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India’s Sachin Tendulkar together with Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara, West Indies’s Brian Lara, England’s Eoin Morgan, Australia’s Shane Watson and South Africa’s Jonty Rhodes at captains’ day for Worldwide Masters League.
Worldwide Masters League: India’s Sachin Tendulkar together with Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara, West Indies’s Brian Lara, England’s Eoin Morgan, Australia’s Shane Watson and South Africa’s Jonty Rhodes
Worldwide Masters League (IML) unveiled its 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.
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, mentioned, “Stepping again onto the cricket subject is like returning to the place that has given me my identification as a sportsperson. Reuniting with my former teammates and friends, reliving our experiences, and sharing our cherished recollections is really particular. I’m as excited at this time as I used to be on the day of my debut to characterize our nation, and I’ve little doubt 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’m actually excited to be again in India, a rustic that has all the time felt like a second dwelling to me. Its vibrant tradition and the eagerness of its numerous followers make enjoying right here an unforgettable expertise. Taking the sector as soon as once more with previous pals within the Worldwide Masters League is one thing I deeply sit up for, and I can’t wait to reignite a few of our fabled rivalries. The stage is ready, the power is electrical, and I’m prepared for the motion!”
Kumar Sangakkara, captain of Sri Lanka Masters: “I’m delighted to be a part of this unimaginable competitors. Cricket is a big a part of my life, and having the prospect to play alongside a few of the biggest ambassadors of the sport makes the IML much more particular. I can’t look ahead to that opening match towards India Masters—it’s going to be a unbelievable contest!”
Shane Watson, captain of Australia Masters, mentioned: “India has all the time been one in all my favorite nations, and the love and help I’ve acquired right here is second to none. I’m actually happy to be enjoying within the Worldwide Masters League, sharing the sector as soon as once more with pals and previous colleagues. It’s going to be a riveting contest, and I do know India can be a troublesome opponent—however we’ve acquired a powerful squad, and we’re prepared for the problem!”
Eoin Morgan, captain of England Masters, mentioned: “The Worldwide Masters League goes to be an thrilling event, and I can’t 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 event like this one. I’ve been coaching exhausting to make sure we ship the products, and fingers crossed for a fantastic outing!”
Jonty Rhodes (Representing Jacques Kallis for South Africa Masters), mentioned, “It’s no secret how particular India is to me. Taking part in right here has all the time been an unimaginable expertise, and I’m thrilled to be again for the Worldwide Masters League. We’ve assembled a powerful squad, and I’m assured we’ll have a unbelievable 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 sector!”
It was introduced throughout the Captains’ Day that entry for college students and senior residents to the stadium for the opening sport was free. College students must current a sound ID card from their present school or college, whereas senior residents must carry a government-issued senior citizen card. Entry can be denied on the gate if a sound and genuine ID proof will not be offered.
Watch the IML February twenty second onwards, stay on JioHotstar together with Colours Cineplex (SD & HD) and Colours Cineplex Superhits will broadcast the IML stay, 7.30 pm onwards.