New Delhi: The much-awaited International Masters League (IML) is set to take the world by storm, with legendary cricketers from six cricket powerhouses – India, Sri Lanka, Australia, England, South Africa and West Indies coming together in an exciting T20 franchise tournament. The inaugural edition will run from November 17, 2024 to December 8, 2024. DY in Navi Mumbai Patil Stadium will host the first leg of four matches.
When will the tournament start?
The tournament will begin on November 17 with a thrilling encounter between India and Sri Lanka, which will see Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara face-to-face, reminiscent of their great encounters. In the second match, Shane Watson's Australia will face Jacques Kallis's South Africa, followed by another clash between Sri Lanka and Eoin Morgan's England. Brian Lara and his West Indies team will return to the field to face Australia in what promises to be an exciting encounter.
The final will be played in Raipur
After this, the match will be held in Lucknow (Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee (BRSABV) Ekana Cricket Stadium) on 21st November, where India will play South Africa. There will be six matches in Lucknow, after which the league will shift to Raipur (Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, Raipur), where India will take on England on November 28. There will be a total of eight matches in Raipur, including semi-finals and then the final on December 8, which will crown the first champion of the International Masters League.
Which captains including Sachin?
Iconic players, who have had stellar careers, will captain their respective teams, bringing their unmatched experience and competitive spirit to the T20 format. With 18 action-packed matches, the IML promises to enthrall the audience, combining high-energy cricket with nostalgia. The captains in the International Masters League are as follows: India: Sachin Tendulkar 2. West Indies: Brian Lara 3. Sri Lanka: Kumar Sangakkara 4. Australia: Shane Watson 5. England: Eoin Morgan 6. South Africa: Jacques Kallis.
When will the tournament start?
The tournament will begin on November 17 with a thrilling encounter between India and Sri Lanka, which will see Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara face-to-face, reminiscent of their great encounters. In the second match, Shane Watson's Australia will face Jacques Kallis's South Africa, followed by another clash between Sri Lanka and Eoin Morgan's England. Brian Lara and his West Indies team will return to the field to face Australia in what promises to be an exciting encounter.
The final will be played in Raipur
After this, the match will be held in Lucknow (Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee (BRSABV) Ekana Cricket Stadium) on 21st November, where India will play South Africa. There will be six matches in Lucknow, after which the league will shift to Raipur (Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, Raipur), where India will take on England on November 28. There will be a total of eight matches in Raipur, including semi-finals and then the final on December 8, which will crown the first champion of the International Masters League.
Which captains including Sachin?
Iconic players, who have had stellar careers, will captain their respective teams, bringing their unmatched experience and competitive spirit to the T20 format. With 18 action-packed matches, the IML promises to enthrall the audience, combining high-energy cricket with nostalgia. The captains in the International Masters League are as follows: India: Sachin Tendulkar 2. West Indies: Brian Lara 3. Sri Lanka: Kumar Sangakkara 4. Australia: Shane Watson 5. England: Eoin Morgan 6. South Africa: Jacques Kallis.
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