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Clinical Pakistan thrash Ireland by seven wickets; seal quarters beth

Clinical Pakistan thrash Ireland by seven wickets; seal quarters beth

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

Pakistan grabbed a World Cup quarter-final berth on Sunday following their seven-wicket victory against Ireland that also cleared West Indies' last eight passage from Pool B.

World Cup PHOTOS: Pakistan topple South Africa in thriller

World Cup PHOTOS: Pakistan topple South Africa in thriller

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

Pakistan side put its World Cup campaign back on track with an upset 29-run win via Duckworth/Lewis method over South Africa

From 'Mr Tuck Tuck' to 'Go Misbah Go'

From 'Mr Tuck Tuck' to 'Go Misbah Go'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

The cricket career of Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has come a full circle. Misbah is no longer 'Mr Tuck Tuck'.

'India will not forget for generations if Pak launches surgical strikes'

'India will not forget for generations if Pak launches surgical strikes'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Pakistan Air Force Chief Marshal Sohail Aman said it is better if India showed restraint and solved the Kashmir issue to prevent escalation of tension.

Ball is in BCCI's court, says PCB chief Sethi

Ball is in BCCI's court, says PCB chief Sethi

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Pakistan Cricket Board chief Najam Sethi feels that resumption of bilateral Indo-Pak cricketing ties is solely dependant on India's will.

Bad news for Pakistan: Hafeez fails informal bowling test

Bad news for Pakistan: Hafeez fails informal bowling test

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

Pakistan cricket has got more bad news ahead of the World Cup after all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez failed to clear the informal bio-mechanics test in Chennai.

Waqar refuses to go out as 'villain'

Waqar refuses to go out as 'villain'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Pakistan cricket coach Waqar Younis, on Sunday, refused to step down from his position despite being in the line of fire for the team's disastrous World Twenty20 campaign, saying that he will not go out as a 'villain'.

World T20: Who will take home the big trophy?

World T20: Who will take home the big trophy?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

With 35 matches spread over 27 days, World T20 looks set to illustrate once again just how skewed the 20-overs game is against bowlers.

Stalemate over Indo-Pak World T20 match in Dharamsala continues...

Stalemate over Indo-Pak World T20 match in Dharamsala continues...

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Uncertanity over the marque Twenty20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan at Dharamshala continues even after a meeting between BCCI Secretary Anurag Thakur and Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh.

Himachal doesn't want to host India v Pak WT20 tie, BCCI in a fix

Himachal doesn't want to host India v Pak WT20 tie, BCCI in a fix

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The much-awaited India-Pakistan World Twenty20 clash is in jeopardy after the Himachal Pradesh government expressed its inability to provide security for the match, leaving the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in a bind with Board Secretary Anurag Thakur saying that the state should not 'play politics'.

What a record India has against Pakistan in ICC events!

What a record India has against Pakistan in ICC events!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

The win at Edgbaston was not the first time an Indian team had vanquished Pakistan in an ICC competition. Rajneesh Gupta surveys the landscape of India-Pakistan encounters in ICC contests.

'You will always be the king amongst kings'

'You will always be the king amongst kings'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

'I was all of 4 years old when I saw my first stampede. #dilipkumar walked into a wedding reception.. there was hysteria.. women thronged to see him, the bridal couples stage broke!! Such was the magic!'

What excites Afghanistan spin sensation Rashid about maiden IPL stint

What excites Afghanistan spin sensation Rashid about maiden IPL stint

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

18-year-old Afghan sensation Rashid Khan can't wait to start his maiden stint in the Indian Premier League with Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he will be sharing the dressing room with his childhood hero Yuvraj Singh.

'Pakistani batsmen don't have Kohli's class'

'Pakistani batsmen don't have Kohli's class'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

'There is a vast difference in pedigree of Virat and Akmal.'

PCB won't allow Asia Cup cancellation to accommodate IPL

PCB won't allow Asia Cup cancellation to accommodate IPL

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

'If the conditions change and we can have the Asia Cup, it must be held as earnings from it are distributed as development funds to member countries for next two years'

Sad day for cricket: Tendulkar, Kohli react to Hughes's death

Sad day for cricket: Tendulkar, Kohli react to Hughes's death

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

The cricket fraternity from across the globe reacted with shock and sadness at the sad demise of Australian batsman Philip Hughes.

All speculation of groupism basless, says Malik

All speculation of groupism basless, says Malik

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

'Six of us were not talking during the World T20 in 2009 but we still managed to win the title.'

Twitterati in awe of Australia's World Cup success

Twitterati in awe of Australia's World Cup success

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

Global cricket fraternity lavished rich praise on the Australian team.

PHOTOS: India make it 6-0 v Pakistan in World Cup

PHOTOS: India make it 6-0 v Pakistan in World Cup

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

Images from the World cup match between India and Pakistan at Adelaide.

Tendulkar backs India to make semis along with Aus, NZ and SA

Tendulkar backs India to make semis along with Aus, NZ and SA

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Sachin Tendulkar has tipped defending champions India to make it to the semi-finals of the ICC World Cup which begins in Australia and New Zealand on Saturday.

India is a far superior side than Pakistan: Irfan Pathan

India is a far superior side than Pakistan: Irfan Pathan

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Having played a stellar role many a time in India-Pakistan clashes, all-rounder Irfan Pathan feels that the defending champions have a far superior unit and will do well against the arch-rivals in the high-voltage opening World Cup encounter on February 15 in Adelaide.

Sri Lanka one win away from India in Asia Cup titles

Sri Lanka one win away from India in Asia Cup titles

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

India have won the Asia Cup six times, Sri Lanka five, and Pakistan have won it just twice. As the 14th edition of Asia's own trophy gets underway on Saturday, Rajneesh Gupta presents the numbers on the 13 editions so far.

All you want to know about the Champions Trophy

All you want to know about the Champions Trophy

Rediff.com30 May 2017

The 8th Champions Trophy begins in England this week. Rajneesh Gupta captures the tournament in all its statistical glory like only he can.

Ball tampering incidents that rocked cricket

Ball tampering incidents that rocked cricket

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Factbox on major ball-tampering incidents in cricket

How Pakistan lost the plot against England...

How Pakistan lost the plot against England...

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

Former Pakistan players reacted strongly to the national team's 'great escape' in the first Test against England in Abu Dhabi with many saying that the batsmen's surrender in the second innings was appalling.

Asia Cup: Thirimanne, Malinga help Sri Lanka edge Pakistan

Asia Cup: Thirimanne, Malinga help Sri Lanka edge Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Lasith Malinga's brilliant five-wicket haul under pressure and opener Lahiru Thirimanne's second ODI century helped Sri Lanka script a thrilling 12-run win over Pakistan in a nail-biting opening match of the Asia Cup at the Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium, in Fatullah, on Tuesday.

'Dhoni inspired many to dream more, do more and become more'

'Dhoni inspired many to dream more, do more and become more'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

From Michael Clarke to Rohit Sharma, the global cricket fraternity on Thursday woke up singing paeans to Mahendra Singh Dhoni, hours after India's most successful skipper sprang a surprise by stepping down from limited overs captaincy. Former England skipper Michel Vaughan described Dhoni as one of the greatest captains to have ever led a cricket team. "Even one of the greatest captains of all time decides enough is enough ... Well done @msdhoni on an incredible leadership term," Vaughan wrote on his Twitter page.

Numbers Game: Super King Dhoni continues love affair with Chennai

Numbers Game: Super King Dhoni continues love affair with Chennai

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Mahendra Singh Dhoni averages 100-plus in ODIs at M A Chidambaram stadium in Chennai -- his tally being 401 in six innings, including two hundreds and a fifty, at an average of 100.25.

Check out the most BUZZED team in World Cup

Check out the most BUZZED team in World Cup

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

India most buzzed team in CWC while 'favourites' Australia fail to impress fans on Facebook.

World Cup PHOTOS: Yet another defeat for Pakistan...

World Cup PHOTOS: Yet another defeat for Pakistan...

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Pakistan suffered their second consecutive loss as they were handed a crushing 150-run defeat by the West Indies.

Silly Point: Mande-Manu decode Pak team

Silly Point: Mande-Manu decode Pak team

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

Rediff staffers, Manu Shankar and Abhishek Mande take on Pakistan and Kenya in Silly Point -- the World Cup special show on iShare!

Gambhir: A courageous cricketer who punched above his weight

Gambhir: A courageous cricketer who punched above his weight

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

His approach to the game was a complete dichotomy to his background, a rich kid, who had a fleet of chauffeur-driven cars waiting for him to be taken to practice.

What Virat Kohli needs to remember

What Virat Kohli needs to remember

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

'No one, Mr Kohli, holds any kind of a franchise on nationalism and patriotism.' 'And there is no 'our' that owns India,' says Suhit Sen.

Warner does a Bradman: Second Aussie to hit tons in each innings vs India

Warner does a Bradman: Second Aussie to hit tons in each innings vs India

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

David Warner punished a wasteful India with his second century as Australia seized control of the first Test at close of play on Day 4. The left-hander, who scored an emotional 145 in the first innings, added another 102 to help fire Australia to a 363-run lead at a sun-drenched Adelaide Oval on Friday. In the course of the day's play several milestones were set. Check them out.

'Misbah is our best option to handle this Pakistan team'

'Misbah is our best option to handle this Pakistan team'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Former PCB chairman and Pakistan's nominee for the post of International Cricket Council (ICC) President, Najam Sethi has disclosed how he had to take a firm stand to prevent Misbah-ul-Haq from being removed as captain this year.

Windies WT20 champs but India, Kohli No. 1

Windies WT20 champs but India, Kohli No. 1

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

India's star batsman Virat Kohli has maintained his No 1 position in the ICC T20 batsmen rankings and so have India in the team charts after the conclusion of the World T20.

We have a plan against all Pakistani bowlers: Rohit

We have a plan against all Pakistani bowlers: Rohit

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Indian opener Rohit Sharma said that the team will not only be thinking of Pakistan's ace pacer Muhammed Amir, who has made a successful comeback after being suspended owing to match-fixing, but the team has a plan to counter all bowlers from the arch-rivals. "I have played him before but also other bowlers. We are preparing for each individual and not just about one. We have to be well prepared and we are up for the challenge. We are not thinking too far ahead and doing everything possible we can to win games," Rohit said on the eve of India's Asia Cup T20 match against Pakistan. Rohit also praised the selectors and captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni for giving him the confidence when he had a string of low scores at the start of his international career. "If any individual knows that he has the backing of the team, that's when he opens up and expresses himself better -- gets the performance going," Rohit told mediapersons in Fatullah on Friday. "For us also, we have been playing with the squad for a while which shows that we have a good bunch, which is ready to take up the challenge at any given point of time. That's a good sign and we are very proud of that.

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.

New Zealand's Corey Anderson scores fastest international century

New Zealand's Corey Anderson scores fastest international century

Rediff.com1 Jan 2014

New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson scored the quickest century ever in international cricket on Wednesday, taking just 36 balls against West Indies, to break the record long held by Pakistan's Shahid Afridi.

'No Indian captain has achieved what Dhoni has'

'No Indian captain has achieved what Dhoni has'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'Dhoni was a very shrewd captain in terms of his out of the box thinking and getting the work done.'