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Inzamam questions PCB over Hafeez sacking

Inzamam questions PCB over Hafeez sacking

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Rauf's central contract may be 'restored'

Afghanistan's star players' NOCs revoked; is IPL 2024 in jeopardy?

Afghanistan's star players' NOCs revoked; is IPL 2024 in jeopardy?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Afghanistan unlikely to give NOCs for Mujeeb, Naveen and Farooqi, putting IPL participation in doubt

Guess who's going to The Hundred? Smriti and Richa!

Guess who's going to The Hundred? Smriti and Richa!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Mandhana joined the Southern Brave, meanwhile, the Birmingham Phoenix roped in Richa for the forthcoming Women's Hundred 2024.

Champions Trophy won't be shifted out of Pakistan: PCB

Champions Trophy won't be shifted out of Pakistan: PCB

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi says he is not even considering the possibility of next year's ICC Champions Trophy being moved out of Pakistan despite the speculation surrounding India's participation in the event.

We can't wait forever to play India: Pakistan Cricket Board

We can't wait forever to play India: Pakistan Cricket Board

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Pakistan Cricket Board managing director Wasim Khan said that they need to move forward as they could not wait forever to play India.

Tamba who killed Sarabjit Singh still alive, claims senior Pak cop

Tamba who killed Sarabjit Singh still alive, claims senior Pak cop

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

But senior superintendent of police, operations, Lahore Syed Ali Raza told the Dawn newspaper that "Tamba is still alive but critically injured".

England's Rehan Ahmed to return home for personal reasons

England's Rehan Ahmed to return home for personal reasons

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

England on Friday replaced Ahmed with Shoaib Bashir in their playing XI for the fourth Test.

Zaka Ashraf resigns as PCB chief

Zaka Ashraf resigns as PCB chief

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Ashraf announced his decision to step down after chairing a managing committee meeting in Lahore on Friday

'Babar said if he can't captain in all formats he doesn't want to be captain'

'Babar said if he can't captain in all formats he doesn't want to be captain'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Former Pakistan Cricket Board chief Zaka Ashraf has defended his decision to remove Babar Azam as captain following the team's disappointing ODI World Cup campaign in India.

Rashid Khan undergoes lower-back surgery

Rashid Khan undergoes lower-back surgery

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

On Thursday, Rashid's BBL side Adelaide Strikers had announced that Rashid would undergo a minor operation soon.

PIX: Afghanistan take Sri Lanka in stride for third win

PIX: Afghanistan take Sri Lanka in stride for third win

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Images from the ICC World Cup match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, in Pune, on Monday.

USA is starting to embrace cricket

USA is starting to embrace cricket

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'USA Cricket continues its instrumental work in supporting our national players and equipping youth and local communities with the tools they need to succeed in this sport.'

Najmul Hossain Shanto to captain Bangladesh in all formats

Najmul Hossain Shanto to captain Bangladesh in all formats

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said it has appointed batter Najmul Hossain Shanto as captain in all three formats for the next year amid ongoing uncertainty over the availability of former skipper Shakib Al Hasan.

Musical chair for Pakistan skipper's job: Board wants Babar Azam back?

Musical chair for Pakistan skipper's job: Board wants Babar Azam back?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board it appears has lost faith in the ability of Shan Masood and Shaheen Shah Afridi to lead the national side and feels former skipper Babar Azam is the best choice to captain the side once again.

New Zealand Cricket Board asks for fiery pitch

New Zealand Cricket Board asks for fiery pitch

Rediff.com17 Dec 2002

"They rang [up] on Sunday and told me to make something that was as fast and bouncy as possible," groundsman Doug Strachan said.

New Zealand Cricket Board asks for fiery pitch

New Zealand Cricket Board asks for fiery pitch

Rediff.com17 Dec 2002

"They rang [up] on Sunday and told me to make something that was as fast and bouncy as possible," groundsman Doug Strachan said.

Why Watson turned down Pakistan head coach job!

Why Watson turned down Pakistan head coach job!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

Shane Watson turned down after the Pakistan head coach job after details of the contract were leaked to the media.

Australia cricket board gambled on players' greed and lost: Chappell

Australia cricket board gambled on players' greed and lost: Chappell

Rediff.com23 May 2017

Australia's cricket board gambled that greed would motivate top players into accepting a pay offer and while that bet has backfired the parties are likely to thrash out a deal in time to avert an Ashes boycott, former captain Ian Chappell said.

PHOTOS: Giant-slayers Afghanistan stun Pakistan in Chennai

PHOTOS: Giant-slayers Afghanistan stun Pakistan in Chennai

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

PHOTOS from a memorable chase and a famous win...

England's Topley out of World Cup with injury

England's Topley out of World Cup with injury

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

England fast bowler Reece Topley has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup after fracturing his left index finger in their 229-run defeat by South Africa.

Uproar Over PCB's 'Dushman' Remark

Uproar Over PCB's 'Dushman' Remark

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

'My aim was to keep the players' morale high when they go to dushman mulk.'

ICC World Cup: Plucky Afghanistan slay Pakistan by 8 wickets

ICC World Cup: Plucky Afghanistan slay Pakistan by 8 wickets

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match played between Afghanistan and Pakistan in Chennai on Monday.

Border-Gavaskar series opener to be held in Perth

Border-Gavaskar series opener to be held in Perth

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

The blockbuster five-match Test series between India and Australia will get underway at Perth's Optus Stadium on November 22, the venue replacing Adelaide Oval as the national cricket board's preferred choice for the season opener.

'Why Didn't They Cover The Ground When It Was Raining?'

'Why Didn't They Cover The Ground When It Was Raining?'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

'If the ground remains uncovered and the rain stops, you know it doesn't start for another one hour. Suddenly it rains again. So there's no play whatsoever.'

Pakistan cricket drama! Seniors scared of sitting out?

Pakistan cricket drama! Seniors scared of sitting out?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

Naseem Shah added that even he was afraid about losing his place in the side due to the injury.

Marsh to captain Australia for Windies T20 series, Cummins rested

Marsh to captain Australia for Windies T20 series, Cummins rested

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Australia are hosting West Indies for three T20s between Feb. 9-13 as part of their preparations for the T20 World Cup, which will be held in the Caribbean and U.S. in June.

'We will not play bilateral matches with Pakistan until they end terrorism'

'We will not play bilateral matches with Pakistan until they end terrorism'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

India and Pakistan haven't played a bilateral series since 2012/13, after that series the bilateral cricket ties between India and Pakistan have been suspended due to the heightened diplomatic tensions between the two neighbours.

In a first, India play Afghanistan in bilateral T20 series

In a first, India play Afghanistan in bilateral T20 series

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Afghanistan were once considered World Cup minnows, having won just one game in their two previous campaigns.

WC PIX: B'desh's Miraz steals the show vs Afghanistan

WC PIX: B'desh's Miraz steals the show vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match played between Bangladesh and Afghanistan in Dharamsala on Saturday

India vs Pak: PCB files complaint over 'inappropriate conduct' by fans

India vs Pak: PCB files complaint over 'inappropriate conduct' by fans

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

A furious Pakistan Cricket Board lodged a complaint with the ICC over delays in visas and 'inappropriate conduct' targetted towards the Pakistan players.

Why Salman Butt's role with PCB was short-lived...

Why Salman Butt's role with PCB was short-lived...

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Chief Selector Wahab Riaz held a press conference to formally announce the immediate withdrawal of Butt's name from the consultancy panel.

Here's Afridi's game-changing advice for PCB

Here's Afridi's game-changing advice for PCB

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Afridi added that players in The T20 squad should be given a long run ahead of the World Cup later this year.

Lalchand Rajput roped in as UAE head coach

Lalchand Rajput roped in as UAE head coach

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

The 62-year-old Rajput's appointment comes in the backdrop of UAE failing to make it to the T20 World Cup to be held in the West Indies and the USA this year.

'Captain Sahab' Meets Rashid Khan

'Captain Sahab' Meets Rashid Khan

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Shubman Gill brought smiles to Rashid Khan's face with a surprise visit, creating a delightful moment for the Afghan leg-spinner as he connected with his Gujarat Titans team-mate on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

PCB starts clearing players' dues after central contracts issue resolved

PCB starts clearing players' dues after central contracts issue resolved

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

The Pakistan Cricket Board has started clearing the dues of national team players, which were held up for the last few months because of issues relating to new central contracts.

Tata Group bags IPL title rights for Rs 2500 crore

Tata Group bags IPL title rights for Rs 2500 crore

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

IPL is the world's richest T20 tournament with an estimated brand value of $8.4 billion.

Gillespie has the cure for Pakistan's biggest weakness

Gillespie has the cure for Pakistan's biggest weakness

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Pakistan on Sunday appointed former Australia pace bowler Gillespie as coach of the men's Test side

Dowrich announces retirement at 32; withdraws from Windies' ODI series against Eng

Dowrich announces retirement at 32; withdraws from Windies' ODI series against Eng

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Former West Indies wicketkeeper-batsman Shane Dowrich has retired from international cricket and withdrawn from the squad for a one-day international series against England, the country's cricket board (CWI) said on Thursday.

U-19 Asia Cup: India meet Pak on Dec 10

U-19 Asia Cup: India meet Pak on Dec 10

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

The tournament final will be played at the Dubai International Stadium on December 17. All group matches and semi-finals will be played at the ICC Academy Ovals 1 and 2.

Botham declares 'Bazball' as the saviour of Tests

Botham declares 'Bazball' as the saviour of Tests

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Ian Botham feels that England's ultra-aggressive 'Bazball' approach under Ben Stokes has infused new life into Test cricket.