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TimesLIVE
4 days ago
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Blast from the past: Proteas back on track in World Cup, beat Pakistan
1999 — The Proteas get back to winning ways in the World Cup after their surprise loss to Zimbabwe, beating Pakistan by three wickets in their Super Six match at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. Wicketkeeper Moin Khan top-scored with 63 from 56 balls to lift his team's total to 220/7. The South Africans got off to a rocky start with Jacques Kallis steadying the innings with 54 from 98 deliveries. But it was man-of-the-match Lance Klusener, with an unbeaten 46 from 41 balls, and Shaun Pollock (30) who got South Africa over the line...
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First Post
29-04-2025
- Politics
- First Post
Pahalgam attack: Ex-cricketer Moin Khan accuses India of spreading 'false propaganda' against Pakistan
Former Pakistan captain and wicketkeeper Moin Khan also described the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam as a 'false flag operation' orchestrated by India and warned New Delhi of a 'strong response' from Islamabad if a war-like situation arose in the future. read more Moin Khan has joined Shahid Afridi and other notable Pakistanis in denying Islamabad's role in the Pahalgam terror attack. AFP Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Moin Khan has issued a 'loud and clear message' to India following the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, accusing New Delhi of targeting its own citizens with a 'false flag operation'. Khan thus joins fellow Pakistani cricket legend Shahid Afridi among other notable individuals from the world of sport and entertainment in denying Islamabad's involvement in the attack that led to the deaths of 26 people, a majority of whom were tourists. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Khan heaps praise on Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir Khan heaped praise on Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir while adding that his nation was capable of providing a 'strong response' to India if a war-like situation between the two nuclear-armed neighbours arose in the near future. 'I want to send a loud and clear message to all those forces spreading false propaganda against Pakistan in India. Pakistan never attacks the unarmed. India has always blamed Pakistan for its false flag operations. When it comes to national integrity, the nation of Pakistan always stands with its army,' the former Pakistan captain said in a video that has gone viral on social media. 'And under the leadership of General Asim Munir, we are all one and are in a position to give a strong response. So it's a request to you all to not indulge in stupidity because we in Pakistan tend to become united when it comes to matters such as these. So it's better to avoid things that could lead to the loss of lives,' added Khan, who played 69 Tests and 219 ODIs between 1990 and 2004. Afridi had made a similar comment recently, describing the Indian Army as 'useless' while demanding proof of Pakistan's involvement in the terror attack despite the nation's long history of being a safe haven for terror groups. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Afridi's comments, however, have strongly been criticised by his former teammate Danish Kaneria, who is among few Hindu cricketers to have represented Pakistan, as well as former India opener Shikhar Dhawan. The Indian government has responded to the Pahalgam attack with a series of measures, from putting the Indus Waters Treaty on hold and suspending visas to all Pakistani nationals to blocking several Pakistani channels on YouTube, including the one belonging to pace legend Shoaib Akhtar. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has also been advised to boycott Pakistan completely, the idea of which has been supported by legends of the game such as Sourav Ganguly.
Express Tribune
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Moin Khan fails to identify son Azam on Ramadan show
Listen to article Former captain and wicketkeeper of the national cricket team, Moin Khan, failed to recognise his son and Pakistani cricketer Azam Khan, even after talking on the phone for two minutes. The former captain, along with his wife, appeared on Express Entertainment's special Ramadan show Piyara Ramzan. During the show, Azam Khan participated as a caller. When host Javeria Saud asked Azam Khan a question, he replied, 'Both of you know me very well.' However, Moin Khan failed to recognise his son's voice. Azam then said, 'Dad, it's me,' prompting a chuckle from Javeria Saud. His mother, however, immediately recognised him. Moin Khan responded by saying, 'Azam, why are you making your voice sound different?' Azam Khan shared that he was witnessing his parents cooking after a long time. Moin Khan clarified, "The day you eat at home, I'll cook the food.' Azam mentioned that his father makes delicious karahi and other dishes. Piyara Ramzan is a special transmission on Express Entertainment, airing live daily at 3 PM, hosted by Javeria Saud. The show has become very popular among viewers, contributing to its rising viewership.
Express Tribune
22-02-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Cricket diplomacy can help mend fences: Moin Khan
Former skipper Moin Khan is eager to see bilateral cricket revived between Pakistan and India. PHOTO: AFP As arch-rivals India and Pakistan gear up for a highly-anticipated, mouth-watering clash in the Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai on Sunday, former Pakistan captain and wicketkeeper Moin Khan has advocated the resumption of bilateral matches between the two countries, hailing the healing power of sport. Moin Khan, speaking to Telecom Asia Sport ( in an exclusive interview said: "Both Pakistan and India should use cricket diplomacy to mend fences and resume bilateral cricket for the sake of the game and for the millions of fans on either side of the border awaiting to see Pak-India matches." Khan, who was a key member of the Pakistan team throughout his outstanding career, said India's refusal to tour Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was disappointing. "Unfortunately, the Indian cricket team is not coming to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. When all the top teams are coming for this mega ICC event, then why can't India? "I assure you that millions of fans here are eager to watch live mega stars like Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma, Rishab Pant and others in Lahore and Karachi, but it is really sad that they have not come to Pakistan this time." Recalling his association with the Indian players, Khan said he has been great friends with Sourav Ganguly, Anil Kumble and Sachin Tendulkar. "Pakistani and Indian cricketers have mostly enjoyed a great camaraderie off the field while they have been fierce rivals on it. We have shared some great moments on and off the field and I have a lot of fond memories of those days," he said. Khan, while recollecting thrilling moments from the 2004 nail-biter in Karachi against India, added: "I can never in my life forget that thrilling one-day match in Karachi against India in 2004, in which Pakistan lost by just five runs while chasing 349 in front of a packed house. "It was an extremely tense situation where both myself and Shoaib Malik were at the crease towards the end and Pakistan required 19 to win off 18 balls. I told Malik that since both of us were good runners between the wickets, we could do it with singles and doubles and should avoid taking any risks of skying the ball. However, on the very next delivery, Malik skied one and Mohammad Kaif took a dazzling running catch which turned the match in India's favour," he reminisced. Moin Khan fondly recalled that it was a sight to behold when the 38,000 Karachi crowd gave a standing ovation to the Indian team on a well-deserved victory. "Such great gestures highlight the hospitality traditions of the people of Pakistan who have always welcomed the Indian teams here. "It is simply because we believe that sports should be above all kinds of politics and the millions of fans on either side of the border should be allowed to enjoy top-level cricket between the two sides," added Khan. "I wish all the success to the Pakistan team and hope they comeback strongly despite the loss in the opener."
