IML 2025: West Indies Masters beat Sri Lanka by 6-run, to meet India Masters in final

IANS | March 14, 2025 11:58 PM

Raipur, March 14 (IANS) West Indies Masters came up with a clinical all-round performance to register a six-run win over Sri Lanka Masters in the second semifinal of the International Masters League (IML) 2025 and set up a date with the Sachin Tendulkar-led India Masters in Sunday’s title clash. West Indies rode on a half-century by Denesh Ramdin and an equally effective knock from Brian Lara, before Tino Best’s four-wicket burst to overcome the Sri Lankans at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium here on Friday.

IPL teams take a break from training for Holi celebrations (Ld)

IANS | March 14, 2025 9:26 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai, March 14 (IANS) With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 fast approaching, the teams are getting into preparation mode with players gathering for training camps. Thus the festival of Holi presented the players an opportunity for team bonding as they celebrated the festival of colour with gusto.

IPL 2025: KKR players and coaching staff celebrate Holi at training camp

IANS | March 14, 2025 5:17 PM

Kolkata, March 14, 2025: The defending champions of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) squad, embraced the festive spirit of Holi at the team hotel, celebrating the festival of colours with vibrant enthusiasm. The players and support staff took a break from their rigorous pre-season preparations to indulge in traditional Holi celebrations, exchanging colours, laughter, and camaraderie.

2025 Women’s ODI WC Qualifier to be held in Lahore from April 9-19

IANS | March 14, 2025 4:49 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup Qualifier will be held across two venues in Lahore from April 9-19. Six teams will compete for two places in the main event to be held in India in October-November. Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, and Sri Lanka, along with hosts India, have already qualified for the World Cup by virtue of finishing in the top six of the 10-team ICC Women’s Championship (2022-25).