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Pakistan stars in trouble after Zambia league

Pakistan stars in trouble after Zambia league

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board is considering a two-year ban for several former national players who participated in the unsanctioned Asian Legends Cup in Lusaka, Zambia. The tournament, which was not approved by the ICC or the Zambia Cricket Union, saw players like Mohammed Irfan, Imran Nazir, and Yasir Shah take part, while others like Muhammad Hafeez and Shoaib Malik withdrew. The PCB has warned of severe disciplinary action, including ineligibility for future cricketing assignments.

Lamborghini crash: Driver takes blame, cops deny claim

Lamborghini crash: Driver takes blame, cops deny claim

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

The investigation into the Lamborghini crash in Kanpur takes a new turn as a man claims he was driving, contradicting police evidence that points to the owner's son.

Lamborghini crash: Shivam Mishra gets bail within hrs

Lamborghini crash: Shivam Mishra gets bail within hrs

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

The case took a fresh turn on Wednesday when a man, identified as Mohan, claiming to be the designated driver of the car asserted that he, and not Shivam Mishra, was behind the wheel at the time of the accident.

Jailed cleric linked to 'I Love Muhammad' row booked in land grab case

Jailed cleric linked to 'I Love Muhammad' row booked in land grab case

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

Maulana Tauqeer Raza, already jailed for his involvement in the 'I Love Muhammad' row, has been booked along with nine others for allegedly threatening a 95-year-old man and his family over a land dispute in Bareilly. The family alleges harassment, molestation, and attempted land grabbing, leading to a suicide attempt by the victim's son.

Pakistan recall Taufeeq Umar

Pakistan recall Taufeeq Umar

Rediff.com17 Mar 2004

The Pakistan selectors announced a 15-member squad only for the third ODI against India in Peshawar on Friday.

Taufeeq century lifts Pakistan

Taufeeq century lifts Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Oct 2003

Taufeeq to miss NZ series

Taufeeq to miss NZ series

Rediff.com21 Nov 2003

Pakistan decided to rest the prolific opener due to a chronic knee injury.

Pak's Taufeeq ruled out of Test series vs SA

Pak's Taufeeq ruled out of Test series vs SA

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Experienced Pakistan opener, Taufeeq Umar has been ruled out of the Test series against South Africa and will be returning home due to a shin injury.

Taufeeq Umar to have knee surgery

Taufeeq Umar to have knee surgery

Rediff.com5 Sep 2003

Pakistan opener Taufeeq Umar will be sidelined for at least eight weeks after suffering a recurrence of a knee injury

Taufeeq Umar's unbeaten ton puts Pak in command

Taufeeq Umar's unbeaten ton puts Pak in command

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

Taufeeq Umar compiled his sixth Test century to put Pakistan in complete control at the end of the second day in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. The left-handed opener scored 109 not out and shared century partnerships with Mohammad Hafeez and Azhar Ali, as Pakistan piled up 259 for one by the close.

Karun Nair sets new List A world record

Karun Nair sets new List A world record

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Karun Nair created a new world record for the most runs in List A cricket without being dismissed while guiding Vidarbha to an eight-wicket victory over Uttar Pradesh.

Former Pakistan player Umar tests positive for coronavirus

Former Pakistan player Umar tests positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Former Pakistani cricketer Taufeeq Umar has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Umar said the symptoms are mild and he is self-isolating at home.

19 persons drown across UP in 24 hours; 14 bodies recovered, 5 missing

19 persons drown across UP in 24 hours; 14 bodies recovered, 5 missing

Rediff.com31 May 2023

While 14 bodies have been recovered, five were still missing, they said.

Pak make strong reply after Vettori ton

Pak make strong reply after Vettori ton

Rediff.com16 Jan 2011

Pakistan were 134 for two in reply to New Zealand's first innings 356, built on a century from Daniel Vettori, in the second Test on Sunday. At stumps on day two, Pakistan trailed New Zealand by 222 with eight wickets in hand.

Second Pakistan cricketer succumb to coronavirus

Second Pakistan cricketer succumb to coronavirus

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Rashid Latif confirmed the news and asked everyone to pray for Riaz Sheikh's departed soul.

Shahid Afridi says wife, kids now Covid-19 free

Shahid Afridi says wife, kids now Covid-19 free

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Afridi was the third Pakistan cricketer to test positive for the virus after Taufeeq Umar and Zafar Sarfaraz. After that, ten more Pakistan team players have been diagnosed with the virus before their tour of England.

Umar, Kamal stay for ODI series

Umar, Kamal stay for ODI series

Rediff.com31 Dec 2003

The two Pakistan batsmen will stay in New Zealand for the one-day series to gain experience.

Records tumble as Kiwis amass 563

Records tumble as Kiwis amass 563

Rediff.com20 Dec 2003

Younis named in provisional squad for Australia Tests

Younis named in provisional squad for Australia Tests

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Pakistani selectors have named experienced opener Taufeeq Umar and senior batsman Younis Khan in a 19-member squad for the two-Test series against Australia in the United Arab Emirates, starting next week.

Shahid Afridi tests positive for COVID-19

Shahid Afridi tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Afridi made the announcement of his ill health on Twitter.

Karachi Test: Abid, Shaan hundreds flatten Sri Lanka on Day 3

Karachi Test: Abid, Shaan hundreds flatten Sri Lanka on Day 3

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Abid hit 174 for his second hundred in as many Tests -- becoming the first Pakistani and ninth batsmen overall to score two centuries in his first two Tests.

Pak captain Misbah facing probe for tax evasion?

Pak captain Misbah facing probe for tax evasion?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Pakistan's Test and One-day captain Misbah-ul-Haq, along with some other leading players, will be investigated by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for filing incomplete tax returns.

Report exposes how police botched up Jaipur blasts probe

Report exposes how police botched up Jaipur blasts probe

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

The Jamia Teachers Solidariry Associatio's report into the 2008 Jaipur blasts, titled 'The Case That Wasn't', makes for chilling reading. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Three England-bound Pak cricketers COVID-19 positive

Three England-bound Pak cricketers COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

The infected players will go into self-isolation.

England chase 324 to win against Pakistan

England chase 324 to win against Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Feb 2012

England's opening batsmen safely negotiated the final hour's play to close the third day of the third Test with Pakistan on 36 without loss, chasing 324 to win, after Azhar Ali's mammoth innings of 157 put the hosts in a dominant position in Dubai.

Hafeez misses ton but Pakistan take control

Hafeez misses ton but Pakistan take control

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

Pakistan built on a strong start from openers Mohammad Hafeez and Taufeeq Umar to take a 96-run first innings lead, with three wickets in hand, after the second day of the opening Test against England on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: England dance to Ajmal's tune

PHOTOS: England dance to Ajmal's tune

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

Images of the Day 1 of the first Test between Pakistan and England.

England crumble under Ajmal's off-spin

England crumble under Ajmal's off-spin

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

Pakistan's Saeed Ajmal flummoxed England's batsmen with his off-spin for a career-best haul in Tests of seven for 55 to dismiss the visitors for 192 on the first day of the opening Test in Dubai on Tuesday. In reply, Pakistan openers Mohammad Hafeez (22) and Taufeeq Umar (18) survived 15 overs from the number one-ranked Test side to finish on 42-0 at the close, 150 runs in arrears.

Ajmal sets up Pakistan nine-wicket victory

Ajmal sets up Pakistan nine-wicket victory

Rediff.com29 Oct 2011

Off-spinner Saeed Ajmal took his fourth five-wicket haul in Tests as Pakistan completed a facile nine-wicket win within four days in the second Test against Sri Lanka on Saturday to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Pakistan take control of second Test

Pakistan take control of second Test

Rediff.com26 Oct 2011

The Pakistan spinners got in on the act after pace duo Umar Gul and Junaid Khan ripped through the Sri Lankan top order to bundle out the tourists for 239 in their first innings on day one of the second Test on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka reel under Umar's maiden 200

Sri Lanka reel under Umar's maiden 200

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

Taufeeq Umar (236) hit his maiden Test double century as Pakistan turned the screw on Sri Lanka on the third day of the first Test in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. Sri Lanka were 47 for one at the close, still trailing Pakistan by 267 runs, with former captain Kumar Sangakkara (27) and opener Lahiru Thirimanne (20) at the crease.

Junaid Khan's maiden five-wkt haul wrecks Sri Lanka

Junaid Khan's maiden five-wkt haul wrecks Sri Lanka

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

Left-arm paceman Junaid Khan took his maiden five-wicket haul as Pakistan bundled out Sri Lanka for 197 in the first innings of the first Test in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

Pakistan close in on victory against WI

Pakistan close in on victory against WI

Rediff.com24 May 2011

Pakistan captured five wickets late on the fourth day of the second Test on Monday to close in on a victory that would tie their two-Test series.

Umar puts Pakistan in command

Umar puts Pakistan in command

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Opener Taufeeq Umar scored an unbeaten 97 as Pakistan took command of the second Test against the West Indies on Sunday, ending the third day with a lead of 251 and seven second innings wickets remaining.

Tanvir helps Pak wrest initiative from Windies

Tanvir helps Pak wrest initiative from Windies

Rediff.com22 May 2011

Tanvir Ahmed scored a maiden 50 and then took a wicket in his first over as Pakistan wrested back the initiative from West Indies on the second day of the second Test on Saturday.

De Villiers record puts S Africa in charge

De Villiers record puts S Africa in charge

Rediff.com21 Nov 2010

AB de Villiers posted South Africa's highest individual score to give them firm control of the second Test on the second day against Pakistan at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Sunday.

Pakistan clinch series with drab draw

Pakistan clinch series with drab draw

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

Pakistan batted out the final session against Sri Lanka to draw the third and final Test match and win the series 1-0 on Monday.

Top 20 batsmen and bowlers in 2011

Top 20 batsmen and bowlers in 2011

Rediff.com27 Oct 2011

The top twenty batsmen and bowlers in 2011, after the Chittagong Test between Bangladesh and West Indies.