News for 'Waqar Younis'

Mushtaq's appointment questioned

Mushtaq's appointment questioned

Rediff.com18 Sep 2006

Justice Malik Mohammad Qayyum asked how the former Pakistan leg spinner was appointed assistant coach since he was blacklisted after the match-fixing scandal.

Cricket icons set to tee off

Cricket icons set to tee off

Rediff.com23 Nov 2005

Names like Kapil Dev, Ian Botham, Dean Jones, Gary Kirsten and Waqar Younis will rub shoulders in the Signature World Cup of Golfing Cricketers.

'Babar needs Rohit, Kohli's pressure handling skills'

'Babar needs Rohit, Kohli's pressure handling skills'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Latif said India have superior spinners and based on current form, Rohit Sharma's men are favourites for a win on Sunday.

Pakistan working on rotation policy for pacers

Pakistan working on rotation policy for pacers

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Waqar said a group of fast bowlers including young ones in domestic cricket would also be sent for training and work to the high-performance centre in Lahore to keep them ready for national duty.

Lankan academy to be named after Murali

Lankan academy to be named after Murali

Rediff.com11 Jul 2003

The academy is currently under construction in the central Sri Lankan town of Kandy

Latif relishing Pakistan challenge

Latif relishing Pakistan challenge

Rediff.com2 Apr 2003

With Javed Miandad at the helm, Pakistan can look forward to regaining lost glory," said the new captain.

Muralitharan takes 300 wkts in ODIs

Muralitharan takes 300 wkts in ODIs

Rediff.com15 Jan 2003

'Boy, did Sachin not tell the world how to play the game?'

'Boy, did Sachin not tell the world how to play the game?'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

Former India spinner Maninder Singh looks back on Sachin Tendulkar's debut Test in conversation with Manu Shankar.

Inzamam's dubious distinction

Inzamam's dubious distinction

Rediff.com7 Apr 2005

Shoaib upset over criticism

Shoaib upset over criticism

Rediff.com1 Feb 2005

Just why is Pakistan cricket hurting?

Just why is Pakistan cricket hurting?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Former captain Inzamam ul Haq has blamed the lack of international cricket at home since 2009 for the declining standards in Pakistan cricket.

'Kallis is one of the best all-rounders in the world'

'Kallis is one of the best all-rounders in the world'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Cricket legends around the world have paid their tributes to the retiring South African great Jacques Kallis, with former Pakistani coach and fast bowler Waqar Younis and Sri Lankan captain Angelo Mathews leading the pack.

'Whoever handles pressure will win'

'Whoever handles pressure will win'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

'The matches between India and Pakistan are the biggest in the world.'

6 Reasons why Pakistan lost to Kiwis

6 Reasons why Pakistan lost to Kiwis

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Waqar Younis has hit out at his batsmen for failing to accelerate.

PCB sacked Moin to keep his prestige intact: Shaharyar

PCB sacked Moin to keep his prestige intact: Shaharyar

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

The chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board Shaharyar Khan has said that the decision to call back Moin Khan from the World Cup and later sack him as chief selector was taken to keep his prestige and reputation intact after the Casino incident.

Imran wants bowling coach for Pakistan

Imran wants bowling coach for Pakistan

Rediff.com22 Mar 2004

The former Pakistan captain and pace ace suggested either Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis or Aquib Javed for the job.

Kallis ton puts South Africa on top against Pak

Kallis ton puts South Africa on top against Pak

Rediff.com27 Dec 2002

His unbeaten 104 guided the home side to 250 for five after Waqar Younis put them in.

Kallis hits ton but Pak fight back

Kallis hits ton but Pak fight back

Rediff.com26 Dec 2002

SA were sent into bat by Pakistan and ended the day on 250 for five with Kallis unbeaten on 104.

Pak greats should learn from Dravid: Afridi

Pak greats should learn from Dravid: Afridi

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

'I think as it is we are facing a shortage of quality talent so what is coming through needs to be groomed properly by our former greats. They can do a lot with these young players'

Pulwama attack: After CCI, RCA removes photographs of Pakistan players

Pulwama attack: After CCI, RCA removes photographs of Pakistan players

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

The Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) Monday pulled down pictures of Pakistan players from its lobby, protesting against the terrorist attack in Pulwama.

Imran, PM Sharif shower praise on 'brave' Pakistan

Imran, PM Sharif shower praise on 'brave' Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Pakistan, at the same MCG 30 years ago, had beaten England in the final of the 50-overs world Cup under Khan's inspiring leadership.

'Playing regular bilateral series can help reduce the tensions in Indo-Pak relations'

'Playing regular bilateral series can help reduce the tensions in Indo-Pak relations'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2015

Amid a cloud of uncertainty over resumption of Indo-Pak cricketing ties, Pakistan's coach Waqar Younis has said he is optimistic about a bilateral series in December and firmly believes regular cricket can help reduce tensions between the two countries.

Pakistan let players take final call on England tour

Pakistan let players take final call on England tour

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Sarfaraz Ahmed said that the PCB left it to the players to make the final call on travelling to England for the Test and T20 series.

Why Pakistan men's team need to take inspiration from women's side

Why Pakistan men's team need to take inspiration from women's side

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

Pakistan bowling coach Azhar Mahmood has called on the his side to draw inspiration from the women's side who displayed a spirited performance during the recently-concluded World Twenty20.

'What Aamir did was his fault, no one should cry'

'What Aamir did was his fault, no one should cry'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Pakistan coach Waqar Younis has termed Mohammed Aamir's performance against India as 'outstanding' but at the same time said his sufferings in the last five years after being convicted for spot-fixing has been his own fault for which no one should feel bad.

'Credit to Sania Mirza for inspiring her husband'

'Credit to Sania Mirza for inspiring her husband'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik credited his wife, Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, for his success in international cricket since his recall to the national side this year.

Just relentless work for 200 Test wickets: Rabada

Just relentless work for 200 Test wickets: Rabada

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

The South African bowler said he never thought of achieving such milestones when he started playing and admitted the journey to 200 Test wickets hasn't been an easy ride for him.

'Will be available to play for Pakistan once Misbah leaves'

'Will be available to play for Pakistan once Misbah leaves'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Amir had announced his retirement last month after being dropped for tour of New Zealand.

WT20: 'This Pakistan team lacks pride and passion'

WT20: 'This Pakistan team lacks pride and passion'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Former pacer Shoaib Akhtar says he is he is not the least bit surprised by Pakistan's poor run in the ongoing World T20 Championship.

Injuries, suspensions plague unpredictable Pakistan's World Cup charge

Injuries, suspensions plague unpredictable Pakistan's World Cup charge

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

'I am happy that we are not favourites'

Ind vs Pak: Former players question contentious no ball call

Ind vs Pak: Former players question contentious no ball call

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

There was a lot of noise over social media platforms over the last-over waist-high no ball.

India Vs Pakistan: 5 Memorable ODIs

India Vs Pakistan: 5 Memorable ODIs

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Who can forget the 1996 World Cup quarter-final in Bengaluru? Or Sachin Tendulkar's magical knock at Centurion in the 2003 World Cup? Or Kapil Dev-inspired India bowling out Pakistan 87 at Sharjah?

World Cup Blogs: Australia, India braced for verbal onslaught at SCG

World Cup Blogs: Australia, India braced for verbal onslaught at SCG

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup.

Afridi's shocking claims about 2010 spot-fixing scandal

Afridi's shocking claims about 2010 spot-fixing scandal

Rediff.com4 May 2019

Says he knew of SMS exchanges between bookmaker and players before the scam broke out

Afridi claims he knew of SMS exchanges between bookies and players

Afridi claims he knew of SMS exchanges between bookies and players

Rediff.com4 May 2019

The spot-fixing scandal happened in August 2010 during Pakistan's tour of England and then captain Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir were banned by the ICC for their involvement.

'Misbah wouldn't get a coaching job with a school team'

'Misbah wouldn't get a coaching job with a school team'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

The 48-year-old Aaqib, who had also coached the UAE national team in ICC events, said that poor coaching and management decisions led to Pakistan having a bad tour of New Zealand.

2019 World Cup: Pakistan got it wrong against India right from toss

2019 World Cup: Pakistan got it wrong against India right from toss

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Waqar Younis, who has been part of India-Pakistan World Cup clashes on four occasions, said Pakistan did not know how to handle the duo of Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul,

Moores turns down offer to coach Pakistan

Moores turns down offer to coach Pakistan

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Former England coach Peter Moores has turned down an opportunity to suc'ceed Waqar Younis as the new Pakistan coach, the 53-year-old Englishman said.