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Arpita-Ayush reception: Some candid moments

Arpita-Ayush reception: Some candid moments

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Salman Khan shared photographs of sister Arpita's wedding reception. Check them out here.

'Regular Indo-Pak cricket will also lead to improved relations'

'Regular Indo-Pak cricket will also lead to improved relations'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Former captain Zaheer Abbas feels restoration of bilateral cricket ties with India would prove to be beneficial for Pakistan as presently India is in astronger position in world cricket.

Bishan Bedi and Intikhab Alam relive old times at Kartapur

Bishan Bedi and Intikhab Alam relive old times at Kartapur

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

But COVID struck and then his health deteriorated as he underwent a heart surgery which was followed by a brain surgery last year.

Too early to compare Babar with Virat: Akram

Too early to compare Babar with Virat: Akram

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

'Shaheen's absence big setback for Pakistan'

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.

Miandad eyes Pakistan Cricket Board chairman's post

Miandad eyes Pakistan Cricket Board chairman's post

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

After Abdul Qadir and Zaheer Abbas, another former great Javed Miandad also announced his intention to contest for the post of chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board in the forthcoming elections.

Test rankings: No 1 Kohli unmoved; Labuschange enters top five

Test rankings: No 1 Kohli unmoved; Labuschange enters top five

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

India's pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who has been sidelined with injury fell to sixth in the latest ICC Test rankings, Starc up to career-best fifth spot.

Pakistan PM dissolves PCB, sacks chairman Zaka Ashraf

Pakistan PM dissolves PCB, sacks chairman Zaka Ashraf

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

The Pakistan government dismissed the country's cricket board on Monday and appointed an ad-hoc committee to run the sport. Following an order from Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, an 11-member committee will run cricket in the country, replacing the Zaka Ashraf-led Pakistan Cricket Board, of which Sharif is the chief patron.

Najam Sethi withdraws nomination for ICC president's post

Najam Sethi withdraws nomination for ICC president's post

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Najam Sethi withdrew his candidature for the ICC president's post and requested the PCB to nominate a former Test great instead.

Sachin never played an innings like Gavaskar did: Imran

Sachin never played an innings like Gavaskar did: Imran

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Not undermining Sachin Tendulkar's rich contribution to the game of cricket, Pakistani cricketing legend-turned politician Imran Khan today said he always rates Sunil Gavaskar above any batsman in the world.

PIX: BCCI felicitates Gavaskar with special India cap

PIX: BCCI felicitates Gavaskar with special India cap

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Sunil Gavaskar, who appeared for the first time in Test cricket 50 years ago today, March 6, 1971, was presented with a special India cap by BCCI secretary during the lunch interval on Day 3 of the fourth and final Test between India and England at the Narendra Modi stadium.

Is Test cricket ready for Pinky?

Is Test cricket ready for Pinky?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

After 138 years of its origin, Test cricket, is about to get a makeover in this week's first-ever day-night Test match between Australia and New Zealand in Adelaide.

Pak PM 'keen' on reviving cricket ties with India

Pak PM 'keen' on reviving cricket ties with India

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who has taken over as patron-in-chief of the country's Cricket Board, has asked its Chairman Najam Sethi to focus on reviving bilateral series with India.

I really don't know the reasons for banning me: Azharuddin

I really don't know the reasons for banning me: Azharuddin

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Mohammad Azharuddin's rehabilitation from life ban is more than complete in many ways but the former India captain says he "doesn't really know the reasons" for banning him in the first place. In December 2000, Azharuddin was handed a life ban by the BCCI for his involvement in match-fixing. However, after a long drawn out legal battle, Azharuddin saw the Andhra Pradesh High Court revoking the ban and terming it "illegal" in 2012.

Constable killed, jawan hurt in encounter with terrorists

Constable killed, jawan hurt in encounter with terrorists

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

The terrorists, however, managed to escape after the gunbattle and security forces were making efforts to track them down.

'Good news soon' for Indo-Pak cricket series?

'Good news soon' for Indo-Pak cricket series?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan has again raised hopes of an Indo-Pak bilateral series saying in the aftermath of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit there could be 'good news soon', evoking sharp criticism in Karachi for continuing to pursue the issue.

Shia personal law board to meet over Rizvi's Quran PIL

Shia personal law board to meet over Rizvi's Quran PIL

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

More Muslim organisations on Wednesday slammed former UP Shia Waqf Board chairman Waseem Rizvi, while his family members appeared to shun him for his PIL in the Supreme Court seeking the removal of some Quranic verses.

500th Test: ICC congratulates BCCI, says India produced world-class players

500th Test: ICC congratulates BCCI, says India produced world-class players

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

ICC Chairman Shashank Manohar has congratulated the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the country's 500th Test, which will be played against New Zealand in Kanpur from Thursday. "This is a huge milestone in the history of Indian cricket. India has been a very important member of the ICC with its rich heritage and great following for the game," Manohar said. "India has produced world-class players who have entertained fans the world over. I congratulate the BCCI on this historic occasion and I'd like to thank the BCCI for their kind invitation to share in the celebration. The ICC wish its team all the best for this 500th Test and in the years to come," he added.

How De Villiers rewrote cricketing history

How De Villiers rewrote cricketing history

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

When South Africa's AB de Villiers scored the quickest century on Sunday, he broke more than just an ODI record. Here is how the South African has rewritten cricketing history.

Islamabad High Court annuls appointment of Pakistan coach Waqar

Islamabad High Court annuls appointment of Pakistan coach Waqar

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Pakistan cricket on Monday plunged into crisis as the Islamabad High Court, which had restored Zaka Ashraf as chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, declared in its detailed judgement all decisions taken by the Najam Sethi-led management committee since February as "null and void".

Moin appointed Pak coach for Asia Cup and T20 World Cup

Moin appointed Pak coach for Asia Cup and T20 World Cup

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

The Management Committee of the Pakistan Cricket Board appointed former wicketkeeper Moin Khan as head coach of the national team for the upcoming Asia Cup and World T20 Cup tournaments in Bangladesh, ignoring former Test captain Waqar Younis for the top job.

ICC still ready to pay $390m but BCCI wants $450m

ICC still ready to pay $390m but BCCI wants $450m

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

With India's Champions Trophy participation in doubt, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is still willing to pay the Board of Control for Cricket in India $100 million more than the original share from the revamped revenue model.

Who's that girl with Salman?

Who's that girl with Salman?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Ramesh Taurani kick starts Diwali party season in Bollywood.

World Cup: What went wrong for Pakistan?

World Cup: What went wrong for Pakistan?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

Like, in Sunday's match at the Adelaide Oval, a lot of reasons will be apparent for Pakistan's loss, all that in hindsight, of course. So, after watching the match, that India won by 75 runs, former Pakistan captain Imran Khan analysed Pakistan's performance and drew up reasons for their loss.

Pak Army Chief Is In No Mood To Forgive Imran Khan

Pak Army Chief Is In No Mood To Forgive Imran Khan

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

The military establishment is in no mood to forgive or forget Imran's anti-military utterances, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RAW, India's external intelligence agency.

ICC withdraws two-tier Test proposal under pressure from BCCI

ICC withdraws two-tier Test proposal under pressure from BCCI

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

The International Cricket Council on Wednesday withdrew its contentious proposal of having a two-tier system in Test cricket following vehement opposition from the all-powerful Board of Control for Cricket in India along with support from Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe and Bangladesh.

'India, England decision to play Pakistan at neutral venues a trap'

'India, England decision to play Pakistan at neutral venues a trap'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2014

The cricket community in Pakistan has reacted cautiously to reports that the Indian and English Boards were willing to play Pakistan at neutral venues with some asking the PCB not to fall in the "trap".

How good a cricketer was Imran Khan?

How good a cricketer was Imran Khan?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

'Imran had the misfortune to be in an age when there was a surfeit of mighty all-rounders.' 'Indians would not put him on a par with Kapil Dev or Vinoo Mankad,' points out Uddalok Bhattacharya.

PIX: Lots of stars at Neha Dhupia's baby shower

PIX: Lots of stars at Neha Dhupia's baby shower

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Was it the KJo effect?

Why Pakistan cannot beat India in World Cup matches?

Why Pakistan cannot beat India in World Cup matches?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

Pakistan's jinx against India in World Cup continues

'Pakistani batsmen don't have Kohli's class'

'Pakistani batsmen don't have Kohli's class'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

'There is a vast difference in pedigree of Virat and Akmal.'

It's just not cricket, MS

It's just not cricket, MS

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

'Insignias or not, Dhoni's will remain the deadliest pair of gloves behind the stumps,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

ICC ODI Rankings: Here, Indians rule the roost

ICC ODI Rankings: Here, Indians rule the roost

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Virat Kohli remained the highest-placed Indian batsman at fourth even as Shikhar Dhawan rose a rung to sixth in the latest ICC ODI rankings.

Remembering Sir Don Bradman on his 106th birth anniversary

Remembering Sir Don Bradman on his 106th birth anniversary

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Despite losing four years of playing days due to World War II, Don Bradman still is head and shoulders above the rest. Haresh Pandya pays tribute to the incomparable Don Bradman.

'Nothing wrong with buying a condom'

'Nothing wrong with buying a condom'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

'The guilt and shame that comes just from the fact that you are a woman and you want to buy a condom is ten times more.' 'You are put through ten times more shame and guilt just because you are a woman!'

Review: Special Ops

Review: Special Ops

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

The world according to Neeraj Pandey. Observed by Sreehari Nair.

PHOTOS: West Indies crowned Under-19 World champions

PHOTOS: West Indies crowned Under-19 World champions

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

West Indies rode on its fast-bowling arsenal to win the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup for the first time with a tense five-wicket victory over three-time winner India in the final in Mirpur on Sunday.

Pak govt holding internal parleys on formulating India policy

Pak govt holding internal parleys on formulating India policy

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Pakistan government is holding internal discussions on formulating a policy to deal with the new Indian government under Narendra Modi.

Third ODI called off due to rain, SA win series 2-0

Third ODI called off due to rain, SA win series 2-0

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

The third and final cricket One Day International between India and South Africa was abandoned after rains intervened at the innings break to leave the home side with a 2-0 series win in Centurion.

Sport is now as much about the game as money, tamasha, showmanship

Sport is now as much about the game as money, tamasha, showmanship

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

Using a sledgehammer to fix some ills can cut down a game at its peak, warns Shekhar Gupta.