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Will India Wear Orange In Pakistan Game?

Will India Wear Orange In Pakistan Game?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The Men in Blue will proudly wear India's traditional blue colours at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.'

Pakistan says India should not be given international sporting events

Pakistan says India should not be given international sporting events

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The National assembly's Standing Committee on Sports in Pakistan observed that in recent months, India had been trying to isolate Pakistani sportspersons by depriving them a chance to compete in international events.

Afghanistan players in tricky situation over boycott calls, says coach

Afghanistan players in tricky situation over boycott calls, says coach

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

'I can see the world's concern. I am concerned. I have daughters who play cricket.'

'Pakistan stars prioritise T20 leagues over country'

'Pakistan stars prioritise T20 leagues over country'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Pakistan's on-field performances not affected by frequent changes in PCB, says acting chairman

42 Years On... Where Are Kapil's Devils Now?

42 Years On... Where Are Kapil's Devils Now?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

42 years of World Cup triumph: A Day that made Indian cricket what it is

Jay Shah takes over as ICC chairman

Jay Shah takes over as ICC chairman

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Jay Shah expressed his vision to grow the global reach of the sport with a particular focus on the opportunity of the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028.

Sports psychologist to join Pak team ahead of Asia Cup

Sports psychologist to join Pak team ahead of Asia Cup

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Babri has in the past also worked with some players helping them understand how to handle pressure situations and get through bad performances and personal issues.

India to play Champions Trophy matches at neutral venue

India to play Champions Trophy matches at neutral venue

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

The deadlock over the hosting of next year's Champions Trophy ended on Thursday when the ICC announced that India will play its matches of the 50-over showpiece at a neutral venue instead of host country Pakistan, which will have a similar arrangement for tournaments to be held in India till 2027.

BCCI, Sports Ministry discuss NADA and Pakistan

BCCI, Sports Ministry discuss NADA and Pakistan

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

At loggerheads with the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) on the testing of Indian cricketers, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Wednesday, discussed the matter with Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

2-tier Test format before India's tour of England?

2-tier Test format before India's tour of England?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

The push for a two-tier system gained traction following Australia's blockbuster series against India, which set attendance records.

'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.

Govt gives green signal to Pakistan contingent for South Asian Games

Govt gives green signal to Pakistan contingent for South Asian Games

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Pakistan's 456-strong contingent for the upcoming South Asian Games in India has been cleared by its government to participate in the event starting February 5.

Pakistan Cricket Board postpones PSL amid coronavirus

Pakistan Cricket Board postpones PSL amid coronavirus

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

The PSL had entered the knockout stages and semifinal matches were due to be played on Tuesday in Lahore and final on Wednesday. The PCB had already shortened the league by four days considering the worsening scenario around the coronavirus.

State of affair in Pakistan cricket is really sad: Miandad

State of affair in Pakistan cricket is really sad: Miandad

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Pakistan team has recently lost the three-Test series against Australia 0-3, before going down 1-4 in the five-match T20 series against New Zealand.

'Anytime You Take On India, It's Big'

'Anytime You Take On India, It's Big'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

'We're excited about the game, and obviously, if you can win, it builds a lot of momentum going into the semifinal.'

'Pakistan team cleared by govt for jr hockey World Cup in India'

'Pakistan team cleared by govt for jr hockey World Cup in India'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

Pakistan Hockey Federation has finally got clearance from the government to send its national junior team to Lucknow, India for the FIH Junior World Cup next month. A reliable source in the PHF said that the ministry of inter-provincial coordination has informed the federation that the government has given the NOC for participating in the December 8-18 Junior World Cup. "The PHF officials were anxious about getting the NOC to send its team to India next month as the FIH event is scheduled from December 8 to 18th and it is an important event for the future of Pakistan hockey. But now the ministry has informed the PHF that the government has given the clearance," the source said.

Champions Trophy: SA urged to boycott Afghanistan match

Champions Trophy: SA urged to boycott Afghanistan match

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

South Africa Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said he supported calls for a boycott of Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan next month.

Will Pakistan junior hockey team travel to India for World Cup?

Will Pakistan junior hockey team travel to India for World Cup?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Pakistan Hockey Federation is still awaiting the No Objection Certificate from its government to send its national squad for the Junior Hockey World Cup, to be held in Lucknow from December 8.

Noman picks 7 as Pakistan whitewash Sri Lanka

Noman picks 7 as Pakistan whitewash Sri Lanka

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Pakistan completed a 2-0 series sweep against Sri Lanka after left-arm spinner Noman Ali bowled the tourists to a comprehensive victory by an innings and 222 runs in the second Test.

World Cup-bound Pakistan cricket team await India visa

World Cup-bound Pakistan cricket team await India visa

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

A total of 33 members of the Pakistan contingent, including players, three travelling reserves and team officials, are awaiting their visas.

Neeraj heads to South Africa for crucial off-season training

Neeraj heads to South Africa for crucial off-season training

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

The double Olympic medallist last competed in Brussels in the Diamond League Final in September and will spend 31 days in Potchefstroom.

Coach Arthur seeks sports psychologist for Pakistan team

Coach Arthur seeks sports psychologist for Pakistan team

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

Sarfraz can't continue to captain in all three formats: Zaheer Abbas

Sports psychologist to accompany Pakistan team

Sports psychologist to accompany Pakistan team

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

Sports psychologist Maqbool Babri will accompany the Pakistan cricket team on their tour of India this month for the first bilateral series between the two countries since 2007.

What's hurting growth of UAE cricket?

What's hurting growth of UAE cricket?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

There was talent and a pathway, but a decade down the road the UAE have not made any other appearances in a global event.

India vs Pakistan: Records are meant to be broken: Hasan Ali

India vs Pakistan: Records are meant to be broken: Hasan Ali

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali said that the pressure will be on India in the much-anticipated World Cup clash between the two traditional rivals in front of a packed house at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

ODI WC: Pakistan to send security delegation to India

ODI WC: Pakistan to send security delegation to India

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

'The PCB will share the report with the ICC and BCCI if the delegation has any concerns.'

Political turmoil hits cricket: Will Pakistan make it to 2023 World Cup?

Political turmoil hits cricket: Will Pakistan make it to 2023 World Cup?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Pakistan PM forms high-level committee to decide on national team's participation in ODI World Cup

Unpaid T20 WC winnings trigger global cricket storm

Unpaid T20 WC winnings trigger global cricket storm

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

The governing International Cricket Council (ICC) is in talks with several boards which have yet to pay prize money from this year's Twenty20 World Cup to the players, sources told Reuters on Thursday.

Anti-India slogan row: Teen denies charges, says no interest in cricket

Anti-India slogan row: Teen denies charges, says no interest in cricket

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

A 15-year-old boy in Malvan, Maharashtra, has claimed he was falsely accused of raising anti-India slogans during a cricket match. His family alleges he was trapped by people who beat him up and instigated a fight. The family's shop, godown, and home were subsequently demolished, while the boy and his parents were arrested. The teen maintains he doesn't watch cricket and was returning from prayers when the incident occurred.

Hockey scene in India better than Pakistan: PHF secretary

Hockey scene in India better than Pakistan: PHF secretary

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

Pakistan Hockey Federation secretary Rana Mujahid is "frustrated" that the national sport is struggling to lure sponsors due to lack of international success in recent years and felt the scene was much better in India.

Pak suspends two athletes for flunking dope test

Pak suspends two athletes for flunking dope test

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

The Pakistan Sports Board on Monday suspended two female athletes, including an Olympian, for two years after they flunked dope tests during a national training camp for the Delhi Commonwealth Games and Asian Games in China later this year.

Shameful! Shocking! Sad day for Pakistan hockey!

Shameful! Shocking! Sad day for Pakistan hockey!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

A pall of gloom shrouded the Pakistan hockey community after the national team failed to qualify for the Olympics.

Why Pakistan players wore black armbands

Why Pakistan players wore black armbands

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

The PCB, in an official statement, said that the gate earnings from the first T20I against England will be donated to the fund.

World Cup in India: Former PCB chairman hits out at Pakistan govt

World Cup in India: Former PCB chairman hits out at Pakistan govt

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

The former chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Khalid Mahmood has hit out at the government's decision to form a high-level committee to decide on the national cricket team's participation in the 2023 ODI World Cup in India.

Eng players urged to boycott Champions Trophy match

Eng players urged to boycott Champions Trophy match

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

England previously faced Afghanistan at the 50-overs Cricket World Cup in 2023, as well as at the Twenty20 World Cup in 2022.

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.

You need to prove yourself: Ramiz Raja slams Babar Azam

You need to prove yourself: Ramiz Raja slams Babar Azam

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Ramiz Raja backed Babar Azam to come good in red-ball cricket, saying that he needs to show the world through his temperament that he is like the West Indies batting legend Vivian Richards.

Why no Pakistan athletes have qualified for the Rio Olympics...

Why no Pakistan athletes have qualified for the Rio Olympics...

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

The seven participants due to represent Pakistan at next month's Games have all been given wildcard entries.

Pakistan, Sri Lanka grapple with multiple challenges

Pakistan, Sri Lanka grapple with multiple challenges

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Pakistan are traditionally good against spinners but Babar Azam and Co. would take the likes of promising Dunith Wellalage and company lightly at their peril.

Women's T20 World Cup: Free entry for U.18s, ticket prices start from 5 Dirhams

Women's T20 World Cup: Free entry for U.18s, ticket prices start from 5 Dirhams

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

The 20 league matches will be split between Dubai and Sharjah with the semi-finals slated for Dubai and Sharjah on October 17 and 18 respectively. The final will be played in Dubai.