England U21 finalists 2009 – where are the players of that Young Lions squad now?

England U21s have reached the final of the European Under-21 Championship for the first time in 14 years, where they face Spain for a shot at youth tournament glory. Manager Lee Carsley hopes the result will be more like the 1984 final – the last time England won the tournament. In 2009, a German side, including Manuel Neuer, Mesut Özil, Mats Hummels, Sami Khedira and … Continue reading England U21 finalists 2009 – where are the players of that Young Lions squad now?

LLC 2023 [Twitter reactions]: Robin Uthappa, Gautam Gambhir propel India Maharajas to big win over Asia Lions

India Maharajas finally opened their account in the ongoing Legends League Cricket (LLC) after registering a comprehensive 10 wicket victory over Asia Lions on Tuesday at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha. The Indian side was first to limit the Asia Lions to 157/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Upul Tharanga was the lead architect as he hit 69 off 48 balls … Continue reading LLC 2023 [Twitter reactions]: Robin Uthappa, Gautam Gambhir propel India Maharajas to big win over Asia Lions

LLC 2023 [Twitter reactions]: Misbah-ul-Haq, bowlers shine in Asia Lions big win over World Giants

Misbah-ul-Haq‘s fine hitting, followed by a disciplined bowling performance, helped Asia lions win World Giants in the third match of the ongoing Legends League Cricket (LLC) at West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha on Monday. In a rain-shortened match of 10 overs per side, the Lions posted 99/3 on the board after being asked to bat. The Lions previously lost three wickets for … Continue reading LLC 2023 [Twitter reactions]: Misbah-ul-Haq, bowlers shine in Asia Lions big win over World Giants

Twitter Reactions: Misbah-ul-Haq sizzles in thrilling Asia Lions victory over India Maharajas in LLC 2023

The opening game of the Legends League Cricket (LLC) Masters started Friday with a great match between India Maharajas and Asia Lions at West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha. The match turned out to be an absolute thriller led by the Asian team Shahid Afridigot the upper hand Gautam Gambhirled Indian side. Asia Lions opted to bat first and started horribly after losing … Continue reading Twitter Reactions: Misbah-ul-Haq sizzles in thrilling Asia Lions victory over India Maharajas in LLC 2023

England’s ITV curse is REAL: how the Three Lions play worse on ITV

The English ITV curse is part of the discussion around every international tournament these days, on a list of goalkeepers complaining about the new ball and newspapers ramping up calls for one of the benches to be allowed a start based on club form. But it’s nonsense, isn’t it? England can never perform badly only because the game is shown on a network with advertisements. … Continue reading England’s ITV curse is REAL: how the Three Lions play worse on ITV