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39% displaced Kashmiri Pandits vote in Srinagar, more than 2019

39% displaced Kashmiri Pandits vote in Srinagar, more than 2019

Rediff.com14 May 2024

However, scores of displaced Kashmiri Pandits in Jammu were unable to vote on Monday due to their names missing from the electoral rolls.

No rift between Babar and Afridi, says Azhar Mahmood

No rift between Babar and Afridi, says Azhar Mahmood

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

It is often speculated that Pakistan team has two factions -- one led by skipper Babar Azam, while the other group is under Shaheen Shah Afridi's control.

PCB reorganises selection panel, does away with chairman's post

PCB reorganises selection panel, does away with chairman's post

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reorganized its selection committee by doing away with the chairman's post and giving powers to the selectors to pick the captain and head coach of the national team.

Spot-fixer Salman Butt in PCB's national selection panel

Spot-fixer Salman Butt in PCB's national selection panel

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Butt was suspended for five years for his role in spot-fixing during the Pakistan and England Test match in August, 2010.

J-K polls: Will Cong-NC alliance benefit from DPAP withdrawal?

J-K polls: Will Cong-NC alliance benefit from DPAP withdrawal?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

The withdrawal of the candidature by DPAP leaders on the last day on August 30 is seen as a boost to the NC-Congress alliance.

Journalists, police clash at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore

Journalists, police clash at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Video clips showed police officials and the journalists engaged in heated arguments

Kwena Maphaka Scripts History

Kwena Maphaka Scripts History

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Proteas pacer Kwena Maphaka re-wrote the history books after South Africa's U-19 World Cup campaign concluded following their defeat in the semi-final against India.

PCB terminates Haris Rauf's central contract

PCB terminates Haris Rauf's central contract

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday terminated the central contract of fast bowler Haris Rauf in a disciplinary action for pulling out of the recent Test series in Australia.

PCB gives Haris Rauf green light for Big Bash stint

PCB gives Haris Rauf green light for Big Bash stint

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Pakistan's cricket board (PCB) have given fast bowler Haris Rauf permission to make a limited appearance in Australia's Big Bash League, ending a standoff with the player.

ICC U19 World Cup: Two Indians in match officials' roster

ICC U19 World Cup: Two Indians in match officials' roster

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The ICC on Wednesday announced the line-up of match officials for the upcoming U-19 men's World Cup with umpire KNA Padmanabhan and match referee Narayanan Kutty being the two Indian representatives.

Pakistan drop Usama Mir, bring back Haris Rauf for England, Ireland T20s

Pakistan drop Usama Mir, bring back Haris Rauf for England, Ireland T20s

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Pakistani selectors on Thursday dropped leg-spinner Usama Mir for the T20 series in Ireland and England while recalling fast bowler Haris Rauf.

New faces in Pakistan squad for Australia Tests

New faces in Pakistan squad for Australia Tests

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Saim Ayub and Khurram Shahzad received their debut call-ups to Pakistan's squad for the three-match Test series against Australia.

Disunity, groupism cause of Pakistan's no show in T20 WC

Disunity, groupism cause of Pakistan's no show in T20 WC

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

The role of outside elements including agents of players and some former players who ran social media campaigns also have not helped ease the simmering tensions in the team.

Electoral roll errors bar scores of displaced KPs from voting in Jammu

Electoral roll errors bar scores of displaced KPs from voting in Jammu

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Even as KPs lined up across special polling stations in Jammu amid tight security, several of them had to return without casting their vote.

Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar to be Pakistan's caretaker PM

Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar to be Pakistan's caretaker PM

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Kakar, a lawmaker belonging to Balochistan Awami Party (BAP), will lead a caretaker government until a new election later this year.

Inzamam questions PCB over Hafeez sacking

Inzamam questions PCB over Hafeez sacking

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Rauf's central contract may be 'restored'

Miandad blasts PCB choices, praises India's approach

Miandad blasts PCB choices, praises India's approach

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Javed Miandad feels Sarfaraz Ahmed was better suited to lead the Test team in Australia

Pakistan name Umar Gul, Saeed Ajmal as bowling coaches for Aus, NZ tour

Pakistan name Umar Gul, Saeed Ajmal as bowling coaches for Aus, NZ tour

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Former Pakistan bowlers, Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal have been appointed as the fast bowling and spin bowling coaches of the national squad for the upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand.

Afghanistan bolstered by Naveen-ul-Haq return for WC

Afghanistan bolstered by Naveen-ul-Haq return for WC

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Middle-order batter Hashmatullah Shahidi will lead the side.

Controversial recall? Amir, Imad return to Pak squad

Controversial recall? Amir, Imad return to Pak squad

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Amir, Imad recalled to Pakistan squad for NZ T20I series

Shaheen to lead new look Pakistan team for T20s in New Zealand

Shaheen to lead new look Pakistan team for T20s in New Zealand

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

White-ball specialist Rauf will return to Pakistan colours after incurring the wrath of the nation's cricket board for opting out of the ongoing three-Test series against Australia.

14-day jail for 2 accused in Udaipur tailor's killing

14-day jail for 2 accused in Udaipur tailor's killing

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

A local court on Thursday sent the two men accused of killing a tailor in Udaipur to 14-day judicial custody for an identification parade, an official said.

Pak cricketers unhappy with chief selector for not issuing NOCs

Pak cricketers unhappy with chief selector for not issuing NOCs

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Several Pakistani cricketers are reportedly unhappy with PCB chief selector Wahab Riaz for delaying the issuance of NOCs to players.

PCB in muddle over handing back captaincy to Babar

PCB in muddle over handing back captaincy to Babar

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

A well-informed source close to Shaheen said that the bowler was upset that not even once the PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi or the national selectors have spoken to him about their future plans as far as the captaincy or appointment of coaches is concerned.

10 War Films You Can Watch On OTT

10 War Films You Can Watch On OTT

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Of late, war films -- particularly those that tell stories of the 1971 War and Kargil -- have been produced.

Asia Cup: Janat returns after six years, Zadran back from injury

Asia Cup: Janat returns after six years, Zadran back from injury

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

All-rounder Karim Janat on Sunday returned to Afghanistan's ODI squad after a gap of six years and the selectors also included seasoned left-handed batter Najibullah Zadran in the 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup.

Udaipur murder: Police custody of 3 accused extended, 4 sent to jail

Udaipur murder: Police custody of 3 accused extended, 4 sent to jail

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The court had earlier remanded the accused into the NIA custody until July 12, special public prosecutor TP Sharma said.

Udaipur murder accused's bike number 2611 a reference to Mumbai attacks?

Udaipur murder accused's bike number 2611 a reference to Mumbai attacks?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Riaz Akhtari and Ghouse Mohammad had fled after brutally hacking tailor Kanhaiya Lal to death in Udaipur on June 28.

'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

'I am more scared to meet Salman Khan than the contestants'

'I am more scared to meet Salman Khan than the contestants'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

'His aura is such that you get intimidated.'

Udaipur tailor's killer has Pak links, visited Karachi in 2014

Udaipur tailor's killer has Pak links, visited Karachi in 2014

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

The police have detained three more people in connection with the killing so far.

Pakistan batters face Afghan spin test at Chepauk

Pakistan batters face Afghan spin test at Chepauk

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

A desperate Pakistan will be wary of a competent group of Afghanistan spinners' ability to strike hard on an often-gripping Chepauk pitch when the teams meet in the World Cup match in Chennai on Monday

Will Pathirana repeat his IPL magic with Sri Lanka?

Will Pathirana repeat his IPL magic with Sri Lanka?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

After playing a major role in Chennai Super Kings' IPL triumph, young pace bowler Matheesha Pathirana will be hoping to make the same impact for Sri Lanka in the ODI series against Afghanistan.

Afghanistan's last stand to secure semis berth vs SA

Afghanistan's last stand to secure semis berth vs SA

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

South Africa will look to fix their chasing troubles before the semifinals while Afghanistan will back themselves to beat another top team

Sri Lanka aim to stay in top spot as they face Afghanistan

Sri Lanka aim to stay in top spot as they face Afghanistan

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The Sri Lanka-Afghanistan fixture will be the second one at the Gadaffi Stadium and is expected to be a run feast. - Asia Cup 2023.

Bangladesh hope batters come good against Afghanistan

Bangladesh hope batters come good against Afghanistan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Bangladesh eye an improved performance from their batters in their 2nd group match against Afghanistan on Sunday in the Asia Cup 2023.

Can NZ extend winning streak against Afghanistan?

Can NZ extend winning streak against Afghanistan?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

New Zealand face England-beaters Afghanistan aiming to keep their unbeaten run intact

Can India exploit a belter at Kotla vs Afghanistan?

Can India exploit a belter at Kotla vs Afghanistan?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Navigating their way through extreme pressure moments in their tournament opener, India will be eyeing a perfect game against a sprightly Afghanistan in the ODI World Cup match in Delhi on Wednesday.

Bangladesh, Afghanistan set to battle for World Cup glory

Bangladesh, Afghanistan set to battle for World Cup glory

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Chance for Bangladesh, Afghanistan to produce that one breakout performance

Spinners make Afghanistan favourites against Holland

Spinners make Afghanistan favourites against Holland

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Afghanistan (6 points) will not only look to secure two points against the Dutch (4 points) but also aim to win big and improve the net run-rate