World Masters League T20
| File:World Masters League T20 Logo.png | |
| Countries |  India South Africa |
|---|---|
| Administrator | WML Sports Management Private Limited |
| Format | 20 overs |
| First Edition | 2024 |
| Tournament format | Round-robin and playoffs |
| Number of teams | 6 |
| Website | World Masters League T20 |
 2024 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]
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[update], the players confirmed to be involved in the tournament are:[12][13]
- Suresh Raina
Chris Gayle
Kevin Pietersen
Shahid Afridi
Thisara Perera- Dwayne Smith
- Peter Trego
- Herschelle Gibbs
- Munaf Patel
- Shoaib Malik
- Angelo Perera
- Dhammika Prasad
- Shadab Jakati
- Sudeep Tyagi
- Mohammad Kaif
- Jesal Karia
- Bipul Sharma
- Amitoze Singh
- Anureet Singh
- Abhimanyu Mithun
- Ishwar Chaudhary
- Robin Bist
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]
- ↑ "World Masters League T20 set to ignite cricketing passion worldwide". Hindustan Times. 22 April 2024. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ↑ "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.CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link)
- ↑ "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.CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link)
- ↑ "World Masters League T20 set to ignite cricketing passion worldwide". ANI News. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ↑ "Raina, Gayle to play in World Masters League T20". The Times of India. 17 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ↑ "World Masters League T20 set to ignite cricketing passion worldwide". OneTurf.News. 22 April 2024. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ↑ "'World Masters League T20 brings together some of the finest cricketing talents': Jonty Rhodes". Hindustan Times. 2024-07-05. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
- ↑ "Shoaib Malik, Herschelle Gibbs set to feature in World Masters League T20". Geo Super. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Jonty Rhodes joins World Masters League T20 as brand ambassador for 2024 season". ANI News. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ↑ "#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.CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link)
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Shoaib Malik joins star-studded lineup for World Masters League T20 in South Africa". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ↑ "Shoaib Malik, Herschelle Gibbs to headline World Masters League T20". Cricket Pakistan. 2 July 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ↑ "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.CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link)
- ↑ "World Masters League T20: Cricket Legends to light up Durban, Shoaib Malik joins star-studded lineup". Lokmat Times. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
External links[edit]
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