Masters Champions League 2016

Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly has been unveiled as the captain of Masters Champions League franchise Libra Legends - owned by Popcorn Sports Entertainment Pvt Ltd.

Former England all-rounder Paul Collingwood, who is the captain of the Capricorn Commanders in the Masters Champions League, has expressed his excitement about the quality of players in his side.

Malinga Bandara registered a four-wicket haul while conceding just 16 runs as Virgo Super Kings defended 131 against Capricorn Commanders by 12 runs to qualify for the semi-finals of the Masters Champions League.

Former international cricketers like Brian Lara, Wasim Akram, Jacques Kallis and Adam Gilchrist are all set to feature in a newly formed annual Twenty20 Tournament called the Masters Champions League (MCL) to be played in the United Arab Emirates.

Australian spinner Brad Hogg has lauded the Masters Champions League as a great concept which will evoke a lot of interest among the fans of the game.

Riding on valiant knocks from Kumar Sangakkara and Saqib Ali followed by disciplined bowling allowed Gemini Arabians secure the top position in the group stage of the Masters Champions League after defeating Virgo Super Kings by 22 runs in the 12th game in Sharjah.

Former Indian batsman Virender Sehwag, who will lead the Gemini Arabians in the Masters Champions League, feels that the team's strength lies in their batting lineup.

Several former Pakistan players have formally announced their retirements from international cricket in order to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to participate in the Masters Champions League (MCL).

Former South African captain Graeme Smith revealed that he has not ruled out an international return ahead of the Masters Champions League.

The International Cricket Council stated that the organisers of the Masters Champions League looking to add current players to their teams is an unacceptable move.

Paul Collingwood and Andrew Symonds produced stunning performances sharing an unbeaten 110-run stand to help Capricorn Commanders defeat Libra Legends by eight wickets in the 11th match of the Masters Champions League in Sharjah.

Virender Sehwag produced a masterclass innings notching a 63-ball 134 as Gemini Arabians defeated Sagittarius Strikers by 10 runs in a high-scoring encounter in Sharjah to become the first team to reach the semi-finals of the Masters Champions League.

Muttiah Muralitharan once again contributed with a three-wicket haul after a powerful batting performance as Gemini Arabians managed to defeat Capricorn Commanders by 10 runs in a high-scoring encounter to keep their winning streak going in the Masters Champions League.

Abdul Razzaq bowled a terrific final over conceding just five runs as Capricorn Commanders successfully managed a three-run victory over Sagittarius Strikers despite a spirited fifty from Adam Gilchrist in the fifth game of the Masters Champions League in Dubai.

James Franklin scored an unbeaten 65 to rescue the Leo Lions after which their bowlers successfully defended 139 by 17 runs to defeat Virgo Super Kings in semi-final of the Masters Champions League in Dubai.

Virender Sehwag and Kumar Sangakkara continued their rich vein of form with scores of 83 and 62 respectively as Gemini Arabians became the first team in the Masters Champions League to advance to the finals after defeating Sagittarius Strikers by 10 runs in the semi-finals in Dubai.

Shane Bond and Daniel Vettori shared six wickets between them after Mahela Jayawardene scored a classy fifty as Sagittarius Strikers defeated Virgo Super Kings by 26 runs in the third game of the Masters Champions League in Dubai.

South African domestic side Highveld Lions have refused to issue a No Objection Certificate to former Proteas batsman Alviro Petersen to participate in the Masters Champions League.

Sizzling half-centuries from Kumar Sangakkara and Richard Levi followed by a cameo from Brad Hodge overpowered Libra Legends ensuring a 78-run victory for Gemini Arabians in the opening game of the Masters Champions League in Dubai.

Brad Hodge and Kumar Sangakkara shared an unbeaten 105-run stand as Gemini Arabians chased down the target of 133 with eight wickets in hand after Muttiah Muralitharan's four-wicket haul restricted Leo Kings in the fourth match of the Masters Champions League in Dubai.

Former South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis who is currently playing for the Libra Legends in the ongoing Masters Champions League believes they need to devise their strategies perfectly in order to go a distance in the tournament.

Mahela Jayawardene scored a blistering knock of 124 from 60 deliveries Sagittarius Strikers defeated Libra Legends by 63 runs in the eighth game of the Masters Champions League in Sharjah.

FICA chief executive Tony Irish has expressed his concern over the delay in releasing dues to players who participated in the inaugural edition of the Masters Champions League.

A spirited 66-run partnership between Johan Botha and James Franklin followed by a four-wicket haul from Fidel Edwards allowed Leo Lions to come from behind and secure a 26-run victory over Capricorn Commanders in the second game of the Masters Champions League.

Naved-ul-Hasan led a fine bowling performance from the Gemini Arabians as they defended 130 successfully by 16 runs against the Leo Kings in Dubai to win the inaugural edition of the Masters Champions League.

James Foster scored an unbeaten 11-ball 23 as Virgo Super Kings scored 17 runs off the final over to beat Leo Lions by four wickets in game nine of the Masters Champions League in Sharjah.

Leo Lions successfully managed to overcome some powerful hitting from Ryan ten Doeschate and Ian Buttler to defend 201 by 11 runs and qualify for the semi-finals of the Masters Champions League tournament.

Murali Kartik bowled four overs while conceding just 13 runs as Virgo Super Kings successfully defended 168 in the final over against the Libra Legends in Sharjah to register their first victory in the Masters Champions League.