Zaheer Abbas

Former Pakistan batter Zaheer Abbas in ICU after testing COVID-19 positive

Zaheer Abbas, who played 78 Tests and scored 5000-plus runs at an average of nearly 45 with 12 centuries to his credit, was shifted to St. Mary's Hospital's ICU in critical condition

Jun 22, 2022, 13:15 PM IST

Hasan Ali to Mohsin Khan: Pakistan cricketers who married Indian women, in pics

Neighbours India and Pakistan are fierce rivals when it comes to the cricket field. However, there are few cricketers like pacer Hasan Ali and all-rounder Shoaib Malik, who are married to India women. In these collection of pictures, we take a look at Pakistan cricketers who married Indian women.

Jan 13, 2022, 10:03 AM IST

Sachin Tendulkar congratulates Jacques Kallis, Lisa Sthalekar, Zaheer Abbas on their induction into ICC Hall of Fame

Earlier in the day, the International Cricket Council (ICC) had inducted Kallis, Sthalekar, and Abbas, into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.

Aug 23, 2020, 23:19 PM IST

Jacques Kallis, Zaheer Abbas, Lisa Sthalekar inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

In all, 93 players have been inducted so far under the system, which sees retired players become eligible five years after playing their last international match. 

Aug 23, 2020, 15:42 PM IST

Virat Kohli great but watching Rohit Sharma bat satisfying, says former Pakistan batsman Zaheer Abbas

The former Pakistan Test captain feels that the domination India under Virat Kohli's captaincy currently enjoy in all formats of the game is due to several factors.

Jan 14, 2020, 12:53 PM IST

MS Dhoni will be India's trump card in World Cup 2019: Zaheer Abbas

India grabbed the Twenty20 World Cup under Dhoni's leadership in 2007 apart from winning the ODI World Cup in 2011.

May 21, 2019, 15:36 PM IST

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

Known as the "Asian Bradman" for his run-scoring feats, Zaheer was making his first public appearance after undergoing a heart procedure recently.

Nov 25, 2018, 19:46 PM IST

MS Dhoni steps down as captain: Here's how Pakistani cricketers reacted

Pakistan batting great Zaheer Abbas said it will be tough to emulate Dhoni's success.

Jan 07, 2017, 20:44 PM IST

Aus vs Pak: 36 runs away from 10,000 club, Younus Khan says no to retirement as milestone beckons

Younus, said he would want to carry on playing test cricket even if he was not quite so close to the 10,000 run milestone.

Jan 06, 2017, 16:13 PM IST

Zaheer Abbas tells PCB to pick England instead of UAE as their neutral Venue

Abbas comments came following Pakistan`s disappointing performance on the second day of the ongoing opening Test against Australia at the Gabba.

Dec 17, 2016, 15:20 PM IST

International cricket will come back to Pakistan in 2-3 years time, says Zaheer Abbas

The United Arab Emirates has been Pakistan's "home" since 2009 and the PCB has organized all of its international matches in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.

Nov 08, 2016, 21:11 PM IST

Inclusion of Pakistani players will raise importance, status of Indian Premier League: Zaheer Abbas

The former Pakistan captain will be flying to Bangalore this week to watch the final of the IPL on the invitation of the new BCCI President Anurag Thakur.

May 25, 2016, 10:44 AM IST

PCB Chairman Shaharyar Khan raises hopes of Indo-Pak series, draws rebuke

Shaharyar told the media he was hopeful that the Indian PM's visit would create an environment to have the series and there could some good news soon.

Dec 27, 2015, 21:06 PM IST

Sachin Tendulkar never played an innings like Sunil Gavaskar did: Imran Khan

The 1992 World Cup-winning captain also rated Pakistan leg-spinner Abdul Qadir a touch above Shane Warne and Anil Kumble.

Dec 11, 2015, 22:18 PM IST

Zaheer Abbas hails concept of day-night Tests

The maiden day-night Test is scheduled to start from November 27 in Adelaide Oval.

Nov 23, 2015, 23:54 PM IST

Tactical battle as Australia, NZ look for night Test supremacy

Zaheer Abbas, the new president of the International Cricket Council, hailed the day-night Test concept as "thoroughly enlightened".

Nov 23, 2015, 09:57 AM IST

Shiv Sena protest: Keep politics separate from cricket, says Misbah-ul-Haq

After Shiv Sena's protest at BCCI office, Misbah has expressed his concern.

Oct 22, 2015, 08:56 AM IST

PCB Chairman Shaharyar Khan issues threat about Pakistan's participation in 2016 ICC World T20 in India

PCB Chairman Shaharyar Khan issued a veiled threat that the PCB will "have to review security situation" regarding its team's participation in the World T20 early next year in India.

Oct 21, 2015, 20:59 PM IST

Pakistan players may refuse to tour India for ICC World T20: Zaheer Abbas

After Shiv Sena's attack at BCCI office, Zaheer Abbas says Pakistani players could refuse touring India for next year's World T20 citing security reasons.

Oct 19, 2015, 19:19 PM IST

Politics shouldn't be mixed with cricket: ICC

ICC president Zaheer Abbas on Monday said politics should never be mixed with sports.

Oct 19, 2015, 12:36 PM IST