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Waqar wants PCB to make reasons of ban public

Waqar wants PCB to make reasons of ban public

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

Pakistan's new head coach Waqar Younis on Wednesday said that the cricket board must have valid reasons to hand indefinite ban on senior players Mohammad Yousuf and Younus Khan but they should be made public.

Waqar offers to quit as Pak coach after World T20 exit

Waqar offers to quit as Pak coach after World T20 exit

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Pakistan head coach Waqar Younis has offered to resign after his team were knocked out of the World Twenty20 at the Super 10 stage, the BBC reported on Tuesday. Pakistan exited the tournament after winning just one of their four games in Group Two. The team, captained by Shahid Afridi, beat Bangladesh, but lost to New Zealand, Australia and arch-rivals India. "I place my hands together and beg forgiveness from the nation. If my leaving makes things better, then I would do it without delay," Younis told a news conference.

'Babar needs Rohit, Kohli's pressure handling skills'

'Babar needs Rohit, Kohli's pressure handling skills'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Latif said India have superior spinners and based on current form, Rohit Sharma's men are favourites for a win on Sunday.

You are seeing the best of Tendulkar: Waqar

You are seeing the best of Tendulkar: Waqar

Rediff.com21 Apr 2004

Former Pakistan captain and bowling ace Waqar Younis says Tendulkar will figure way up in the pantheon of cricket's greats.

Bumrah ready to guide India's novice pace attack

Bumrah ready to guide India's novice pace attack

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Bumrah became the fastest Indian pacer to pick 150+ wickets in long-format cricket during the second day of the India-England Test match in Visakhapatnam.

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.

When Afridi Rattled An Indian Minister

When Afridi Rattled An Indian Minister

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

On a Pakistan tour to India, Waqar said a prominent Indian minister came to meet the team. While all the Pakistan cricketers shook hands with the minister gently, Afridi gave him a hard time with his firm handshake.

Win over Aus is beginning of a new era: Waqar

Win over Aus is beginning of a new era: Waqar

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Pakistan's cricket coach Waqar Younis believes that his team's first Test win over Australia in 15 years is the beginning of a new era for the game in the troubled country.

'May the longtime Sun shine upon you'

'May the longtime Sun shine upon you'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

'All love surround you and the pure light within you, Guide your way home.'

I want people to know reason for our loss: Waqar

I want people to know reason for our loss: Waqar

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

Former captain Waqar Younis did not enjoy his coaching stint with the Pakistan team and said they were some non-cricketing reasons for the debacle in Australia.

PCB officially appoints Waqar as head coach

PCB officially appoints Waqar as head coach

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officially named former fast bowler Waqar Younis as the chief coach of the national squad and under 19-coach Ijaz Ahmed as his deputy.

Afridi spoke his mind, not controversial: Waqar Younis

Afridi spoke his mind, not controversial: Waqar Younis

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

"For me, I did not find anything controversial in it. This is something he felt. It's his emotions."

Poor bowling cost us the match: Waqar

Poor bowling cost us the match: Waqar

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

Pakistan coach Waqar Younis on Tuesday blamed the poor performance by their bowling department for the 16-run defeat to Sri Lanka in the opening match of the Asia Cup cricket tournament in Dambulla.

Door still open for Waqar: Bari

Door still open for Waqar: Bari

Rediff.com25 Jan 2004

"I don't think Waqar, Rashid or Saqlain (Mushtaq) should consider their international careers over," Pakistan's chief selector Wasim Bari said.

Waqar not expecting immediate Amir impact

Waqar not expecting immediate Amir impact

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Pakistan head coach Waqar Younis has admitted that he is impressed by Mohammad Amir in training but expressed that he doesn't expect the tainted fast bowler, who has been named in the national squad for the upcoming New Zealand tour, to make an immediate impact.

World Cup: 'Pakistan is a weaker team than India at this moment'

World Cup: 'Pakistan is a weaker team than India at this moment'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Legendary pacer Waqar Younis rated India a better side over Pakistan going into the World Cup while basing his observation on the better preparation of the Rohit Sharma-led team ahead of the quadrennial big bash.

Pak media criticises Afridi, Waqar for tactical errors

Pak media criticises Afridi, Waqar for tactical errors

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

Scathing in its criticism after Pakistan's loss to India in a World Twenty20 match, the media here came down heavily on national coach Waqar Younis and skipper Shahid Afridi for their "faulty gameplan" and team selection. In a low-scoring rain-curtailed 18-over-a-side showdown t the hallowed Eden Gardens last night, India first restricted Pakistan to 118 for five and then overhauled the target in 15.5 overs on a turning track. With a moisture-laden pitch on offer following rains, Pakistan went by their strength and included four seamers in the playing eleven, leaving out left-arm spinner Imad Wasim. But the plan backfired as, to the surprise of all and sundry, the wicket turned from the first over itself. In a sarcastic article, the 'Express Tribune' newspaper criticised the Pakistan team's tactics and questioned the logic behind including four seamers on a turning wicket.

Warner & His Kids' Diwali Wishes

Warner & His Kids' Diwali Wishes

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

'Give your families a big hug heading into the year and stay connected with your loved ones. Spread positivity.'

Afridi is still very immature, says coach Waqar

Afridi is still very immature, says coach Waqar

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Pakistan's cricket coach has described former captain Shahid Afridi as "immature" and a bad influence on the dressing room.

Waqar seeks replacement spinner as Pak ready to look beyond Ajmal

Waqar seeks replacement spinner as Pak ready to look beyond Ajmal

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Although the PCB is leaving no stone unturned to allow suspended off-spinner, Saeed Ajmal a chance to make a comeback to international cricket, the national selectors and head coach, Waqar Younis are already planning for the World Cup without the services of the suspended spinner.

'End of era': Waqar, Tendulkar condole demise of Rishi Kapoor

'End of era': Waqar, Tendulkar condole demise of Rishi Kapoor

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Pakistan pace bowling legend Waqar Younis on Thursday condoled the demise of veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, saying that an era has ended with his demise. Kapoor, who had been unwell after being diagnosed with cancer and was admitted to the H N Reliance hospital, passed away on Thursday morning.

Afridi, Waqar to appear as witnesses at hearing

Afridi, Waqar to appear as witnesses at hearing

Rediff.com1 Jan 2011

Pakistan One-day captain Shahid Afridi and head coach Waqar Younis have been summoned as witnesses by the International Cricket Council (ICC) anti-corruption tribunal, which will consider spot-fixing allegations against three Pakistan players.

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

Pakistan Hockey fires entire coaching team before Asian Games

Pakistan Hockey fires entire coaching team before Asian Games

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

PHF sacks entire coaching staff of Pakistan men's team ahead of Asian Games

Afridi showcaused by PCB for comments on Waqar

Afridi showcaused by PCB for comments on Waqar

Rediff.com9 May 2011

Pakistan's ODI captain Shahid Afridi landed himself into trouble with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) slapping a showcause notice for making his differences with coach Waqar Younis public.

Akram, Waqar, Shoaib slam Amir's decision to quit Tests at 27

Akram, Waqar, Shoaib slam Amir's decision to quit Tests at 27

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Pakistan pace greats including Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar slammed Mohammad Amir's decision to retire from Test cricket at the age of 27.

Aaqib vs Waqar -- World Cup turns friends into foes!

Aaqib vs Waqar -- World Cup turns friends into foes!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Aaqib Javed-coached United Arab Emirates take on Waqar Younis-tutored Pakistan at the picturesque McLean Park in Napier at the ongoing ICC World Cup.

Waqar Younis steps down as bowling coach

Waqar Younis steps down as bowling coach

Rediff.com7 Jan 2007

The former fast bowler informed the PCB of his resignation just hours before he was due to leave for South Africa to join the team for a three-Test series.

Pakistan can beat Aus on upcoming tour: Waqar

Pakistan can beat Aus on upcoming tour: Waqar

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

Pakistan's newly-appointed fielding and bowling coach Waqar Younus expressed confidence that the team has the potential to beat Australia on its upcoming tour.

I think this India team intimidates Pakistan: Waqar Younis

I think this India team intimidates Pakistan: Waqar Younis

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

We had good sides in the 1990s, but now I think this India team intimidates Pakistan, says former Pakistan bowling great Waqar Younis.

On this Day: Sachin's debut sparks nostalgia

On this Day: Sachin's debut sparks nostalgia

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Sachin Tendulkar made his debut on November 15, 1989, at the age of 16

PCB to host dinner in Waqar's honour

PCB to host dinner in Waqar's honour

Rediff.com10 Apr 2004

Waqar can't say why Pakistan fail to cross India hurdle at the WC

Waqar can't say why Pakistan fail to cross India hurdle at the WC

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

'It is very difficult to pick one team to win the World Cup but there is going to a whole lot of pressure on the teams in the knock-out stage'

'Shaheen Afridi asked for break from Sydney Test'

'Shaheen Afridi asked for break from Sydney Test'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

Pakistan coach Mohammad Hafeez revealed that Shaheen Shah Afridi approached him with a request to take a break from the recently-concluded third and final Test against Australia.

ASI begins survey of Bhojshala complex in MP; no curbs on puja, namaaz

ASI begins survey of Bhojshala complex in MP; no curbs on puja, namaaz

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The ASI team, comprising more than a dozen members, reached the complex in the morning.

India Vs Pakistan: 5 Memorable ODIs

India Vs Pakistan: 5 Memorable ODIs

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Who can forget the 1996 World Cup quarter-final in Bengaluru? Or Sachin Tendulkar's magical knock at Centurion in the 2003 World Cup? Or Kapil Dev-inspired India bowling out Pakistan 87 at Sharjah?

Pakistan presenter covering World Cup leaves India amid backlash

Pakistan presenter covering World Cup leaves India amid backlash

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Pakistani presenter Zainab Abbas, part of the ICC digital team covering the ODI World Cup, on Monday left India after facing backlash on social media over her alleged anti-India posts in the past.

Don't be so narrow-minded, says SC on plea to ban Pak artists

Don't be so narrow-minded, says SC on plea to ban Pak artists

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea seeking a complete ban on artistes from Pakistan to perform or work in India, and asked the petitioner not to be "so narrow-minded".

Islamabad High Court annuls appointment of Pakistan coach Waqar

Islamabad High Court annuls appointment of Pakistan coach Waqar

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Pakistan cricket on Monday plunged into crisis as the Islamabad High Court, which had restored Zaka Ashraf as chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, declared in its detailed judgement all decisions taken by the Najam Sethi-led management committee since February as "null and void".

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.