IML 2025: Tendulkar's fifty in vain as Australia Masters beat India Masters by 95 runs

IANS | March 6, 2025 12:06 AM

Vadodara, March 5 (IANS) 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. Shane Watson scored 110 not out and Ben Dunk 132 not out as Australia scored 291/1. Xavier Doherty claimed 5-25 as India Masters were bowled out for 174, losing by 95 runs.

Only Indian govt will take call on bilateral ties, says Rajeev Shukla in Pakistan

IANS | March 5, 2025 11:47 PM

Lahore, March 5 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Rajeev Shukla has said that the Indian government will take a call regarding the resumption of bilateral ties with Pakistan. He said BCCI will follow the decision by the government on this issue. Shukla, who is representing the BCCI in Pakistan and watched the second semifinal of the 2025 Champions Trophy at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, was responding to questions from the Pakistan media on the resumption of bilateral ties.

ISL 2024-25: Odisha FC stay alive in playoffs race with 3-2 win over Jamshedpur FC

IANS | March 5, 2025 11:21 PM

Jamshedpur, March 5 (IANS) Hugo Boumous scored a brace as Odisha FC defeated Jamshedpur FC 3-2 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the JRD Tata Sports Complex here on Wednesday night. With this win, the Juggernauts have climbed to the sixth spot with 33 points now, but their league campaign has wrapped up.

Amorim’s ‘superficial argument’ does not reflect reality, says Antony’s agent Pedroso

IANS | March 5, 2025 9:48 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Antony, who is at Real Betis on loan from Manchester United, looks to have settled in well in Spain, having scored three goals and provided two assists in just seven games so far. The Brazilian's agent, Junior Pedroso, claims Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim‘s comments, blaming Antony’s physical inadequacy for not faring well during his time in England, does not ‘reflect reality. ’