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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.

Emotions run high as India take on Pakistan

Emotions run high as India take on Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Rohit's men start overwhelming favourites but Shaheen, rain pose threat

All about The Sky is Pink

All about The Sky is Pink

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

All you need to do know about The Sky is Pink.

PIX: Priyanka takes The Sky is Pink to Toronto

PIX: Priyanka takes The Sky is Pink to Toronto

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Priyanka Chopra wore shades of brown to promote her film, The Sky Is Pink, at the ongoing Toronto International Film Festival.

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.

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.

Imran Khan supporters storm Pak army headquarters, corps commander's home

Imran Khan supporters storm Pak army headquarters, corps commander's home

Rediff.com9 May 2023

In unprecedented scenes, supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan on Tuesday stormed the Pakistan Army headquarters in the garrison city of Rawalpindi and the Corps Commander's residence in Lahore after his dramatic arrest in a corruption case.

Ram Navami violence was pre-planned conspiracy: Gujarat Police

Ram Navami violence was pre-planned conspiracy: Gujarat Police

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

A total of nine people have been arrested for their alleged involvement in violence and stone-pelting during the procession.

PIX: What is an injured Priyanka celebrating?

PIX: What is an injured Priyanka celebrating?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Her film, The Sky Is Pink, will release in October.

How Pakistan fares in World Cups

How Pakistan fares in World Cups

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers of the Pakistan team from cricket World Cups.

'Making The Sky Is Pink was not traumatic'

'Making The Sky Is Pink was not traumatic'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Shonali Bose's film The Sky Is Pink will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 13, a date that holds special importance in her life.

Who is Priyanka's best friend? She tells us

Who is Priyanka's best friend? She tells us

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

'My life hasn't changed much, in terms of how I travel and work since I got married. Nick and I are both work-oriented and have a lot of drive and ambition. But two countries are a part of it, so it takes a lot of flights, a lot of beating jet lag, forgetting to eat, not getting enough time to sleep...'

Trailer: The Sky Is Pink looks heart-wrenching

Trailer: The Sky Is Pink looks heart-wrenching

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Priyanka and Farhan's love story looks really cute and their chemistry is crackling, writes Karan Sanjay Shah.

Shoaib reveals it all in 'Controversially Yours'

Shoaib reveals it all in 'Controversially Yours'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2011

Controversial speedster Shoaib Akhtar has provided an insight into infighting that has always dogged Pakistan cricket team, recalling how greats like Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis were at loggerheads.

The Sky is Pink for Priyanka

The Sky is Pink for Priyanka

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Guess what Priyanka Chopra is doing today...

Isn't Farhan the SEXIEST 45 year old?

Isn't Farhan the SEXIEST 45 year old?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Happy birthday, Farhan!

Akram, Waqar, Shoaib slam Amir's decision to quit Tests at 27

Akram, Waqar, Shoaib slam Amir's decision to quit Tests at 27

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Pakistan pace greats including Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar slammed Mohammad Amir's decision to retire from Test cricket at the age of 27.

Cric Buzz: Zimbabwe cricket board approaches ICC for loan

Cric Buzz: Zimbabwe cricket board approaches ICC for loan

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Zimbabwe Cricket Union has approached the International Cricket Council for a loan to bail the board out of a financial crisis, which has also put the Pakistan team's tour to that country in serious doubt.

Shoaib ignored, Asif in Pak Champions Trophy squad

Shoaib ignored, Asif in Pak Champions Trophy squad

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

Pakistan's interim selection committee on Wednesday snubbed controversial speedster Shoaib Akhtar and recalled disgraced pacer Mohammad Asif to the preliminary 30-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy, in South Africa later this year.

PIX: Priyanka makes a splash in Toronto

PIX: Priyanka makes a splash in Toronto

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Priyanka Chopra looked gorgeous at the premiere of her film, The Sky Is Pink, at the Toronto International Film Festival.

'Sachin expressed willingness on the possibility of All-Stars event in Pakistan'

'Sachin expressed willingness on the possibility of All-Stars event in Pakistan'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

Shoaib Akhtar has requested Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar to hold the All-Stars Cricket event in Pakistan as well.

Tribute to Qadir: 'A leg spinner & a trailblazer of his time'

Tribute to Qadir: 'A leg spinner & a trailblazer of his time'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

former cricketers paid homage to the spin legend, who died on Friday after suffering a cardiac arrest in Lahore.

'Shoaib's career as good as over'

'Shoaib's career as good as over'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

Troubled Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar's career is as good as over, bowling great Wasim Akram said on Monday.

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.

Why former Pakistan greats look worrisome...

Why former Pakistan greats look worrisome...

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Former Pakistan cricketers Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar have expressed dismay over the national team's meek surrender in the Twenty20 series in New Zealand and said the crisis before the ICC World T20 in India was 'worrisome'.

Pakistan have found out India's weak spot

Pakistan have found out India's weak spot

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Pakistan need to cash in on India's middle-order vulnerability, says Akram

PIX: The Sky Is Pink in London

PIX: The Sky Is Pink in London

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

We aren't talking about the weather guys, but Priyanka's first Hindi film in three years.

Shoaib upset over criticism

Shoaib upset over criticism

Rediff.com1 Feb 2005

A peek into Nick Jonas' bachelor party

A peek into Nick Jonas' bachelor party

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

From wearing a sailor cap to going classy, Nick goes all out to make his bachelor weekend a memorable one.

Akram backs Shoaib's withdrawal

Akram backs Shoaib's withdrawal

Rediff.com20 Feb 2005

"Shoaib should concentrate on regaining his fitness. I think he took the sensible decision," Wasim Akram said.

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.

Shoaib included in Asia Cup camp

Shoaib included in Asia Cup camp

Rediff.com18 Jun 2004

The fast bowler's selection would be subject to his passing a fitness test.

Shoaib left out of ODI squad

Shoaib left out of ODI squad

Rediff.com24 Mar 2005

Pakistan's selectors decided to leave out the ace paceman and Shabbir Ahmed because they are not fully fit.

PIX: Fatima, Sanya cheer their Dangal co-star, Zaira

PIX: Fatima, Sanya cheer their Dangal co-star, Zaira

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Take a look at the other celebs at the screening.

Shoaib was a problem and remains a problem: Akram

Shoaib was a problem and remains a problem: Akram

Rediff.com24 Sep 2011

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram, on Saturday, ridiculed Shoaib Akhtar and his controversial autobiography, which has made several tall claims, saying that the pacer was a 'problem' when he was an active player and remains just that even in retirement.

All Stars: Sachin's Blasters lose to Warne's Warriors in Game 1

All Stars: Sachin's Blasters lose to Warne's Warriors in Game 1

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

Opener Virender Sehwag blasted a quickfire half-century but Sachin's Blasters went down to Warne Warriors by six wickets in Game 1 of the Cricket All Stars T20 Series at Citi Field in New York, on Saturday.

Maharashtra ATS to seek Bhatkal's custody: R R Patil

Maharashtra ATS to seek Bhatkal's custody: R R Patil

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

Hailing the arrest of Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal as a big success for intelligence agencies, Maharashtra Home Minister R R Patil on Thursday said a state Anti-Terrorism Squsad team would soon leave to interrogate him and seek his custody.

October Releases: The Sky Is Pink, Saand Ki Aankh

October Releases: The Sky Is Pink, Saand Ki Aankh

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

So which film is releasing at a theatre near you? We tell you, right here!

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,

Pakistan dreads becoming no-go area again after NZ snub

Pakistan dreads becoming no-go area again after NZ snub

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

After a decade spent trying to woo back cricket's international elite, Pakistan is facing the prospect of being declared the game's no-go area again, and the anger is palpable.