News for 'rawalpindi'

'Without US, Saudis, UAE in loop, there will be no retaliation'

'Without US, Saudis, UAE in loop, there will be no retaliation'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

'If Pakistan's army wants to escalate violence in Kashmir, they have an unlimited supply of jihadis they can train and send. That's not an issue for them.'

Massive setback for Aus ahead of Champions Trophy

Massive setback for Aus ahead of Champions Trophy

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Cummins, Hazlewood ruled out of Champions Trophy.

Took 11 passengers down and...: Survivors recount Pak train hijack

Took 11 passengers down and...: Survivors recount Pak train hijack

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

'They started checking the identity cards of some people and separated some of them. Three militants were guarding the doors of our coach. They told the people that they would not say anything to civilians, women, old people and Baloch people'

Unrest in Bangladesh casts shadow on Pakistan tour

Unrest in Bangladesh casts shadow on Pakistan tour

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Reports about homes of some senior players being attacked by mobs have also deepened the crisis

Bangladesh in battle for survival vs high-flying Kiwis

Bangladesh in battle for survival vs high-flying Kiwis

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

A confident New Zealand side will be eager to seal a semi-final spot when they take on Bangladesh, who will be fighting for survival, in their Champions Trophy Group A match in Rawalpindi on Monday.

Pak vs Aus: PCB chief defends Rawalpindi pitch

Pak vs Aus: PCB chief defends Rawalpindi pitch

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

'Just for the heck of it, we don't want to prepare a fast and bouncy pitch'

Pakistan scrambles to ready stadium for Champions Trophy

Pakistan scrambles to ready stadium for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Incomplete renovation work at Karachi Stadium worries PCB ahead of Champions Trophy

CT PHOTOS: SA outplay sorry Afghanistan

CT PHOTOS: SA outplay sorry Afghanistan

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

'We could have pushed harder at certain stages of our innings, but everyone chipped in to make sure we had competitive total.'

Imam gets second hundred, Rawalpindi run-feast ends in draw

Imam gets second hundred, Rawalpindi run-feast ends in draw

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Left-arm spinner Nauman claimed a career-best 6-107 on a flat track where bowlers struggled for success.

A series: Sri Lanka to leave Pakistan tour midway

A series: Sri Lanka to leave Pakistan tour midway

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

The PCB said the two boards will work together to finalise new dates to complete the series.

India umpire Menon pulls out of Champions Trophy in Pakistan

India umpire Menon pulls out of Champions Trophy in Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

India's only representative in the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires, Nitin Menon, has opted out of officiating in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan this month due to personal reasons.

South Africa look to seal semis slot; England consolation win

South Africa look to seal semis slot; England consolation win

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

As the battle for semi-final berths intensifies in Group B, top-ranked South Africa will aim to assert their dominance and secure a spot in the final four when they face a struggling England in a high-stakes Champions Trophy clash in Karachi on Saturday.

Conspiracy Theories Behind India's Win

Conspiracy Theories Behind India's Win

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Pakistani fans forget that Dubai was once Pakistan's home ground where they played all their international matches until Imran Khan became the country's prime minister.

Pitch uncertainty looms as Pakistan gambles on spin trio for final test

Pitch uncertainty looms as Pakistan gambles on spin trio for final test

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

With the three-match Test series poised at 1-1 and the decisive third match, beginning here from Thursday, both the teams seemed to be unclear about the pitch's nature.

Adaptability key for South Africa, says coach Walter

Adaptability key for South Africa, says coach Walter

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

'I think any experience in the sub-continent is valuable.'

England's Pakistan tour hanging in balance

England's Pakistan tour hanging in balance

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'The Chairman has made it clear that relocating the series would damage the image of the PCB, and Rawalpindi and Multan should be used as the venues for the three-match series.'

Bumrah set to miss Champions Trophy group stage

Bumrah set to miss Champions Trophy group stage

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah, who is down with swelling in his back, is expected to make a full recovery by the first week of March.

Big development coming in from ICC ahead of Champions Trophy...

Big development coming in from ICC ahead of Champions Trophy...

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

The ICC Board will now begin the process to identify Allardice's successor.

'Pakistan team is heading towards zero'

'Pakistan team is heading towards zero'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Former Test opener Ahmed Shehzad also lashed out at the PCB and team the management, describing the defeat a new low for Pakistan cricket.

CT PIX: Match called-off, Australia advance to semis

CT PIX: Match called-off, Australia advance to semis

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Images from the ICC Champions League Group B match between Afghanistan and Australia in Lahore, on Friday.

Why India is destined to win Champions Trophy 2025

Why India is destined to win Champions Trophy 2025

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Irfan Pathan believes India's white-ball team is 'settled' and backed the Rohit Sharma-led side to lift the upcoming Champions Trophy.

Chaos In Islamabad As Imran's Supporters Go On The Rampage

Chaos In Islamabad As Imran's Supporters Go On The Rampage

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's supporters reached the heart of Pakistan's capital on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, after removing barricades and battling police in clashes that killed six security personnel and injured dozens.

Shan Masood to keep captaincy despite losing streak

Shan Masood to keep captaincy despite losing streak

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Pakistan's Shan Masood is likely to be retained captain for the upcoming home Test series against England, while Babar Azam is also assured of keeping his white-ball captaincy when the team flies to Australia and South Africa later this year.

'Pack your bags and leave': Basit slams Pakistan players

'Pack your bags and leave': Basit slams Pakistan players

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Basit didn't hold back while criticising the Pakistan opener and pinpointed Shafique's wicket as the reason behind the team's loss.

Fit-again Stokes back for second Pakistan test

Fit-again Stokes back for second Pakistan test

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

England, who beat Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs in the first Test, will conclude the series with a third match in Rawalpindi from October 24.

Pak vs Aus: ICC rates Rawalpindi pitch 'below average'

Pak vs Aus: ICC rates Rawalpindi pitch 'below average'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

'The pitch did not have a great deal of pace and bounce in it for the seamers nor assisted the spinners as the match progressed. In my view this does not represent an even contest between bat and ball.'

Champions Trophy: Can India knock out Pakistan?

Champions Trophy: Can India knock out Pakistan?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

While India are on a high after a measured six-wicket win over a sprightly Bangladesh, Pakistan are evidently tense after the 60-run loss in the tournament-opener to New Zealand.

Look forward to defending our title at home: Rizwan

Look forward to defending our title at home: Rizwan

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Mohammed Rizwan and PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday termed ICC's decision to hold the Champions Trophy in a hybrid model

Pakistan Gets A New ISI Boss

Pakistan Gets A New ISI Boss

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Asim Malik's shift to the important DG, ISI post comes as something of a surprise now, but it indicates the army chief's confidence in him, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Pakistan spinners dominate in skipper Shan's 'special win'

Pakistan spinners dominate in skipper Shan's 'special win'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Pakistan captain Shan Masood termed their series-levelling victory in the second Test against England "special" as the hosts snapped their nearly four-year winless run on home soil in this format.

3rd Test: Saud and spinners put Pakistan in charge

3rd Test: Saud and spinners put Pakistan in charge

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Saud Shakeel's crafty 134 fetched Pakistan a handy first-innings lead before their spinners blew away England's top order to boost their hopes of a memorable series victory on day two of the deciding third Test in Rawalpindi on Friday.

Linde keeps South Africa hopes alive in Rawalpindi Test

Linde keeps South Africa hopes alive in Rawalpindi Test

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

Pakistan had been reduced to 76 for five in their second innings as South Africa's spinners made inroads through the top order having been bowled out for 201 in another shambolic display with the bat.

19 killed as Pak army plane crashes in Rawalpindi

19 killed as Pak army plane crashes in Rawalpindi

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The plane crashed in the suburbs of Mora Kalu village, killing 12 civilians and five crew members and destroying five to six houses, the Pakistan army said.

Mushfiqur leads B'desh to massive total vs Pakistan

Mushfiqur leads B'desh to massive total vs Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Mushfiqur made 191 and forged a 196-run stand with Mehidy Hasan Miraz (77) for the seventh wicket as Bangladesh posted their highest total against Pakistan

Pakistan hit new low in ICC Test rankings

Pakistan hit new low in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Bangladesh remained in ninth position and behind Pakistan despite gaining 13 rating points.

Will India accept Pakistan skipper's Champions Trophy 2025 invitation?

Will India accept Pakistan skipper's Champions Trophy 2025 invitation?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

The tournament is scheduled to be held in Pakistan, and Rizwan expressed confidence in the enthusiastic reception the Indian team would receive from Pakistani fans.

PIX: Smith, bowlers rally England after early wobble

PIX: Smith, bowlers rally England after early wobble

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Jamie Smith smashed a counter-attacking 89 before England's bowlers made early inroads into the Pakistan line-up to drag the touring side back into the deciding third and final Test.

Pakistan batters 'afraid' of pace'?

Pakistan batters 'afraid' of pace'?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

They are afraid of grass pitches: Basit Ali's surprising take on Pakistan batters ahead of England Test series

Pakistan, Bangladesh penalised by ICC

Pakistan, Bangladesh penalised by ICC

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Besides, Bangladesh's star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan was fined 10 percent of his match fee and received a demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct.

Pakistan drop star players for England Test

Pakistan drop star players for England Test

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Pakistan have made four changes to the side for the second Test against England after resting senior cricketers including former captain Babar Azam from the rest of the series.