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The International Masters League is headed by the legendary players like Sachin Tendulkar (India), Brian Lara (West Indies), Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka), Shane Watson (Australia), Eoin Morgan (England), and Jacques Kallis (South Africa). The tournament promises to begin in a memorable manner as India is set to lock horns with Sri Lanka on November 17, pitting their batting maestros Tendulkar against Kumar Sangakkara, the hallmark of their rough battles of yore.

Williamson, who has a groin strain, will delay his India trip, during which New Zealand plays three Tests at Bengaluru, Pune and Mumbai.

Deepa soon did history by becoming the first Indian gymnast to win a gold medal in the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup of 2018.

The 22-year-old pacer, who had a breakout IPL 2024, did live up to the billing and started his international career with a maiden over while showcasing his sheer pace and control on the ball.

Speaking from Lahore to the press, Naqvi seemed to hint at the uncertainty still surrounding India's participation in the tournament. India last visited Pakistan in July 2008 due to political tensions between the two nations. Yet, Naqvi appeared convinced that India would be participating in the tournament.

Saim Ayub was caught down leg by Atkinson, playing his first overseas Test match, in the fourth over and then it was a game of endurance for him and the other bowlers as Shafique and Masood mounted aggressive and dominant batting moves in 56.1 overs for Pakistan, who are eyeing to achieve their maiden Test win on home turf since February 2021.

Although two days of action at the Green Park Stadium were lost to rain and a wet outfield, India still came all guns blazing on the first innings with the bat by setting new records for the fastest 50, 100, 150, 200, and 250 scores in the longer format, before declaring at 285/9. They then chased down 95 in 17.2 overs to complete a blazing win and seal the series 2-0.

"We just tried to back our skills and what we decided in the team meeting, we just walked the talk. The way we batted showed our character,,", said Suryakumar during the post-match presentation ceremony.

"After three long years, it was definitely emotional for me. Feels nice to be back in the Blues. It feels like a rebirth, I just want to stick to the process, that's what I have been following in the IPL as well," Varun told broadcasters 'Jio Cinema' after the match.

On a slow and low pitch, which was hosting its 100th T20I game, India put in a much-improved effort with the ball after their 58-run thrashing at the hands of New Zealand, bowling tighter lines and not giving any freebies to Pakistan. The effort made by Arundhati besides her spell was another issue-basher Shreyanka Patil who shone with 2-12 to set the base for India's win.