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Sky continues to top charts; Chapman, Iftikhar attain career-best position

Sky continues to top charts; Chapman, Iftikhar attain career-best position

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Suryakumar Yadav, the lone Indian in the top 10, continued to top the charts in the latest ICC men's T20I player rankings.

Chapman's ton leads NZ to T20 series draw vs Pakistan

Chapman's ton leads NZ to T20 series draw vs Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Chapman (57-ball 104 not out) combined with Jimmy Neesham (45) to overhaul the 194-run target and stun Pakistan

Versatile Arshdeep has tools to emulate Zaheer

Versatile Arshdeep has tools to emulate Zaheer

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Kumble, who witnessed Arshdeep's growth from close quarters as Punjab Kings head coach, is hugely impressed with the lanky pacer.

India consolidate third spot in ICC ODI Rankings

India consolidate third spot in ICC ODI Rankings

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

India could stretch their lead even further with a good show in their three-match series against West Indies, starting this week.

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.

Pakistan's Babar ready to go back to basics after shutdown

Pakistan's Babar ready to go back to basics after shutdown

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Pakistan's batting mainstay Babar Azam knows he might be a bit rusty after the extended break from competitive cricket during the coronavirus shutdown but he is confident his strong basics will help him quickly get back up to speed. The elegant right-hander has been cooling his heels at home since playing a Pakistan Super League match last month as professional cricket remains suspended due to the pandemic.

Pakistan are World No 1 in ODIs

Pakistan are World No 1 in ODIs

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Pakistan has dominated the ODI format over the last year. In 2022, they whitewashed West Indies and Netherlands 3-0 at home and away respectively. They followed this up with a 2-1 series win over New Zealand at home in January 2023.

Babar asks Pakistan fans to 'keep praying' for T20 WC victory

Babar asks Pakistan fans to 'keep praying' for T20 WC victory

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Pakistan have rebounded superbly and bring momentum into Sunday's final against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

PIX: How Afridi worked on his bowling in the nets

PIX: How Afridi worked on his bowling in the nets

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Pakistan might have heaved a sigh of relief to see that Shaheen Shah Afridi did not show any signs of a draining fever that had gripped the team upon its arrival in Bengaluru.

'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.'

Rashid confirms participation in IPL 2023 auction

Rashid confirms participation in IPL 2023 auction

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Adil Rashid's game changing performances in England's T20 World Cup winning campaign could certainly make him a hot property at the IPL 2023 players' auction in Kochi on December 23.

Wasn't a 190 pitch: Rohit credits bowlers for win over Pakistan

Wasn't a 190 pitch: Rohit credits bowlers for win over Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma on Saturday lauded his bowlers for bundling out Pakistan for a paltry 191 on a pitch that had nothing much in it for the bowlers during their marquee World Cup match.

'Whenever Pakistan come, Kohli wants to be the hero'

'Whenever Pakistan come, Kohli wants to be the hero'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

'The good thing for India is that Virat Kohli loves the big occasion.'

T20 WC Final: History favours Pakistan, form is with England

T20 WC Final: History favours Pakistan, form is with England

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

But just like everyone wants a slice of '92 from Babar's team, the core of this current English team also has a date with history

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.

The Rise of Cricket's New Stars

The Rise of Cricket's New Stars

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Meet the standout finds of World Cup 2023.

PIX: Pakistan humble India, end losing World Cup run

PIX: Pakistan humble India, end losing World Cup run

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12 Group 2 match between India and Pakistan, in Dubai, on Sunday.

World Cup 2023: Glory returns to ODI format as Australia ruin India's party

World Cup 2023: Glory returns to ODI format as Australia ruin India's party

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

India played the tournament's best cricket for nearly six weeks but it was the familiar sight of Australia celebrating with the trophy as fireworks exploded overhead when the 13th edition of the World Cup came to a close on Sunday.

PIX: Sri Lanka win dress rehearsal ahead of Asia Cup final

PIX: Sri Lanka win dress rehearsal ahead of Asia Cup final

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

IMAGES from the Asia Cup Super 4s match played between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Dubai on Friday.

Karthik's big praise for Pakistan's Babar

Karthik's big praise for Pakistan's Babar

Rediff.com27 May 2022

In the longest format of the game, Babar is ranked fifth in the world, behind Australia's Marnus Labuschagne and the 'Big Four' of India's Virat Kohli, England's Joe Root, Australia's Steve Smith and New Zealand's Kane Williamson.

ICC WC PIX: Bowlers guide Pakistan to victory over Netherlands

ICC WC PIX: Bowlers guide Pakistan to victory over Netherlands

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match played between Pakistan and The Netherlands in Hyderabad on Friday.

Gill reveals India's game plan against Pakistan!

Gill reveals India's game plan against Pakistan!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Shubman Gill said India's batters will have to dominate unlike last time when the top order was blown away for 66.

Ashraf recalled, rookie Tahir included in Pak Asia Cup squad

Ashraf recalled, rookie Tahir included in Pak Asia Cup squad

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

PCB newly selected Chief Selector Inzamam Ul Haq announced squads for the upcoming ACC Men's Asia Cup and the three-match One-Day International series against Afghanistan.

World No 1 Malan attains highest ever T20 batting rating

World No 1 Malan attains highest ever T20 batting rating

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Former England captain Nasser Hussain praised Malan for his versatile style and consistency.

How Bhuvneshwar & Co. plotted Pakistan's downfall...

How Bhuvneshwar & Co. plotted Pakistan's downfall...

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

India's senior pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar believes having a solid game plan against each of the opposition player is as important as executing "your skills on the field".

Babar named Pakistan ODI captain, Amir loses contract

Babar named Pakistan ODI captain, Amir loses contract

Rediff.com13 May 2020

Pakistan named Babar Azam as their new captain in one-day internationals, putting the elegant batsman in charge of both their limited-overs teams after a stellar year with the bat. The top order batsman, who took over Twenty20 captaincy earlier this year, succeeds Sarfaraz Ahmed as Pakistan's white-ball leader while Azhar Ali also got an extension as skipper of the Test side for the 2020-21 season.

PIX: Sindhu, Kohli, Warner send Mother's Day wishes

PIX: Sindhu, Kohli, Warner send Mother's Day wishes

Rediff.com10 May 2020

From Virat Kohli to PV Sindhu and Pakistan cricketer Babar Azam among others flooded Twitter and Instagram with throwback photos with their mums.

India trump Pakistan in latest ICC ODI Team Rankings

India trump Pakistan in latest ICC ODI Team Rankings

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

India were placed fourth with 105 points but the 10-wicket win on Tuesday propelled them to 108 rating points, leaving Pakistan behind

ICC T20 Rankings: Ishan Kishan, Hooda make massive gains

ICC T20 Rankings: Ishan Kishan, Hooda make massive gains

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Ishan Kishan jumps 10 places to 23rd, Hooda re-enters top 100

Tainted Pakistan cricketers should open grocery stores, suggests Ramiz Raja

Tainted Pakistan cricketers should open grocery stores, suggests Ramiz Raja

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Ramiz hit out at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for reintegrating players such as Mohammad Amir, who has served prison time and a long ban from the game for involvement in spot-fixing, into the national team setup. The former opener felt allowing tainted players back into the sport has damaged Pakistan cricket.

Brook pips Jadeja to win ICC Player of Month Award

Brook pips Jadeja to win ICC Player of Month Award

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

England's Harry Brook bagged his second player of the month award after his exploits in New Zealand Test series,

You cannot win World Cups all the time; but batters need to perform: Ganguly

You cannot win World Cups all the time; but batters need to perform: Ganguly

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

A global title may be eluding India for a decade now, but former captain Sourav Ganguly said on Thursday that there is no need to press panic button while placing the onus on batters to win the World Cup at home.

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.

Hyderabad felt like Rawalpindi, says Rizwan

Hyderabad felt like Rawalpindi, says Rizwan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Mohammed Rizwan will fondly remember the local curator in his prayers for producing a batting beauty

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.

Yet another milestone for King Kohli!

Yet another milestone for King Kohli!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Kohli reached the landmark in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022 against England

ICC Rankings: Meet the new No 1 Test bowler

ICC Rankings: Meet the new No 1 Test bowler

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Ashwin gained two places after taking six wickets in India's emphatic victory over Australia in the second Test in New Delhi.

Is Kohli blocking Hooda's place in T20 team?

Is Kohli blocking Hooda's place in T20 team?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The former Pakistan spinner has also come out in support of Deepak Hooda, who has not been included in the playing XI, despite being in top form in the white-ball setup.

Bowlers have questions to ask of themselves, says Bavuma

Bowlers have questions to ask of themselves, says Bavuma

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

'The next game is obviously a big one for us against the Netherlands in Adelaide. Have to put this one behind quickly, take whatever learnings we can.'

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