The run-up to the marquee event has been chaotic to say the least with change in captaincy, shuffling of the top-order and players coming out of retirement.
'He used to do his homework before singing a song.' 'He used to find out who the hero of the movie would be or the situation in which the song would play in the film.' 'Accordingly, he moulded his voice.' 'For example, he sang Tel Maalish and Main Bambai Ka Babu for Johnny Walker in Johnny Walker style.' 'He would sing in different tones for Shammi Kapoor, Dilip Kumar and Guru Dutt.'
Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel were on the verge of centuries as they steered the home team to 256 for four
Former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Zaka Ashraf denied any groupings in the dressing room.
Babar Azam announced that he will be stepping down as the white-ball captain of the Pakistan cricket team, wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan is likely to take his place
None of New Zealand's batters were able to build on their starts
'Given the conditions, I expected Pakistan to continue batting and build a substantial lead.'
Saud Shakeel missed out on a hundred but Salman Agha smashed a brisk 79 not out to propel Pakistan to a commanding 515 for eight at tea on the second day of the contest on Tuesday.
Tumbbad got the best collections at the box office last weekend.
Pakistan's head coach for limited-overs format Gary Kirsten has returned home with the board set to announce the successor to captain Babar Azam in white-ball formats later in the month.
They are afraid of grass pitches: Basit Ali's surprising take on Pakistan batters ahead of England Test series
Haris Rauf was named in Pakistan's 15-member squad, which will be led by star batter Babar Azam.
Head coach Jason Gillispie said Shaheen Afridi understands the "situation" and the break will give him quality time with his family.
Pakistan's Super 8 qualification chance hinges on winning big in their last two games against Canada and Ireland.
'It is never BCCI's call whether to travel to Pakistan but Indian government's. Nothing changes on that front.'
A 32-year-old man chargesheeted in the deadly terror attack on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district five years ago has died of a heart attack in the Government Medical College Hospital in Jammu, officials said.
Images from the T20 World Cup match between Pakistan and Canada, in New York, on Tuesday.
Mohammad Javed, one of the accused in the tailor Kanhaiya Lal murder case in Rajasthan's Udaipur in 2022, was on Thursday granted bail by the Rajasthan high court. Reacting to the development, former chief minister Ashok Gehlot alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party used the case to gain electoral advantage, whereas BJP leader Rajendra Rathore said his party's government was committed to punishing the culprits behind the murder.
Pakistan's unpredictability will once again be their big strength at the T20 World Cup.
Mushfiqur made 191 and forged a 196-run stand with Mehidy Hasan Miraz (77) for the seventh wicket as Bangladesh posted their highest total against Pakistan
Fast bowler Mohammad Wasim also returned to the World Cup squad after recovering fully from a side strain he suffered during the Asia Cup.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, who has moved up a spot to seventh.
IMAGES from Day 1 of the 2nd Test played between Pakistan and England in Multan on Tuesday.
What does a Muslim in politics do? Where does he go?
Afghanistan won the second ODI by 177 runs to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series in Sharjah.
It is often speculated that the Pakistan team has two factions -- one supporting Skipper Babar Azam, while the other group is loyal to fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Images from the T20 World Cup Group A match between India and Pakistan in New York on Sunday.
Bangladesh registered their first ever Test win over Pakistan after spinners Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Shakib Al Hasan bowled them to a memorable 10-wicket victory.
'We want to ensure that no government in J&K will be formed without our support.'
USA caused the biggest upset of the T20 World Cup when they shocked former champions Pakistan via the Super Over.
A washout in England-Namibia game in the same group will see Scotland go through.
Naqvi previously mentioned that a "major surgery" was required in the team after Pakistan's defeat to India
India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh can beat each other on their day
'They only bring pieces. Dialogue is the only way forward.' 'We should get people who have influence to bring the community leaders to sit across the table and talk.' 'Otherwise, our adversaries across the borders will add fuel to the fire. Let's not give them a chance.'
Crucial reforms in Muslim personal law, especially laws related to inheritance and adoption, need to be initiated forthwith; historically speaking, without the State's backing, hardly has any reform taken place or allowed to prevail, asserts Mohammad Sajjad.
Former captain Shahid Afridi is confident that Pakistan will again reach the final of the T20 World Cup, but expressed apprehension about the batters' sluggish strike rate in the middle overs.
More than anything else, Pathaan is a silent and subtle statement of Shah Rukh Khan about his place, his commitment to cinema and, if one can say, his politics, observes Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.
'Pakistani players think that if they don't perform well, the coaches will be sacked, and nothing will happen to them.'
Ramiz Raja points out Pakistan's tactical blunder during Super Over against USA
© 2026 Rediff.com - Advertise with us - Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Sitemap - Feedback - About us - Terms of use - Grievances