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Delhi riots: Court rejects bail plea of man who pointed gun at cop

Delhi riots: Court rejects bail plea of man who pointed gun at cop

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

It was taken up for hearing after Pathan moved an application last month for pressing the bail plea "in view of the threats" faced by him in prison.

Pakistan appoint Younis as batting coach for England tour

Pakistan appoint Younis as batting coach for England tour

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Pakistan appointed former captain Younis Khan as national team's batting coach and also roped in Mushtaq Ahmed as spin bowling coach for the upcoming tour of England. The 42-year-old Younis had scored 10,099 runs in 118 Tests, including a career-best 313 in a successful career during which he also became world number one batsman in the ICC Test rankings.

Akram, Miandad to conduct online sessions for Pakistan cricketers

Akram, Miandad to conduct online sessions for Pakistan cricketers

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Sunday said that former greats like Javed Miandad and Wasim Akram will be holding online sessions with current and emerging cricketers in Pakistan to help them remain focused in the wake of the coronavirus lockdown. These sessions have been arranged by the Pakistan national men's cricket team management in collaboration with the International Cricket Operations Department as they are looking at innovative ideas to ensure its elite players and future prospects remain connected with the game.

Third T20I: Australia crush Pakistan to win series

Third T20I: Australia crush Pakistan to win series

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

With this victory, Australia won the three-match T20I series against Pakistan by 2-0 as the first match was washed out.

WTC: Stokes urges England to stay aggressive

WTC: Stokes urges England to stay aggressive

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Leg-spinner Yasir Shah marks his return to the national men's team as Pakistan on Wednesday announced an 18-member squad for next month's two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan primed to secure semis berth

T20 World Cup: Pakistan primed to secure semis berth

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Pakistan will aim to maintain their remarkable consistency against a spirited Namibia and seal a semi-final spot in the T20 World Cup in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

This Champions Trophy TRIVIA will blow your mind!

This Champions Trophy TRIVIA will blow your mind!

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

Sarfraz, Imad: Pakistanis to win an ICC final vs India

South Africa's Rabada ruled out of England ODI series

South Africa's Rabada ruled out of England ODI series

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

South Africa play three ODIs against England, starting at the weekend, following on three Twenty20 Internationals.

High-flying Pakistan seek revenge against New Zealand

High-flying Pakistan seek revenge against New Zealand

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Pakistan will have 'revenge' on their mind for a recent off-field snub when they take on New Zealand in the T20 World Cup in Sharjah on Tuesday.

Sports Shorts: US athletics legend Lewis attacks Trump

Sports Shorts: US athletics legend Lewis attacks Trump

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

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.

'Car crash in slow motion' after Australia humbled in T20

'Car crash in slow motion' after Australia humbled in T20

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Aaron Finch's side were bundled out for 89 in the first Twenty20 international against Pakistan as they lost by 66 runs.

T20 World Cup: Shadab MVP; SKY 2nd!

T20 World Cup: Shadab MVP; SKY 2nd!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji list the Most Valuable Players in T20 World Cup 2022.

Why England Defeated Pakistan

Why England Defeated Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

England underlined their domination in white ball cricket as they outclassed Pakistan by five wickets to win the T20 World Cup title on Sunday.

Tendulkar to coach Lara, Ponting, Akram

Tendulkar to coach Lara, Ponting, Akram

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Former West Indies captain Brian Lara will be in the same team as Ricky Ponting, Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer in the upcoming Bushfire relief fundraiser match. Ponting's side, which will be coached by former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, also comprises of lethal pacers such as Brett Lee and Wasim Akram. On the other hand, Gilchrist side's has a solid top-order comprising of Yuvraj Singh, Shane Watson and Andrew Symonds.

Amir dropped from Pakistan's T20 squad

Amir dropped from Pakistan's T20 squad

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Pakistan left out pace bowler Mohammad Amir from their 15-man Twenty20 international squad to face Australia.

Pakistan pick tainted paceman Amir for New Zealand tour

Pakistan pick tainted paceman Amir for New Zealand tour

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

Fast bowler Mohammad Amir was named in the Pakistan squads on Friday for the limited over New Zealand tour, marking a return to the national team after serving a five-year ban for spot-fixing.

Six Pakistan players negative in second COVID test ahead of England tour

Six Pakistan players negative in second COVID test ahead of England tour

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Six of the 10 Pakistan cricketers bound for England who tested positive for COVID-19 have now registered negative results on re-testing, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Saturday. Mohammad Hasnain, Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Hafeez and Wahab Riaz, however, must return a second negative result before they can join the main squad of 20 players who will leave for England on Sunday.

Ranji Semis: Jaiswal, Jaffer tons derail UP; MP in commond

Ranji Semis: Jaiswal, Jaffer tons derail UP; MP in commond

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Mumbai's Yashasvi Jaiswal and Armaan Jaffer to put Uttar Pradesh on the back-foot by taking their overall lead past the 600-mark

'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.

Rain threat looms as India-Pak set for T20 WC showdown

Rain threat looms as India-Pak set for T20 WC showdown

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Thousands of fans from both countries have crisscrossed the globe to watch their team in action and trust rival captains Rohit Sharma and Babar Azam to tell you this is another 'match' for them, but all the 22 players and reserves know that this is 'The Match'.

Winds of change in Pakistan cricket

Winds of change in Pakistan cricket

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

PCB Cricket Committee to take decisions on splitting captaincy, inviting applications for new coach

Police recovers car involved in road rage with Akram

Police recovers car involved in road rage with Akram

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

Senior police officials said that they have finally recovered the car that was involved in the road rage incident with Pakistan pace legend Wasim Akram in Karachi's busy Karsaz area on Wednesday.

Pakistan cruise home as Yasir's spin sinks Zimbabwe

Pakistan cruise home as Yasir's spin sinks Zimbabwe

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

Yasir Shah wrecked Zimbabwe's batting lineup with six for 26 as Pakistan cruised to a 131-run win in the opening One-dayer at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Pakistan edge Afghanistan to stay alive

PHOTOS: Pakistan edge Afghanistan to stay alive

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

All-rounder Imad Wasim's unbeaten 49 guided Pakistan to a thrilling three-wicket victory over minnows Afghanistan in Leeds on Saturday, maintaining their hopes of reaching the World Cup semi-finals.

Imad happy to step up and be Pakistan's match winner

Imad happy to step up and be Pakistan's match winner

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Pakistan's Imad Wasim wasn't remotely fazed by guiding his side to victory over Afghanistan, simply saying it was his turn to be match-winner at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019.

Sami, Malik recalled for T20s against Zimbabwe

Sami, Malik recalled for T20s against Zimbabwe

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Experienced Pakistan players Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Sami received surprise call-ups to the national side for the two T20 matches against the touring Zimbabwe team after spending close to three years in the wilderness.

Miandad slams Inzamam's selection committee as 'one-man show'

Miandad slams Inzamam's selection committee as 'one-man show'

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Former Pakistan skipper Javed Miandad has slammed the newly-appointed Inzamam-ul-Haq led national selection committee by describing it as a 'one-man show'. Inzamam was appointed as the Pakistan chief selector in a major overhaul of the team after Haroon Rasheed-led committee was sacked by the country's cricket board following the team's dismal World T20 performance in India. 46-year-old Inzamam had shortlisted former cricketers Tauseef Ahmed, Wasim Haider and Wajahatullah Wasti as a part of the new selection panel. According to Miandad, Inzamam has roped in all the yes men in his committee, the Dawn reports.

Centre returns names of 2 judges for elevation to HCs, cites no reasons

Centre returns names of 2 judges for elevation to HCs, cites no reasons

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

The SC collegium had in 2016 recommended names of Harnaresh Singh Gill and Mohammed Nizamuddin for appointment as judges of the Punjab and Haryana high court and the Calcutta high court respectively.

Kiwis Favourites Against Unpredictable Pakistan

Kiwis Favourites Against Unpredictable Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

New Zealand are better organised and clinical in terms of execution and hence could start as the favourites in the first semi-final against Pakistan on Wednesday.

Malik, Sami back in Pakistan ODI squad for Zimbabwe series

Malik, Sami back in Pakistan ODI squad for Zimbabwe series

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Pakistan have made a number of changes in their ODI squad for the short home series against Zimbabwe, recalling seniors such as Shoaib Malik and Muhammad Sami in the 16-member side.

Cup Extras: 'Pak openers to learn from Tendulkar'

Cup Extras: 'Pak openers to learn from Tendulkar'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

Former captain Wasim Akram has called on Pakistani openers to seek inspiration and learn from the exploits of Indian senior batsman Sachin Tendulkar.

Sarfaraz retained as Pakistan's ODI and T20I captain

Sarfaraz retained as Pakistan's ODI and T20I captain

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Pakistan's new head coach and chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq said he is hopeful of working well with Sarfaraz to take the team forward.

Mushtaq will help England to exploit India: Akram

Mushtaq will help England to exploit India: Akram

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Legendary seamer Wasim Akram feels the presence of former Pakistan leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed as a spin bowling coach of England will boost the team and prepare them better to exploit the Indian conditions during the four-Test series starting in Ahmedabad.

Pakistan name Riaz, Amir and Asif in final World Cup squad

Pakistan name Riaz, Amir and Asif in final World Cup squad

Rediff.com20 May 2019

The trio will replace Faheem Ashraf, Junaid Khan and Abid Ali after selectors spoke with skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed and coach Mickey Arthur following Pakistan's 4-0 defeat by England in their recent ODI series.

PHOTOS: India destroy Pakistan in Champions Trophy opener

PHOTOS: India destroy Pakistan in Champions Trophy opener

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

India launched their campaign in the Champions Trophy with a resounding 124-run victory over Pakistan, in Birmingham on Sunday, extending their dominance over the arch-rivals in major International Cricket Council tournaments.

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.

Babar Azam WANTS to adopt Imran Khan's style of captaincy

Babar Azam WANTS to adopt Imran Khan's style of captaincy

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Babar Azam was named as Pakistan ODI captain by the Cricket Board. The right-handed Azam, who has been one of the world's leading batsmen across formats over the last year, replaced Sarfaraz Ahmed

England beat Pakistan in rain-curtailed first one-dayer

England beat Pakistan in rain-curtailed first one-dayer

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

England beat Pakistan by 44 runs on the Duckworth/Lewis scoring method in a rain-affected first One-Day International in Southampton on Wednesday.

We can't wait forever to play India: Pakistan Cricket Board

We can't wait forever to play India: Pakistan Cricket Board

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Pakistan Cricket Board managing director Wasim Khan said that they need to move forward as they could not wait forever to play India.