Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar Launch Inaugural Edition Of International Masters League
“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,” said Tendulkar in a statement on Monday.
“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 of passionate fans and competitive cricketers,” he said. “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,” Tendulkar added.
The tournament’s matches are scheduled to be held in Mumbai, Lucknow and Raipur.
“T20 cricket’s rise offers a fantastic opportunity to relive the magic of the sport we love. The International Masters League will bring fans closer to the legends they’ve admired for years, offering another golden chance to watch their heroes LIVE in action,” added Gavaskar.
The tournament’s matches are scheduled to be held in Mumbai, Lucknow and Raipur.
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Article Source: IANS