Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar will be coming back with a bang after a gap of 875 days. The charismatic batsman, who retired from international cricket back in 2013, is returning to the competitive field after a long time to be the captain of India in the coming International Masters League. This would be his first major appearance since October 1, 2022, and cricket fans all over the world are eager to see him don the famous whites once more.
A Celebration of Cricketing Greats
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The International Masters League, which will start on February 22, 2025, is a tournament featuring retired cricketing greats from all over the world.
The first contest will feature India and Sri Lanka in Navi Mumbai. Six teams from six countries, with some of the most hallowed names in cricket, will participate. Apart from the great Tendulkar, Kumar Sangakkara of Sri Lanka, Brian Lara of West Indies, Shane Watson of Australia, Jacques Kallis of South Africa, and Ian Morgan of England will also be playing highly influential roles as the respective team captains.
At 52, Tendulkar remains one of the most passionate sportspersons. He would be more than willing to captain India in this new and exhilarating format of the game.
Format and Structure of the Tournament
International Masters League 2025 will be conducted in the round-robin format in which all the teams will play against the other five. The round-robin stage would help decide the top four positions on the basis of points where the teams would get a chance to reach the semi-final. The third and last match is scheduled to be played at Raipur on March 16, 2025, between the two semi-final winners.
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This T20-format tournament will not only bring cricketing icons from various countries together but also give fans a unique opportunity to watch their favorite cricketers on the field once more. The matches are scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST, meaning Indian audiences will be able to witness the action during prime time.
Venues and Locations
Three of the most vibrant venues in India-Mumbai, Rajkot, and Raipur-will host this leg of the tournament. To take place there will be some exciting matches among the great cricketing legends.
Broadcast and Streaming Information
Attention, Indian cricket fans! There are many ways to watch the International Masters League. Telecasts for all matches will come via Colors Cineplex SDHD, and Colors Cineplex Super Hits. For those who prefer their cricket streamed online rather than from behind a TV screen, live feeds can be found on the Disney Plus Hotstar app and websites.
The cricketing world has come alive with Tendulkar’s return. With him back in the fray, India is earmarked to make its impact in the tournament. With former cricketing greats assembling for what is sure to be a delightful reunion, the International Masters League promises to attach itself with some scintillating contests and refresh the memories of some greatest players that the game has seen.
The buzz is at its peak, with February 22 just around the corner, and fans cannot wait to see their cricketing legends strut their stuff on the cricket field again.
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