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ICC bans Pakistan's Champions Trophy tour in PoK

ICC bans Pakistan's Champions Trophy tour in PoK

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

The tour was scheduled to start on November 16 and would run through November 24, allowing fans to view the prestigious trophy that Pakistan last won in 2017 under the captaincy of Sarfaraz Ahmed.

Sarfaraz should retire from Tests, focus on white-ball cricket: Raja

Sarfaraz should retire from Tests, focus on white-ball cricket: Raja

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Sarfaraz was removed as captain from all three formats last year in a sudden move by the Pakistan Cricket Board but made a comeback to the national squad for the tour of England due to the unusual circumstances arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Sarfaraz was confused, Pakistan lacked imagination'

'Sarfaraz was confused, Pakistan lacked imagination'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

"They lacked imagination, lacked out of the box thinking."

Sarfaraz backs Pak to keep momentum despite rainy day

Sarfaraz backs Pak to keep momentum despite rainy day

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

Captain Sarfaraz Ahmed is adamant that his side will pick up next week where they brilliantly left off before heavy rain held up their charge.

Sarfaraz retained as Pakistan's ODI and T20I captain

Sarfaraz retained as Pakistan's ODI and T20I captain

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Pakistan's new head coach and chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq said he is hopeful of working well with Sarfaraz to take the team forward.

'India-Pakistan cricket rivalry is overhyped'

'India-Pakistan cricket rivalry is overhyped'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

'India is a strong team. Pakistan is inconsistent.'

Pakistan retain Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen for Bangladesh Tests

Pakistan retain Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen for Bangladesh Tests

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Pakistan have dropped plans to conduct "major surgery" on the national team as it included senior players Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi in the Test squad for the two-match series against Bangladesh.

Pakistan drop star players for England Test

Pakistan drop star players for England Test

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Pakistan have made four changes to the side for the second Test against England after resting senior cricketers including former captain Babar Azam from the rest of the series.

Will Pakistan sack captain Sarfaraz?

Will Pakistan sack captain Sarfaraz?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Arthur suggested to the members that Shahdab Khan should replace Sarfaraz as captain in the limited-over formats while Babar Azam should be given the reins of the Test side.

From Mumbai's maidans to India squad- Sarfaraz's rise

From Mumbai's maidans to India squad- Sarfaraz's rise

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

After Test call-up, Sarfaraz Khan hopes to join league of legends Richards, Kohli, Miandad

Amir is fit for Pakistan's opener vs Windies, says Sarfaraz

Amir is fit for Pakistan's opener vs Windies, says Sarfaraz

Rediff.com30 May 2019

The fast bowler missed the 2011 and 2015 World Cups as a result of a five-year ban for match-fixing.

Azhar Ali steps down as Pakistan captain, Sarfaraz replaces him

Azhar Ali steps down as Pakistan captain, Sarfaraz replaces him

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Pakistan senior batsman Azhar Ali, on Thursday stepped down as the One-day International captain after a meeting Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shaharyar Khan in Dubai.

Scandal rocks PCB! Agent representing 20 Pakistani players banned

Scandal rocks PCB! Agent representing 20 Pakistani players banned

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to investigate a case involving a UK-based Pakistani agent, Mughiz Ahmad Shearachiikh, who has been suspended by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for breaching its anti-corruption code. Shearachiikh and his company, International Cricketers Association (ICA), had signed several centrally contracted Pakistani players last year.

IPL 2026 Auction: Who Will Break The Bank?

IPL 2026 Auction: Who Will Break The Bank?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Expect some fireworks for the highly-versatile Cameron Green along with Quinton de Kock, Matheesha Pathirana, Venkatesh Iyer and Ravi Bishnoi.

I won't be the only one going back home: Sarfaraz warns teammates

I won't be the only one going back home: Sarfaraz warns teammates

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Drawing flak after the loss to India, Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed has warned his teammates of further backlash at home if they fail to lift their game in the remaining matches of the ongoing World Cup.

'Kill me too': Tharoor recounts Pahalgam survivor's cry

'Kill me too': Tharoor recounts Pahalgam survivor's cry

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

haroor said the visit's main purpose was to share what India has endured and seek solidarity in the fight against terrorism.

PCB strips captain, coach of authority

PCB strips captain, coach of authority

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Pakistan captain Shan Masood and head coach Jason Gillespie will no longer have a say in selection matters after the PCB selectors cut down their powers, according to a source.

How Pakistan bounced back to down India and win 2017 CT

How Pakistan bounced back to down India and win 2017 CT

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Sarfaraz recalled how the side regrouped under the guidance of senior players like Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Hafeez, something he feels that the present Pakistan side will need too.

Criticise but don't abuse: Sarfaraz's reaction after 'pig' jibe at mall

Criticise but don't abuse: Sarfaraz's reaction after 'pig' jibe at mall

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Sarfaraz is not the only Pakistani cricketer to have expressed his displeasure over the abuses. Earlier, Shoaib Malik and Mohammed Amir too had urged the fans not to indulge in personal attacks.

PHOTOS: Ton-up Sarfaraz steers Pakistan to World Cup quarter-finals

PHOTOS: Ton-up Sarfaraz steers Pakistan to World Cup quarter-finals

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

Photos of the World Cup Pool B game between Pakistan and Ireland being played in Adelaide

Bareilly violence: 39 arrested, more than 2500 booked; flag marches held

Bareilly violence: 39 arrested, more than 2500 booked; flag marches held

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

The cleric's arrest on Saturday prompted administrations in neighbouring districts to go on high alert.

How Sarfaraz mastered spin: 500 balls per day, 1600km car journey

How Sarfaraz mastered spin: 500 balls per day, 1600km car journey

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

Sarfaraz Khan's dominating performance against England's spinners in just his debut Test was no fluke.

Should Yash Dayal feature for India in Kanpur Test?

Should Yash Dayal feature for India in Kanpur Test?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel feels there is "no harm" in trying Yash Dayal in place of either Jasprit Bumrah or Mohammed Siraj for the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur, beginning on Friday.

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.

Signature row hits bid to oust HC judge over 'hate speech'

Signature row hits bid to oust HC judge over 'hate speech'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

The Rajya Sabha secretariat has verified the signatures of 44 of the 55 MPs who had signed a notice to bring a motion for the removal of Allahabad high court Judge Shekhar Yadav over his 'hate speech' even as Kapil Sibal and nine others were yet to verify their signatures.

Ranji Trophy: Batters and Shardul put Mumbai on top

Ranji Trophy: Batters and Shardul put Mumbai on top

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday.

Wasim, Shoaib slam Pakistan captain Sarfaraz

Wasim, Shoaib slam Pakistan captain Sarfaraz

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Former captain Wasim Akram led Pakistan's cricket community in lambasting the team for "going down without a fight" against arch-rivals India.

When Imam-ul-Haq Got Married...

When Imam-ul-Haq Got Married...

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Imam-ul-Haq embarked on a new journey as he exchanged vows with girlfriend, Anmol Mehmood.

Karun's 186 steers India A to 409/3 on Day 1 vs Lions

Karun's 186 steers India A to 409/3 on Day 1 vs Lions

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Karun Nair stroked a magnificent century to power India A to 409/3 on Day 1 of the four-day unofficial Test against England Lions.

Sarfraz Ahmed named Pakistan's new T20 captain

Sarfraz Ahmed named Pakistan's new T20 captain

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Wicket-keeper batsman Sarfraz Ahmed was, on Tuesday, named captain of Pakistan's Twenty20 team, replacing Shahid Afridi who resigned from the position after the side's dismal World Twenty20 campaign.

Big bucks for Green, Indians cash in at IPL 2026 Auction

Big bucks for Green, Indians cash in at IPL 2026 Auction

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction saw some foreign names earning big bucks, headlined by Aussie all-rounder Cameron Green

'I Love Muhammad' campaign: Cleric among 39 held after violence

'I Love Muhammad' campaign: Cleric among 39 held after violence

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

In a major crackdown, police arrested 39 people, including local cleric Tauqeer Raza Khan, in connection with the violence during the 'I love Muhammad' campaign after Friday prayers in Bareilly, while authorities suspended internet service in the district for 48 hours beginning Saturday.

Babar makes Kiwis chase leather on Day 1

Babar makes Kiwis chase leather on Day 1

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

New Zealand, who abandoned their white-ball tour of Pakistan last year due to security concerns, are looking to end a run of four straight test defeats with Southee as the new captain following the six-year tenure of Kane Williamson.

Pakistan recall Naseem, Abbas for Windies Test tour

Pakistan recall Naseem, Abbas for Windies Test tour

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Leg-spinner Shah's selection was subject to the 35-year-old clearing a fitness test, chief selector Mohammad Wasim said in a statement.

New faces in Pakistan squad for Australia Tests

New faces in Pakistan squad for Australia Tests

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Saim Ayub and Khurram Shahzad received their debut call-ups to Pakistan's squad for the three-match Test series against Australia.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai, Delhi Fight Back On Day 1

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai, Delhi Fight Back On Day 1

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Opener Musheer Khan (112) and veteran Siddhesh Lad (100 not out) hit centuries to rally Mumbai to 289/5 on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match against Himachal Pradesh.

India A bowlers struggle as Haines, Mousley hit tons

India A bowlers struggle as Haines, Mousley hit tons

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Earlier, Mukesh bowled with venom, taking three wickets to help India crawl back into the contest as England Lions stumbled to 333 for five at lunch on Day 3.

PCB furious at Fakhar: Criticise his comments on Babar

PCB furious at Fakhar: Criticise his comments on Babar

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

The source, however, disputed Fakhar's tone and said one of the newly inducted selectors, former captain Azhar Ali had spoken to length with Babar on Saturday and explained to him the decision to rest him for the two Tests.

No overwhelming favourite as Champions Trophy returns

No overwhelming favourite as Champions Trophy returns

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Fans can expect a wide open tournament in the absence of an overwhelming favourite in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

Plenty at stake as Duleep Trophy revives traditional format

Plenty at stake as Duleep Trophy revives traditional format

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

The fringe and aspiring bunch will look to own the elevated Duleep Trophy stage as the red-ball competition returns to its traditional zonal format and marks the start of India's domestic cricket season.