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Pakistan pacer Naseem to play SL ODIs despite firing at home

Pakistan pacer Naseem to play SL ODIs despite firing at home

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah will stay with the squad for the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi despite an attack on his residence in Lower Dir in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Marsh's 'no comment' on Pak boycotting India T20 WC match

Marsh's 'no comment' on Pak boycotting India T20 WC match

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Australia captain Mitchell Marsh refused to comment on Pakistan's boycott of its T20 World Cup match against India, insisting the defending champions are focused solely on winning the tournament despite a series whitewash.

India 'B' will also beat this Pakistan team: Gavaskar

India 'B' will also beat this Pakistan team: Gavaskar

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Pakistan's cricket team continued to invite scathing criticism a day after being knocked out of the Champions Trophy, the great Sunil Gavaskar saying that it would struggle to beat even a second-string Indian team.

PSL in chaos: Pakistan ousts Indian crew amid tensions

PSL in chaos: Pakistan ousts Indian crew amid tensions

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

The experienced Indian crew members in Pakistan Cricket Board's roster set to be replaced after escalating cross-border tensions in the aftermath of Pahalgam terrorist attack.

Pakistan's Fatima Sana wants to be 'Captain Cool' like Dhoni

Pakistan's Fatima Sana wants to be 'Captain Cool' like Dhoni

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Pakistan women's cricket team captain Fatima Sana draws inspiration from India's World Cup-winning skipper MS Dhoni

India script history win Super 4s win over Pakistan

India script history win Super 4s win over Pakistan

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

The architects of the win were Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill, who blasted a 105-run opening stand that left Pakistan's bowlers gasping.

T20 World Cup: 0,0,0: Abhishek's Wait For First Run Continues!

T20 World Cup: 0,0,0: Abhishek's Wait For First Run Continues!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Abhishek Sharma joins unwanted list after registering third duck in T20 World Cup.

BCB's annual income could dwindle by 60 pc

BCB's annual income could dwindle by 60 pc

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Bangla Inside Story: Players kept mum in-front of Nazrul, BCB's annual income could dwindle by 60%

T20 World Cup Super 8s: The wicket spun more than expected, says Santner

T20 World Cup Super 8s: The wicket spun more than expected, says Santner

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Mitchell Santner's captain's knock and Rachin Ravindra's bowling brilliance led New Zealand to a 61-run victory over Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup, pushing them closer to the semifinals.

Handshake row: PCB calls for removal of Match Referee Pycroft

Handshake row: PCB calls for removal of Match Referee Pycroft

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Pycroft officiated the India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash, at the end of which Indian players did not shake hands with the rival team.

Pakistan Fans Celebrate Kohli Ton

Pakistan Fans Celebrate Kohli Ton

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

What? No one's calling them anti-national, no trolling, no abuses or threats, no FIRs??

Gambhir safe as coach? BCCI sends clear message

Gambhir safe as coach? BCCI sends clear message

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla said that head coach Gautam Gambhir has a firm grip on the team and is popular among the players.

Why Pat Cummins decided to skip T20 World Cup

Why Pat Cummins decided to skip T20 World Cup

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Australia pace spearhead Pat Cummins says his injury-forced withdrawal from the T20 World Cup was also driven by a desire to be completely fit for the upcoming Test season.

No 'Pakistan' On India Jersey

No 'Pakistan' On India Jersey

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

The dispute revolves around BCCI's reported refusal to have 'Pakistan' -- the host nation -- printed on Team India's official jersey for the Champions Trophy.

Ex-Pakistan cricketers happy with India's World Cup exit

Ex-Pakistan cricketers happy with India's World Cup exit

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Former Pakistan cricketers on Thursday expressed happiness over the unexpected ouster of India from the World Cup after losing to New Zealand in the semi-final.

T20 World Cup: Out of hospital, Abhishek still in doubt for Namibia game

T20 World Cup: Out of hospital, Abhishek still in doubt for Namibia game

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Abhishek Sharma has been in hospital for the past two days.

No-Handshake Chaos: Why PCB Official Was Fired

No-Handshake Chaos: Why PCB Official Was Fired

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

An irate Mohsin Naqvi ordered Usman Walha's removal 'for the embarrassment caused to the national cricket team and its captain.'

India-Pakistan Final Sends Ad Rates Soaring

India-Pakistan Final Sends Ad Rates Soaring

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Advertisers will pay 18 lakh to 25 lakh per 10 seconds, a 10% to 20% increase over the last Asia Cup final.

Trophy War! BCCI Seeks ICC Intervention As Naqvi Remains Adamant

Trophy War! BCCI Seeks ICC Intervention As Naqvi Remains Adamant

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

BCCI gets SL, Afghan support on Asia Cup trophy fiasco but Naqvi refuses to budge

Quinton de Kock ends retirement, back for Pakistan tour

Quinton de Kock ends retirement, back for Pakistan tour

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Quinton de Kock has reversed his retirement from ODI cricket and has been named in both the ODI and T20I squads for the Pakistan tour.

World Cup: SA's Gen-Next chase T20 glory after 2024 heartbreak

World Cup: SA's Gen-Next chase T20 glory after 2024 heartbreak

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

A struggling, but promising South African unit will be aiming to avenge the heartbreak of 2024 by securing the grandest prize in T20I cricket on Indian soil, with the Proteas' 'Gen-Next' of Dewald Brevis, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs and Kwena Maphaka in the spotlight.

India-Pakistan clash debate heats up before Asia Cup

India-Pakistan clash debate heats up before Asia Cup

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Ahead of the Asia Cup, former Indian cricketer Surinder Khanna shared his views on whether the India-Pakistan clash should be played

Will India Drop Abhishek Sharma For T20 World Cup Final Vs New Zealand?

Will India Drop Abhishek Sharma For T20 World Cup Final Vs New Zealand?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Despite concerns over his recent form, India are expected to maintain their faith in Abhishek Sharma for the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand on Sunday.

Super Sunday! India To Play Pakistan In Asia Cup Final

Super Sunday! India To Play Pakistan In Asia Cup Final

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Pakistan beat Bangladesh, set up first ever Asia Cup final date against India

Will Bangladesh Play T20 World Cup Games In India?

Will Bangladesh Play T20 World Cup Games In India?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

So far, neither the BCCI nor the ICC has issued any statement regarding the scheduling of Bangladesh's matches against the backdrop of current tensions.

Former Pakistan cricketers ask ICC to ban Kohli

Former Pakistan cricketers ask ICC to ban Kohli

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Despite the International Cricket Council's (ICC) clause nullifying the ball-tampering allegation against Virat Kohli, former Pakistan cricketers have demanded the world's cricketing governing body to penalise the Indian Test skipper in the incident which relates to the drawn Rajkot Test against England. After the 'mintgate' row involving South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis in which he was found guilty of ball-tempering, a British tabloid had on Tuesday accused that some footages of the Rajkot Test indicated that Kohli appeared to shine the ball using residue from a sweet.

Bangladesh will not play T20 World Cup games in India

Bangladesh will not play T20 World Cup games in India

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

Bangladesh will not play their T20 World Cup matches in India after Mustafizur Rahman was released by Kolkata Knight Riders amid growing tensions between the countries, Bangladesh's sports adviser Asif Nazrul said on Sunday.

Fans Swarm Virat Kohli At Vadodara Airport

Fans Swarm Virat Kohli At Vadodara Airport

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

He was greeted with chants of 'Kohli, Kohli' with fans jostling for selfies and handshakes, as Kohli struggled to make his way through the crowd to his car.

No baggage, only runs: De Kock back in ruthless touch

No baggage, only runs: De Kock back in ruthless touch

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Quinton de Kock seems to have found another gear since his return to cricket and the South African attributed the new-found freedom in his batting to a mind without any 'baggage'.

Controversy erupts before Asia Cup final

Controversy erupts before Asia Cup final

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

PCB files complaint against India pacer Arshdeep Singh

Pak skipper Salman Agha will bat at No 3 during T20 WC

Pak skipper Salman Agha will bat at No 3 during T20 WC

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

The powerful right-hander appeared in good touch at first drop against Australia in the opening T20I of their three-match series in Lahore on Thursday.

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka determined to overcome England challenge

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka determined to overcome England challenge

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

Sri Lanka's fielding coach R Sridhar believes the team has learned from their previous defeat against England and is ready for their T20 World Cup Super Eights match.

T20 World Cup 2026: ICC replaces Bangladesh with Scotland

T20 World Cup 2026: ICC replaces Bangladesh with Scotland

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

The International Cricket Council has officially informed the Bangladesh Cricket Board that it has been replaced by Scotland in T20 World Cup 2026.

Legends Cricket: Indian Players Opt Out Of Tie Vs Pak

Legends Cricket: Indian Players Opt Out Of Tie Vs Pak

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

A day before the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash in the World Championship of Legends Cricket 2025, several former India cricketers have reportedly pulled out of the fixture, fearing backlash from fans.

Champions Trophy Travels Around Pakistan

Champions Trophy Travels Around Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

The Champions Trophy tour kicked off in Islamabad on Saturday before it touched down in Taxila and Khanpur on Sunday.

ICC action on home soil has Pakistan fans buzzing

ICC action on home soil has Pakistan fans buzzing

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

The national team, captained for the bulk of those years by Misbah Ul Haq, hosted its 'home' games in the United Arab Emirates and remained relatively successful until fixtures trickled back onto Pakistani soil in 2018.

Pakistan cricketers turn to shrink for inspiration

Pakistan cricketers turn to shrink for inspiration

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

The World Cup bound Pakistani cricketers will have two counselling sessions with a well-known sports psychologist before leaving for the World Cup.

'Cup cheen sakte hain...' Varun's veiled dig at Naqvi!

'Cup cheen sakte hain...' Varun's veiled dig at Naqvi!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Spinner Varun Chakravarthy has taken a veiled dig at Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief Mohsin Naqvi for refusing to hand over the Asia Cup trophy to Team India in Dubai, saying that while the trophy can be withheld, nobody can take away the title of "champions" from India.

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