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Rizwan calls on team to play at optimum level

Rizwan calls on team to play at optimum level

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

'Unfortunately, we tend to crack under pressure and lose close matches as we have seen in recent games.'

Hardik Pandya's 200th Wicket is Special

Hardik Pandya's 200th Wicket is Special

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya added another milestone to his name, completing 200 international wickets

Babar Azam faces dilemma: To step down or not?

Babar Azam faces dilemma: To step down or not?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Teammates have advised Babar Azam not to step down: PCB sources

Champions Trophy: Can India knock out Pakistan?

Champions Trophy: Can India knock out Pakistan?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

While India are on a high after a measured six-wicket win over a sprightly Bangladesh, Pakistan are evidently tense after the 60-run loss in the tournament-opener to New Zealand.

India Vs Pakistan: A Rivalry in Numbers

India Vs Pakistan: A Rivalry in Numbers

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Fascinating numbers from the India-Pakistan iconic cricket rivalry.

SP's Azam Khan, wife and son get 7-year jail in fake birth certificate case

SP's Azam Khan, wife and son get 7-year jail in fake birth certificate case

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

MP-MLA court magistrate Shobit Bansal awarded the three the maximum seven-year sentence.

Shubman Gill is world No 1 ODI batter!

Shubman Gill is world No 1 ODI batter!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

India vice-captain Shubman Gill dethroned Pakistan's Babar Azam from the No. 1 spot in the ICC ODI Rankings for batters on the back of his strong showing against England in the recent home series.

What Mughal-e-Azam means to Indians in America

What Mughal-e-Azam means to Indians in America

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

'I wish you were here to see for yourself what Mughal-e-Azam means to Indians in America.'

India-Pak players' on-field friendship irks Moin

India-Pak players' on-field friendship irks Moin

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

The 53-year-old said he had immense respect for some of the Indian players of his generation but never showed it on the field.

From Private Chefs to Jungle Bubbles

From Private Chefs to Jungle Bubbles

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

From high-end villas with private sommeliers to exclusive showcases at cultural centres to private sessions with Michelin-starred chefs and celebrities, hotel chains are pulling out all the stops

CT 2025: Pakistan, Bangladesh out: Pride at stake now

CT 2025: Pakistan, Bangladesh out: Pride at stake now

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Pakistan and Bangladesh will face off in a dead rubber match in the Champions Trophy on Thursday, both teams looking to salvage some pride after disappointing tournament performances. Both teams have suffered heavy defeats to New Zealand.

'He's Lucky Nobody Appealed'

'He's Lucky Nobody Appealed'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

'There was no need for him to interfere with the progress of the ball.'

Blow for Pakistan! Zaman out of India match

Blow for Pakistan! Zaman out of India match

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

The Pakistan cricket team left for Dubai for the marquee Champions Trophy clash against arch-rivals India without opener Fakhar Zaman, who suffered an injury during the opening match against New Zealand in Karachi on February 19. The left-handed batter has been replaced by Imam-ul-Haq in Pakistan's squad.

Inspired by Tendulkar: Babar's new role revealed

Inspired by Tendulkar: Babar's new role revealed

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Pakistan selectors want Babar Azam to open in CT, hope star batter will emulate Sachin Tendulkar

Pakistan's surprise decision for South Africa Tests

Pakistan's surprise decision for South Africa Tests

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Shaheen Afridi also missed the last two Tests against England in October.

Gill firmly perched atop ICC ODI rankings; Kohli moves up

Gill firmly perched atop ICC ODI rankings; Kohli moves up

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

In the bowling rankings, Keshav Maharaj and Matt Henry have broken into the top five

PIX: Kohli's 100 crushes Pak as India seal semis spot

PIX: Kohli's 100 crushes Pak as India seal semis spot

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

IMAGES from the Champions Trophy Group A match played between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, in Dubai on Sunday.

'He's going to be hard work': Aus bowlers laud Babar Azam

'He's going to be hard work': Aus bowlers laud Babar Azam

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

Australia's star-studded bowling line-up showered praises on Pakistan's star batter Babar Azam, with a handful of them labelling the right-handed batter as a "class player".

NZ whip Pakistan in first ODI after Chapman, Mitchell tons

NZ whip Pakistan in first ODI after Chapman, Mitchell tons

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Mark Chapman scored 132 and Daryl Mitchell 76 in a 199-run partnership as New Zealand amassed 344 for 9 and went on to beat Pakistan by 73 runs in the first One-Day International at Napier on Saturday.

Why The ISI Targeted Hindus In Pahalgam

Why The ISI Targeted Hindus In Pahalgam

Rediff.com6 May 2025

The ISI strategy has been to use its proxies to target Hindus in India. They want an outrage and counter-targeting of India's minorities. Further, even the whiff of it restores the Pakistan army's popularity, especially when it's in the dumps, like now, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Like What Babar Azam's Wearing?

Like What Babar Azam's Wearing?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Like the Indian and Australian teams, the Pakistan cricket team too will don new designs at next month's T20 World Cup.

Win will give us confidence for India match: Azam hails pace attack

Win will give us confidence for India match: Azam hails pace attack

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam hailed his team's pace bowling unit, saying the fast bowlers would boost the side's confidence ahead of its Super Sunday clash against arch-rivals India.

Babar Azam's 151 shakes up Asia Cup record books

Babar Azam's 151 shakes up Asia Cup record books

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Babar Azam scripted history on Wednesday by achieving a milestone by becoming the first captain to score 150 in the Asia Cup tournament.

Masood, Babar fall as WI eye win in Multan

Masood, Babar fall as WI eye win in Multan

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Pakistan needed 178 runs to win the second Test and sweep the series

Mughal-e-Azam Captivates America

Mughal-e-Azam Captivates America

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

While the Mughals seems to be receding from text books and memory, the stage presentation of Mughal-e-Azam is spreading its message of love in North America.

'India-Pakistan cricket rivalry is overhyped'

'India-Pakistan cricket rivalry is overhyped'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

'India is a strong team. Pakistan is inconsistent.'

Fakhar Zaman ruled out of Champions Trophy

Fakhar Zaman ruled out of Champions Trophy

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

The left-handed batter suffered a muscular strain while fielding in the opening over against New Zealand at Karachi's National Bank Stadium on February 19.

The Sikandar You Must Watch Instead

The Sikandar You Must Watch Instead

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Salman Khan's Sikandar may not be the spectacle one hoped it would be. Many decades ago, Sohrab Modi made the historical extravaganza Sikandar that continues to inspire audiences today.

In Azam Khan's Rampur, BJP ally defeats SP in assembly bypoll

In Azam Khan's Rampur, BJP ally defeats SP in assembly bypoll

Rediff.com13 May 2023

The ruling BJP-led coalition ended Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan's over four-decade dominance in Rampur with its ally Apna Dal-Sonelal winning the Suar assembly by-election by a margin of 8,724 votes.

'Hindustan Is Heaven On Earth'

'Hindustan Is Heaven On Earth'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

The cultural richness that began from a narrow bank of the Yamuna has continued for over 7 centuries. And you literally go underground for as little at Rs 50 to see it!

NZ pacers Duffy, Jamieson demolish Pakistan in first T201

NZ pacers Duffy, Jamieson demolish Pakistan in first T201

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Pakistan's batting crumbled against New Zealand's pace attack and they were all out for 91 in 18.4 overs. In reply, New Zealand easily chased down the total, getting to 92 for 1 in just 10.1 overs.

Nawaz's blistering ton powers Pakistan to victory

Nawaz's blistering ton powers Pakistan to victory

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

A fiery century by Hasan Nawaz and top-class performances from pacers helped Pakistan keep the series alive

Pakistan star players threaten NZ Tour boycott

Pakistan star players threaten NZ Tour boycott

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

According to sources aware of developments in the Board, a few players are contemplating if they should travel to New Zealand.

Captain Azam hits unbeaten ton as Pakistan down NZ again

Captain Azam hits unbeaten ton as Pakistan down NZ again

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Captain Babar Azam was delighted after hitting an unbeaten century as Pakistan notched up back-to-back wins over New Zealand with a 38-run victory over the tourists in the second Twenty20 International in Lahore on Saturday.

Champions Trophy: 'Pakistan Have A Good Chance'

Champions Trophy: 'Pakistan Have A Good Chance'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

'As players, you need to stay calm, try and block that noise out, and just play with the same intensity as you would play Australia or any other team.'

I-T raids SP leader Azam Khan's premises in UP, MP

I-T raids SP leader Azam Khan's premises in UP, MP

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

The I-T probe is related to some trusts run by Khan and his family members, the sources said.

Rohit captain of ICC's T20I team of year; Bumrah, Pandya, Arshdeep included

Rohit captain of ICC's T20I team of year; Bumrah, Pandya, Arshdeep included

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

India captain Rohit Sharma, who led the team to their second ICC T20 World Cup title last June, has been named skipper of the ICC Men's T20I Team of the Year 2024.

What Sunny G told Babar Azam

What Sunny G told Babar Azam

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Sunil Gavaskar gifted Pakistan Captain Babar Azam an autographed cap as a birthday gift.

PIX: Clinical New Zealand crush Pak in CT opener

PIX: Clinical New Zealand crush Pak in CT opener

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

IMAGES from the Champions Trophy Group A match played between Pakistan and New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday.

Azam Khan gets 2-year jail in another hate speech case

Azam Khan gets 2-year jail in another hate speech case

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

The case was registered against Khan for allegedly making a provocative speech targeting the Uttar Pradesh chief minister, the then Rampur district election officer and the Election Commission at a rally in the Dhamora area on April 8, 2019 during the Lok Sabha polls.