News for 'Lions'

Gill's Lion Selfie Sparks Buzz

Gill's Lion Selfie Sparks Buzz

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Ahead of the Boxing Day Test in South Africa, several members of the Indian cricket team embarked on a wildlife safari, documenting their adventures with visuals posted on Instagram.

With Pant Out, India's Next Wicketkeeping Star Is Ready?

With Pant Out, India's Next Wicketkeeping Star Is Ready?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

The 24-year-old Jurel stepped in as keeper twice during the series - once after Pant took a blow to his finger in the third Test at Lord's, and again in the Manchester Test when Pant sustained a foot injury that ruled him out.

How Samantha Spent Her Evening

How Samantha Spent Her Evening

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

How Varun spends his time in a hotel room... Pooja becomes 'awaara'... Pranita gets into a bikini...

Nitish or Shardul? Who will make the cut for 1st Test?

Nitish or Shardul? Who will make the cut for 1st Test?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Nitish and Shardul were thrown into the playing XI for India A during both unofficial Tests against England Lions, and both all-rounders reaped mixed results across the two contests.

Mexico, US set up CONCACAF Gold Cup final showdown

Mexico, US set up CONCACAF Gold Cup final showdown

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Mexico will face the United States in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final after a second-half strike by Raul Jimenez earned the defending champions a 1-0 win over Honduras at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Wednesday.

PIX: Pant stretchered off with nasty foot injury!

PIX: Pant stretchered off with nasty foot injury!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

India's wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was taken off the field after copping a blow on his right foot while attempting a reverse sweep off England pacer Chris Woakes on the opening day of the fourth Test in Manchester on Wednesday.

India 'A' dominate England Lions on Day 1

India 'A' dominate England Lions on Day 1

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Opener Rajat Patidar smashed an unbeaten fifty, while Manav Suthar took three wickets as India 'A' displayed a collective effort

Why Virat Kohli Is India's T20 'Lion'

Why Virat Kohli Is India's T20 'Lion'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

'Till the time he is there, the chances of India winning are high.'

Harshit Rana added as Test cover for England series

Harshit Rana added as Test cover for England series

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Harshit Rana has been included in the India Test squad as a cover and travelled with the rest of the team via train to reach Leeds

Dinesh Karthik to assist England Lions

Dinesh Karthik to assist England Lions

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik will work with England Lions' as batting consultant for a brief period of nine days when the side will tour India.

Will BCCI retire Kohli's 'Jersey No 18' from Tests?

Will BCCI retire Kohli's 'Jersey No 18' from Tests?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

The Indian Test team in near future won't have any player wearing the jersey No.18 that belonged to legendary Virat Kohli for the last 14 years

SEE: Team India's first training session in UK

SEE: Team India's first training session in UK

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

Team India wasted no time in getting their preparations underway as they kicked off their first training session at Lord's a few hours after their arrival in London on Saturday.

BCCI recalls fielding coach for England tour

BCCI recalls fielding coach for England tour

Rediff.com27 May 2025

T Dilip reappointed as India fielding coach for England tour; Gill, Sudharsan may miss warm-ups

England get Flintoff fillip ahead of 2nd Test

England get Flintoff fillip ahead of 2nd Test

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

'It's been a constant thing for us to get some of the greats who are representing England into the environment and helping out.'

Our skies were filled with drones: Indian students in Iran

Our skies were filled with drones: Indian students in Iran

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

'The condition was getting worse here every minute'

'Manage Siraj like Bumrah or ...'

'Manage Siraj like Bumrah or ...'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

'Bumrah bowled brilliantly in both the ODI and T20 World Cups. Siraj is also in the same league. To protect him from injuries'

Shubman Gill's bat is doing the talking now!

Shubman Gill's bat is doing the talking now!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

So far in the four matches of the ongoing five-match series against the Three Lions, India Test captain Shubman Gill has managed to score 722 runs in the eight innings at an average of 90.25.

Iran will pay very heavy price for targeting civilians: Netanyahu

Iran will pay very heavy price for targeting civilians: Netanyahu

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

He made the comments while visiting the site of an early morning Iranian missile strike in the city of Bat Yam, close to Tel Aviv.

Sudharsan ton gives India A big edge over England Lions

Sudharsan ton gives India A big edge over England Lions

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Sudharsan and Rinku put on 55 runs for the fourth-wicket stand.

Bharat Mata Dispute Rocks Kerala Academia

Bharat Mata Dispute Rocks Kerala Academia

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

The Bharat Mata controversy in Kerala shows how political and symbolic fights between the state and the Centre have taken attention away from education, throwing the state's oldest university into confusion and disorder, observes Shyam G Menon.

Is Mahavatar Narasimha Worth The Hype?

Is Mahavatar Narasimha Worth The Hype?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Even if you are not a Hindu or religious, the underlying message of loving animals and fellow human beings, and to choose love and peace over war is winning hearts, notes Divya Nair.

India's Test stars 'enjoy' red-ball cricket on Day 2

India's Test stars 'enjoy' red-ball cricket on Day 2

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Yashasvi Jaiswal, skipper Shubman Gill were among India's Test regulars in action during the second day of the intra-squad match against India A.

Aryaveer and Aaryavir: The Kohli-Sehwag connection in DPL

Aryaveer and Aaryavir: The Kohli-Sehwag connection in DPL

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Virat Kohli's nephew Aryaveer Kohli and Virender Sehwag's son Aaryavir Sehwag were both picked up by different franchises during the auctions held for the Delhi Premier League T20.

India should continue with Karun Nair, says Ashwin

India should continue with Karun Nair, says Ashwin

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Karun Nair has managed only 131 runs across six innings at a below-par average of 21.83, in the first three Tests against England.

PIX: Rain halts England charge, India live another day

PIX: Rain halts England charge, India live another day

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Images from Day 4 of the fifth Test between England and India at The Oval, London, on Sunday.

Easwaran to lead India A against England Lions

Easwaran to lead India A against England Lions

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Bengal veteran Abhimanyu Easwaran was on Saturday named captain of a 13-member India A squad for the upcoming four-day match against visiting England Lions which will be preceded by a warm-up fixture.

Israeli military apologises for map showing J-K in Pakistan

Israeli military apologises for map showing J-K in Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

The IDF admitted that the map "fails to precisely depict borders".

'I Will Never Be A Traitor To The People I Love'

'I Will Never Be A Traitor To The People I Love'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

'Once I came out of The Traitors, I needed therapy to understand what had just happened on the show.'

Bumrah Continues His Love Affair With SENA!

Bumrah Continues His Love Affair With SENA!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has continued his red-hot form, adding another fifer to his kitty to become the first Asian player ever to have 150 wickets in South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia (SENA) nations.

Pant no threat to this England bowler

Pant no threat to this England bowler

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'It's exciting to be part of the game when he's at the crease'

Trump exits G7 Summit early 'to deal with Middle East'

Trump exits G7 Summit early 'to deal with Middle East'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

US President Donald Trump has cut short his visit to Canada, where he was to attend G7 Summit meetings, to return to Washington, DC, a day earlier amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.

Tripura suspends IFS officer for naming lion, lioness 'Akbar' and 'Sita'

Tripura suspends IFS officer for naming lion, lioness 'Akbar' and 'Sita'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The court had asked the West Bengal Zoo Authority to consider renaming the lioness and lion, and wondered why create a controversy by giving such names.

Padikkal, Akash Deep put India A in control over England Lions

Padikkal, Akash Deep put India A in control over England Lions

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Devdutt Padikkal hit a stroke-filled 92 not out after right-arm pacer Akash Deep shone bright with the ball with a four-wicket haul as India A took control of the four-day second unofficial Test against England Lions on the opening day in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Jaiswal fights on, India end Day 2 on top

PHOTOS: Jaiswal fights on, India end Day 2 on top

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Images from Day 2 of the fifth Test between England and India at The Oval, London, on Friday.

India 'A' gets a new captain for England Tour

India 'A' gets a new captain for England Tour

Rediff.com16 May 2025

The BCCI on Friday announced the India A squad for the upcoming tour of England, featuring a blend of experienced prospects and rising stars.

India 'A' crush England Lions by innings and 16 runs

India 'A' crush England Lions by innings and 16 runs

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

The win also helped the hosts take an unassailable 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Leading By Example: The Gill Effect In Numbers!

Leading By Example: The Gill Effect In Numbers!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Shubman Gill had a phenomenal Test series against England, leading a young Indian side in transition to a 2-2 draw and earning the Player of the Series award.

Israel launches airstrikes on Iran, targets nuclear facilities

Israel launches airstrikes on Iran, targets nuclear facilities

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Israel launched airstrikes early Friday targeting key nuclear facilities in and around Iran's capital Tehran.

All Indians in Israel safe, monitoring situation closely: Indian mission

All Indians in Israel safe, monitoring situation closely: Indian mission

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Embassy sources told PTI that it has set up a 24x7 helpline and is maintaining contact with members of the community.

Bumrah Trolls Teammate for Wearing Shades at Night

Bumrah Trolls Teammate for Wearing Shades at Night

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

'Raat mein bande ne chashme pehne hue hain,' Bumrah chuckled in a video shared by the BCCI.