Sachin Tendulkar To Lead India In Inaugural International Masters League

Sachin Tendulkar is all set to return to the cricket field in the inaugural edition of the International Masters League which will be held in India from February 22 to March 16. The tournament will be played across three venues namely Navi Mumbai, Rajkot and Raipur.

The tournament will see an amalgamation of the past superstars of the game from different countries. Teams from India, England, Australia, Sri Lanka, South Africa and West Indies will be participating in the tournament. The matches will be played at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot and the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur 

West Indies will be led by batting great Brian Lara, the legendary Kumar Sangakkara will be in charge of Sri Lanka, all-time great all-rounder Jacques Kallis will captain South Africa, with former stars Eoin Morgan and Shane Watson leading Australia and England respectively.

IMLT20 To Bring Back Past Legends

Sunil Gavaskar, the League Commissioner of the IMLT20 has expressed his excitement about the league. He said that he is looking forward to seeing the former greats come together in another tournament.

“The International Masters League promises to showcase cricket in all its glory, as it brings together some of the finest players to ever grace the game. T20 cricket’s rise offers a fantastic opportunity to relive the magic of the sport we love. The International Masters League will bring fans closer to the legends they’ve admired for years, offering another golden chance to watch their heroes LIVE in action. This is more than just a tournament—it’s a celebration of nostalgia, where unforgettable moments of cricketing brilliance will come alive once again. We invite everyone to join us on this exciting journey and create new memories together.”

Sachin Tendulkar who will lead the Indian side in the tournament also expressed his eagerness to play in the tournament. He also praised the growth of T20 cricket in the recent times.

"Cricket continues to grow in popularity not just in India, but across the world. In the last decade, T20 cricket has accelerated its adoption and has drawn new fans into the game. There is now a strong desire among fans across ages, to re-witness age-old battles in newer formats. Sportspersons never retire at heart, and the competitive streak within waits for an opportunity to get back on the field.  We have conceived the International Masters League as a meeting point of passionate fans and competitive cricketers. I am certain all players participating will get back into the groove and prepare hard. When we represent our countries, we all want to play top-quality cricket and try to win." said Tendulkar.

Thus this is another tournament that will allow fans to get a glimpse of their past heroes coming together in another T20 tournament.