News for 'Waqar'

World Cup: 'Pakistan is a weaker team than India at this moment'

World Cup: 'Pakistan is a weaker team than India at this moment'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Legendary pacer Waqar Younis rated India a better side over Pakistan going into the World Cup while basing his observation on the better preparation of the Rohit Sharma-led team ahead of the quadrennial big bash.

Bumrah ready to guide India's novice pace attack

Bumrah ready to guide India's novice pace attack

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Bumrah became the fastest Indian pacer to pick 150+ wickets in long-format cricket during the second day of the India-England Test match in Visakhapatnam.

'May the longtime Sun shine upon you'

'May the longtime Sun shine upon you'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

'All love surround you and the pure light within you, Guide your way home.'

Pakistan Hockey fires entire coaching team before Asian Games

Pakistan Hockey fires entire coaching team before Asian Games

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

PHF sacks entire coaching staff of Pakistan men's team ahead of Asian Games

Warner & His Kids' Diwali Wishes

Warner & His Kids' Diwali Wishes

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

'Give your families a big hug heading into the year and stay connected with your loved ones. Spread positivity.'

Ek Hasina Thi: End Of An Era In Bangladesh

Ek Hasina Thi: End Of An Era In Bangladesh

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

As news of Hasina's departure spread, hundreds broke into Hasina's residence, vandalising and looting the interiors, providing dramatic expression to the anti-government protests that have killed more than 100 people in the last two days. At the centre of people anger is the Hasina government's controversial quota system reserving 30 per cent jobs for families of veterans who fought the 1971 liberation war. With volatile crowds taking to the streets -- some clambering on Hasina's father and Bangladesh founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's statue and smashing it with hammers in a lasting image underscoring the fickleness of history -- Army chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman announced that the 76-year-old prime minister has resigned.

'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.

On this Day: Sachin's debut sparks nostalgia

On this Day: Sachin's debut sparks nostalgia

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Sachin Tendulkar made his debut on November 15, 1989, at the age of 16

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?

Controversial recall? Amir, Imad return to Pak squad

Controversial recall? Amir, Imad return to Pak squad

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Amir, Imad recalled to Pakistan squad for NZ T20I series

Pakistan presenter covering World Cup leaves India amid backlash

Pakistan presenter covering World Cup leaves India amid backlash

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Pakistani presenter Zainab Abbas, part of the ICC digital team covering the ODI World Cup, on Monday left India after facing backlash on social media over her alleged anti-India posts in the past.

Why Pakistan are favourites for T20 World Cup

Why Pakistan are favourites for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Pace legend Waqar Younis is backing Pakistan to win the T20 World Cup to be held in Australia later this year, saying the pitches Down Under could favour their potent bowling attack.

'Shaheen Afridi asked for break from Sydney Test'

'Shaheen Afridi asked for break from Sydney Test'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

Pakistan coach Mohammad Hafeez revealed that Shaheen Shah Afridi approached him with a request to take a break from the recently-concluded third and final Test against Australia.

Don't be so narrow-minded, says SC on plea to ban Pak artists

Don't be so narrow-minded, says SC on plea to ban Pak artists

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea seeking a complete ban on artistes from Pakistan to perform or work in India, and asked the petitioner not to be "so narrow-minded".

SEE: Shaheen Afridi surprises Haris Rauf

SEE: Shaheen Afridi surprises Haris Rauf

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Shaheen Afridi lauded Haris Rauf not only for his impressive bowling but also for his significant contribution to enhancing Pakistan's fielding performance.

Spot-fixer Salman Butt in PCB's national selection panel

Spot-fixer Salman Butt in PCB's national selection panel

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Butt was suspended for five years for his role in spot-fixing during the Pakistan and England Test match in August, 2010.

Yasin Malik's wife included in Pak caretaker cabinet

Yasin Malik's wife included in Pak caretaker cabinet

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has included Mishaal Hussain Malik, wife of jailed terrorist and Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Yasin Malik, in his cabinet.

ASI begins survey of Bhojshala complex in MP; no curbs on puja, namaaz

ASI begins survey of Bhojshala complex in MP; no curbs on puja, namaaz

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The ASI team, comprising more than a dozen members, reached the complex in the morning.

ACT: Pakistan hockey team gets NOC, to travel to India

ACT: Pakistan hockey team gets NOC, to travel to India

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

The Pakistan hockey team has got the green signal to travel to India for the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy slated to be held in Chennai from August 3.

Asia Cup final: A day of records for Miyaan Siraj!

Asia Cup final: A day of records for Miyaan Siraj!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

The Indian swing master broke a few records en route this dream performance in a title-winning effort.

'Timed Out' Mathews Seeks Justice!

'Timed Out' Mathews Seeks Justice!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

'Video evidence shows I still had five more seconds even after the helmet gave away! Can the fourth umpire rectify this please? I mean safety is paramount as I just couldn't face the bowler without a helmet.'

Starc nears Lillee's tally: 'It's cool, humbling, means I am old!'

Starc nears Lillee's tally: 'It's cool, humbling, means I am old!'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

As he gears up to surpass legendary Dennis Lillee in the tally of Test wicket-takers for Australia, pacer Mitchell Starc opened up on strong words from his former head coach Tim Nielsen that paved way for his durability and said that it would be humbling to surpass the Aussie icon in wicket-taking charts.

Babar Azam faces dilemma: To step down or not?

Babar Azam faces dilemma: To step down or not?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Teammates have advised Babar Azam not to step down: PCB sources

HC orders ASI to conduct 'scientific survey' of MP's Bhojshala in 6 weeks

HC orders ASI to conduct 'scientific survey' of MP's Bhojshala in 6 weeks

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Aggrieved by the direction, Dhar city's head cleric Waqar Sadiq said they (Kamal Maula Mosque management committee) will challenge the ruling in the Supreme Court.

Kohli's absence gives England an edge in Test series

Kohli's absence gives England an edge in Test series

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

'...Virat adds to the quality of any contest because he is such a wonderful player who brings fire, passion, competitiveness and great fan following to the sport. But personal matters always take preference over cricketing matters.'

Five more held for mob attack on interfaith couple outside MP hotel

Five more held for mob attack on interfaith couple outside MP hotel

Rediff.com29 May 2023

With this, the total number of arrests in the case has gone up to 12, an official said.

PHOTOS: Brilliant Bumrah, Jaiswal put India on top

PHOTOS: Brilliant Bumrah, Jaiswal put India on top

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Images from Day 2 of the second Test between India and England at Visakhapatnam.

100 Days For T20 World Cup!

100 Days For T20 World Cup!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Australia are the defending champions, having beaten New Zealand by 8 wickets in the 2021 T20 World Cup in the UAE.

'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.'

Will take full responsibility of team's performance: Saqlain Mushtaq

Will take full responsibility of team's performance: Saqlain Mushtaq

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Pakistan's interim head coach Saqlain Mushtaq on Wednesday said he will take full responsibility of the team's performance after the sudden resignations of Misbah-ul-Haq and Waqar Younis just weeks before the World T20 Cup in UAE.

'How about declaring April 24 as National Cricket Day'

'How about declaring April 24 as National Cricket Day'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

'There are greats, there are legends and then there is @sachin_rt.'

Why Amir called Pakistan's dressing room 'scary'

Why Amir called Pakistan's dressing room 'scary'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Amir said he faced mental torture after reading statements from Misbah and Waqar

Wasn't a 190 pitch: Rohit credits bowlers for win over Pakistan

Wasn't a 190 pitch: Rohit credits bowlers for win over Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma on Saturday lauded his bowlers for bundling out Pakistan for a paltry 191 on a pitch that had nothing much in it for the bowlers during their marquee World Cup match.

This Pakistan player expects tight contest between India-Aus

This Pakistan player expects tight contest between India-Aus

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Waqar said Australia will come hard at India as they must be still hurting from the defeat in the 2018 Test series at home.

Wasim Akram's Late Swing

Wasim Akram's Late Swing

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Indians will forever remember Akram as the scary phenomenon with the soft smile, the man who rattled through the Indian batting order, but was rarely as hated as Waqar or Shoaib Akhtar, observes Vaibhav Raghunandan.

Sachin, Akram's plan for ODI makeover revealed!

Sachin, Akram's plan for ODI makeover revealed!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Tendulkar wants to break the ODIs to four innings of 25 overs each to break the "monotony".

'Bumrah is a Ferrari'

'Bumrah is a Ferrari'

Rediff.com27 May 2021

'Bumrah is unique and at the moment, he is one of the best.'

PHOTOS: Clinical India thrash Sri Lanka to win Asia Cup final

PHOTOS: Clinical India thrash Sri Lanka to win Asia Cup final

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

IMAGES from the Asia Cup 2023 Final played between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday.

After Mayawati's denial, Owaisi's party offers ticket to Mukhtar Ansari

After Mayawati's denial, Owaisi's party offers ticket to Mukhtar Ansari

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Earlier in the day, BSP supremo Mayawati said her party will make efforts to not field 'bahubali' (strongmen) or mafia candidates in the upcoming polls and announced that Ansari, who is lodged in a jail in Banda, will not be given a ticket from Mau again.

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.