The highly-anticipated Worldwide Masters League (IML) unveiled its magnificent trophy within the presence of the icons who will lead their respective groups within the inaugural version. India’s cricket icon and Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar was joined by Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara, West Indies maestro Brian Lara, England’s World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan, Australia’s Shane Watson and South Africa’s Jonty Rhodes, who represented captain Jacques Kallis, on the Captains’ Day, which was held on the DY Patil College campus on Wednesday.
The IML is ready to seize the creativeness of cricket followers by offering an exciting expertise of high-octane motion, that includes stalwarts of the game. India Masters and Sri Lanka Masters will play the opening fixture of the IML on the D.Y. Patil Stadium on Saturday, February 22.
Sachin Tendulkar, captain of India Masters, stated, “Stepping again onto the cricket area is like returning to the place that has given me my id as a sportsperson. Reuniting with my former teammates and friends, reliving our experiences, and sharing our cherished reminiscences is actually particular. I’m as excited at the moment as I used to be on the day of my debut to signify our nation, and I’ve little question that each participant shares the identical ardour to play the sport all of us love, as soon as once more.”
Brian Lara, captain of West Indies Masters: “I am actually excited to be again in India, a rustic that has at all times felt like a second house to me. Its vibrant tradition and the fervour of its numerous followers make taking part in right here an unforgettable expertise. Taking the sphere as soon as once more with outdated buddies within the Worldwide Masters League is one thing I deeply sit up for, and I am unable to wait to reignite a few of our fabled rivalries. The stage is ready, the power is electrical, and I am prepared for the motion!”
Kumar Sangakkara, captain of Sri Lanka Masters: “I am delighted to be a part of this unimaginable competitors. Cricket is a big a part of my life, and having the possibility to play alongside a number of the biggest ambassadors of the sport makes the IML much more particular. I am unable to look forward to that opening match towards India Masters-it’s going to be a incredible contest!”
Shane Watson, captain of Australia Masters, stated: “India has at all times been certainly one of my favorite international locations, and the love and help I’ve obtained right here is second to none. I am actually satisfied to be taking part in within the Worldwide Masters League, sharing the sphere as soon as once more with buddies and outdated colleagues. It should be a riveting contest, and I do know India can be a tricky opponent-but we have a powerful squad, and we’re prepared for the problem!”
Eoin Morgan, captain of England Masters, stated: “The Worldwide Masters League goes to be an thrilling match, and I am unable to wait to regroup with the boys and get again on the market. India is a cricket-loving nation the place followers actually worship the sport, making it the right place for a match like this one. I have been coaching exhausting to make sure we ship the products, and fingers crossed for an excellent outing!”
Jonty Rhodes (Representing Jacques Kallis for South Africa Masters), stated, “It is no secret how particular India is to me. Enjoying right here has at all times been an unimaginable expertise, and I am thrilled to be again for the Worldwide Masters League. We have assembled a powerful squad, and I am assured we’ll have a incredible time. This can be a really particular competitors, and whereas we’re hoping for one of the best outcomes, I’m excited to be again on the sphere!”
The revealing of the Worldwide Masters League trophy symbolizes the graduation of a cricketing spectacle that may rejoice the wealthy legacy of the game.
It was introduced in the course of the Captains’ Day that entry for college kids and senior residents to the stadium for the opening sport was free. _Students must current a legitimate ID card from their present faculty or college, whereas senior residents must carry a government-issued senior citizen card. Entry can be denied on the gate if a legitimate and genuine ID proof shouldn’t be offered.
Match tickets can be found on BookMyShow, the ticketing accomplice.
Watch the IML February twenty second onwards, reside on JioHotstar together with Colours Cineplex (SD & HD) and Colours Cineplex Superhits will broadcast the IML reside, 7.30 pm onwards.
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