The world is gearing up to welcome a fascinating cricket tournament that will bring back all the childhood superstars in one place. This is the International Masters League, which will host its inaugural season, which comes with some high-voltage T20 cricket. The International Masters League will take the cricketing world by storm because some of the legendary cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar, Kumar Sangakkara, Brain Lara, Jacques Kallis, and many more.
The inaugural edition of the International Masters League (IML), originally scheduled to begin on November 17, 2024, has been postponed to the first quarter of 2025. The decision was announced on October 30, citing the need to comply with government protocols and legal requirements following consultations with local authorities. The tournament, which was set to feature legendary cricketers from six different teams – India, Sri Lanka, Australia, England, South Africa, and the West Indies—was to be held across three Indian cities: Mumbai, Lucknow, and Raipur. A revised schedule will be released soon after further discussions with partners, broadcasters, and players. The organizing committee expressed gratitude for the understanding and support of fans and stakeholders.
| Tournament | International Masters League 2024-25 |
| No. of Teams | 6 |
| Teams | India, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Australia, England, South Africa |
| Format | Round-Robin Format |
| Dates | TBA |
| Matches | 18 |
| Live Streaming Details | FanCode app |
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International Masters League 2024: Teams & Captains
Six teams of legendary cricketers will compete in the maiden season of the tournament. These teams will have some of the stars who retired pre-T20 era and will showcase that they can also perform in this format. Below are the participating teams and their captains.
| Teams | Captains |
|---|---|
| India | Sachin Tendulkar |
| Sri Lanka | Kumar Sangakkara |
| South Africa | Jacques Kallis |
| Australia | Shane Watson |
| England | Eoin Morgan |
| West Indies | Brain Lara |
International Masters League 2024: Squads
Squads have yet to be announced!!
International Masters League 2024: Venues
There are three venues that are selected to host the matches in the International Masters League 2024-25. The first four matches will be played in Mumbai, and the next six games will be played in Lucknow. The last 8 games, including two semifinals and finals, will be held in Raipur. Below are the three venues for the International Masters League 2024.
- DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai
- Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, Raipur
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International Masters League 2024: Schedule
The International Masters League 2024-25 (IML) has been rescheduled to the first quarter of 2025 due to unforeseen circumstances and compliance with government protocols. While the delay is disappointing, organizers are working with broadcasters, players, and partners to finalize a new schedule. Fans can expect more details soon.
International Masters League 2024: Live Streaming Details
The live streaming option for the coming tournament has yet to be announced. As soon as it is announced, you can get all the details here at Uccricket.liv
