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England beat Pakistan in rain-curtailed first one-dayer

England beat Pakistan in rain-curtailed first one-dayer

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

England beat Pakistan by 44 runs on the Duckworth/Lewis scoring method in a rain-affected first One-Day International in Southampton on Wednesday.

Dhawan's blast left Pakistan gasping

Dhawan's blast left Pakistan gasping

Rediff.com22 Mar 2014

Shikhar Dhawan scoring 12 runs from Pakistan's ace spinner Saeed Ajmal's first over was the turning point in India run-chase in the WT20 match in Mirpur on Friday. The bowler was immediately taken off and by the time he returned for another spell India were well on the way to victory.

World Cup: Don't want to comment on our chances until I am selected, says Kamran

World Cup: Don't want to comment on our chances until I am selected, says Kamran

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

Out-of-favour Pakistan cricketers Kamran Akmal and Shoaib Malik minced no words in making it clear that they are not happy with the treatment meted out to them.

Pakistan mark return of international cricket by beating Sri Lanka

Pakistan mark return of international cricket by beating Sri Lanka

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Pakistan officials hope Sunday's match will encourage other countries to send their teams by next year.

3rd Test: Pakistan strike back to restrict England to 224-4

3rd Test: Pakistan strike back to restrict England to 224-4

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Pakistan's spinner Yasir Shah had Ian Bell (40) stumped in the third session as England ended the day at 222 for 4 on Day 2 of the 3rd Test in Sharjah on Monday.

Sarfraz, Yasir help Pakistan crush Sri Lanka, take 2-1 lead

Sarfraz, Yasir help Pakistan crush Sri Lanka, take 2-1 lead

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Sarfraz Ahmed celebrated his promotion with a breezy 77 and leg-spinner Yasir Shah claimed a career-best 4-29 to help Pakistan crush Sri Lanka by 135 runs in the second one-day international and go 2-1 up in the five-match series.

Defeats have made England stronger: Plunkett

Defeats have made England stronger: Plunkett

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger and Liam Plunkett says that's the story of England's campaign at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019.

Ranji: Gopal's magic overshadows Dube's brilliance

Ranji: Gopal's magic overshadows Dube's brilliance

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Shivam Dube carried his rich recent form into domestic circuit cracking a rapid fifty but Shreyas Gopal's four-wicket haul ensured that Mumbai were bowled out for 251

Herculean task for Hobart to beat Kolkata in semis

Herculean task for Hobart to beat Kolkata in semis

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

The seemingly invincible Kolkata Knight Riders will start outright favourites when they square off against Australia's Hobart Hurricanes in the semi-finals of the Oppo Champions League T20 in Hyderabad.

Another feather in Nepal's Sandeep Lamichhane's cap

Another feather in Nepal's Sandeep Lamichhane's cap

Rediff.com16 May 2018

Sandeep Lamichhane continued his rapid rise in international cricket as he was named in the ICC World XI squad to take on the West Indies in a charity T20 International on May 31.

Rashid, Tamim, Shakib to play for World XI vs WI at Lord's

Rashid, Tamim, Shakib to play for World XI vs WI at Lord's

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

The match is being organised to raise funds for stadia in the Caribbean, which were damaged due to hurricanes last year.

Dubai ODI: Dazzling Buttler, Roy lead England to series win

Dubai ODI: Dazzling Buttler, Roy lead England to series win

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

A brilliant century by Jos Buttler and a more routine one from Jason Roy fired England to an 84-run win over Pakistan in a high-scoring final one-day international in Dubai on Friday and a 3-1 victory in the series.

India-Pakistan all set for big-ticket WC tie

India-Pakistan all set for big-ticket WC tie

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

'Eventually it's a game of bat and ball and that's what you need to focus on'

Sarfaraz backs Pak to keep momentum despite rainy day

Sarfaraz backs Pak to keep momentum despite rainy day

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

Captain Sarfaraz Ahmed is adamant that his side will pick up next week where they brilliantly left off before heavy rain held up their charge.

'Is the statement of Shaharyar Khan a threat to BCCI or ICC?'

'Is the statement of Shaharyar Khan a threat to BCCI or ICC?'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

Reacting to Shaharyar Khan's recent statement of boycotting India in ICC tournaments if they refused to play the proposed series against Pakistan in December, IPL chairman Rajiv Shukla said PCB will have to bear the brunt in that case.

Perth ODI: Smith, Handscomb punish sloppy Pakistan

Perth ODI: Smith, Handscomb punish sloppy Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Australia captain Steve Smith led by example, smashing an unbeaten 108 against a sloppy Pakistan to secure his team's seven-wicket victory with five overs to spare in the third one-day international in Perth on Thursday.

5 lesser known facts about Sania Mirza

5 lesser known facts about Sania Mirza

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Tennis ace Sania Mirza wins the Khel Ratna award. Last week, the Sports Ministry confirmed that Wimbledon doubles champion Sania Mirza had been recommended for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna.

Azhar Ali's ton gives Pakistan first series win in 17 months

Azhar Ali's ton gives Pakistan first series win in 17 months

Rediff.com30 May 2015

A fine hundred by Azhar Ali helped Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by six wickets in the second One-Day International and win their first One-day series in 17 months, at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, on Friday night.

Pakistan pip Zimbabwe to clinch T20 series 2-0

Pakistan pip Zimbabwe to clinch T20 series 2-0

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Pakistan edged Zimbabwe by two wickets in the second and final Twenty20 International on Sunday to clinch the series 2-0 at a boisterous Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

Find out why Pakistan suspended 16 bowlers

Find out why Pakistan suspended 16 bowlers

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

In a major crackdown against chucking, a senior official revealed that Pakistan on Thursday suspended 16 domestic bowlers with suspect actions following the ban of ace off-spinner Saeed Ajmal.

IND vs AUS: How Kohli, Rohit can rewrite records

IND vs AUS: How Kohli, Rohit can rewrite records

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have a chance to cement their status as two of the best to play the 20-over format.

What Pakistan MUST do to seal semis spot in World Cup

What Pakistan MUST do to seal semis spot in World Cup

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

The road to the knockout stage for Sarfaraz Ahmed and his men is just an improbable mathematical calculation and that too provided Pakistan win the toss and bat first.

Here's what happened in Pakistan after their team lost to India...

Here's what happened in Pakistan after their team lost to India...

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

Former players slammed Shahid Afridi's 'tactically weak' captaincy, while irate fans smashed TV sets in disgust as Pakistan reacted angrily to the national team's defeat at the hands of arch-rivals India in the ICC World Twenty20.

WORLD T20 PHOTOS: Australia knock Pakistan out

WORLD T20 PHOTOS: Australia knock Pakistan out

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Australia knocked Pakistan out of the ICC World Twenty20 with a convincing 21-run victory, setting up a virtual quarter-final against hosts India to be played in Mohali on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Bowlers shine as India demolish Pakistan

PHOTOS: Bowlers shine as India demolish Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Kedar Jadhav claimed three wickets each followed by Rohit Sharma's quickfire half-century as India registered a comprehensive eight-wicket victory against Pakistan.

No one has the right to ask me what happens in my bedroom: Sania

No one has the right to ask me what happens in my bedroom: Sania

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Indian tennis sensation Sania Mirza, currently the world women's doubles champion, features in the BBC's 100 women of 2015, a list of 'aspirational women' across the world, compiled by the media conglomerate.

Pak coach impressed by this Indian bowler's work ethic...

Pak coach impressed by this Indian bowler's work ethic...

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

Arthur says Pakistan cricketers 'suffering a bit of confidence crisis'

Wasim puts Zimbabwe in a spin to claim first T20 for Pakistan

Wasim puts Zimbabwe in a spin to claim first T20 for Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Left-arm spinner Imad Wasim took four wickets to spin Pakistan to a 13-run victory over Zimbabwe in the first of two Twenty20 Internationals at Harare Sports Club on Sunday.

West Indies romp into semis with thumping win over Pakistan

West Indies romp into semis with thumping win over Pakistan

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

Defending champions the West Indies trounced Pakistan by 84 runs on Tuesday to set up a semi-final meeting with Sri Lanka in the ICC World Twenty20. Led by a late charge from Dwayne Bravo (46) and skipper Darren Sammy (42 not out) the West Indies put up an impressive 166 for six after electing to bat and then shot out Pakistan for a meagre 85 in 17.5 overs.

On this day in 2007: Dhoni brought the T20 WC home

On this day in 2007: Dhoni brought the T20 WC home

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

We look back at how one of the biggest days in Indian cricket panned out...

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.

Asia Cup PHOTOS: Kohli steers India to victory after Aamir's fiery spell

Asia Cup PHOTOS: Kohli steers India to victory after Aamir's fiery spell

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

Images from the Asia Cup T20 cricket match between India and Pakistan on Saturday.

Is there a threat to ICC?

Is there a threat to ICC?

Rediff.com16 May 2018

'18 threats' that international cricket faces right now

T20 World Cup: India holds the slight advantage over Pakistan

T20 World Cup: India holds the slight advantage over Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

The most sought-after megastars of the current generation are primed to show their might against a bunch of enigmatic cricketers as India and Pakistan engage in an ICC T20 World Cup face-off, something that transcends the 22-yard strip.

This is the reason behind Pakistan's success in T20s

This is the reason behind Pakistan's success in T20s

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Pakistan show rare consistency to scale T20 summit

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan batsman Shehzad's doping ban extended

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan batsman Shehzad's doping ban extended

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The PCB banned Shehzad for violating anti-doping regulations after he tested positive for a prohibited substance in May and his suspension was scheduled to end on November 10.

Pak retain Misbah, Hafeez for SA Tests; omit openers Farhat, Umar

Pak retain Misbah, Hafeez for SA Tests; omit openers Farhat, Umar

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Pakistan retained under-fire skipper Misbah-ul Haq and out-of-form Muhammad Hafeez, but dropped tall left-arm pacer Muhammad Irfan from the 28-man probables' list for the two-Test series against South Africa.

PHOTOS: Pakistan down South Africa in rain-hit match to stay alive

PHOTOS: Pakistan down South Africa in rain-hit match to stay alive

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Pakistan outclassed South Africa by 19 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis method in a rain-hit match in the ICC Champions Trophy match, in Birmingham, on Wednesday.

This is for the first time Indians are under more pressure: Waqar

This is for the first time Indians are under more pressure: Waqar

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

History may be against them but Pakistan coach Waqar Younis has said the time is perfect to rewrite it given that the Indian team is under pressure after losing its opening match of the ICC World T20.

ICC ODI rankings: Rohit, Kuldeep rise to career-best spots

ICC ODI rankings: Rohit, Kuldeep rise to career-best spots

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

Shikhar Dhawan, who was highest run-getter with 342 runs, gained four slots to reach fifth position.