed, on Friday, met Andile Phehlukwayo and apologised for hurling allegedly racist slurs at the South African all-rounder during the second ODI in Durban.

IPL 2022: Delhi Capitals meet Mumbai Indians in virtual quarter-finals

IPL 2022: Delhi Capitals meet Mumbai Indians in virtual quarter-finals

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Delhi Capitals will have their fortune in their own hands as they aim to pull all stops against Mumbai Indians in what will be a virtual quarter-final clash for Rishabh Pant's men as far as their IPL 2022 play-offs hopes are concerned.

Tainted fast bowler Amir in Pakistan squad for WT20

Tainted fast bowler Amir in Pakistan squad for WT20

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Tainted fast bowler Mohammad Amir was named in Pakistan's squad for the upcoming Asia Cup and the Twenty20 World Cup even as seasoned opener Ahmed Shehzad and veteran bowler Umar Gul were shown the door.

'Delhi Capitals will be backing Indian bowlers'

'Delhi Capitals will be backing Indian bowlers'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

DC has talented India bowlers like Mandeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, and Chetan Sakariya

High-flying Pakistan seek revenge against New Zealand

High-flying Pakistan seek revenge against New Zealand

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Pakistan will have 'revenge' on their mind for a recent off-field snub when they take on New Zealand in the T20 World Cup in Sharjah on Tuesday.

Warner eyes double over former side as DC host SRH in bottom of table clash

Warner eyes double over former side as DC host SRH in bottom of table clash

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Delhi Capitals will look to do the double when they host Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL contest at home on Saturday.

Delhi Capitals look to corner under-pressure Rahul's LSG

Delhi Capitals look to corner under-pressure Rahul's LSG

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Neither DC nor LSG look like outfits that give you the vibe of a champion side