News for 'Wasim'

Ranji roundup: Jaffer first batsman to go past 11,000 runs

Ranji roundup: Jaffer first batsman to go past 11,000 runs

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Veteran Wasim Jaffer became the first batsman to reach the landmark of 11,000 runs in Ranji Trophy during Day 2 of Nagpur's Group A match against Baroda on Wednesday.

Should Babar Azam take over Pakistan's Test captaincy?

Should Babar Azam take over Pakistan's Test captaincy?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Wasim Akram backs Babar Azam to take over Test captaincy, urges him to be assertive

#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.

Australia fume at umpire as Pakistan clinch T20I series

Australia fume at umpire as Pakistan clinch T20I series

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

Australia were left fuming by the dismissal of Darcy Short after the tourists lost to Pakistan by 11 runs in Dubai on Friday to go 2-0 down in the three-match series.

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.

PCB wants assurances from BCCI over visas

PCB wants assurances from BCCI over visas

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

He said that Pakistan would go to India for the ICC events after it got complete assurance about the security and safety of its players and officials.

Review: City Of Dreams is surprisingly sexy!

Review: City Of Dreams is surprisingly sexy!

Rediff.com22 May 2019

After 20 plus years of threatening to offer us new sensations, Nagesh Kukunoor has finally let it rip, raves Sreehari Nair.

Amir bags wicket on return as Pakistan score T20 win over New Zealand

Amir bags wicket on return as Pakistan score T20 win over New Zealand

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Pacer Mohammad Amir claimed a wicket on his return to international cricket following a five-year ban as Pakistan registered a 16-run victory over New Zealand in the first Twenty20 International in Auckland on Friday.

'It was like Sachin was only made to play cricket'

'It was like Sachin was only made to play cricket'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

'When you looked at him even at that age, you could make out he was special.'

Is he the next big thing in Mumbai cricket?

Is he the next big thing in Mumbai cricket?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Young batsman Armaan Jaffer, who recently slammed a triple hundred for Mumbai Under-23 against Saurashtra, was named in Mumbai's Ranji Trophy squad for their upcoming game against Gujarat.

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.

Bollywood's 10 BIGGEST CHRISTMAS HITS

Bollywood's 10 BIGGEST CHRISTMAS HITS

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Is Christmas a good time to release big films?

Akram in PCB committee to probe Pak's Oz debacle

Akram in PCB committee to probe Pak's Oz debacle

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

Former captain and fast bowling great Wasim Akram has been included in an inquiry committee constituted by the Pakistan Cricket Board to probe the team's disastrous performance in Australia.

Former Pak captain Sana Mir hangs boots

Former Pak captain Sana Mir hangs boots

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

'Through her determination and passion, Sana broke the glass ceiling for women cricketers in the country'

Jaffer to lead Mumbai in place of injured Nayar

Jaffer to lead Mumbai in place of injured Nayar

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Veteran batsman Wasim Jaffer will lead Mumbai in their four-day Ranji Trophy Group A match against Orissa, at the Wankhede stadium, from December 14, as Abhishek Nayar is injured.

MCG Test: Day 4. Interesting numbers

MCG Test: Day 4. Interesting numbers

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

Pat Cummins is the first Australian to score a 50 and take 6 wickets in an innings in the same Test against India.

'Match-winner Gayle, Mujeeb should get to play for KXIP'

'Match-winner Gayle, Mujeeb should get to play for KXIP'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

KXIP have struggled so far, losing four of their five games, with death bowling proving to be their biggest concern.

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.

IIFA 2018: Like the way the stars look? VOTE!

IIFA 2018: Like the way the stars look? VOTE!

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The green carpet has been rolled out, and everyone's looking good!

New faces join T10 League

New faces join T10 League

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Zaheer, RP Singh sign up to play in T10 League

'Dangal' star apologises after being trolled for meeting Mufti

'Dangal' star apologises after being trolled for meeting Mufti

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Kashmiri girl Zaira Wasim, who played the younger version of Indian wrestler Geeta Phogat in Aamir Khan-led Bollywood blockbuster "Dangal", on Monday apologised for "offending" and "unintentionally hurting" people after her meeting with Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti kicked up a row.

Will Arzan Nagwaswalla make cricket history?

Will Arzan Nagwaswalla make cricket history?

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Arzan Nagwaswalla could be the first Parsi to play cricket for India in 46 years.

Opposition protests over Pegasus, farm laws continue in Parliament

Opposition protests over Pegasus, farm laws continue in Parliament

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

The proceedings of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the day on Tuesday amid continuous protests by opposition members over the Pegasus snooping row and farm laws, as they demanded that discussions be taken up on the issues in the House.

Jaffer's 14-year-old nephew Armaan in Mumbai Ranji probables list

Jaffer's 14-year-old nephew Armaan in Mumbai Ranji probables list

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

In an interesting move, the Mumbai selection committee decided to include 14-year-old Armaan Jaffer in the Ranji Trophy probables list along with his uncle and state team stalwart Wasim Jaffer.

'After my first innings in Test cricket, I doubted my ability'

'After my first innings in Test cricket, I doubted my ability'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

International Test debuts can be intimidating and Sachin Tendulkar could not have imagined a tougher one when he padded up against pace legends Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis in 1989 -- the experience leaving him so scarred that he doubted his ability to continue at the highest level.

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.

Akshay Kumar wins National Award for Rustom

Akshay Kumar wins National Award for Rustom

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

A look at the winners of the 64th National awards.

Why holding Ranji Trophy wasn't feasible amid COVID-19

Why holding Ranji Trophy wasn't feasible amid COVID-19

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

Domestic stalwart Ashok Malhotra, who is also the president of Indian Cricketers' Association (ICA), said that four months of Ranji Trophy in a bio-bubble was never going to be a sustainable idea.

The great Karan Johar-Salman Khan rift

The great Karan Johar-Salman Khan rift

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

What went wrong between Sallu and KJo? Subhash K Jha shares the details...

Will Australia tour Pakistan for Test series in 2022?

Will Australia tour Pakistan for Test series in 2022?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Pakistan is trying to convince Australia for a Test series in Pakistan in 2022.

Fashion designer, domestic help killed in Delhi; 3 arrested

Fashion designer, domestic help killed in Delhi; 3 arrested

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

The bodies of 53-year-old Maya Lakhani, who ran a boutique called Tulsi Creations in Green Park, and her house help, 50-year-old Bahadur, were found with multiple stab injuries in the bungalow in the early hours of Thursday.

Akram keen on dual role with KKR

Akram keen on dual role with KKR

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

Pakistan former Test captain Wasim Akram is eyeing dual role of becoming a cricket consultant and bowling coach with the Kolkata Knight Riders in next year's Indian Premier League.

Akram unhurt after car attacked by gunmen in Karachi

Akram unhurt after car attacked by gunmen in Karachi

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram had a close shave after unidentified men opened fire at his car near the National Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday.

Post your cricket video, get picked: PCB

Post your cricket video, get picked: PCB

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

The Pakistan Cricket Board has found an unique way to tap budding talent.

Thrilling one-wicket win hands Pakistan T20 series

Thrilling one-wicket win hands Pakistan T20 series

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

Pakistan ended their tour of Sri Lanka with a dramatic one-wicket victory in the second Twenty20 on Saturday to complete a 2-0 series win, having also triumphed in the Test and ODI encounters.

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.

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.

'Virat Kohli is a special player who holds the team together'

'Virat Kohli is a special player who holds the team together'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Cricketing legends Kapil Dev, Wasim Akram and Sourav Ganguly have heaped praise on Virat Kohli with one comparing India's batting mainstay to tennis great John McEnroe and another saying that his value in the team is more than his teammates.

WT20: 'ICC is taking up Pak cricketers' visa issue with BCCI'

WT20: 'ICC is taking up Pak cricketers' visa issue with BCCI'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

India would be hosting the global T20 event in October and given the tense diplomatic ties between the two neighbours, the PCB has sought assurances that the visa process of their players and support staff would be dealt with by the ICC.

Pandya admits he was under pressure in Pakistan clash

Pandya admits he was under pressure in Pakistan clash

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who played a brilliant cameo of 20 runs off just six balls against Pakistan in their Champions Trophy encounter on Sunday, has admitted he was under pressure in the much anticipated, high octane clash against the arch-rivals.