IML: Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, and Pathan Brothers Selected for India Masters Team
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Synopsis
The International Masters League (IML) 2025 will feature cricket icons like Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh in the India Masters squad, bringing back memories of cricket's golden age. The tournament runs from February 22 to March 16, 2025, promising thrilling matches and a celebration of legendary players.
Key Takeaways
- Sachin Tendulkar leads the India Masters squad.
- Cricket legends such as Yuvraj Singh and the Pathan brothers are also on the team.
- The tournament is set to take place from February 22 to March 16, 2025.
- The Sri Lanka Masters will be led by Kumar Sangakkara.
- The IML celebrates cricket’s greatest players from multiple countries.
Mumbai, Feb 14 (NationPress) The International Masters League (IML) 2025 is poised to deliver a thrilling surge of nostalgia and excitement as it announces the India Masters and Sri Lanka Masters squads, both featuring cricketing legends who once reigned supreme on the global stage. With the tournament taking place from February 22 to March 16, 2025, fans can expect a revival of cricket’s glorious era.
Cricket enthusiasts in India are in for a spectacular experience as the Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar returns to helm the India Masters. This team is a formidable blend of grace, power, and match-winning ability, showcasing some of the most iconic figures from the 2000s and 2010s. Batting excellence will be represented by Yuvraj Singh, celebrated for his heroics in the T20 World Cup 2007 and ODI World Cup 2011, alongside Suresh Raina and Ambati Rayudu, known for their fearless batting style. The Pathan brothers, Irfan and Yusuf, will exhibit their dynamic all-round capabilities, with Naman Ojha taking the role of wicketkeeper.
The bowling unit consists of experienced match-winners, with Vinay Kumar and Dhawal Kulkarni spearheading the pace attack. The squad is rounded out by Stuart Binny, Shahbaz Nadeem, Rahul Sharma, Pawan Negi, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, and Abhimanyu Mithun, setting the stage for intense rivalries and thrilling cricket.
Regarding his participation in the inaugural International Masters League, Irfan Pathan remarked, “The International Masters League honors cricket’s golden era. I am excited to represent the India Masters in the first season of this league and play alongside the legendary Sachin Tendulkar and other teammates with whom I have shared so many memorable moments. While we are the hosts of the IML, I assure cricket fans that we will not hold back on the field. We will compete fiercely and strive to claim the championship.”
“Irfan and I were part of the Indian team that clinched the first T20 World Cup in 2007. The memories from that tournament will resurface in the upcoming days and weeks as we step onto the field for the India Masters in the inaugural season of the International Masters League. Just like in 2007, we will give our all and do everything possible to win the tournament,” added Yusuf Pathan.
The Sri Lanka Masters, captained by Kumar Sangakkara, promise a showcase of skill and experience. An ambassador of the sport, Sangakkara was a two-time ODI World Cup finalist in 2007 and 2011, and a T20 World Cup champion in 2014. He will be joined by Romesh Kaluwitharana, the explosive opener-wicketkeeper from Sri Lanka’s 1996 World Cup-winning team.
The batting lineup includes Upul Tharanga, Lahiru Thirimanne, and Chinthaka Jayasinghe, known for their reliability under pressure. Ashan Priyanjan and Asela Gunaratne add stability, while the bowling attack features pacers Suranga Lakmal, Nuwan Pradeep, and Dhammika Prasad. All-round capabilities come from Seekkuge Prasanna, Jeevan Mendis, Dilruwan Perera, Chaturanga de Silva, and Isuru Udana, making Sri Lanka a well-rounded contender in IML 2025.
The IML celebrates cricket’s greatest legends, reuniting Masters from India, Sri Lanka, England, Australia, West Indies, and South Africa on the field. The league will reveal the remaining team squads in the coming days.
