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Pak commander of Jaish among 4 terrorists killed in J-K

Pak commander of Jaish among 4 terrorists killed in J-K

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

The encounters took place in Pulwama, Ganderbal and Kupwara districts of the Kashmir valley, a police official said.

Imam gets second hundred, Rawalpindi run-feast ends in draw

Imam gets second hundred, Rawalpindi run-feast ends in draw

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Left-arm spinner Nauman claimed a career-best 6-107 on a flat track where bowlers struggled for success.

Australian cricketer Khawaja must sort out off-field problems

Australian cricketer Khawaja must sort out off-field problems

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

The brother of Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has been taken into custody by counter-terrorism police

Lazy criticism has racial undertones: Khawaja

Lazy criticism has racial undertones: Khawaja

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'I like to think we're starting to move on from that, but there's definitely still that undertone ...'

Asia Cup: India's old guard holds the key against Pakistan

Asia Cup: India's old guard holds the key against Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

While Rohit Sharma will be eager to test his ultra-aggressive batting template against the Asian giants, for Virat Kohli it is the perfect platform to return to form after enduring a tough phase in the last few years.

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.

4th Test: England peg back Australia with late strikes in soggy Sydney

4th Test: England peg back Australia with late strikes in soggy Sydney

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Australia were 126/3 at stumps on Day 1 of the 4th Ashes Test against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday.

Sri Lankan national lynched in Pak's Punjab province over 'blasphemy'

Sri Lankan national lynched in Pak's Punjab province over 'blasphemy'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Priyantha Kumara, who was in his 40s, was working as the general manager of a factory in Sialkot district, some 100 km from Lahore, a Punjab police official said.

How Labuschange hopes to counter Pak bowling

How Labuschange hopes to counter Pak bowling

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

'I'll definitely talk to the likes of Usman Khawaja and Joe Burns to get a gauge of (the Pakistani bowlers') skills and the way they go about their games'.

Khawaja, Shaun Marsh miss out on Australia contracts

Khawaja, Shaun Marsh miss out on Australia contracts

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Top order batsman Usman Khawaja has been omitted from Australia's annual list of 20 elite, contracted players in 2020 after falling out of favour with selectors midway through last year's Ashes. The 33-year-old lefthander has not played for the Test side since being dropped after the third match against England in Leeds last August.

Ashes PIX: Smith century leads Australia recovery in opener

Ashes PIX: Smith century leads Australia recovery in opener

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Australia's Steve Smith struck a superb 144 on his return to the side as they recovered from 122-8 to reach 284 all out against England in the first innings of the first Ashes Test before the hosts saw out two overs unscathed at Edgbaston on Thursday.

Former Pak spinner Qadir's son inches closer to playing for Australia

Former Pak spinner Qadir's son inches closer to playing for Australia

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

The 25-year-old, a leg-spinner like his father, moved to Australia to play for in 2016 and is hoping to become a citizen in 2020 and represent his adopted nation in the Twenty20 World Cup later that same year.

Australia get Wade, Marsh as cover for Khawaja and Stoinis

Australia get Wade, Marsh as cover for Khawaja and Stoinis

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Both Wade and Marsh were part of the Australia A squad who begin their four-day clash with Sussex in Arundel on Sunday.

You don't need to sledge, just be yourself: Cummins to his players

You don't need to sledge, just be yourself: Cummins to his players

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Cummins said his approach to leadership is quite similar to England's Eoin Morgan.

The bowler who stunned Kohli

The bowler who stunned Kohli

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Mitchell Swepson - in just his second ever T20I - took the big wicket of Virat Kohli

England captain Root is Australia's prized wicket

England captain Root is Australia's prized wicket

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

Pat Cummins admits he would relish taking the prized wicket of England captain Joe Root in this week's opening Ashes Test in Brisbane even if he had not earned a late promotion into the Australian captaincy.

Timeline of how no-trust vote against Imran unfolded

Timeline of how no-trust vote against Imran unfolded

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

As many as 174 members voted in favour of the motion in the 342-member House while members of the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf were absent during the voting.

Ashes PIX: Head hundred revives Australia on Day 1

Ashes PIX: Head hundred revives Australia on Day 1

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Travis Head returned from COVID-19 to smash a belligerent 101 and Cameron Green made 74 to revive Australia after a top-order collapse on the opening day of the day-night final Ashes Test against England on Friday.

Ashes PIX: Smith again frustrates England to leave opener finely balanced

Ashes PIX: Smith again frustrates England to leave opener finely balanced

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

IMAGES from Day 3 of the 1st Ashes Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on Saturday

'PFI crackdown doesn't mean all Muslims are terrorists'

'PFI crackdown doesn't mean all Muslims are terrorists'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

'Now that an extremist organisation like the PFI has been banned, it is time for the leaders to reach out to the minority community.' 'You need to have co-ordination between the State and the social fabric to send out the message that it is not directed at the community, and they should not feel vulnerable.'

Men Who Fought To The Last Bullet And Last Breath

Men Who Fought To The Last Bullet And Last Breath

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

'Rezang La was a unique battle.' 'It was not a large scale battle like the Battle of Kohima which involved a large number of troops.' 'Here there was just a company that fought it out till the last man.'

Pakistan team allowed to leave isolation in New Zealand

Pakistan team allowed to leave isolation in New Zealand

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

The Pakistan cricket squad was allowed to leave their managed isolation facility in Christchurch after getting clearance from New Zealand's Health Ministry on Tuesday.

26/11: 12 yrs on, Pak fails to nab 19 most wanted LeT terrorists

26/11: 12 yrs on, Pak fails to nab 19 most wanted LeT terrorists

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

The security agencies in Pakistan are clueless about the whereabouts of these 19 most wanted terrorists. Some of them have been hiding in Pakistan and others are believed to have fled the country.

Major changes in Australia's ODI squad for India series

Major changes in Australia's ODI squad for India series

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Travis Head, D' Arcy Short and Chris Lynn have been dropped, while the pace trio of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood have been rested.

Violence feared as Imran Khan faces no-trust vote today

Violence feared as Imran Khan faces no-trust vote today

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

There are reports that the government may try to physically prevent opposition members and nearly two dozen PTI dissidents from reaching the Parliament House through protestors.

4th ODI: Kohli criticises 'inconsistent' DRS after loss

4th ODI: Kohli criticises 'inconsistent' DRS after loss

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

India captain Virat Kohli, on Sunday, criticised the Decision Review System, saying 'it is not consistent at all and becoming a talking point in every game'.

'Guru Dutt tried to end his life several times'

'Guru Dutt tried to end his life several times'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

'It was only after he passed away that the family realised he was crying for help.'

T20 World Cup: India's fortunes depend on this match!

T20 World Cup: India's fortunes depend on this match!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

A win for New Zealand against Afghanistan would end India's hopes of advancing to the semi-finals at the T20 World Cup.

Australia get Khawaja boost as recuperation on course

Australia get Khawaja boost as recuperation on course

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

The 31-year-old was out of action since undergoing a surgery on a torn meniscus which he had sustained during their Test series against Pakistan in October in the UAE.

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan seek return to winning ways against Namibia

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan seek return to winning ways against Namibia

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Afghanistan would look to shrug off the defeat against Pakistan and return to winning ways when they take on debutants Namibia, who will be eager to continue their dream run in the T20 World Cup, Dubai on Sunday.

50 arrested, over 150 booked in Pak for attack on Hindu temple

50 arrested, over 150 booked in Pak for attack on Hindu temple

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

A mob attacked the temple at Bhong city of Rahim Yar Khan district of the province, some 590 km from Lahore, in protest against the release of an eight-year-old Hindu boy, who was arrested for allegedly urinating in a local seminary.

All-round Australia rout Pakistan to sweep ODI series

All-round Australia rout Pakistan to sweep ODI series

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Win 8th match in a row

'Bold' Pakistan call up rookie speedsters for Australia tour

'Bold' Pakistan call up rookie speedsters for Australia tour

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Azhar was named Test captain this month in place of Sarfaraz Ahmed whose spot as wicketkeeper has been taken by Mohammad Rizwan.

Mob stones man to death in Pak for desecrating religious book, 62 held

Mob stones man to death in Pak for desecrating religious book, 62 held

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

According to eyewitnesses, the police arrived in the village before the incident took place, but the mob seized the victim from the SHO's custody and tied him to a tree, after which he was lynched to death.

Pak's LeT, JeM have hundreds of fighters, camps in Afghanistan: UN report

Pak's LeT, JeM have hundreds of fighters, camps in Afghanistan: UN report

Rediff.com30 May 2022

The 13th report of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team cites a UN Member State as saying that Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), a Deobandi group ideologically closer to the Taliban "maintains eight training camps in Nangarhar, three of which are directly under Taliban control."

Asia Cup PIX: Clinical Pakistan beat Hong Kong by 8 wickets

Asia Cup PIX: Clinical Pakistan beat Hong Kong by 8 wickets

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

Electing to bat, Hong Kong folded for a paltry 116 in 37.1 overs, courtesy Usman's 3 for 19 and two-wicket hauls by Shadab Khan (2/31) and Hasan Ali (2/19).

Inzamam to step down as Pakistan's chief selector

Inzamam to step down as Pakistan's chief selector

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Inzamam-ul-Haq announced his decision to step down as Pakistan's chief selector when his contract expires on July 31.

1st Test, PIX: Khawaja steers Australia to battling draw with Pakistan

1st Test, PIX: Khawaja steers Australia to battling draw with Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Usman Khawaja batted bravely for nearly nine hours to make 141 and help Australia salvage a draw in the first Test against Pakistan, in Dubai, on Thursday.

Pakistan 'playing to win' 3rd Test while Aus go unchanged

Pakistan 'playing to win' 3rd Test while Aus go unchanged

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Hazlewood to miss out again as Australia announce unchanged playing XI for final Test

Jemimah to play for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred

Jemimah to play for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Rodrigues, Kaur, Mandhana and Sharma were also a part of the now-defunct Kia Super League (KSL) in 2019, the ECB's domestic T20 tournament that made way for the Women's Hundred.