News for 'Three Lions'

'You definitely left a mark on me before retirement'

'You definitely left a mark on me before retirement'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Rishabh Pant posted a heartfelt message for Chris Woakes, who had left him with a severe injury during the fifth Test in Manchester early this year.

Root's big revelation: Why bowlers fear Harry Brook

Root's big revelation: Why bowlers fear Harry Brook

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Joe Root was full of praise for compatriot and Yorkshire teammate Harry Brook, saying that "he makes his life so much easier"

England focus on golf, naps, beaches to lift bruised spirits

England focus on golf, naps, beaches to lift bruised spirits

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Having hit Western Australia's golf links before being beaten by eight wickets in Perth, England's enthusiasts will have access to a selection of championship courses to play a round before a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.

England quick says pace attack can stun Australia

England quick says pace attack can stun Australia

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Fast bowler Josh Tongue is confident England are prepared for the Ashes series in Australia and have a good chance of ending their long drought Down Under thanks to their fearsome bowling attack.

Golden Globes 2026: Meet The Winners!

Golden Globes 2026: Meet The Winners!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Just who are the big winners of the 83rd edition of Golden Globes awards?

Batters flop as India succumb to spin in Kolkata Test

Batters flop as India succumb to spin in Kolkata Test

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Simon Harmer led South Africa's lion-hearted bowling effort as the Proteas registered a thrilling 30-run victory against India inside three days of the low-scoring opening Test.

Lessons India Taught China In 1962 War

Lessons India Taught China In 1962 War

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

The well-fought defensive battles in Aksai Chin and eastern Arunachal, in remote and forbidding locations such as Galwan, Rezang La, Gurung Hill and Walong, effectively halted Chinese advances not once but twice during the campaign. These engagements, fought with grit and without adequate support, were not immediately known to the world in 1962, points out Dr Kumar.

England eye rare Ashes chance against depleted Australia

England eye rare Ashes chance against depleted Australia

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Their last eight Tests in Perth have all been defeats, with the most recent setback a bitter innings and 41-run capitulation in 2017 that saw Joe Root's team surrender the urn.

Pakistan thrash India to claim U-19 Asia Cup title

Pakistan thrash India to claim U-19 Asia Cup title

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

The 19-year-old looked set for a double century and join the likes of India's Abhigyan Kundu and South Africa's Jorich Van Schalkwyk in the elite 200-plus club.

Vulnerable India's struggles at home laid bare

Vulnerable India's struggles at home laid bare

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The once familiar sight of nimble-footed, whippywristed Indian batters dominating spin looks a distant memory, replaced by the horror of watching South Africa off-spinner Simon Harmer wreak havoc by taking 17 wickets over the two Tests.

They Fought To The Last Man For India

They Fought To The Last Man For India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

On November 18, 1962, 114 soldiers of the 13th Kumaon fought till the last man, and last bullet, in sub-zero temperatures, to beat back the huge Chinese army. We salute the Heroes of Rezang La.

Should Tests allow injury subs?

Should Tests allow injury subs?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Miachel Vaughan pushes for injury subs after Pant, Lyon Cases

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.

Was US India's Ally Or Foe In The 1962 War?

Was US India's Ally Or Foe In The 1962 War?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

What appeared to be a generous act of friendship was, in truth, a manoeuvre within a much larger strategic game. The United States used the 1962 war not just to aid India but to test how far it could be pulled into the Western fold, points out Dr Kumar.

Shami's India comeback hopes fade amid fitness worries

Shami's India comeback hopes fade amid fitness worries

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Shami has not exactly been pleased with the national selectors and has gone on record to say that they have not communicated with him. However, sources in the BCCI say that it may not be the correct picture.

'Nitish Kumar Is Amitabh Bachchan Of Bihar Politics'

'Nitish Kumar Is Amitabh Bachchan Of Bihar Politics'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

'This election was won because of Nitish Kumar's face and his policies.'

EPL PIX: 10-man Chelsea hold Arsenal; Liverpool halt woeful run

EPL PIX: 10-man Chelsea hold Arsenal; Liverpool halt woeful run

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Arsenal missed a chance to tighten their grip on the Premier League title race with a 1-1 draw at 10-man Chelsea on Sunday.

Mastiii 4 Review: Unfunny & Boring!

Mastiii 4 Review: Unfunny & Boring!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Anything is better than Mastiii 4, sighs Mayur Sanap.

PIX: England Lionesses return home to heroes' welcome

PIX: England Lionesses return home to heroes' welcome

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

'Not only are they bringing it home for England again, but they're inspiring the next generation of champions too.'

Singapore snuff out India's AFC Asia Cup hopes

Singapore snuff out India's AFC Asia Cup hopes

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

India fail to qualify for 2027 AFC Asian Cup after 1-2 loss to Singapore

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'

Asalanka hails Thushara in Sri Lanka's perfect run

Asalanka hails Thushara in Sri Lanka's perfect run

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

'I am really pleased with the performance. Almost a perfect game for us. The pacers did the job (but) only the last over went wrong for us.'

How Sarfaraz dropped out of India reckoning

How Sarfaraz dropped out of India reckoning

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Sarfaraz might have to try batting at No.3 for Mumbai to remain in scheme of things

Nitish Kumar sworn in as Bihar CM for record 10th time

Nitish Kumar sworn in as Bihar CM for record 10th time

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP national president J P Nadda and several other top leaders of the NDA.

African lions make longest swim in search of female

African lions make longest swim in search of female

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Possibly in search of lionesses, two lion brothers swam 1.3 kilometres across an African river known to be infested with hippos and crocodiles, making it the longest documented swim for African lions with visual evidence.

Gill views Test captaincy as a 'big opportunity'

Gill views Test captaincy as a 'big opportunity'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

'There is no particular style that I have to follow. I have played so much cricket so far and everyone knows my style of playing.'

The Dharmendra I Remember

The Dharmendra I Remember

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

A hero with a heart, and remained one till the end.

Jadeja vs Stokes: An All-round Tussle For Supremacy!

Jadeja vs Stokes: An All-round Tussle For Supremacy!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

The marquee contest will witness an engrossing tussle for supremacy between two battle-hardened all-rounders: Jadeja, India's man for all seasons, and England's superstar Ben Stokes, who has been the face of a defining era for the Three Lions.

Play Ranji to warm-up for SA series, Gambhir to players

Play Ranji to warm-up for SA series, Gambhir to players

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

'...the guys who are just part of Test cricket, I think for them to prepare and play domestic cricket is very, very important.'

Bihar: Phase 1 voting today; Tejashwi, Samrat in fray

Bihar: Phase 1 voting today; Tejashwi, Samrat in fray

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

The stage is set for the crucial first phase of the assembly elections in Bihar on Thursday, as 3.75 crore voters will decide the electoral fate of 1,314 candidates, including top leaders such as Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance's (INDIA's) chief ministerial face Tejashwi Yadav and Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

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.

Robert Redford: The Man Beyond The Sex Symbol

Robert Redford: The Man Beyond The Sex Symbol

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

With his killer smile, the sex symbol image, Robert Redford would go beyond just being an actor, remembers Aseem Chhabra.

Dr Ramakanta Panda's Heart Beats For Wildlife Too

Dr Ramakanta Panda's Heart Beats For Wildlife Too

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Dr Ramakanta Panda's unique exhibition, titled Heartbeats -- Wildlife, Our Shared Future, features a compelling collection of over 200 photographs centred around the theme of wildlife conservation.

Back in form! Rinku makes strong Asia Cup case

Back in form! Rinku makes strong Asia Cup case

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Rinku smashed a blazing maiden T20 hundred to single-handedly power his side past Gaur Gorakhpur Lions' 168-run target at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.

India A bowlers struggle as Haines, Mousley hit tons

India A bowlers struggle as Haines, Mousley hit tons

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Earlier, Mukesh bowled with venom, taking three wickets to help India crawl back into the contest as England Lions stumbled to 333 for five at lunch on Day 3.

Bihar: INDIA bloc in disarray as nomination deadline nears

Bihar: INDIA bloc in disarray as nomination deadline nears

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Confusion prevailing in the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) showed little signs of let up on Saturday, with just two days to go before the filing of nomination papers for the second and final phase of assembly elections comes to a close.

EB have it tough in maiden AFC Women's CL appearance

EB have it tough in maiden AFC Women's CL appearance

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

The centralised semi-finals and the final are scheduled for May 20 to 23, next year.

Kamboj shines but 2nd unofficial Test ends in draw

Kamboj shines but 2nd unofficial Test ends in draw

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Earlier, Tanush Kotian (90 not out) and Anshul Kamboj (51 not out) brought up their respective half-centuries to take India A to 417 for 7 at tea on the fourth day of their second unofficial Test in Northampton on Monday.

Bethell, 21, set to become England's youngest captain

Bethell, 21, set to become England's youngest captain

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Jacob Bethell has represented England in 29 matches across all formats and will lead the team in the absence of the regular Test players.

Can Bumrah carry India without Kohli and Rohit?

Can Bumrah carry India without Kohli and Rohit?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

As India prepares to take on England in the first Test at Leeds, all eyes will be on pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah.