Sachin Tendulkar Set to Return to Cricket in the New International Masters League T20 Tournament

The Indian batting great, Sachin Tendulkar is set to return to cricketing action as he is set to compete in a six-nation tournament featuring legends across the globe.

The International Masters League (IML) will be an annual T20 cricket tournament, initially featuring cricketing stars from six cricket-playing nations – India, Australia, South Africa, West Indies, England, and Sri Lanka. The tournament promises to rekindle memories and draw out new battles, as it brings back the magic of some of the game’s greatest players.

Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar’s return is set to reignite excitement among millions of fans eagerly awaiting the Master Blaster’s magic with the bat once more across the 22 yards. Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has been appointed as the League Commissioner.

The matches are scheduled to be held in Mumbai, Lucknow and Raipur. The Master Blaster spoke about the competition where he emphasised the demand to see some of the age-old rivalries return and showcase their mettle once again.

“Cricket continues to grow in popularity not just in India, but across the world. In the last decade, T20 cricket has accelerated its adoption and has drawn new fans into the game. There is now a strong desire among fans across ages, to re-witness age-old battles in newer formats”.

The batting legend has been out of international cricket since his last game in 2013. He took the game by storm with his countless performances with the bat and is also considered among the all-time greats of the game.

Sachin spoke about how athletes never really retire and will have the urge to compete and the league would be the perfect addition to see some of the legendary names of old get back on the pitch to hopefully relive some of the best moments of their cricketing careers.

“Sportspersons never retire at heart and the competitive streak within waits for an opportunity to get back on the field. We have conceived the International Masters League as a meeting point for passionate fans and competitive cricketers,” he shared.

“I am certain all players participating will get back into the groove and prepare hard. When we represent our countries, we all want to play top-quality cricket and try to win,” he added.