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Leading wicket-takers in Tests

Leading wicket-takers in Tests

Rediff.com12 Mar 2004

A look at the leading wicket-takers in Test cricket after Australian Shane Warne passed the 500 mark against Sri Lanka.

What Pakistan, England players are missing by IPL absence

What Pakistan, England players are missing by IPL absence

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Asserting that the Indian Premier League is a great platform to sharpen skills, legendary pacer Wasim Akram said Pakistan and England are losing out big time by their players not playing in the cash-rich Twenty20 cricket tournament.

Talent, not age should be the sole criteria for selection: Tendulkar

Talent, not age should be the sole criteria for selection: Tendulkar

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

The batting legend believes that throwing a young cricketer to the deep end of the pool is a good thing.

Pathan seeks Akram's help again

Pathan seeks Akram's help again

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

The left-arm seamer is aiming to sort out his weaknesses ahead of the Test series against South Africa.

Pathan seeks Akram's help again

Pathan seeks Akram's help again

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

The left-arm seamer is aiming to sort out his weaknesses ahead of the Test series against South Africa.

Twenty20 may replace ODIs: Akram

Twenty20 may replace ODIs: Akram

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

The former Pakistan captain said the Twenty20 World Cup has sparked interest the the format.

Waqar Younis inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame

Waqar Younis inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame before the start of the first Twenty20 International between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai Sports City.

Mushtaq's appointment questioned

Mushtaq's appointment questioned

Rediff.com18 Sep 2006

Justice Malik Mohammad Qayyum asked how the former Pakistan leg spinner was appointed assistant coach since he was blacklisted after the match-fixing scandal.

Tendulkar is greatest batsman: Cairns

Tendulkar is greatest batsman: Cairns

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

The former Kiwi ace picked Wasim Akram as the greatest bowler and Ian Botham the greatest all-rounder.

Akram's words of wisdom to Zaheer Khan

Akram's words of wisdom to Zaheer Khan

Rediff.com28 Dec 2007

Zaheer Khan was roundly booed by Indian supporters at the MCG for the flurry of no-balls but apparently there was a reason to it.

'I play the game from my heart'

'I play the game from my heart'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

India pacer Irfan Pathan says bowling to the Aussie batsmen is a big challenge, but he is confident of doing well Down Under.

Shoaib should have been picked: Wasim

Shoaib should have been picked: Wasim

Rediff.com7 May 2005

Wasim Akram came out in support of Shoaib Akhtar saying that the team would struggle against him in the West Indies.

India have the edge in Tests: Akram

India have the edge in Tests: Akram

Rediff.com24 Nov 2007

But the former Pakistan captain added that the young visiting team was not a pushover.

New faces join T10 League

New faces join T10 League

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Zaheer, RP Singh sign up to play in T10 League

'Amir has the potential of being as good as Akram'

'Amir has the potential of being as good as Akram'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Former England cricketer Ian Pont has considered tainted player Mohammad Amir's technique as a fast swing bowler to be better than the legend Wasim Akram.

Akram's comments irk ICC

Akram's comments irk ICC

Rediff.com11 Dec 2005

ICC president Ehsan Mani said the game's governing would be sending the former Pakistan all-rounder a restraining letter.

Akram questions chucking laws

Akram questions chucking laws

Rediff.com29 Nov 2005

The former Pakistan captain slammed cricket's ruling body for questioning the actions of his compatriots Shabbir Ahmed and Shoaib Malik.

Tendulkar sets record for most ODIs

Tendulkar sets record for most ODIs

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

Sachin Tendulkar became the most capped one-day player after making his 357th appearance in the fourth ODI against South Africa.

Akram finds new love in maiden from Melbourne

Akram finds new love in maiden from Melbourne

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

Wasim Akram has got engaged to a former public relations consultant from Melbourne after proposing to her on his knee.

Ganguly should retire: Akram

Ganguly should retire: Akram

Rediff.com5 Sep 2006

Wasim Akram believes the former India captain may not be able to make a comeback to the Indian team.

Pakistan fans vote for their greatest win against India

Pakistan fans vote for their greatest win against India

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Pakistan fans pick 1999 Chennai Test win against India as greatest of their national team

Dravid should replace Ganguly: Akram

Dravid should replace Ganguly: Akram

Rediff.com12 Sep 2005

I backed Sourav before the Zimbabwe tour but he looked pretty ordinary out there, said the former Pakistan captain

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.

MCG Test: Day 4. Interesting numbers

MCG Test: Day 4. Interesting numbers

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

Pat Cummins is the first Australian to score a 50 and take 6 wickets in an innings in the same Test against India.

Yet another milestone for Harbhajan

Yet another milestone for Harbhajan

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

Harbhajan Singh surpasses Wasim Akram's Test scalps to climb to 9th in list.

Ganguly is a true leader: Akram

Ganguly is a true leader: Akram

Rediff.com27 Apr 2005

From one Pathan to another

From one Pathan to another

Rediff.com30 Mar 2004

Pak appoint Waqar as bowling coach

Pak appoint Waqar as bowling coach

Rediff.com8 Mar 2006

He will be looking after the Pakistan senior, A and under-19 teams besides being based at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore.

Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez retires from international cricket

Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez retires from international cricket

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Hafeez represented Pakistan in 392 international matches in which he scored 12,789 runs and took 253 wickets.

Spotted: V V S Laxman

Spotted: V V S Laxman

Rediff.com20 Dec 2006

Reader Tanwir Dadarkar sent us a picture of V V S Laxman.

Pollock doubles up in quick time

Pollock doubles up in quick time

Rediff.com29 Jan 2004

Akram criticises India's performance

Akram criticises India's performance

Rediff.com28 Nov 2006

He suggested that Tendulkar should show the same aggression as Lara.

Ganguly hopes Akram can still help

Ganguly hopes Akram can still help

Rediff.com24 Nov 2003

The Indian skipper said Akram's tips would be useful because the side has quite a few left-arm fast bowlers.

Wasim should coach in Pakistan: PCB

Wasim should coach in Pakistan: PCB

Rediff.com20 Nov 2003

'We feel his first priority should be given to Pakistan,' said PCB chief executive Ramiz Raja.

No plans to hire Akram: Dalmiya

No plans to hire Akram: Dalmiya

Rediff.com19 Nov 2003

Tendulkar equals record for most ODIs

Tendulkar equals record for most ODIs

Rediff.com19 Nov 2005

He equalled former Pakistan all rounder Wasim Akram's world record for most ODI appearances.