News for 'Veteran Pakistan'

DC has tough task at hand sans X-factor Pant

DC has tough task at hand sans X-factor Pant

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

The 'Impact Player' rule will be used differently by different outfits but truth be told, DC do not have enough players with X-factor in its ranks.

Caught Out: Crime. Corruption. Cricket Review: Scratches Only The Surface

Caught Out: Crime. Corruption. Cricket Review: Scratches Only The Surface

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

An earnest attempt at uncovering the truth behind the match-fixing saga, but fails to highlight any new information.

India beat Pakistan to retain Blind World Cup title

India beat Pakistan to retain Blind World Cup title

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Sunil Ramesh slammed a superb 93 as India defeated arch rivals Pakistan by two wickets in a thrilling summit clash to retain the Blind Cricket World Cup title in Sharjah on Saturday.

World media calls G20 declaration a 'coup' for Modi

World media calls G20 declaration a 'coup' for Modi

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

The G20 declaration, which hit snags on the language to describe the Ukraine war, amounted to a 'coup' for host Prime Minister Narendra Modi though the final compromise statement reflected a stand far softer than those the United States and its Western allies have adopted on Russia, the world media said on Sunday.

Axar jumps to career-best in ICC Test Rankings

Axar jumps to career-best in ICC Test Rankings

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has attained a career-best second position after notching two half-centuries in the final Test series against England in Karachi.

If India Becomes Bharat...

If India Becomes Bharat...

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

By changing the nation's name from India to Bharat, would this landmass overnight lose the emotional and cultural linkage that had been built over generations, centuries and millennia, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

War memorial dedicated to 22 heroes of 1971 conflict in Jammu

War memorial dedicated to 22 heroes of 1971 conflict in Jammu

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The bravehearts belonged to 16th Battalion of the Punjab Regiment - an illustrious 'Infantry Paltan' whose name is etched in the history due to their courage and fearlessness, the spokesman said.

Pakistan promises fool-proof security for India's tennis players

Pakistan promises fool-proof security for India's tennis players

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Seeking to allay fears on Indian team's security during the Davis Cup tie, Pakistan Tennis Federation president Salim Saifullah Khan assured that the contest will be held in safe and secure environment, promising "impressive hospitality" to the visitors.

Pawar praised 'hard-working' Adani in his 2015 autobiography

Pawar praised 'hard-working' Adani in his 2015 autobiography

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

In his Marathi autobiography Lok Maze Saangati published in 2015, Pawar has lavished praise on Adani describing him as 'hard-working, simple, down to earth' and with ambition to make big in the infrastructure sector.

Amid strained ties, India, Pakistan revive 'Track II diplomacy'

Amid strained ties, India, Pakistan revive 'Track II diplomacy'

Rediff.com1 May 2018

The Indian side, led by former foreign ministry secretary Vivek Katju and included well-known educationist J S Rajput and other experts, met ex-Pakistan foreign secretary Inamul Haque.

Can Pakistan end their losing streak against India in World Cup?

Can Pakistan end their losing streak against India in World Cup?

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Pakistan go into the World Cup having suffered 10 successive ODI defeats and were also beaten by Afghanistan in the warm-up match of the World Cup.

How Australia plan to conquer India

How Australia plan to conquer India

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

The documentary, which premieres on Prime Video this week, charts the success and failure of Cummins' team

England announces squad for ODI series against Australia

England announces squad for ODI series against Australia

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

The three-match series will be played over six days, with matches in Adelaide, Sydney and finishing in Melbourne on November 22.

King Kohli crowned ICC player of the month

King Kohli crowned ICC player of the month

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Virat Kohli was named as the ICC men's player of the month for October following following a series of star performances as India charged their way to the T20 World Cup semi-finals.

Pujara falls cheaply on Sussex debut

Pujara falls cheaply on Sussex debut

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Pujara was dismissed in the 24th over on day two of the division two game against Derbyshire

Aussies to be patient in Test series against Pakistan

Aussies to be patient in Test series against Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

With injuries to regular fast bowlers Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins, Australia have included a uncapped duo Brendan Doggett and Michael Neser in their squad and recalled veteran Peter Siddle for the two-match series next month.

ICC expects India-Pakistan WC match to go through despite tensions

ICC expects India-Pakistan WC match to go through despite tensions

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Amid speculation surrounding India-Pakistan World Cup clash owing to the Pulwama terror attack, the International Cricket Council said it does not foresee any change in the schedule of the mega event, starting on May 30.

T20 World Cup India Report Card

T20 World Cup India Report Card

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Patel and Arshdeep Singh were the only bright lights in a poor India show at the T20 World Cup.

Obama names new envoys to Afghanistan, Pakistan

Obama names new envoys to Afghanistan, Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

United States President Barack Obama has nominated two veteran diplomats to be the US ambassadors to Afghanistan and Pakistan.Almost two months after the incumbents resigned, Obama nominated James B Cunningham as the new US Ambassador to Afghanistan and Richard G Olson as the new envoy to Pakistan.

Bumrah, Harshal back for T20 World Cup; Jadeja out

Bumrah, Harshal back for T20 World Cup; Jadeja out

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

A fit-again Jasprit Bumrah was recalled to the Indian team for the T20 World Cup along with fellow pace bowler Harshal Patel, but spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was ruled out of the tournament because of injury.

'I didn't want to be shot by my friends'

'I didn't want to be shot by my friends'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

IAF Flying Officer Jawahar Lal Bhargava was forced to stayed in the POW camp at Rawalpindi for the year that followed only to be released in December 1972.

Ashwin rises to 2nd in ICC Test rankings!

Ashwin rises to 2nd in ICC Test rankings!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin is fast closing in on the No 1 spot in the ICC Test rankings for bowlers.

Ahmedabad Test on even keel, feels Nathan Lyon

Ahmedabad Test on even keel, feels Nathan Lyon

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

Lyon is confident that there will be a result with two days left in the game.

Yasir matches Imran as he spins Pakistan to innings defeat of NZ

Yasir matches Imran as he spins Pakistan to innings defeat of NZ

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Veteran leg-spinner Shah took six second innings wickets for 143 runs to finish the match with a career-best 14 for 184 as New Zealand were bowled out for 312 after being forced to follow on a day earlier.

World Cup PIX: Rampant India destroy Pakistan; make it 7-0

World Cup PIX: Rampant India destroy Pakistan; make it 7-0

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Rohit Sharma produced an elegant hundred before Kuldeep Yadav flummoxed the Pakistani batsmen as India inflicted a humiliating 89-run defeat via the Duckworth-Lewis method on their arch-rivals.

Pakistan's Akmal dropped amid alleged discipline breach

Pakistan's Akmal dropped amid alleged discipline breach

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Umar Akmal has been dropped from the Pakistan Twenty20 squad to face England as he is under investigation for bringing the sport into disrepute in an off-field incident, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) reported on Thursday.

Isolate Pakistan like it happened with South Africa during apartheid: CoA chief

Isolate Pakistan like it happened with South Africa during apartheid: CoA chief

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

'We would be shooting in the foot if we don't play Pakistan in the World Cup. Our aim should be to ostracise Pakistan as a cricketing nation'

PICS: Sania watches as husband Malik thumps Scot bowlers

PICS: Sania watches as husband Malik thumps Scot bowlers

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Malik was named 'Player of the Match' for his smashing half-ton.

No Williamson, Southee; Santner to captain NZ in India T20s

No Williamson, Southee; Santner to captain NZ in India T20s

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Veteran all-rounder Mitchell Santner will captain the New Zealand side for the three-match T20I series against India.

Younis eclipses Miandad record, becomes Pakistan's top run-getter

Younis eclipses Miandad record, becomes Pakistan's top run-getter

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Veteran batsman Younis Khan has become Pakistan's all-time leading Test run-scorer, surpassing Javed Miandad's tally of 8832 runs on the opening day of the first Test against England in Abu Dhabi.

Australian eves beat Pakistan by 91 runs

Australian eves beat Pakistan by 91 runs

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Title contenders Australia started their ICC Women's World Cup campaign in a confident manner whipping Pakistan by 91 runs in their group B league opener in Cuttack.

Do you agree with Waqar's All-Time Pakistan Test XI?

Do you agree with Waqar's All-Time Pakistan Test XI?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

A month back, there was huge buzz over India's 500th Test and many former greats had come up with their own all-time XI of India. Now, to celebrate Pakistan's 400th Test match played against West Indies, legendary Pakistan fast bowler Waqar Younis has revealed his all time Pakistan Test XI. Wicketkeeper-batsman Sarfraz Ahmed was the only player under the age of 30 selected in the high-quality side. Furthermore, the 29-year-old, alongside veteran right-handed batsman Younus Khan, was the one of two active players picked.

Younis becomes first batsman to hit Test tons in all 11 nations

Younis becomes first batsman to hit Test tons in all 11 nations

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

Veteran Pakistan batsman Younis Khan on Thursday became the first cricketer in Test history to score centuries in 11 countries, including the United Arab Emirates. - Scorecard: During the ongoing third Test being played against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Younis smashed his 34th century on a rain-affected third day, tying him with Sunil Gavaskar, Mahela Jayawardene and Brian Lara in the all-time list at 6th place, reports the Dawn.

Asia Cup preview: Fancied India wary of unpredictable Pakistan

Asia Cup preview: Fancied India wary of unpredictable Pakistan

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

India are eyeing a place in the final after three wins in as many matches, while Pakistan will look to step up their game in the Super Four match, after a scare against Afghanistan.

Congratulations skipper! Pakistan cricket fraternity to Imran Khan

Congratulations skipper! Pakistan cricket fraternity to Imran Khan

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Pakistani cricketers congratulated the World Cup-winning former captain for leading his party to power in the country's general elections.

T20 rankings: Ishan Kishan breaks into top 10; Karthik jumps 108 places

T20 rankings: Ishan Kishan breaks into top 10; Karthik jumps 108 places

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Dinesh Karthik jumped a massive 108 spots to 87th on the latest ICC T20 rankings

10 global terrorists in Pakistan working against India

10 global terrorists in Pakistan working against India

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com presents the names of 10 global terrorists who, according to United Nations Security Council, are operating against India from Pakistan.

PHOTOS: Rohit, Dhawan hit tons as India crush Pakistan

PHOTOS: Rohit, Dhawan hit tons as India crush Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

Centuries from openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan helped India crush Pakistan by nine wickets in the Super Four match of the Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday.

Indian women down Pakistan to complete Asia Cup 'double hat-trick'

Indian women down Pakistan to complete Asia Cup 'double hat-trick'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

Indian women maintained their supremacy in the Asia Cup, beating arch-rivals Pakistan by 17 runs for their sixth title in as many editions.

The big surprise in India women's team for CWG

The big surprise in India women's team for CWG

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Wicketkeeper Taniya Bhatia, who has an unimpressive strike rate of under 100 in the T20 format, was on Monday named in the Indian women's squad for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.