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Buzz: BCCI sponsors not concerned over Ganguly endorsing rival

Buzz: BCCI sponsors not concerned over Ganguly endorsing rival

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Asked if Ganguly would be cornered at the meeting, he laughed and cited an example.

Waqar on how Pakistan can finally beat India in WC

Waqar on how Pakistan can finally beat India in WC

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

'It's simple -- if Pakistan want to stay in the tournament, they have to bring an 'A plus' performance and win that game '

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.

Warne made me look like a fool during 2009 IPL: Kohli

Warne made me look like a fool during 2009 IPL: Kohli

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Kohli also named former South Africa cricketer Jonty Rhodes as the best fielder at backward point.

Pakistan head coach Misbah and bowling coach Waqar step down

Pakistan head coach Misbah and bowling coach Waqar step down

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq and bowling coach Waqar Younis have stepped down from their respective roles, the country's cricket board (PCB) said on Monday.

Waqar hails Pakistan's 'fearless cricket'

Waqar hails Pakistan's 'fearless cricket'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

A convincing win over South Africa kept alive Pakistan's chances of reaching the semi-finals with three more matches to go.

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.

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.

Misbah's Pakistan squad 'mentally strong' to face COVID-19 challenges

Misbah's Pakistan squad 'mentally strong' to face COVID-19 challenges

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Misbah-ul-Haq felt that players while training in isolation will have ample time to adjust and it is also a good opportunity for the young players in the side to gain exposure.

'India-Pakistan should forget everything and play cricket'

'India-Pakistan should forget everything and play cricket'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

After former India captain Sourav Ganguly and senior batsman Gautam Gambhir called for freezing ties with the arch-rivals Pakistan till the time cross-border terrorism does not end, veteran Pakistan batsman Younis Khan has made it clear that he wants to play cricket with India. The 38-year old cricketer wants India and Pakistan to resolve their disputes and resume playing cricket for the love of their fans. Younis also said that he wants cricket to return to Pakistan with the blanket ban on his nation's hosting rights lifted.

Not a good idea: Waqar on calls for cricket in empty stadiums

Not a good idea: Waqar on calls for cricket in empty stadiums

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Some former cricket stars and officials of cricket boards have said that the game can resume slowly and matches can be held in front of empty stadiums with the proper precautions in place for teams, officials and other ground staff. Waqar Younis said there shouldn't be any cricket at the moment.

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'

How Imran's ouster has affected Pakistan Cricket

How Imran's ouster has affected Pakistan Cricket

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Since Ramiz took over as PCB chairman last September he has made a lot of changes in the Board

No ball-tampering. Warne's suggestions to help ball swing

No ball-tampering. Warne's suggestions to help ball swing

Rediff.com5 May 2020

A weighted ball would also pre-empt any ball-tampering, Warne said.

Playing behind closed doors won't affect Pakistan

Playing behind closed doors won't affect Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Pakistan are scheduled to play three Tests and as many T20Is in a bio-secure environment in England amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pakistan's rising star Haider wants to bat like Rohit

Pakistan's rising star Haider wants to bat like Rohit

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Young Pakistan batsman Haider Ali wants to hit the ball as clean as his inspiration Rohit Sharma does and emulate the Indian limited-overs vice-captain in scoring double hundreds frequently. Ali, who rose to prominence with his exploits in the Under-19 World Cup earlier this year, has got his maiden national call-up for the tour of England.

Kaneria hints Afridi dropped him because of his religion

Kaneria hints Afridi dropped him because of his religion

Rediff.com16 May 2020

Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria on Saturday accused Shahid Afridi of treating him unfairly all through his career and blamed him for a rather short limited overs career. Kaneria, only the second Hindu to play for Pakistan after his maternal uncle Anil Dalpat, took 261 wickets in 61 Tests at an average of 34.79. However, he only played 18 ODIs between 2000 and 2010.

This is for the first time Indians are under more pressure: Waqar

This is for the first time Indians are under more pressure: Waqar

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

History may be against them but Pakistan coach Waqar Younis has said the time is perfect to rewrite it given that the Indian team is under pressure after losing its opening match of the ICC World T20.

'I was hunting for a big score and I am happy it helped Pakistan win'

'I was hunting for a big score and I am happy it helped Pakistan win'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Senior Pakistan batsman and the toast of the cricket community, Younis Khan, has said that he always took criticism constructively.

Waqar offers to quit as Pak coach after World T20 exit

Waqar offers to quit as Pak coach after World T20 exit

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Pakistan head coach Waqar Younis has offered to resign after his team were knocked out of the World Twenty20 at the Super 10 stage, the BBC reported on Tuesday. Pakistan exited the tournament after winning just one of their four games in Group Two. The team, captained by Shahid Afridi, beat Bangladesh, but lost to New Zealand, Australia and arch-rivals India. "I place my hands together and beg forgiveness from the nation. If my leaving makes things better, then I would do it without delay," Younis told a news conference.

'Stop blaming each other after every defeat'

'Stop blaming each other after every defeat'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Pakistan veteran batsman Younis Khan has urged his side to stop blaming each other for their poor performances and called on the top management to boost their confidence.

'I still don't know why Shane Warne did not play me in IPL'

'I still don't know why Shane Warne did not play me in IPL'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Ever wanted to find out why Pakistan's veteran batsman Younis Khan quit the national T20 captaincy?

36 summers later, Arshdeep has same fate as Chetan Sharma

36 summers later, Arshdeep has same fate as Chetan Sharma

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Maninder Singh, the talented left-arm spinner, was taken to cleaners with utter disdain, but he never faced public wrath.

Pakistan's Babar doesn't want to be compared with Kohli

Pakistan's Babar doesn't want to be compared with Kohli

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Babar Azam is the number one ranked T20I batsman while Virat Kohli is at the top spot in ODI rankings.

Just relentless work for 200 Test wickets: Rabada

Just relentless work for 200 Test wickets: Rabada

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

The South African bowler said he never thought of achieving such milestones when he started playing and admitted the journey to 200 Test wickets hasn't been an easy ride for him.

Pujara, second Indian after Tendulkar to play for Yorkshire

Pujara, second Indian after Tendulkar to play for Yorkshire

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Ignored by all eight franchsies during the auctions for the eighth season of IPL, India's Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara will make use of that time by representing Yorkshire in the upcoming English county season.

Akhtar alleges Kaneria was mistreated for being Hindu

Akhtar alleges Kaneria was mistreated for being Hindu

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

The banned spinner supports Akhtar's claims and says he will reveal the names of players who discriminated against him.

'Will be available to play for Pakistan once Misbah leaves'

'Will be available to play for Pakistan once Misbah leaves'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Amir had announced his retirement last month after being dropped for tour of New Zealand.

Home sweet home: Pakistan savour emotional series win

Home sweet home: Pakistan savour emotional series win

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

After a decade as Test nomads, Pakistan were unsure how to exploit their home advantage.

You don't need to sledge, just be yourself: Cummins to his players

You don't need to sledge, just be yourself: Cummins to his players

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Cummins said his approach to leadership is quite similar to England's Eoin Morgan.

Younis Khan will lead Pakistan in third Test

Younis Khan will lead Pakistan in third Test

Rediff.com7 Dec 2007

Pakistan team's media manager Ehsan Malik said there is no truth in reports that the middle order batsman refused to lead the team for the Bangalore Test, beginning Saturday.

REVEALED! Why Waqar resigned before 2015 World Cup...

REVEALED! Why Waqar resigned before 2015 World Cup...

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ijaz Butt has set off another controversy by claiming that the national team's head coach Waqar Younis had resigned before the 2015 World Cup after being insulted by Ahmed Shehzad.

Big task ahead for in-transition Pakistan

Big task ahead for in-transition Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Sarfaraz says Pak ready for World Test Championship challenge

Day 4: Pakistan in dominant position against Windies

Day 4: Pakistan in dominant position against Windies

Rediff.com14 May 2017

Younis Khan and Misbah-ul-Haq are poised to end their storied careers on a winning note after Pakistan played their way into a strong position on day four of the third Test against West Indies on Saturday.

'Misbah wouldn't get a coaching job with a school team'

'Misbah wouldn't get a coaching job with a school team'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

The 48-year-old Aaqib, who had also coached the UAE national team in ICC events, said that poor coaching and management decisions led to Pakistan having a bad tour of New Zealand.

Jasprit Bumrah nominated for ICC monthly award

Jasprit Bumrah nominated for ICC monthly award

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was on Monday nominated for the ICC 'Player of the Month' award for August following his brilliant performances with both the bat and ball in the ongoing Test series against England.

'Pakistan will lose 9 times out of 10 against India'

'Pakistan will lose 9 times out of 10 against India'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

Harbhajan believes India will be under more pressure to perform against Pakistan in this World Cup.

Pakistan, NZ were reluctant to play 4th ODI after Peshawar blasts

Pakistan, NZ were reluctant to play 4th ODI after Peshawar blasts

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Former captain, Younis Khan has said that both the Pakistan and New Zealand teams were reluctant to play the fourth one-day international in Abu Dhabi following the terrorist attack on Army Public High School in Peshawar on December 16.