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2019 World Cup: Pakistan got it wrong against India right from toss

2019 World Cup: Pakistan got it wrong against India right from toss

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Waqar Younis, who has been part of India-Pakistan World Cup clashes on four occasions, said Pakistan did not know how to handle the duo of Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul,

India Vs Pakistan: 5 Memorable ODIs

India Vs Pakistan: 5 Memorable ODIs

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Who can forget the 1996 World Cup quarter-final in Bengaluru? Or Sachin Tendulkar's magical knock at Centurion in the 2003 World Cup? Or Kapil Dev-inspired India bowling out Pakistan 87 at Sharjah?

It is time Misbah stopped being a nice person

It is time Misbah stopped being a nice person

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

Pakistan's former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has advised captain Misbah-ul-Haq to become stern.

How the world reacted to NZ abandoning Pakistan series

How the world reacted to NZ abandoning Pakistan series

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

New Zealand abandoned their limited-overs series in Pakistan on Friday after receiving a security alert, with the tourists "unilaterally suspending" all their scheduled matches.

Was de Kock to blame for Fakhar Zaman's run-out?

Was de Kock to blame for Fakhar Zaman's run-out?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Cricket fans, critics and some former players have pointed out that de Kock "deliberately misled" Zaman into believing the ball was at the non-strikers end and then ran him out.

Harbhajan reveals what no one knew about Tendulkar!

Harbhajan reveals what no one knew about Tendulkar!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

On the occasion of Sachin Tendulkar's 50th birthday Harbhajan Singh opens his 'memory bank' on his close friend of over 20 years.

'I don't think Pakistan needs to push so much to play India'

'I don't think Pakistan needs to push so much to play India'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Flamboyant all-rounder and national T20 captain Shahid Afridi has advised the Pakistan Cricket Board to stop running after their Indian counterparts to have the proposed bilateral series in December in the UAE.

Caught in the act! 10 cricketers banned for doping

Caught in the act! 10 cricketers banned for doping

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

A look at the 10 cricketers who were punished for drug related offences.

Pakistan have found out India's weak spot

Pakistan have found out India's weak spot

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Pakistan need to cash in on India's middle-order vulnerability, says Akram

Pak left-arm spinner tests positive for cocaine

Pak left-arm spinner tests positive for cocaine

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Young Pakistan left-arm spinner Raza Hasan faces a possible two-year ban from all forms of cricket after testing positive for cocaine following a dope test carried out at the WADA-accredited laboratory in India.

How Pakistan fares in World Cups

How Pakistan fares in World Cups

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers of the Pakistan team from cricket World Cups.

'Pakistan has big concerns about playing in India amid political tensions'

'Pakistan has big concerns about playing in India amid political tensions'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

Advocating for a series between India and Pakistan since long, Pakistan Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq says he is "disappointed" and expresses concerns over Pakistan team travelling to India for the World T20 in 2016 due to the recent anti-Pakistan protests in Mumbai.

'Pakistan has always been superior, Indian cricket is surviving on money'

'Pakistan has always been superior, Indian cricket is surviving on money'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Former Pakistan captain and coach Javed Miandad has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to stop running after the BCCI to resume bilateral ties.

'India-Pakistan games extend beyond cricket ground'

'India-Pakistan games extend beyond cricket ground'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

Pakistani pacers have managed to subdue the rival batsmen en route to the Champions Trophy final but Gautam Gambhir does not see them posing any serious threat to Indian batsmen in the title clash on Sunday.

Whatmore to step down as Pak coach; Langer, Inzamam in fray

Whatmore to step down as Pak coach; Langer, Inzamam in fray

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore will not seek an extension to his two-year contract when it expires in February, the Australian has told the Pakistan Cricket Board.

Pakistan Army Chief Shuffles Generals

Pakistan Army Chief Shuffles Generals

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

But the ISI chief did not retire giving the impression that he has won General Asim Munir's trust, notes Rana Banerji who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Murali would never have played under current rules: Yousuf

Murali would never have played under current rules: Yousuf

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Former Pakistan captain Muhammad Yousuf says Sri Lankan legend Muttiah Muraliatharan would never have been allowed to play top league had the current ICC rules on chucking been in place during their time.

Can Pakistan get back on track against South Africa?

Can Pakistan get back on track against South Africa?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

With both teams virtually out of the semi-final race, South Africa and Pakistan will be battling it out for a consolation win in their World Cup match at Lord's.

'Don't write off Pakistan'

'Don't write off Pakistan'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

The talented but unpredictable side are not favourites.

Pakistan to appeal against suspension of Yasir Shah

Pakistan to appeal against suspension of Yasir Shah

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

The Pakistan Cricket Board is set to appeal against the ICC-imposed provisional suspension of leg-spinner Yasir Shah for failing a dope test last November in the series against England. A PCB official said it has been decided not to ask the ICC to have a test of the B sample collected from Yasir after his sample A tested positive for a banned substance leading to the ban.

Starc sizzles! Bowls fastest-ever Test delivery

Starc sizzles! Bowls fastest-ever Test delivery

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

Australia's Mitchell Starc bowled the fastest delivery ever measured at a Test match when the fourth ball of his 21st over at the WACA on Sunday was clocked at 160.4 kilometres per hour.

Sachin @ 50: The A to Z of Master Blaster

Sachin @ 50: The A to Z of Master Blaster

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

As Sachin Tendulkar completes his 50th birthday, an A-Z listing about the 'Little Master'.

Pakistan dreads becoming no-go area again after NZ snub

Pakistan dreads becoming no-go area again after NZ snub

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

After a decade spent trying to woo back cricket's international elite, Pakistan is facing the prospect of being declared the game's no-go area again, and the anger is palpable.

Spotted: Akhtar on his way to Kolkata

Spotted: Akhtar on his way to Kolkata

Rediff.com6 May 2008

'This is Dhiraj from Bangalore. On my way back from Delhi on 5th May, I met Shoaib Akhtar at the Delhi airport. He was going to Kolkata to join his IPL team,' writes Dhiraj.

After Waqar begs for forgiveness, former captains say apology too little too late

After Waqar begs for forgiveness, former captains say apology too little too late

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Unimpressed by Pakistan cricket coach Waqar Younis' public apology for the team's disastrous World Twenty20 captain, former captains Ramiz Raja and Muhammad Yousuf have said it was a case of too little too late.

WT20: 'This Pakistan team lacks pride and passion'

WT20: 'This Pakistan team lacks pride and passion'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Former pacer Shoaib Akhtar says he is he is not the least bit surprised by Pakistan's poor run in the ongoing World T20 Championship.

'Cricket relations between India and Pakistan are very important'

'Cricket relations between India and Pakistan are very important'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

Legendary cricketer Imran Khan has called for improved sporting and political relations between India and Pakistan and believes the two neighbouring countries could co-exist peacefully and in cooperation in the region.

Tainted fast bowler Amir in Pakistan squad for WT20

Tainted fast bowler Amir in Pakistan squad for WT20

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Tainted fast bowler Mohammad Amir was named in Pakistan's squad for the upcoming Asia Cup and the Twenty20 World Cup even as seasoned opener Ahmed Shehzad and veteran bowler Umar Gul were shown the door.

Pakistan legend Abbas' shocking claims about COVID-19

Pakistan legend Abbas' shocking claims about COVID-19

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

The complete lack of live action due to the COVID-19 pandemic is a 'good break' for modern cricketers spending most of their time on the road, feels legendary Pakistan batsman Zaheer Aabbas. He was supposed to be with his wife in London, but got stuck in Karachi due to the travel ban in the wake of the virus outbreak.

Warner, Smith absence helped India win Down Under: Waqar

Warner, Smith absence helped India win Down Under: Waqar

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

'Not taking away any credit from India, but when they won in Australia, there is no doubt that Australian cricket was going through a turmoil and there were problems in their dressing room'.

Pakistan spinner Hasan appeals doping ban

Pakistan spinner Hasan appeals doping ban

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Left-arm spinner Raza Hasan has filed an appeal against the two-year ban slapped on him for returning positive in a dope test by Pakistan Cricket Board.

Aamir booed on return to international cricket: reports

Aamir booed on return to international cricket: reports

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Pakistan pacer Mohammad Aamir was Friday booed on his return to international cricket by the crowd during the first Twenty20 match against New Zealand in Auckland. The 23-year-old left-arm pacer was making his first appearance for Pakistan since returning from a five-year ban and jail time for being implicated in a spot-fixing scandal in 2010. Pakistan defeated the hosts by 16 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, with Mohammad Hafeez scoring 61 as they reached 171 for eight. Shahid Afridi's astute captaincy coupled with an all-round effort, helped Pakistan overcome New Zealand's challenge.

India's pace attack has got this Pakistan cricketer thinking...

India's pace attack has got this Pakistan cricketer thinking...

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

The Indian pace attack has been talked up of late and to be fair, they have done a decent job in South Africa.

All-Stars PHOTOS: 'Celebrating cricket' as legends turn back the clock

All-Stars PHOTOS: 'Celebrating cricket' as legends turn back the clock

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

"The whole idea of Cricket All Stars is that, to try to get as many nations together to celebrate this'

Why India should pick Saini for SCG Test

Why India should pick Saini for SCG Test

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

The white-ball games that were held in Sydney indicated that the deck was a flat one and express pace comes in handy on such surfaces.

SPORTS! Get ready to be quizzed!

SPORTS! Get ready to be quizzed!

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Take our quiz to find out just how much you know.

Kaneria hints Afridi dropped him because of his religion

Kaneria hints Afridi dropped him because of his religion

Rediff.com16 May 2020

Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria on Saturday accused Shahid Afridi of treating him unfairly all through his career and blamed him for a rather short limited overs career. Kaneria, only the second Hindu to play for Pakistan after his maternal uncle Anil Dalpat, took 261 wickets in 61 Tests at an average of 34.79. However, he only played 18 ODIs between 2000 and 2010.

Waugh wowed by deceptive Archer's 'X-factor'

Waugh wowed by deceptive Archer's 'X-factor'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Waugh did not find any problems with Archer's stamina either after the Barbados-born 24-year-old bowled 44 overs and took 5-91 at Lord's.

Wearing neck guard is players' choice: BCCI

Wearing neck guard is players' choice: BCCI

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Compulsory neck guards on helmets for Australian cricketers are "not far away", the national team's sports medicine chief said on Monday after Jofra Archer's snorter felled Steve Smith during the second Ashes Test.

Pakistan espionage case: Third spy caught in Rajasthan

Pakistan espionage case: Third spy caught in Rajasthan

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Shoaib, the Jodhpur-based passport and visa agent allegedly involved in espionage racket, was detained near his hometown on Thursday evening.