Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 19 (ANI): The highly-anticipated Worldwide Masters League (IML) unveiled its magnificent trophy on Wednesday 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, as per a press launch from IML.
The IML is about 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 DY Patil Stadium on Saturday, February 22.
Sachin Tendulkar, captain of India Masters, mentioned, ‘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 really 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 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 at all times felt like a second house to me. Its vibrant tradition and the eagerness of its numerous followers make enjoying 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 Taking the sphere as soon as once more with outdated buddies within the Worldwide Masters League is one thing I deeply sit up for, and I am unable to wait to reignite a few of our fabled rivalries.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 about, 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 large a part of my life, and having the possibility to play alongside among the biggest ambassadors of the sport makes the IML much more particular. I am unable to await that opening match towards India Masters–it’s going to be a implausible contest!’
Shane Watson, captain of Australia Masters, mentioned: ‘India has at all times been certainly one of my favorite nations, and the love and help I’ve acquired right here is second to none. I’m actually satisfied to be enjoying 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’ve got acquired a robust 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 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 proper place for a event like this one. I’ve 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) mentioned, ‘It’s 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’ve assembled a robust squad, and I’m assured we may have a implausible time. This can be a very particular competitors, and whereas we’re hoping for the perfect 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 can rejoice the game’s wealthy legacy.
It was introduced through the Captains’ Day that entry for college students and senior residents to the stadium for the opening recreation was free. College students must current a legitimate 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 legitimate and genuine ID proof just isn’t supplied. (ANI)
