News for 'Shoaib Akhtar'

Pakistan on brink of victory

Pakistan on brink of victory

Rediff.com20 Oct 2003

They are 24 runs short winning the second Test and posting their first home win over South Africa.

Bond suffers injury in easy Kiwi win

Bond suffers injury in easy Kiwi win

Rediff.com11 May 2003

The Kiwis beat Pakistan by seven wickets in the second tri-series match.

ICC approves biomechanics lab in Lahore

ICC approves biomechanics lab in Lahore

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

The lab is run at the Lahore University of Management Sciences and becomes the fifth biomechanics lab to be approved by ICC.

'The Indian cricket team will retain the world champions title'

'The Indian cricket team will retain the world champions title'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Praising Mahendra Singh Dhoni's efficient leadership, out-of-favour Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh said that the team's spectacular showing in this edition so far makes him believe that the Men in Blue can retain the trophy.

Re-start schools and colleges; Indo-Pak match can wait: Kapil

Re-start schools and colleges; Indo-Pak match can wait: Kapil

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The world has come to a standstill with no immediate signs of resumption of sport of any kind. But sport can wait, feels Kapil Dev.

REWIND: India's 7-0 record vs Pakistan in ODI World Cup!

REWIND: India's 7-0 record vs Pakistan in ODI World Cup!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Will India extend their run to make it 8-0? Or will Pakistan be able to snap the streak?

'Individually, Dhoni can't win you a World Cup'

'Individually, Dhoni can't win you a World Cup'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

The event, Agenda Aaj Tak 2014, was attended by a host of former cricketers including Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram, pacer Shoaib Akhtar and Indian openers Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag.

Why former Pakistan greats look worrisome...

Why former Pakistan greats look worrisome...

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Former Pakistan cricketers Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar have expressed dismay over the national team's meek surrender in the Twenty20 series in New Zealand and said the crisis before the ICC World T20 in India was 'worrisome'.

'You'll see a lot of fast bowlers coming'

'You'll see a lot of fast bowlers coming'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'Yes, there have not been any express fast bowlers that are coming from the MRF Pace Foundation that we used to have back in the years.' 'But that's not going to happen anymore. Now, in the next few years, you are gonna see a lot of really good fast bowlers coming out from the MRF Pace Foundation again.'

Kaneria's remark shows real face of Pakistan: Gambhir

Kaneria's remark shows real face of Pakistan: Gambhir

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

The former India opener said Kaneria has played 60-55 Tests for his country. If despite that he's being made to face such torture, "this is really shameful".

'If I had 20 mins with him...' Sunny offers to help Kohli

'If I had 20 mins with him...' Sunny offers to help Kohli

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

'...Again, just because he is not amongst the runs, there is this anxiety to play at every delivery because that is what batters feel, they have got to score.'

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.

Pakistan include Sarfaraz, Haider in T20 World Cup squad

Pakistan include Sarfaraz, Haider in T20 World Cup squad

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Former spinner Saqlain Mushtaq was named interim head coach following the resignation of Misbah ul-Haq.

Please don't use bad words: Amir, Malik urge some restraint in criticism

Please don't use bad words: Amir, Malik urge some restraint in criticism

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Pakistani players have been ridiculed on social media and lambasted by former cricketers after the 89-run defeat to India in the marquee World Cup clash on Sunday.

'Dhoni as a leader is a big factor for the Indian team'

'Dhoni as a leader is a big factor for the Indian team'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

The presence of Mahendra Singh Dhoni as a leader makes the Indian team a good unit going into World Cup, former Pakistan cricketers Inzamam Ul Haq and Shoaib Akhtar have said.

Cricket Buzz: Pujara, the man in demand in Saurashtra's T20 League

Cricket Buzz: Pujara, the man in demand in Saurashtra's T20 League

Rediff.com9 May 2019

India's premier Test batsman Cheteshwar Pujara will play for Team Zalawad Royals in the inaugural Saurashtra Premier League.

Sehwag on how cricket can have a slot at Olympics

Sehwag on how cricket can have a slot at Olympics

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Former India opener Virender Sehwag feels cricket needs to played in more countries if the game has to make its way into the Olympics.

Emotions run high as India take on Pakistan

Emotions run high as India take on Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Rohit's men start overwhelming favourites but Shaheen, rain pose threat

PIX: Salman, Arbaaz, Sohail celebrate dad Salim Khan's 80th birthday

PIX: Salman, Arbaaz, Sohail celebrate dad Salim Khan's 80th birthday

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

A look at the inside pictures of the celebrations.

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.

Clarke names Tendulkar in list of top five cricketers

Clarke names Tendulkar in list of top five cricketers

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

The others are Australian bowling greats Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath, South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis and West Indian batsman Brian Lara.

From Kohli to Rohit, players show off their new Test Jerseys

From Kohli to Rohit, players show off their new Test Jerseys

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

The official handle of the Indian cricket team revealed the jersey numbers of the players through Instagram stories.

'Misbah needs to adopt Imran's class of '92 approach to win WC'

'Misbah needs to adopt Imran's class of '92 approach to win WC'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Former Pakistan pace spearhead Shoaib Akhtar has said that current skipper Misbah-ul Haq needs to adopt Imran Khan's frontline approach employed by the captain in 1992 if the 2015 squad wants to win this year's Cricket World Cup.

'Once Ashwin bowls his quota, there's no depth in the Indian attack'

'Once Ashwin bowls his quota, there's no depth in the Indian attack'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has criticised the Indian bowling attack terming it as an unit that "lacks depth" as the only wicket-taking bowler is off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.

Pakistan's Yasir, Wahab come to blows during training

Pakistan's Yasir, Wahab come to blows during training

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Pakistani pace spearhead Wahab Riaz and leg-spinner Yasir Shah have been reported to be involved in a scuffle during a practice session in Brisbane on Wednesday following which the team management is likely to take action against the duo. As per a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official, both the players hit each other following an argument while playing football on the eve of the opening Test of the three-match series against Australia starting from Thursday.

Kiwi pacer Adam Milne joins 'elite fast bowler' club

Kiwi pacer Adam Milne joins 'elite fast bowler' club

Rediff.com12 Jan 2014

New Zealand pace bowler Adam Milne has joined the elite 150 kmh club of firebrand fast bowlers after sending the speed radar soaring to a whopping 153.3 kmh with one delivery in the Twenty20 against West Indies at Eden Park.

Nawaz demands inquiry into Pak defeats against Zimbabwe, SA

Nawaz demands inquiry into Pak defeats against Zimbabwe, SA

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

As the ugly face of match-fixing has re-surfaced, former Pakistan Test pacer Sarfraz Nawaz demanded an inquiry into the national team's recent defeats against minnows Zimbabwe and South Africa.

Kohli has five years of good cricket left in him: Shastri

Kohli has five years of good cricket left in him: Shastri

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Shastri also pointed out how Rohit has evolved his game in the last few years.

AITA yet to receive govt clearance for Davis Cup tie in Pak

AITA yet to receive govt clearance for Davis Cup tie in Pak

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The PTF chief said there was a deadline for the AITA to send final arrival confirmation and if they didn't travel to Pakistan the International Tennis Federation (ITF) would consider the Davis Cup tie as forfeited, awarding full points to the hosts.

'Save Bhuvneshwar, other India bowlers have not been consistent'

'Save Bhuvneshwar, other India bowlers have not been consistent'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Harbhajan Singh has said that except Bhuvneshwar Kumar, other bowlers have not been consistent enough which has been the bane of India in their disappointing tour Down Under.

Australian Warner's 'zing' reprieve reopens dogged bail issue

Australian Warner's 'zing' reprieve reopens dogged bail issue

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

Australia opener David Warner became the fifth batsman at the World Cup to get an unexpected reprieve after he dragged a ball on to his stump but the impact failed to dislodge the zing bails in Sunday's match against India.

Why Archer will always find a place in Vaughan's team

Why Archer will always find a place in Vaughan's team

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

'But when you get that click, that six or seven overs where everything is in sync and you see the ball flying down at 90mph-plus causing chaos, that's why you put Jofra Archer in your team.'

'Pakistan cricket failed to handle Umar's talent'

'Pakistan cricket failed to handle Umar's talent'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Kamran Akmal voiced his unhappiness at being kept out of the national team despite good performances in domestic cricket.

Cric Buzz: Zimbabwe cricket board approaches ICC for loan

Cric Buzz: Zimbabwe cricket board approaches ICC for loan

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Zimbabwe Cricket Union has approached the International Cricket Council for a loan to bail the board out of a financial crisis, which has also put the Pakistan team's tour to that country in serious doubt.

Teenage Pakistan fast bowlers aim to rattle Australia

Teenage Pakistan fast bowlers aim to rattle Australia

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Seen as two of the fastest bowlers in Pakistan's domestic circuit, 19-year-old Musa was included in both squads on Monday, while 16-year-old Naseem has been named in the test attack featuring a third teenager in Shaheen Afridi.

Archer's fiery spell reminds Ponting of 2005 Ashes

Archer's fiery spell reminds Ponting of 2005 Ashes

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Ponting compared the spell with the one England's Steve Harmison bowled during the famous 2005 Ashes series, in which he hit Australian openers Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer before leaving the former skipper with a bloodied cheek.

'Why should I praise Axar, Ashwin?'

'Why should I praise Axar, Ashwin?'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

'Even scorecards in T20 matches read better than the one we saw in Ahmedabad.'

Congrats on an amazing career: AB to Amla

Congrats on an amazing career: AB to Amla

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

AB de Villiers lauded the player on an amazing career, saying that Amla was one of the best players in the world.

'Politics robbing current generation of India-Pakistan rivalry'

'Politics robbing current generation of India-Pakistan rivalry'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Former pacer Shoaib Akhtar believes cricketers in India and Pakistan are being denied a chance to experience the historic cross-border sporting rivalry between the two countries due to politics.

When Tendulkar battled cramps and severe diarrhoea during 2003 WC

When Tendulkar battled cramps and severe diarrhoea during 2003 WC

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Tendulkar's 673 runs in the 2003 World Cup in South Africa is the highest runs scored by an individual in a single edition but there were two matches where the maestro pushed his body beyond its limit.