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Kamran Akmal hit with PCB legal notice for Raja

Kamran Akmal hit with PCB legal notice for Raja

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

A source in the cricket board made it clear that more legal notices could be sent to some other former players who have their own Youtube channels and appear regularly on the media for their comments.

'Rohit is not making runs'

'Rohit is not making runs'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

'He has scored one fifty in five matches, and it was a scratchy fifty against Netherlands.'

Asia Cup: India's old guard holds the key against Pakistan

Asia Cup: India's old guard holds the key against Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

While Rohit Sharma will be eager to test his ultra-aggressive batting template against the Asian giants, for Virat Kohli it is the perfect platform to return to form after enduring a tough phase in the last few years.

I tried not to go for magic deliveries: Bumrah

I tried not to go for magic deliveries: Bumrah

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

'We had to be very mindful of not overdoing it and yes add up the pressure, use the big boundaries, try to use things to our advantage. That is what we were doing. So, in that we created pressure and everybody got wickets.'

'Pakistan don't need extra motivation against India'

'Pakistan don't need extra motivation against India'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Coming off an embarrassing loss to co-hosts USA, Pakistan head coach Gary Kirsten said Babar Azam's side won't require any extra motivation while facing arch-rivals India in the T20 World Cup in New York on Sunday.

Rohit trains hard despite blow on thumb in the nets!

Rohit trains hard despite blow on thumb in the nets!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Rohit Sharma, while facing left-arm throwdown specialist Nuwan Seneviratne, got hit on his left thumb by a delivery that lifted from the back of a good length area.

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

Chandimal, Oshada help steer Sri Lanka to 315-6 vs Pakistan

Chandimal, Oshada help steer Sri Lanka to 315-6 vs Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

Angelo Mathews, playing his 100th Test, batted aggressively and got a reprieve when Babar floored a sitter at cover when the batsman was on 36.

Roy's ton steers England to ODI series win over Pakistan

Roy's ton steers England to ODI series win over Pakistan

Rediff.com18 May 2019

England's Jason Roy hit a superb century and Ben Stokes carried them home as they beat Pakistan by three wickets at Trent Bridge on Friday, surviving a middle-order wobble to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series.

PIX: 3rd Test drawn, Eng win series after Anderson milestone

PIX: 3rd Test drawn, Eng win series after Anderson milestone

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

IMAGES from Day 5 of the 3rd and final Test played between England and Pakistan played at the Rose Bowl on Tuesday.

Brook, Duckett star as England rout Pakistan in third T20I

Brook, Duckett star as England rout Pakistan in third T20I

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

England's Harry Brook and Ben Duckett combined for a brilliant partnership and the returning Mark Wood snared three wickets as the visitors beat Pakistan by 63 runs in the third Twenty20 in Karachi on Friday to take a 2-1 lead in the seven-match series.

3rd Test: England dismiss Pakistan for 304 on Day 1

3rd Test: England dismiss Pakistan for 304 on Day 1

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

England were 7-1 at stumps with Ben Duckett (4) and Ollie Pope (3) batting together

'Playing IPL is better preparation than playing T20 game against Pakistan'

'Playing IPL is better preparation than playing T20 game against Pakistan'

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Former skipper Michael Vaughan feels England "missed the trick" by recalling its cricketers from the IPL to play a T20 series against Pakistan, saying it had denied them experiencing pressure-cooker situations of the playoffs, which could have helped them prepare better for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Americas.

AUS vs PAK: Warner out for 34 in farewell Test as rain disrupts play

AUS vs PAK: Warner out for 34 in farewell Test as rain disrupts play

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

David Warner made 34 in what is likely to be his penultimate innings in the long form of cricket as Australia reached 116 for two on the rain-disrupted second day of the third Test against Pakistan on Thursday.

T20 WC PIX: Pakistan down New Zealand for second win

T20 WC PIX: Pakistan down New Zealand for second win

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12s match between New Zealand and Pakistan, in Sharjah, on Tuesday.

Cricket Is A Game, Not A War

Cricket Is A Game, Not A War

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Boycotting the Champions Trophy will not tackle the issue we have with Pakistan, points out Aakar Patel.

Suryakumar closes in on top T20I batter ranking

Suryakumar closes in on top T20I batter ranking

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Suryakumar jumped in front of Pakistan captain Babar Azam and into third place on the latest list of T20I rankings for batters

'Whoever handles pressure will win'

'Whoever handles pressure will win'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

'The matches between India and Pakistan are the biggest in the world.'

Cummins' magical spell crushes Pakistan's dreams

Cummins' magical spell crushes Pakistan's dreams

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Pat Cummins leads Australia fightback after Pakistan take early honours

Why Akram will never coach Pakistan's cricket team

Why Akram will never coach Pakistan's cricket team

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Fast bowling legend Wasim Akram said he has never considered coaching the Pakistan cricket team because of the criticism, abuse and hate that are directed at coaches and captains in the country.

PIX: Kohli, KL, Kuldeep star as India pick up biggest win over Pakistan

PIX: Kohli, KL, Kuldeep star as India pick up biggest win over Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Virat Kohli's supreme fitness was evident in his 47th ODI century while comeback man KL Rahul produced an equally engaging ton on comeback as India thrashed a listless Pakistan by record 228-run margin.

Pakistan team relish Kolkata biryani, kebabs ahead of B'desh match

Pakistan team relish Kolkata biryani, kebabs ahead of B'desh match

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Akram had lambasted the team for being lethargic on the field after their loss to Afghanistan. In a post-match show on Pakistan based A Sports channel, Akram said it looks like the team has been eating kilos of meat every day.

Hasan Ali back in Pakistan squad for NZ Tests

Hasan Ali back in Pakistan squad for NZ Tests

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Hasan Ali, who last played a Test against Sri Lanka in Galle in July, has picked up 77 wickets in 21 Tests.

Will India Play Gill Against Pakistan?

Will India Play Gill Against Pakistan?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing for the World Cup match against Pakistan?

Six Pakistan cricketers test positive for COVID

Six Pakistan cricketers test positive for COVID

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

A jumbo Pakistan squad, led by Babar Azam, arrived in New Zealand on Tuesday and is serving a mandatory 14-day quarantine period as per COVID-19 protocol.

SCG Test: Bowlers take centre stage but Pak take lead

SCG Test: Bowlers take centre stage but Pak take lead

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

IMAGES from Day 3 of the 3rd Test played between Australia and Pakistan at SCG on Friday.

We stand for each other in bad times: Arshdeep

We stand for each other in bad times: Arshdeep

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Arshdeep Singh removed Pakistan's in-form openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan to give India a perfect start with the ball.

South Africa to field weakened squad for B'desh Tests; Sarfaraz axed

South Africa to field weakened squad for B'desh Tests; Sarfaraz axed

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Sarfaraz, Imad Wasim dropped from Pakistan white-ball squad vs Australia.

Why top Pakistan cricketers are contemplating terminating central contracts

Why top Pakistan cricketers are contemplating terminating central contracts

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Some of the top cricketers are contemplating terminating their central contracts with the Pakistan Cricket Board after some were refused NOCs to go and play in foreign T20 leagues.

India maintain 3rd spot in ODI team rankings

India maintain 3rd spot in ODI team rankings

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

India showed they have plenty of depth waiting in the wings as they completed a sweep over the Caribbean side on Wednesday

'Credit to India; Pakistan were a little bit timid'

'Credit to India; Pakistan were a little bit timid'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Team Director Mickey Arthur accepted that Pakistan's batters lacked aggression against India during their first defeat in three matches at the ICC World Cup.

UAPA slapped on J-K students for celebrating Pak win over India

UAPA slapped on J-K students for celebrating Pak win over India

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

The Jammu and Kashmir Police has registered two cases against medical students in Srinagar under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for celebrating Pakistan's victory over India in a T20 international cricket match, officials said on Tuesday.

Sarfaraz hits century as 2nd Test ends in draw

Sarfaraz hits century as 2nd Test ends in draw

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

The opening Test, also played in Karachi, ended in a draw as well.

In-form Chandimal puts Sri Lanka in control vs Pakistan

In-form Chandimal puts Sri Lanka in control vs Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Dinesh Chandimal smashed his second half-century of the match to put Sri Lanka in the box seat in the opening Test against Pakistan in Galle on Monday.

Warner must reply to critics as Oz face depleted Pak

Warner must reply to critics as Oz face depleted Pak

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald said the hosts would field their strongest side against Pakistan, which means a welcome return for spinner Nathan Lyon, who will chase his 500th Test wicket after injury ruled him out of the last three matches of the Ashes.

Debutant Nauman spins web around SA to lead Pak to win

Debutant Nauman spins web around SA to lead Pak to win

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

The second and final Test starts in Rawalpindi on Thursday.

Former players slam PCB for sacking Sarfaraz

Former players slam PCB for sacking Sarfaraz

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

"He (Sarfaraz) has shown himself to be a fine captain and yes he was struggling a bit for form but when a senior player is under pressure you have to encourage and back him, not dump him like this".

Kohli named captain of ICC's ODI and Test teams of the year

Kohli named captain of ICC's ODI and Test teams of the year

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Apart from Kohli, four other Indians who were picked in the ICC's Test and ODI Teams of the Year.

No margin for error as Pakistan face Afghanistan

No margin for error as Pakistan face Afghanistan

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

A couple of losses for hosts England has only brightened the 1992 winners' prospects of a semi-final berth.

Pakistan include Sarfaraz, Haider in T20 World Cup squad

Pakistan include Sarfaraz, Haider in T20 World Cup squad

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Former spinner Saqlain Mushtaq was named interim head coach following the resignation of Misbah ul-Haq.