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'Calmness factor was missing in the semis'

'Calmness factor was missing in the semis'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Both Hayden and Philander asked the Pakistani fans to back the current team.

Shastri backs Pakistan to make Champions Trophy semis

Shastri backs Pakistan to make Champions Trophy semis

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

'Pakistan can beat any team on any given day'

Spin specialist: Shreyas Iyer, India's middle-order maestro!

Spin specialist: Shreyas Iyer, India's middle-order maestro!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Shreyas Iyer's ability to negotiate spin bowling effectively makes him a crucial asset for India in the ICC Champions Trophy.

'We can post a big score against Pakistan pacers'

'We can post a big score against Pakistan pacers'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

India's batting coach Vikram Rathour said their batters have the skills to post a big score against the Shaheen Shah Afridi-led bowling unit.

Why India fears Pakistan's pace trio on flat wickets?

Why India fears Pakistan's pace trio on flat wickets?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Pak pace trio a far more potent attack on flat wickets: Dinesh Karthik

Brathwaite misses century as Windies take 34-run lead over Pakistan

Brathwaite misses century as Windies take 34-run lead over Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite was run out for 97 shortly before the close as the hosts finished the day on 251 runs for eight wickets in their first innings, having resumed on their overnight score of 2-2.

Bowlers have questions to ask of themselves, says Bavuma

Bowlers have questions to ask of themselves, says Bavuma

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

'The next game is obviously a big one for us against the Netherlands in Adelaide. Have to put this one behind quickly, take whatever learnings we can.'

Pakistan batters face Afghan spin test at Chepauk

Pakistan batters face Afghan spin test at Chepauk

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

A desperate Pakistan will be wary of a competent group of Afghanistan spinners' ability to strike hard on an often-gripping Chepauk pitch when the teams meet in the World Cup match in Chennai on Monday

ICC WC: Openers, Zampa guide Australia to victory over Pakistan

ICC WC: Openers, Zampa guide Australia to victory over Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match played between Australia and Pakistan in Bengaluru, on Friday.

Babar proud of his match-winners as Pak stay in hunt

Babar proud of his match-winners as Pak stay in hunt

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Despite the win the Pakistan skipper expressed disappointment at the form shown by him and opener Mohammad Rizwan, as both the batters failed to contribute.

Pakistan name six uncapped players for first Test against Proteas

Pakistan name six uncapped players for first Test against Proteas

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

The selectors also retained former captain and wicketkeeper, Sarfaraz Ahmed in the squad as a standby to vice-captain, Mohammad Rizwan.

ODI World Cup: Kohli, Babar in Sthalekar's first five for dream XI

ODI World Cup: Kohli, Babar in Sthalekar's first five for dream XI

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Two-time World Cup winner and ICC Hall of Famer Lisa Sthalekar has revealed the first five players she would select if choosing a dream ODI XI with the World Cup 2023 just a month away.

Will aggressive Warner make a good coach?

Will aggressive Warner make a good coach?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

David Warner has expressed his ambition to take up coaching in future.

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.

Rampant Australia wary of Scotland; Pakistan look to end on high

Rampant Australia wary of Scotland; Pakistan look to end on high

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

A washout in England-Namibia game in the same group will see Scotland go through.

Will India Pick 4 Spinners Vs Pak?

Will India Pick 4 Spinners Vs Pak?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI against Pakistan on Sunday?

T20 WC Final: Five key contests in the title decider

T20 WC Final: Five key contests in the title decider

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

The stage is set for a thrilling T20 World Cup final between India and South Africa. Here's a breakdown of five key matchups that could swing the momentum of the match:

Can Sri Lanka deny Pakistan spot in Asia Cup final vs India?

Can Sri Lanka deny Pakistan spot in Asia Cup final vs India?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

An injury-hit Pakistan will have the tough task of taming a high-spirited Sri Lanka when they lock horns in a virtual semi-final match in the Asia Cup 2023 match on Thursday.

World Cup: 'Babar has failed to prove himself as captain'

World Cup: 'Babar has failed to prove himself as captain'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Former Pakistan players tore into captain Babar Azam and other players for their poor performance in World Cup 2023.

Williamson hits double ton, New Zealand flatten Pak

Williamson hits double ton, New Zealand flatten Pak

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Skipper Kane Williamson smashed his fourth Test double-hundred while Henry Nicholls and Daryl Mitchell notched up centuries to fuel New Zealand's bid for a 2-0 series sweep

Defeat against India not the end of the world: Ali

Defeat against India not the end of the world: Ali

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

While calling himself "wildcard", Ali said it is not a good thing to put a lot of pressure on pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi.

PICS: Bumrah stars as India edge Pakistan in thriller

PICS: Bumrah stars as India edge Pakistan in thriller

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup Group A match between India and Pakistan in New York on Sunday.

'We weren't ready for Test cricket': Pakistan captain admits

'We weren't ready for Test cricket': Pakistan captain admits

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Shaan Masood also didn't agree that the last two Tests were the darkest days of Pakistan cricket over three decades.

What better build-up to the World Cup than the Asia Cup: Southee

What better build-up to the World Cup than the Asia Cup: Southee

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

The Kiwi bowler said all teams will look to have their World Cup players spending the coming weeks together in order to finalise their preparations for the mega event.

Rohit trains hard despite blow on thumb in the nets!

Rohit trains hard despite blow on thumb in the nets!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Rohit Sharma, while facing left-arm throwdown specialist Nuwan Seneviratne, got hit on his left thumb by a delivery that lifted from the back of a good length area.

Suryakumar stays atop the ICC T20! rankings yet again

Suryakumar stays atop the ICC T20! rankings yet again

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

In India's last group match, Yadav blasted a 25-ball 61 as he added six points in the weekly rankings update to go 39 points clear of second-placed Mohammad Rizwan of Pakistan.

What Rohit thinks about India-Pakistan rivalry?

What Rohit thinks about India-Pakistan rivalry?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

India captain is hopeful that fans will witness arch-rivals play against each other in the final of this tournament.

Will India Experiment Against Nepal?

Will India Experiment Against Nepal?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the Asia Cup match against Nepal?

Amir dropped from Pakistan's T20 squad

Amir dropped from Pakistan's T20 squad

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Pakistan left out pace bowler Mohammad Amir from their 15-man Twenty20 international squad to face Australia.

Controversial recall? Amir, Imad return to Pak squad

Controversial recall? Amir, Imad return to Pak squad

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Amir, Imad recalled to Pakistan squad for NZ T20I series

We have plans for everyone: Babar issues fiery warning to India

We have plans for everyone: Babar issues fiery warning to India

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

If rain leads to a shortened game, Babar and his boys are ready.

How DK and Pant can play in the same XI

How DK and Pant can play in the same XI

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

As the Indian think-tank ponders over its team combination ahead of the Pakistan clash, the legendary 73-year-old feels both could be accommodated.

Pakistan's forgettable World Cup: Spinners' surrender, outdated batting

Pakistan's forgettable World Cup: Spinners' surrender, outdated batting

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

An outdated batting approach, dismal performance of the spinners, lack of back-up options and selection blunders have led to another early World Cup exit for the forever unpredictable Pakistan unit.

Asia Cup Super 4s: Pakistan face must-win clash vs Sri Lanka

Asia Cup Super 4s: Pakistan face must-win clash vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

India and Bangladesh have two points each with Suryakumar Yadav's men leading the standings owing to a superior net run rate. Sri Lanka and Pakistan occupy the third and fourth spots respectively.

Young Pakistan look to down Oman ahead of India test

Young Pakistan look to down Oman ahead of India test

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

With stars Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan sidelined, it will be a test of character for the Salman Agha-led Pakistan side.

T20 WC: Focus on pitch as India take on wounded Pakistan

T20 WC: Focus on pitch as India take on wounded Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

A confident and well-adjusted India would look to capitalise on an unpredictable Pakistan during Sunday's T20 World Cup match.

Ashwin retains No. 2 slot in bowlers' Test rankings

Ashwin retains No. 2 slot in bowlers' Test rankings

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

The Test batting chart is headed by Australia's Marnus Labuschagne (915 points), followed by England captain Joe Root (900) while New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson (879) dislodged Steve Smith (877) from the No. 3 slot.

Clinical England crush Pakistan to win T20 World Cup!

Clinical England crush Pakistan to win T20 World Cup!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

Sealing their second T20 World Cup, England are now the first nation to hold both global white-ball trophies, having won the 50-over World Cup on home soil in 2019.

Inzamam resigns as PCB chief selector over conflict of interest

Inzamam resigns as PCB chief selector over conflict of interest

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The legendary Inzamam-ul Haq has resigned as chairman of the national selection committee after the Pakistan Cricket Board initiated an inquiry to probe if his association with a company that manages a number of the national team's players pertains to conflict of interest.

Pakistan playing school-level cricket: Akhtar slams PCB

Pakistan playing school-level cricket: Akhtar slams PCB

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Shoaib Akhtar lambasted the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for bringing in 'average players'