Wikipedia

World Masters League T20

The World Masters League T20 is a franchise-based cricket tournament which is scheduled to begin with its first edition in 2024.[1] It will feature former international cricket players,[2][3] headlined by India's Suresh Raina and West Indies' Chris Gayle.[4] The competition was announced in April 2024,[5] with 6 teams slated to play 19 matches against each other during the tournament.[6][7]

World Masters League T20
Countries India
 South Africa
AdministratorWML Sports Management Private Limited
Format20 overs
First edition2024
Tournament formatRound-robin and playoffs
Number of teams6
WebsiteWorld Masters League T20
2024 World Masters League T20

The first edition is scheduled to start in August 2024 in South Africa,[8] with the matches being held at the Kingsmead Cricket Ground in Durban.[9] Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes was announced to be the brand ambassador of this edition.[10]

Players

edit

The players for each participating team were slated to be determined via a players' draft for the first season in July 2024.[11] As of July 2024, the players confirmed to be involved in the tournament are:[12][13]

Teams

edit

The names of the participating teams were announced in July 2024,[14][15] alongside World Masters League CEO Rajeev Mishra's announcement of the tournament venue.[16]

  •   Caribbean Pirates
  •   Colombo Titans
  •   Gulf Superstars
  •   Mumbai Warriors
  •   Lahore Lions
  •   Sydney Spartans

References

edit
  1. ^ "World Masters League T20 set to ignite cricketing passion worldwide". Hindustan Times. 22 April 2024. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
  2. ^ "World Masters League T20: सुरेश रैना और क्रिस गेल जैसे धाकड़ खिलाड़ी टी20 लीग में बिखेरेंगे अपना जलवा" [World Masters League T20: dashing players like Suresh Raina and Chris Gayle will spread their splendor in a T20 league]. Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  3. ^ "सुरेश रैना और क्रिस गेल समेत तमाम दिग्गज World Masters League T20 में बिखेरेंगे अपना जलवा, टूर्नामेंट में 19 मैचों का होगा आयोजन" [Suresh Raina and Chris Gayle alongside all the legends will spread their splendor in World Masters League T20, 19 matches will be played in the tournament]. Sportskeeda (in Hindi). 19 April 2024. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  4. ^ "World Masters League T20 set to ignite cricketing passion worldwide". ANI News. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Raina, Gayle to play in World Masters League T20". The Times of India. 17 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
  6. ^ "World Masters League T20 set to ignite cricketing passion worldwide". OneTurf.News. 22 April 2024. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
  7. ^ "'World Masters League T20 brings together some of the finest cricketing talents': Jonty Rhodes". Hindustan Times. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  8. ^ "Shoaib Malik, Herschelle Gibbs set to feature in World Masters League T20". Geo Super. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  9. ^ "World Masters League T20: Cricket Legends to light up Durban, Shoaib Malik joins star-studded lineup". The Statesman. 2 July 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  10. ^ "Jonty Rhodes joins World Masters League T20 as brand ambassador for 2024 season". ANI News. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  11. ^ "#WMLT20 : आयपीएल सारखी नवीन 'टी-20 लीग' लवकरच होणार सुरू, जगभरातील दिग्गज होणार सहभागी…" [#WMLT20 : A new ‘T-20 league’ like IPL will start soon, the world's legends will participate...]. Dainik Prabhat (in Marathi). 19 April 2024. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  12. ^ "Strong players like Suresh Raina and Chris Gayle will spread their magic in the World Masters League T20". Sangri Times. 16 April 2024. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  13. ^ "Shoaib Malik joins star-studded lineup for World Masters League T20 in South Africa". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  14. ^ "Shoaib Malik, Herschelle Gibbs to headline World Masters League T20". Cricket Pakistan. 2 July 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  15. ^ "दक्षिण अफ्रीकाई दिग्गज जोंटी रोड्स को मिली अहम जिम्मेदारी, वर्ल्ड मास्टर्स लीग सीजन 2024 का बनाया ब्रांड एंबेसडर" [South African veteran Jonty Rhodes gets key responsibility, made brand ambassador of World Masters League season 2024]. Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  16. ^ "World Masters League T20: Cricket Legends to light up Durban, Shoaib Malik joins star-studded lineup". Lokmat Times. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
edit


   

This article related to an Indian domestic cricket competition is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=World_Masters_League_T20&oldid=1236901099"