Mohammad Kaif

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Yusuf Pathan is not the first cricketer to have forayed into politics after a commendable cricketing career. Here are the 15 major cricketers who tried their luck in politics

Asia Cup 2023 IND vs PAK: No guarantee Rahul could be fit later says Kaif

Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif has cast doubts over KL Rahul's fitness for the entire Asia Cup

IND vs WI: Don't judge India on basis of just two losses - Mohammad Kaif

Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif asserted on Monday that the Indian team has the capability to win the World Cup at home this year and it should not be judged on the basis of two T20I losses in the West Indies. India, after winning the two-Test series and ODIs in the Caribbean, are trailing 0-2 in the five-match T20I series, leading to criticism over the side's preparations ahead of two major competitions -- the Asia Cup in Pakistan and Sri Lanka and the ODI World Cup at home. However, Kaif said at a function here that the fears of India under-performing in the World Cup were unfounded, although he indicated that pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah will have to be fully fit for the hosts to end the title drought. "India has lost just two matches (T20Is against West Indies), so we do not need to get overly concerned. I am seeing a lot of negative reaction after the two losses. But I will only say that our team is extremely competitive. "I am not going to judge (India) on two back-to-back losse

ODI World Cup 2023: Kaif bats for Samson's inclusion in India's squad

Former India international Mohammad Kaif believes that Sanju Samson is fully equipped to bat in the the middle-order and should be in the final 15 for the ODI World Cup at home in October-November. Samson smashed an impactful fifty under pressure in the series deciding third ODI against West Indies in Tarouba on Tuesday. Battling for a middle-order spot alongside Suryarkumar Yadav, Samson delivered in a must-win situation to make a strong case for himself. Shreyas Iyer and K L Rahul's absence from the team due to injuries have provided the opportunities to the likes of Samson and Suryakumar, who had a forgettable series in the Caribbean. India have often slowed down in the middle orders and Kaif feels Samson can address that issue. "I am massively impressed by Samson. He played an impactful knock, whether at four or five, he has done it in the past." Kaif didn't endorse sending Ishan Kishan and Axar Patel in the middle order. "Sending Kishan or Axar Patel in the middle-order is

Hardik Pandya's good form a positive sign for Indian team: Mohammad Kaif

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes Hardik Pandya's sublime form with the bat and ball in the IPL 2022 bodes well not just for Gujarat Titans' skipper but also for Team India.

Performance in first match will set tone for DC this IPL: Mohammad Kaif

Assistant coach Mohammad Kaif reckons the first match in the second half of the Indian Premier League will set the tone for the rest of the tournament for table toppers Delhi Capitals

Players in their weak moments should be allowed to avoid media: Mohd Kaif

Former India batsman Mohammad Kaif on Tuesday said that players across different sports should be allowed to avoid media if that helps in ensuring better mental health

IPL is a tournament where talent meets opportunity, reckons Mohammad Kaif

Former Indian cricketer and Delhi Capitals assistant coach Mohammad Kaif has hailed the performance of Sunrisers Hyderabad players - Priyam Garg, Abhishek Sharma and Abdul Samad against the experienced Chennai Super Kings.SRH youngster Priyam Garg gave a stunning performance with the bat against CSK. Garg and Abhishek Sharma rescued SRH from a disastrous start and enabled the team to post 164 runs in 20 overs. Garg smashed 51 runs in just 26 balls while Sharma made a gutsy 31 after witnessing a bad start.Abdul Samad, who recently made his IPL debut, defended 28 runs in the last over on Friday.Seeing the brilliant performance of the youngsters, Kaif said that IPL is a tournament where talent meets opportunity."An 18-year-old from J & K, a 19-year-old from UP and a 20-year-old from Punjab script a win against the most experienced side in IPL. Truly a tournament where talent meets opportunity. #CSKvSRH," Kaif tweeted.SRH defeated CSK by seven runs at the Dubai International Stadium ..

CSK vs DC: Playing 11 to Ashwin's injury; here's what Mohammad Kaif said

It's unlikely that Ashwin will return for the time being, although there's no update on the severity of Ashwin's injury, says Mohammad Kaif on the eve of CSK vs DC IPL match

1983 WC win a 'watershed' moment in Indian cricket history: Mohammad Kaif

The Kapil Dev-led side had defeated West Indies by 43 in the finals to win the 1983 World Cup.

Rajinder Goel, highest wicket-taker in Ranji, dies; condolences pour in

Goel was highest wicket-taker in history of Ranji Trophy with 637 scalps. Overall, the left-arm spinner had 750 first-class wickets from 157 games, representing Haryana, North Zone in domestic cricket

Yuvraj and Kaif, heroes of 2002 Natwest Trophy, relive India's historic win

Chasing 326, India was struggling at 146/5 when both Yuvraj and Kaif got together at the crease. The duo put on a partnership of 121 runs to give India a glimmer of hope in the match.

Police in MP to start home delivery of FIRs for violating lockdown

The government in the state has been following the lockdown rules strictly after a sharp increase in the number of Covid-19 cases

12 yrs after playing last game for India, Mohd Kaif retires from cricket

Kaif will always be remembered as being one of the finest fielders that India has ever produced