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Yuvraj Singh smashes 7 sixes as India Masters thrash Australia Masters by 94 runs to enter IML 2025 final
Raipur, March 14: Cricketing nostalgia was at its peak as the India Masters rode a power-packed half century from Yuvraj Singh and a four-wicket burst from left-arm spinner Shahbaz Nadeem to storm into the final of the International Masters League (IML) 2025, after hammering the Australia Masters by 94 runs in the first semifinal. For Sachin Tendulkar's men, this was more than just a ticket to Sunday's title clash -- it was a chance to settle old scores, and they did it convincingly in front of a packed crowd at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium here on Thursday, according to a release from IML.
IML 2025: Yuvraj smashes 7 sixes as India Masters thrash Australia Masters in semis
Raipur, March 13: Cricketing nostalgia was at its peak as the India Masters rode a power-packed half-century from Yuvraj Singh and a four-wicket burst from left-arm spinner Shahbaz Nadeem to storm into the final of the International Masters League (IML) 2025, hammering the Australia Masters by 94 runs in the first semifinal.
IML 2025: Vintage Yuvraj hits blazing fifty, propels India Masters to 220/7 in semis
Raipur, March 13: Yuvraj Singh struck a blazing half-century to bring back cricketing nostalgia to its peak as India Masters locked horns with the Australia Masters in the first semifinal of the International Masters League (IML) 2025, adding another chapter to the storied rivalry between the two sides.
Indian Wells: Alcaraz sails into QFs, Draper knocks out former champ Fritz
Indian Wells, March 13: Carlos Alcaraz breezed past Grigor Dimitrov 6-1 6-1 and extended his Indian Wells winning streak to 15 matches. He also moved within three victories of an Indian wells three-peat.
IML 2025: Australia Masters beat England Masters to set semis date with India Masters
Raipur, March 12: Australia Masters geared up their preparations for Thursday's first semifinal against India Masters with a nervy three-wicket victory against traditional rivals England Masters in the final Group stage match of the International Masters League (IML) 2025 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium here on Wednesday.
IML 2025: Australia Masters outwit England Masters to set semi-final date with India
Raipur, March 13: Australia Masters geared up preparations for Thursday's first semifinal against India Masters with a nervy three-wicket victory against traditional rivals England Masters in the final Group stage match of the International Masters League (IML) 2025, at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium here on Wednesday.
India Masters to play first semi-final of International Masters League on March 13
Raipur, March 12: Sri Lanka Masters, India Masters, West Indies Masters and Australia Masters have qualified for the semi-finals of the inaugural International Masters League.
IML: India Masters to play first semifinal on Thursday
Raipur, March 12: Sri Lanka Masters, India Masters, West Indies Masters and Australia Masters have qualified for the semi-finals of the inaugural International Masters League.
Rune beats Tsitsipas to reach ninth Masters 1000 QF in Indian Wells
Indian Wells, March 12: Holger Rune overcame Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Indian Wells fourth round to snap the Greek’s seven-match winning streak.
IML 2025: Lara, Simmons, Rampaul propel West Indies Masters into semis
Raipur, March 11: It was a night soaked in nostalgia as the West Indies Masters banked on the all-round brilliance of centurion Lendl Simmons, Brian Lara and Ravi Rampaul’s five-wicket blast to ensure their qualification for the semifinals of the International Masters League (IML) 2025, with a 29-run victory over South Africa Masters here on Tuesday.
IML: Lara, Simmons shine as West Indies Masters cruise to semis with win over South Africa Masters
Raipur, March 12: It was a night soaked in nostalgia as the West Indies Masters banked on the all-round brilliance of centurion Lendl Simmons, Brian Lara and Ravi Rampaul's five-wicket blast to ensure their qualification for the semifinals of the International Masters League (IML) 2025, with a 29-run victory over South Africa Masters here on Tuesday.
I think it's a perfect tournament Isuru Udana on Masters League
New Delhi March 11: Former Sri Lankan left-arm pacer Isuru Udana has expressed his views on the International Masters League 2025. He shared his experience playing in the league so far and felt "honoured" playing with his former teammates and legends from rival teams.
Everything revolved around Sachin: Upul Tharanga shares his experience of playing IML so far
New Delhi March 11: Former Sri Lankan opener Upul Tharanga has expressed his views on the International Masters League 2025. He has shared his experience of playing in the IML so far, feeling it is a great moment playing with former teammates with whom he has played before.
Indian Wells: Alcaraz wins 14th consecutive match at ATP Masters 1000 event
Indian Wells, March 11: Carlos Alcaraz won his 14th consecutive match at the ATP Masters 1000 event when he defeated Denis Shapovalov 6-2, 6-4 on Tuesday (IST) for a place in the fourth round at the Indian Wells Open.
IML 2025: Sanga's ton helps Sri Lanka Masters send England Masters packing
Raipur, March 10: Kumar Sangakkara rolled back the years with a scintillating century to guide Sri Lanka Masters to a commanding nine-wicket victory over England Masters and propel the Islanders to the top of the points table in a final group stage match of the International Masters League (IML) 2025 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium here on Monday.
Sangakkara's power-packed century helps Sri Lanka Masters knock England out of IML 2025
Raipur, March 10: Kumar Sangakkara rolled back the years with a scintillating century to guide Sri Lanka Masters to a commanding nine-wicket victory over England Masters and propel the Islanders to the top of the points table in the International Masters League (IML) 2025 in their final group stage match on Monday.
Indian Wells: Tsitsipas sinks Berrettini to reach Rd-4, Medvedev advances with Michelsen retirement
Indian Wells, March 10: Stefanos Tsitsipas extended his win streak to seven matches at the Paribas Open in Indian Wells, where he defeated Matteo Berrettini 6-3, 6-3.
IML 2025: India Masters enter semis; beat WI Masters in last-over thriller
Raipur, March 9: India Masters gave final touches to their preparations for the semifinals of the International Masters League (IML) 2025, by registering a spectacular seven-run win against West Indies Masters to kick off the final leg of the tournament in Raipur on Saturday.
PAG launches first-ever Gujarat Masters with over Rs 5 lakh prize money
Vadodara, March 8: The Pickleball Association of Gujarat (PAG), under the aegis of the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA), is set to launch the LGT wealth India Gujarat Masters, a historic state-level pickleball tournament, from March 21 to March 23 in Vadodara, as per the Pickleball Association of Gujarat press release.
IML 2025: Watson slams record third ton to propel Australia Masters to 137-run win against South Africa Masters
Vadodara, March 8: Some things never change, and Shane Watson's dominance with the bat is one of them. The Australia Masters skipper rolled back the years with yet another sensational century--his third in four matches -- as he dismantled the South Africa Masters attack in true Watto fashion at the International Masters League 2025 to steer his side to a convincing 137-run victory to wrap off the Vadodara leg of the tournament in style.
IML 2025: Watson slams third ton to propel Australia Masters to 137-run win
Vadodara, March 8: Shane Watson came up with another dominant performance with the bat in the International Masters League 2025, scoring a century against South Africa Masters at the BCA Stadium here on Friday. The Australia Masters skipper rolled back the years with yet another sensational century — his third in four matches — as he dismantled the South Africa Masters attack to steer his side to a convincing 137-run victory to wrap off the Vadodara leg of the tournament in style.
IML 2025: Gunaratne, Udana star in Sri Lanka Masters 21-run win against West Indies Masters
Vadodara, March 7: The stars of yesteryears took centerstage once again under the floodlights of the BCA Stadium in Vadodara, with the Sri Lanka Masters riding a crafty half century from Asela Gunaratne and disciplined death bowling to beat the West Indies Masters by 21 runs in a thrilling International Masters League (IML), 2025 encounter on Thursday, as per a release from IML.
IML 2025: Gunaratne, Udana star in SL Masters win against WI Masters
Vadodara, March 7: The stars of yesteryears took centerstage once again under the floodlights of the BCA Stadium in Vadodara, with the Sri Lanka Masters riding a crafty half century from Asela Gunaratne and disciplined death bowling to beat the West Indies Masters by 21 runs in a thrilling International Masters League (IML) 2025 encounter on Thursday.
Fonseca rallies past Fearnley on Indian Wells debut
Indian Wells, March 7: Joao Fonseca pulled a stern first-round test from Jacob Fearnley in Indian Wells to add a maiden Paribas Open win to his breakout 2025 season on Friday (IST).
Jindal India Institute launches India's first M.A. in India Studies
New Delhi, March 7: The Jindal India Institute (JII) of the O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) successfully hosted the launch of its fully online, one-year Master of Arts (M.A.) in India Studies programme on March 5 at the JGU International Academy, Taj Mahal Hotel, Man Singh Road, New Delhi.
Orleans Masters: Ayush Shetty moves to quarterfinals; Kidambi, Prannoy crash out
Orleans, March 6: Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty continued his fine run at the ongoing Orleans Masters badminton tournament, reaching the quarterfinals of the men's singles competition on Thursday.
IML 2025: Sachin Tendulkar's straight drive took me back 15 years instantly, says Shane Watson
Vadodara, March 6: A packed BCA Stadium in Vadodara was treated to a vintage Sachin Tendulkar masterclass as the batting great turned back the clock with a remarkable display during a high-scoring International Masters League (IML) 2025 game between India Masters and Australia Masters.
IML 2025: Sachin's straight drive took me 15 years back, says Watson
Vadodara, March 6: A packed BCA Stadium was treated to a vintage Sachin Tendulkar masterclass as the batting great turned back the clock with a remarkable display during a high-scoring International Masters League (IML) 2025 game between India Masters and Australia Masters.
IML 2025: Sachin Tendulkar's blistering fifty in vain as Australia Masters beat India Masters by 95 runs
Vadodara, March 6: It's a battle etched in cricketing folklore -- one that has thrilled generations of fans, and on Wednesday, it unfolded once again under the floodlights at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara, where a jam-packed crowd were treated to a vintage Sachin Tendulkar masterclass for the India Masters after Australia Masters duo of Shane Watson and Ben Dunk unleashed carnage to eventually help their side notch up their first win of the ongoing International Masters League season.
IML 2025: Tendulkar's fifty in vain as Australia Masters beat India Masters by 95 runs
Vadodara, March 5: A jam-packed crowd was treated to a vintage Sachin Tendulkar masterclass for the India Masters after the Australia Masters duo of Shane Watson and Ben Dunk unleashed carnage to eventually help their side notch up its first win of the International Masters League 2025 at the BCA Stadium here on Wednesday.
Orleans Masters: Ayush Shetty stuns ex-world champ; Prannoy through to second round
Orleans, March 5: India's 19-year-old Ayush Shetty caused a sensation in the men's singles section of the Orleans Masters badminton championship with a straight games victory over former World Champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore in a Round of 32 match here on Wednesday.
Orleans Masters: Prannoy makes winning start, moves to round two
Orleans, March 5: Ace Indian shuttler and World Championships medalist HS Prannoy made a winning start to his campaign, securing a win in the round of 32 during the ongoing Orleans Masters tournament in France on Wednesday.
Sachin Tendulkar visits Vadodara, reminisces his cricketing days
Vadodara, March 5: The International Masters League (IML) 2025 matches are currently underway, with five key matches scheduled at Vadodara's Kotambi Stadium which has brought several legendary cricketers, including Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh, and the Pathan brothers, to the city.
SOGF Grandmasters Series: Rahane, Humpy hail West Zone champions, advocate for mind sports' move to mainstream
Mumbai, March 5: The West Zone Finals of the inaugural SOG Grandmasters Series, hosted by the Skillhub Online Games Federation (SOGF), concluded on Tuesday, marking a milestone as the first-ever on-ground competition in the series. Over two days of intense gameplay, the tournament highlighted strategy, skill, and cognitive excellence across three mind sports categories.
India Masters face Australia Masters in clash of champion teams as Trophy race heats up
Vadodara, March 5: From Yuvraj Singh's blistering 70-run assault in the 2007 T20 semi-final to Irfan Pathan's swing masterclass Down Under, India vs Australia contests have consistently delivered high-intensity action. On Wednesday, India Masters take on Australia Masters in the International Masters League (IML) 2025, where legends of the game will once again take centre stage, reigniting an iconic battle that has thrilled fans for decades, as per a release.
IML 2025: Amla, Petersen star as South Africa Masters open account with 7-wkt win
Vadodara, March 4: Riding on a glorious half-century from star batter Hashim Amla, South Africa Masters defeated England Masters by seven wickets to record their first victory of the inaugural International Masters League 2025 at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Monday.
IML 2025: Amla, Petersen star as South Africa Masters open account with 7-wkt win
Vadodara, March 3: Riding on a glorious half-century from star batter Hashim Amla, South Africa Masters defeated England Masters by seven wickets to record their first win of the inaugural International Masters League (IML) 2025 at the BCA Stadium here on Monday.
IML 2025: Rahul Sharma's hat-trick inspires India Masters to 8-wkt win against SA Masters
Vadodara, March 1: A historic hat-trick from leg-spinner Rahul Sharma helped India Masters convincingly beat South Africa Masters by eight wickets in the second leg of the inaugural International Masters League (IML) 2025 as they continued their winning run in the tournament. Rahul Sharma turned the clock back to the golden era of India's spin domination at the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) Stadium as he helped the India Masters win comfortably.
IML: Rahul's hat-trick inspires India Masters to 8-wicket win against South Africa Masters
Vadodara, March 1: The Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) Stadium in Vadodara -- the venue of the second leg of the inaugural International Masters League 2025- played host to India's spin domination, headlined by a historic hat-trick from leg-spinner Rahul Sharma that helped India Masters convincingly beat South Africa Masters by eight wickets.
Kumar Sanu on 'International Masters League': 'Seeing Sachin back on field brought so many fond memories'
Mumbai, March 1: Veteran playback singer Kumar Sanu, who is known for songs like 'Tere Dar Par Sanam', 'Chura Ke Dil Mera', 'Ek Sanam Chahiye' and others, recently graced the inaugural edition of the International Masters League (IML) 2025. The senior artist witnessed the innings by the cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar as he led the Indian team.