MS Dhoni draws huge cheers as India great watches first ODI at Edgbaston
Birmingham, July 14 (IANS) Former India captain MS Dhoni returned to the cricket spotlight on Tuesday, drawing a roaring reception from the Edgbaston crowd as he watched the opening ODI between India and England from the stands in Birmingham. The 45-year-old wicketkeeper-batter was spotted during England’s innings. When the stadium cameras focused on him, loud […]
FIFA WC: Boos greet England as Three Lions arrive in Mexico for round of 16 clash
Mexico City, July 4 (IANS) England received a hostile welcome on their arrival in Mexico City ahead of Monday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash, with the Three Lions being greeted by loud boos from home supporters as they reached their team hotel. The hostile reception underlined the challenge awaiting Thomas Tuchel’s side, […]
Hockey: Pakistan and England book World Cup tickets with semi-final wins
Ismailia (Egypt), March 6 (IANS) Pakistan and England booked their tickets to the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 by winning their respective semi-finals at the qualifying tournament in Ismailia, Egypt, on Friday. England made sure of their spot with an emphatic 7-1 win over Malaysia, while Pakistan pulled off a last-gasp 4-3 victory over Japan. […]
T20 WC: First T20I fifty ‘long time coming’, says Jacks after POTM show powers England into Super Eights
Kolkata, Feb 16 (IANS) England all-rounder Will Jacks said his maiden T20I half-century was ‘long time coming’ after delivering a match-winning performance to guide his side into the Super Eights of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with victory over Italy in their Group C clash at the Eden Gardens. “We spoke about the last […]
Men’s Jr World Cup: Madurai lays out red carpet for Malaysia, Egypt, Namibia, England, South Africa; New Zealand reach Chennai
Madurai (T.N.), Nov 24 (IANS) It was a busy Monday at the FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025 in both Madurai and Chennai, as a whole host of teams made their way to India for the prestigious tournament. Among the teams that reached Madurai were Malaysia, Egypt, Namibia, England, and South Africa, whilst New […]
Storm Claudia leads to widespread disruption, flooding in parts of England
London, Nov 15 (IANS) The UK Environment Agency on Saturday warned that while weather conditions are now more settled, ongoing river flooding impacts remain likely following Storm Claudia. The recent heavy rainfall associated with Storm Claudia has led to widespread disruption, and flood risk remains in place across parts of England. Ongoing river flooding impacts […]
Salt, Brook carnage and Rashid’s four-fer help England clinch big win against NZ
Christchurch, Oct 20 (IANS) England delivered a commanding all-round performance to defeat New Zealand in the second T20I at Hagley Oval, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The first T20I was abandoned after the first innings due to what seemed like never-ending rain. However, in the second game, the visitors put up brilliant […]
Women’s World Cup: Heather Knight anchors England to tense win over Bangladesh
Guwahati, Oct 7 (IANS) England Women made it two wins out of two in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, holding their nerve to secure a tense four-wicket victory over Bangladesh at the Baraspara Stadium here on Tuesday. It was former skipper Heather Knight who stood tall amid the pressure, guiding England home with a […]
1st Test: Bumrah picks 5-83 as India takes six-run lead after bowling out England for 465
Leeds, June 22 (IANS) Jasprit Bumrah showed why he’s one of the best fast bowlers in the world by picking an outstanding 5-83 to help India take a lead of six runs after bowling out England for 465 in 100.4 overs on day three of first Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test at Headingley on Sunday. England were […]
FIH Women’s Pro League: India edge past England through Navneet’s late goal in opener
Bhubaneswar, Feb 15 (IANS) In a thrilling encounter, the Indian women’s hockey team defeated England 3-2 in their opening match of the FIH Women’s Pro League at the Kalinga Stadium here on Saturday. Vice-captain Navneet Kaur sealed the victory with a decisive late winner. Vaishnavi Vitthal Phallke (6’), Deepika (25’), and Navneet Kaur (59’) found […]
