News for 'Usman'

Can the Afghans beat the Kiwis?

Can the Afghans beat the Kiwis?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

Rajneesh Gupta lists the Afghan players's T20 Internationals records updated after the game against India in the T20 World Cup.

Head defies critics with quick-fire Ashes century

Head defies critics with quick-fire Ashes century

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

The southpaw became the first to score a hundred in a session at the Gabba, propelling Australia to a 196-run lead over England.

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.

Khawaja asks Finch, Cummins to clean the air over Langer

Khawaja asks Finch, Cummins to clean the air over Langer

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Clearly he didn't get the length of contract extension offer that he was after so it hasn't been ideal, but I don't subscribe to the fact that it was individuals that were key to making the decision, said selection chief, George Bailey.

Birbhum violence: 'We heard sounds of bombs exploding'

Birbhum violence: 'We heard sounds of bombs exploding'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

'We were sleeping when suddenly we heard the sounds of bombs exploding'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

PFI, its activities were under radar of govt agencies for long

PFI, its activities were under radar of govt agencies for long

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Officials said PFI has been under the radar of security agencies for its alleged role in violent protests in different parts of the country.

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

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.

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.

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'.

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.

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.

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

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).

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

'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.'

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.

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.

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.

Babar, Shinwari star as Pak win historic Karachi ODI

Babar, Shinwari star as Pak win historic Karachi ODI

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Shinwari rattled the top order as he scalped three of the opening five wickets.

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.

Star-studded Australia 'A' squads for India tour

Star-studded Australia 'A' squads for India tour

Rediff.com30 May 2018

All-rounder Mitchell Marsh leads a 14-man squad packed with international experience, a group featuring Alex Carey, Ashton Agar, Peter Handscomb, Head, Jon Holland, Usman Khawaja, Joel Paris, Matthew Renshaw and Chris Tremain.

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.

'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.'

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.

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.

Fit Khawaja, returning Pattinson to play Ashes opener

Fit Khawaja, returning Pattinson to play Ashes opener

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Khawaja passed a fitness Test on Monday after recovering from a hamstring injury and Langer confirmed the left-hander will bat at number three, while fast bowler Pattinson is set to feature in his first Test match since Feb. 2016.

1st T20: Rizwan's ton helps Pakistan defeat South Africa

1st T20: Rizwan's ton helps Pakistan defeat South Africa

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan smashed a maiden T20 century with seven sixes as Pakistan beat South Africa by three runs