News for 'Waqar'

Why Pakistan may play two spinners in England...

Why Pakistan may play two spinners in England...

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Younis said the ongoing England-West Indies series has shown that the pitches at Southampton and Manchester are now slow and sluggish.

Why Shoaib Akhtar rates this batsman above Tendulkar, Lara

Why Shoaib Akhtar rates this batsman above Tendulkar, Lara

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar has named the best ever batsman he ever bowled in a chat show 'The Sportsman' with former captain Wasim Akram. Shoaib, one of the fastest bowlers to have ever played the game, says his former teammate and captain Inzamam-ul-Haq played him better than any other batsman he bowled to during his career.

Inzamam against pacers training in India

Inzamam against pacers training in India

Rediff.com23 Jun 2005

The Pakistan captain said the PCB should utilize the services of Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis.

Revealed! What makes Sachin Tendulkar the greatest batsman...

Revealed! What makes Sachin Tendulkar the greatest batsman...

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

Sachin Tendulkar produced a fairytale run in the 2003 World Cup, which, in his own words, included the biggest match of his career, without facing a single ball in the nets, according to former teammate Rahul Dravid.

Talent, not age should be the sole criteria for selection: Tendulkar

Talent, not age should be the sole criteria for selection: Tendulkar

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

The batting legend believes that throwing a young cricketer to the deep end of the pool is a good thing.

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'

Crestfallen Pakistan players will start returning home

Crestfallen Pakistan players will start returning home

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

"The players and officials could face an angry reception on their return home to Lahore and Karachi but I think they should be prepared for this."

Umar Akmal charged under PCB Anti-Corruption Code

Umar Akmal charged under PCB Anti-Corruption Code

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Controversial Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal was charged on Friday for two separate breaches of the Pakistan Cricket Board's Anti-Corruption Code. He was charged for failing to disclose corrupt approaches to the PCB Vigilance and Security Department (without unnecessary delay).

Former players slam PCB for sacking Sarfaraz

Former players slam PCB for sacking Sarfaraz

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

"He (Sarfaraz) has shown himself to be a fine captain and yes he was struggling a bit for form but when a senior player is under pressure you have to encourage and back him, not dump him like this".

'I've always regarded Steyn as the world's number one bowler'

'I've always regarded Steyn as the world's number one bowler'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2014

Pakistani fast-bowling legend Waqar Younis has said that the South African pacer Dale Steyn is one of the best in the world he has seen in past two to three decades.

Pakistan cricketers salute 'class player' Dhoni

Pakistan cricketers salute 'class player' Dhoni

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

'A true match-winner against whom I enjoyed playing against a lot'

Pak players question Indian team's sportsmanship after England loss

Pak players question Indian team's sportsmanship after England loss

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

India's clash against England was a lot more than just a clash between the two teams as the result had the potential of changing other teams' fortune in the World Cup

Pakistan cricketers turn to shrink for inspiration

Pakistan cricketers turn to shrink for inspiration

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

The World Cup bound Pakistani cricketers will have two counselling sessions with a well-known sports psychologist before leaving for the World Cup.

Shehzad faces axe after spat with fielding coach, journalist

Shehzad faces axe after spat with fielding coach, journalist

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Following reports of three senior Pakistan players misbehaving with fielding coach Grant Luden, it is learned that opener Ahmed Shehzad may be sent home from the World Cup.

Four persons planned, executed Hyd blasts: NIA

Four persons planned, executed Hyd blasts: NIA

Rediff.com29 Mar 2013

According to sources in the National Investigation Agency, four persons planned and executed the twin blasts in Hyderabad on February 21, which claimed 16 lives. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

India's 'visored saviour' was destined for greatness

India's 'visored saviour' was destined for greatness

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

From the moment he took guard as a 16-year-old against Imran Khan, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis on a green-tinged pitch in Karachi in 1989, Sachin Tendulkar's destiny looked assured.

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.

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.

#Didyouknow: Mahela Jayawardene wanted to be a fast bowler

#Didyouknow: Mahela Jayawardene wanted to be a fast bowler

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

At the peak of Mahela Jayawardene's career, international cricket was flooded with world-class bowlers, something many feel is not the case now.

Pakistan bid to burst England's bubble

Pakistan bid to burst England's bubble

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

Pakistan left England with their heads held high after their last two tours, drawing both, most recently under Misbah in 2018.

'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.

ICC has successfully finished cricket in last 10 years: Akhtar

ICC has successfully finished cricket in last 10 years: Akhtar

Rediff.com26 May 2020

The International Cricket Council has "successfully finished" cricket in the last 10 years and brought it down to its knees, former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar insisted in a scathing criticism of the sport's global body. Akhtar expressed his anguish at some of the playing conditions in white ball cricket, which has made it a game only for the batsmen.

Notice to Musharraf for allowing drone attacks

Notice to Musharraf for allowing drone attacks

Rediff.com24 Oct 2012

A Pakistani court on Wednesday issued a notice to former President Gen (Retd) Pervez Musharraf for allowing US drone attacks in country even as a fresh strike by the Central Intelligence Agency-operated spy plane killed at least five in the restive North Waziristan.

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.

Kookaburra come up with alternative to polish cricket balls post-COVID-19

Kookaburra come up with alternative to polish cricket balls post-COVID-19

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Responding to the extraordinary situation, Kookaburra started developing a wax applicator, which could be ready in a month's time. Acting on guidelines framed by Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), Australia has already restricted the use of saliva and sweat.

Foodie Tendulkar takes a trip down memory lane

Foodie Tendulkar takes a trip down memory lane

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

Sachin Tendulkar took a trip down memory lane and for a change, it was not cricket that he talked about.

Pakistan can't afford to leave Amir out of T20 WC squad: Arthur

Pakistan can't afford to leave Amir out of T20 WC squad: Arthur

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Arthur described coaching the Pakistan team as a fulfilling period of his career.

I've never seen a coward captain like Misbah: Akhtar

I've never seen a coward captain like Misbah: Akhtar

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Former paceman Shoaib Akhtar labelled captain Misbah-ul-Haq "a coward" and "a selfish player" after Pakistan were crushed by 150 runs by West Indies in the World Cup on Saturday.

Agent tells court cricketers were involved in betting scams

Agent tells court cricketers were involved in betting scams

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

A sports agent accused of taking bribes to fix matches said Australian cricketers were "the biggest" culprits and that some of Pakistan's best-known former players were involved in betting scams, a London court heard on Monday.

'Drawing the second Test against Pakistan is not an option'

'Drawing the second Test against Pakistan is not an option'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Pakistan coach Waqar Younis has warned his team to beware a backlash from a wounded Australia in the second and final Test in Abu Dhabi starting on Thursday.

Aaqib Javed relieved of assistant coach's job

Aaqib Javed relieved of assistant coach's job

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

After getting rid of Intikhab Alam, manager of the national team, the Pakistan Cricket Board sacked assistant coach Aaqib Javed and assistant manager Shahid Aslam for tour of Zimbabwe.

Mohsin Khan named Pakistan interim coach

Mohsin Khan named Pakistan interim coach

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

Pakistan have appointed chief selector Mohsin Khan as interim coach for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka. The Pakistan Cricket Board is hunting for a new coach after the sudden resignation of Waqar Younis, who stepped down for personal reasons after the recent tour of Zimbabwe.

Winning streak, a positive development for Pak cricket: Rameez

Winning streak, a positive development for Pak cricket: Rameez

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

Former Pakistan captain Rameez Raja feels the country's cricketers are trying hard to regain their credibility that has been shaken by the spot-fixing scandal by trying hard to win each and every match they play.

Modelling is un-Islamic, says Deoband fatwa

Modelling is un-Islamic, says Deoband fatwa

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

A fatwa has been issued by a leading Islamic seminary against modelling by Muslim women. Darul-uloom Deoband has said that exhibiting bodies by Muslim women while modelling is against the Shariat law. The fatwa, which describes modelling as 'un-Islamic', was issued by Mufti Habibur Rehman, Mufti Mehmood Hasan, Mufti Fakhrul Islam, Mufti Zanul Islam and Mufti Waqar Ali of the seminary on Monday.

Pakistan set for first real 'home' Test in a decade

Pakistan set for first real 'home' Test in a decade

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Pakistan hosts its first Tests on home soil since the 2009 militant attack on Sri Lanka's team bus in Lahore.

PIX: Bumrah, Jadeja send England crashing at The Oval

PIX: Bumrah, Jadeja send England crashing at The Oval

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Images from Day 5 of the fourth Test between England and India, at The Oval, on Sunday.

PCB disbands selection committee after World T20 debacle

PCB disbands selection committee after World T20 debacle

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), on Monday, disbanded its national selection committee in the wake of the national team's debacle in the Asia Cup and the just-concluded World T20 cricket tournament.

Pakistan hoping for 'fresh start' against England

Pakistan hoping for 'fresh start' against England

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

Interim Pakistan coach Mohsin Khan said his team were hoping for a 'fresh start' when they take on England for the first time since the spot-fixing scandal next month.