News for 'Three Lions'

U19 World Cup: Australia edge out Pakistan; to meet India in final

U19 World Cup: Australia edge out Pakistan; to meet India in final

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Tom Straker's six-wicket haul and Harry Dixon's fifty inspired Australia to a tense one-wicket victory over brave Pakistan in the semifinal in Benoni on Thursday, setting up their ICC Under-19 World Cup final against defending champions India.

World Cup Chess: Praggnanandhaa enters last four

World Cup Chess: Praggnanandhaa enters last four

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated compatriot Arjun Erigaisi 5-4 via the sudden death tie-break to enter the semifinals of the FIDE World Cup chess tournament in Baku on Thursday.

The Englishmen Who Want To Win In India

The Englishmen Who Want To Win In India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The last time England toured India, back in early 2021, Joe Root's team went back home beaten and bruised 3-1.

'Sir Jadeja' turns 35!

'Sir Jadeja' turns 35!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

The all-rounder has played 64 T20Is, scoring 457 runs at an average of 24.05. His best score is 46*. He has also taken 51 wickets in the format, with the best figures of 3/15.

Stokes hoping Archer 'fit and ready' in time for Ashes

Stokes hoping Archer 'fit and ready' in time for Ashes

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

England captain Ben Stokes is hopeful Jofra Archer can fully recover from the injury issues that have kept him out of the team since March 2021 in time for next year's Ashes series, but added that the bowler would not be rushed back into action.

How Ram mandir is a true amalgamation of India

How Ram mandir is a true amalgamation of India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

'The temple's construction is the result of collective wisdom of some of the best brains in the country. Water and sacred soil from almost all pilgrimage sites in India, including Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kailash Mansarovar, Prayags (there are seven Prayags) and all 'puris' (seven holy towns in India, besides Ayodhya) have been used in the making of the temple'

In Sasaram, playing cricket was a crime, says Akash Deep after his maiden Test call-up

In Sasaram, playing cricket was a crime, says Akash Deep after his maiden Test call-up

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

Akash Deep had just finished his spell and was manning the boundary when he heard everyone in the Bengal dressing room clapping in unison and congratulating him.

Why BJP Is More Guilty Than Sam Pitroda

Why BJP Is More Guilty Than Sam Pitroda

Rediff.com15 May 2024

If Pitroda's blunder cost him his office, what should the BJP's unrepentant attitude cost it?, asks Shyam G Menon.

Rituals performed during Parl opening far away from...: Sena

Rituals performed during Parl opening far away from...: Sena

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The Sena further accused the BJP of "putting locks" on the old Parliament where the Prime Minister had taken oath in 2014.

Who Will Replace Bumrah in Ranchi Test?

Who Will Replace Bumrah in Ranchi Test?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the fourth Test against England?

CLT20 PHOTOS: Hodge, Tambe help Rajasthan to emphatic win against Lions

CLT20 PHOTOS: Hodge, Tambe help Rajasthan to emphatic win against Lions

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Images from the Champions League T20 match between Rajasthan Royals and Highveld Lions at the Sawai Mansingh stadium in Jaipur on Wednesday.

Rajasthan tame Lions for 10 straight win at home

Rajasthan tame Lions for 10 straight win at home

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

38-year-old Brad Hodge and 41-year-old Pravin Tambe engineered a comfortable 30-run victory for Rajasthan Royals against Highveld Lions of South Africa in the Champions League T20, on Wednesday.

Central Vista project, including new Parliament saw many court cases

Central Vista project, including new Parliament saw many court cases

Rediff.com28 May 2023

The project was announced in September 2019 and Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the new Parliament building on December 10, 2020.

England's bowling highly inexperienced for opening Test

England's bowling "highly inexperienced" for opening Test

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The legendary Anil Kumble has termed England's bowling attack for the opening Test against India, starting in Hyderabad on Thursday as "highly inexperienced", while predicting a comfortable 4-1 win for the hosts in the five-match series.

Sukhu expands cabinet, but regional imbalance remains

Sukhu expands cabinet, but regional imbalance remains

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

The one-year-old Himachal Pradesh Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was expanded on Tuesday with the induction of Rajesh Dharmani and Yadvinder Goma as cabinet ministers.

Don't question England players' desire: Stokes

Don't question England players' desire: Stokes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

England players deserve criticism for poor performances but questioning the team's desire is uncalled for, vice-captain Ben Stokes has said ahead of the third of the four-test series against South Africa at The Oval on Thursday.

Sarfaraz's Staggering Numbers!

Sarfaraz's Staggering Numbers!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

The wait has been a long one, but it looks like it's almost over as Sarfaraz Khan gears up for his Test debut.

Italy vs England will be epic final: Verratti

Italy vs England will be epic final: Verratti

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Italy and England have faced each other 27 times, the Azzurri winning 11 to Three Lions' eight, with eight draws.

PIX: Jaiswal, spinners steer India to strong start

PIX: Jaiswal, spinners steer India to strong start

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

IMAGES from the 1st Test, Day 1 between India and England played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, on Thursday

Will India Play 4 Spinners In 1st Test?

Will India Play 4 Spinners In 1st Test?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first Test against England?

What Was The Most Dangerous Decade Post Independence?

What Was The Most Dangerous Decade Post Independence?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

The competition for the worst or most perilous 10 years has always been between the 1960s and the 1980s, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Hard to turn down big IPL money, admits Bairstow

Hard to turn down big IPL money, admits Bairstow

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Jonny Bairstow said that it is indeed difficult for the players to turn down big money

India Beat England for Record Under-19 WC Title

India Beat England for Record Under-19 WC Title

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Images from the ICC Under-19 World Cup final.

Afghanistan feed on belief to upset England

Afghanistan feed on belief to upset England

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'When I was batting, I realised the wicket wasn't supportive for batters against spinners. I told the boys that 280-290 would be enough when I got back into the dressing room. I want to say that the belief, trust and talent is there.'

Movies - no, Cricket - yes! I was never interested in movies: Vidhu Vinod Chopra's son shines on cricket pitch

Movies - no, Cricket - yes! I was never interested in movies: Vidhu Vinod Chopra's son shines on cricket pitch

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

During the current Ranji Trophy season, a star son has been launched. But for 25-year-old Agni Dev Chopra, he never had the luxury of a re-take that his film-maker father Vidhu Vinod Chopra has had throughout his illustrious career.

Why RBI Was Worried About Consumer Credit Growth

Why RBI Was Worried About Consumer Credit Growth

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The banking regulator was uncomfortable with the runaway pace at which consumer credit was growing.

Incredible England hammer Spain to win FIFA U-17 World Cup

Incredible England hammer Spain to win FIFA U-17 World Cup

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

England beat Spain 5-2 to win FIFA U-17 World Cup

Plenty of hand sanitisers in Aussie kits: Langer insists on handshakes

Plenty of hand sanitisers in Aussie kits: Langer insists on handshakes

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Australia coach Justin Langer has insisted that the team would not ditch the handshake tradition as there are enough hand sanitisers available.

CLT20: Holders Mumbai Indians out; Knights and Lions make the cut

CLT20: Holders Mumbai Indians out; Knights and Lions make the cut

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Defending champions Mumbai Indians paid the price for an indifferent showing and crashed out of the Champions League T20 after being beaten by New Zealand's Northern Knights by six wickets in the final qualifying round match in Raipur, on Tuesday.

PIX: England cricket team receives WWE championship title

PIX: England cricket team receives WWE championship title

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

The custom WWE Championship Title will remain with the ECB as a permanent fixture at Lord's.

Wah Behenji!

Wah Behenji!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2003

Would love to visit Pakistan for cricket series: Root

Would love to visit Pakistan for cricket series: Root

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

England has not toured Pakistan since 2005-06, mainly because of security concerns. The 2009 attack on Sri Lanka's team bus in Lahore resulted in no international cricket in Pakistan.

England fan ready to fly the flag for gay rights at World Cup

England fan ready to fly the flag for gay rights at World Cup

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Cunningham, an LGBT campaigner who works with England's football authorities, is one of only a handful of openly gay England fans who have made the trip to Russia where gay activists have been detained for taking part in demonstrations.

Dhoni on why England players don't fetch IPL contracts

Dhoni on why England players don't fetch IPL contracts

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

England's top T20 players are struggling to win IPL contracts due to their involvement with the national side, Indian skipper MS Dhoni has said.

Bumrah fully fit, may be picked for Ireland T20s: BCCI secretary Shah

Bumrah fully fit, may be picked for Ireland T20s: BCCI secretary Shah

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

India will be sending a second string squad for the T20I series in Ireland but a fit-again pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is expected to be tested during the three matches in Malahide.

'Cricket can help England overcome WC failure'

'Cricket can help England overcome WC failure'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2010

England Fast bowler Graham Onions believes that his fellow countrymen are ready to adopt the nation's cricketers as their source of pride following the fall-out from football's World Cup.

Capello tells Beckenbauer to respect England team

Capello tells Beckenbauer to respect England team

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

England coach Fabio Capello wants German football legend Franz Beckenbauer to show his team some respect, and also criticized the Jabulani ball as the worst he has ever come across.

Beckham still keen on returning to England squad

Beckham still keen on returning to England squad

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

Ace midfielder David Beckham has said that insists he still has a chance of making a sensational England comeback.

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak passes away

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak passes away

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak died on Sunday at the age of 49.

Ruling MNF holds edge in Mizoram, but rise of new party is a challenge

Ruling MNF holds edge in Mizoram, but rise of new party is a challenge

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The ruling Mizo National Front led by Zoramthanga is looking for a second straight term in the 2023 assembly polls.