News for 'Wasim Akhtar'

Cricket Greats Rally as Imran Khan Battles Health Issues

Cricket Greats Rally as Imran Khan Battles Health Issues

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Former Pakistan World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan reportedly loses 85% vision in one eye as Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis and others urge authorities to ensure immediate medical treatment.

Did Pakistan's Imad Wasim deliberately waste balls?

Did Pakistan's Imad Wasim deliberately waste balls?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Former Pakistan cricketers and the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman, Mohsin Naqvi came down heavily on the team management and the players, after their six-run loss to India on Sunday.

Quiz: How Well Do You Know Farhan Akhtar?

Quiz: How Well Do You Know Farhan Akhtar?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Writer, director, actor, singer, producer, Farhan Akhtar dons many, MANY hats and makes the world, well Hindi cinema for sure, a cooler place.

Sana to lead as Pak lock in ODI World Cup squad

Sana to lead as Pak lock in ODI World Cup squad

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Pakistan qualified for the tournament in April this year.

Akram bats for Babar's return to Pakistan's T20I set-up

Akram bats for Babar's return to Pakistan's T20I set-up

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

'The Asia Cup and then the World Cup are approaching, and we need a senior batter.'

Pak coach reveals reason for Babar's Asia Cup snub!

Pak coach reveals reason for Babar's Asia Cup snub!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson said Babar Azam has been asked to improve certain aspects of his game.

India blocks Babar, Akram, Imran Khan's Instagram accounts

India blocks Babar, Akram, Imran Khan's Instagram accounts

Rediff.com2 May 2025

The Instagram accounts of leading current and former Pakistani cricketers were blocked in India on Friday.

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.

Bihar blasts 'mastermind' Tehseen Akhtar's assets attached

Bihar blasts 'mastermind' Tehseen Akhtar's assets attached

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

A joint team of the NIA and Bihar Police reached Tehseen's house in Maniyarpur village, about 12 km from the district headquarters, and attached the property in the presence of his father Wasim Akhtar and other family members, Officer in-Charge of Maniyarpur Police Station Asgar Imam said.

'Akhtar's career would have ended had Dalmiya not helped'

'Akhtar's career would have ended had Dalmiya not helped'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

The late ICC chief Jagmohan Dalmiya supported PCB a lot in the Shoaib Akhtar bowling action case. He took a stand for PCB despite the ICC members insisting that Akhtar's bowling action was illegal.

Have You Watched These Aamir Khan Films?

Have You Watched These Aamir Khan Films?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

There are as many as 22 movies at the Aamir Khan Film Festival in theatres, celebrating the actor's 60th birthday.

Actress Zaira Wasim quits Bollywood

Actress Zaira Wasim quits Bollywood

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Stating the reason behind her decision, the 18-year-old said she is not happy with her current line of work, which has silently and unconsciously transitioned her "out of imaan".

Shoaib should have been picked: Wasim

Shoaib should have been picked: Wasim

Rediff.com7 May 2005

Wasim Akram came out in support of Shoaib Akhtar saying that the team would struggle against him in the West Indies.

Kohli and I would have been real enemies on field: Akhtar

Kohli and I would have been real enemies on field: Akhtar

Rediff.com26 May 2020

'I would keep forcing him to play the drive shot at my pace'

Wasim, Shoaib slam Pakistan captain Sarfaraz

Wasim, Shoaib slam Pakistan captain Sarfaraz

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Former captain Wasim Akram led Pakistan's cricket community in lambasting the team for "going down without a fight" against arch-rivals India.

Bumrah is the smartest fast bowler, says Akhtar

Bumrah is the smartest fast bowler, says Akhtar

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

Bumrah has mastered the art we Pakistanis used to have once: Akhtar

Akram, Akhtar withdraw from commentary assignment for Mumbai ODI

Akram, Akhtar withdraw from commentary assignment for Mumbai ODI

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Akram's agent Arsalan Haider confirmed that the pair would commentate during the fourth ODI in Chennai at the MA Chidambaram Stadium and return to Pakistan on October 23, two days before the Mumbai match.

'Pakistan Has Come A Long Way Since March 3, 2009'

'Pakistan Has Come A Long Way Since March 3, 2009'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

'International cricket is incomplete without Pakistan.'

ICC announced IPL not T20 team: Shoaib Akhtar

ICC announced IPL not T20 team: Shoaib Akhtar

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

Pakistan players did not find any spot in ICC Team of the Decade across all formats

Vote! India's Best Wins Over Pakistan

Vote! India's Best Wins Over Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

A look at some of India's best victories over Pakistan in ICC tournaments.

Akhtar ruled out of Sri Lanka ODIs

Akhtar ruled out of Sri Lanka ODIs

Rediff.com18 Jul 2009

Controversial Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar will not be considered for the One-Day International series in Sri Lanka on fitness grounds, interim chief selector Wasim Bari said on Saturday. Bari, who left for Sri Lanka to consult with the team management over the composition of the ODI squad, told a television channel that Akhtar would not be considered for the five-match ODI series and a Twenty20 International.

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.

Talk less, Akram tells Akhtar

Talk less, Akram tells Akhtar

Rediff.com20 Oct 2003

Raveena: Zaira Wasim could have quit gracefully

Raveena: Zaira Wasim could have quit gracefully

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

'Doesn't matter if two film olds are ungrateful to the industry that have given them all. Just wish they'd exit gracefully and keep their regressive views to themselves.'

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.

Now, Akhtar takes a U-turn on Misbah

Now, Akhtar takes a U-turn on Misbah

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

After criticising Misbah-ul-haq severely in the recent past, former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar took a U-turn.

Shoaib Akhtar down with illness

Shoaib Akhtar down with illness

Rediff.com10 Apr 2005

The Pakistan fast bowler chances of joining the team on the Indian tour were smoked out after he missed a domestic match with illness.

Akhtar no more a match winner: Akram

Akhtar no more a match winner: Akram

Rediff.com23 Jan 2005

The former Pakistan captain said Shoaib Akhtar must get his priorities right if he is to make the transition from being just a fast bowler to a great bowler.

Akhtar criticised for mocking Pakistan cricket on Indian show

Akhtar criticised for mocking Pakistan cricket on Indian show

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar's remarks mocking the state of affairs in Pakistan on a popular Indian comedy show have evoked angry reactions from ex-players and officials.

Let fast bowlers show raw emotion on field: Akhtar to ICC

Let fast bowlers show raw emotion on field: Akhtar to ICC

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has said that the International Cricket Council (ICC) would kill off cricket by trying to stifle fast bowlers with rules and regulations.

Thank God! I'm in Sachin's team, says Shoaib Akhtar

Thank God! I'm in Sachin's team, says Shoaib Akhtar

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar heaved a sigh of relief when he was named in the team of his long-time rival Sachin Tendulkar for an inaugural three-match series in the US and said he's done bowling against the Indian batting legend whom he considers a 'brutal force' and the 'greatest player history has ever seen'.

Army jawan killed in Pak firing near LoC

Army jawan killed in Pak firing near LoC

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

Lance Naik Mohammed Naseer, 35-year-old from border district of Poonch in J&K, was hit during the firing.

Shoaib takes pot shots at Indian team as mind games begin

Shoaib takes pot shots at Indian team as mind games begin

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

'Why do I have this feeling... why India could not pick their XI in last two years. It's a very strange thing to me that your squad is not settled. Who is your No. 4, where will Virat (Kohli) play 3, 4 or 5?'

Pakistan cricket needs India's support, says Shoaib Akhtar

Pakistan cricket needs India's support, says Shoaib Akhtar

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar, once a nemesis of many a top Indian batsman, is now ready to offer advice to his arch-rivals saying that Mohammad Shami, Umesh Yadav and Varun Aaron will be key to India's 2015 World Cup defence.

World Cup: 'Babar has failed to prove himself as captain'

World Cup: 'Babar has failed to prove himself as captain'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Former Pakistan players tore into captain Babar Azam and other players for their poor performance in World Cup 2023.

REWIND: India's 7-0 record vs Pakistan in ODI World Cup!

REWIND: India's 7-0 record vs Pakistan in ODI World Cup!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Will India extend their run to make it 8-0? Or will Pakistan be able to snap the streak?

Pakistan include Sarfaraz, Haider in T20 World Cup squad

Pakistan include Sarfaraz, Haider in T20 World Cup squad

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Former spinner Saqlain Mushtaq was named interim head coach following the resignation of Misbah ul-Haq.

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?

Brook's ton gives Eng narrow lead on day two

Brook's ton gives Eng narrow lead on day two

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Nauman was denied a hat-trick by Brook, who kept England's chase going, despite Pope being bowled by Abrar and Stokes losing his wicket in a run-out following a mix-up between the batters.

England's Rizwan Ahmed has a cracker of a debut

England's Rizwan Ahmed has a cracker of a debut

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

But Stokes then introduced Ahmed in the afternoon session and the youngster ripped apart Pakistan's middle order.