During the first game of the International Masters T20 League, Yuvraj Singh displayed his longevity in athleticism through a stunning boundary catch, eliciting applause from the crowd, including Sachin Tendulkar's daughter Sara Tendulkar.

An Iconic Gathering on the Field:

In a highly awaited match, cricket icons Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh came together on the pitch after ten years, playing for the India Masters in the first match of the International Masters League IMLT20 2025. The first match, played at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, was between the India Masters and the Sri Lanka Masters.

The Amazing Boundary Catch of Yuvraj Singh:

The highlight of the night was Yuvraj Singh's superb display of fielding. Placed close to the boundary, Yuvraj pulled off an outstanding catch to get rid of a well-established Sri Lankan batsman, highlighting his sustained athleticism and quick reflexes. This turning point turned the game in the favor of the India Masters with loud applause from the audience.

Contributions to Batting : 

Earlier in the game, Yuvraj contributed importantly with the bat, aggregating a brisk 31 runs off 22 deliveries. His half-century partnership with unbeaten Yusuf Pathan, who blazed his way to a 56 off 22 balls, took India Masters to a commanding total of 222/4 from their 20-over stipulated quota

A Positive Beginning to the Competition:

The smooth delivery of the first match, featuring Yuvraj Singh's outstanding catch and batting, has raised a good precedent for the balance of the competition. Viewers all over the globe are excitedly waiting to witness more sensational performances as the International Masters League T20 2025 goes on.

International Masters League (IML) 2025 is a tournament in cricket involving legendary players from different parts of the world. The tournament will be held in India and has matches lined up in Navi Mumbai, Rajkot, and Raipur. Cricket enthusiasts can watch the matches on TV and online as well. Given below are the full details of watching the tournament live.

Tournament Schedule

• Start Date: February 22, 2025
• Number of Matches: 18 matches, including group-stage games, semifinals, and the final.
• Match Timings: All games will begin at 7:30 PM IST.
• Opening Match: India Masters vs. Sri Lanka Masters at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai.

Live Streaming and TV Broadcast

• TV Channels: The matches will be broadcast live on Colors Cineplex (SD & HD) and Colors Cineplex Superhits.
• Online Streaming: Fans can watch the matches online via the JioHotstar app and website.

Teams Participating

• India Masters
• Sri Lanka Masters
• Australia Masters
• England Masters
• West Indies Masters
• South Africa Masters

India Masters Squad: Sachin Tendulkar (c), Yuvraj Singh, Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan, Ambati Rayudu, Stuart Binny, Dhawal Kulkarni, R Vinay Kumar, Shahbaz Nadeem, Rahul Sharma, Naman Ojha, Pawan Negi, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Abhimanyu Mithun, Saurabh Tiwary

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Players to Watch

Cricket legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, and Kumar Sangakkara are expected to participate, making this a must-watch event for fans.

Rohit Sharma: India's Match-Winner

Ex-Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh recently hailed Rohit Sharma as a match-winner for Team India. Yuvraj pointed out Rohit's one-man match-winning capability once he gets into the game. Once Rohit finds his rhythm, Yuvraj says, it is almost impossible to stop him.

Rohit Sharma's Contribution to Indian Cricket
Rohit Sharma is among India's finest most consistent batsmen. He has delivered countless match-winning centuries in his career that have turned the game India's way. His talent to hit big and decimate bowlers is what makes him an irreplaceable commodity for the team.Be it ODIs, T20s, or Tests, Rohit has displayed his brilliance across all formats.

Yuvraj Singh said "Rohit Sharma can single handedly win you the games - When he gets going, it's unstoppable to stop him - He is a match winner for India". [JioHotstar] pic.twitter.com/wmw1LxORpm

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 22, 2025

Unstoppable When in Form
Rohit is famous for his acceleration after settling in. He possesses a distinct game style where he begins conservatively and then explodes with big shots. He has benefited from this strategy by scoring more than one double century in ODIs—a feat few players can boast of.

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A True Match-Winner
If Rohit scores well, India tends to win. Both his leadership quality and batting skill make him one of the most valuable Indian cricket players. The above quote by Yuvraj is indicative of how much faith cricket commentators and fans have in Rohit's capability.

As India looks ahead for future tournaments, everyone will be watching Rohit Sharma. His performances can be a major deciding factor in India's success.

Yuvraj Singh, a former Indian all-rounder, has highly praised the best all-format player of their generation and former India captain Virat Kohli. Kohli, who has gone through a rough patch across formats during the past months, is now showing signs of ease in the final ODI of the three-match series against England in India.
Mainly, Yuvraj, after pointing out the variances in his performances, feels sure that Kohli’s name shall be forever written on the wall of the greats. The 2011 World Cup winner said that he had never been in the best shape throughout his career, and Kohli himself was an example of that.

Yuvraj Singh talking about Virat Kohli and his greatness. 👑

- King Kohli, The GOAT. 🐐pic.twitter.com/KOEC4VPiLG

— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) February 19, 2025

"No Comparison to King Kohli," Said the Yuvraj :

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The talk took place on Star Sports. Yuvraj could not help but praise the influence of Kohli on the game, and then he said: "In my language, I say him King Kohli has already been 'The Kohli' for a long time of years. Whatever one may say about form, a career of 17-18 years will always have ups and downs. However, if you just only glance through his whole record, you will realize he is still ahead of others. For our age, he is the most excellent player in any case in all frequencies—there is no match to make." 
Kohli will play in the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai against Bangladesh. Fans are waiting to see him.

India Masters Squad

The India Masters side will be led by the great of all time Sachin Tendulkar in the teams. The squad has a few past Indian players who played pivotal roles in the history of Indian cricket. Full squad:

Full Squad List:

• Sachin Tendulkar (Captain)
• Yuvraj Singh
• Suresh Raina
• Ambati Rayudu
• Yusuf Pathan
• Irfan Pathan
• Stuart Binny
• Dhawal Kulkarni
• Vinay Kumar
• Shahbaz Nadeem
• Rahul Sharma
• Pragyan Ojha
• Pawan Negi
• Gurkeerat Mann
• Abhimanyu Mithun

Fan reaction is High High
Fans are so happy to see their favorite cricketers back and playing the game. Sachin Tendulkar has been seen in action for the tournament, too, and videos of net sessions went viral across social media. Some believe this tournament may well afford fans a peek at the pre-RCB golden era of Indian cricket.

The likes of Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina, both powerful batters are going to play a crucial role in this team. Some of the good regular bowlers who will strengthen batting and bowling in-rounders like Yusuf Pathan, and Irfan Pathan. The squad has some established pacemen in the bowling lineup of Vinay Kumar and Dhawal Kulkarni whereas Pragyan Ojha and Rahul Sharma are there for the spin.

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Tournament Schedule and Initial Match
DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai 22nd Feb -- 01st March 2025: Start of the campaign by the India Masters side against Sri Lanka Masters. The league will retake its place at the matches in Rajkot and Raipur with the finale held in March 2025.

For all other wannabe cricket fans
A tournament for cricket as the memories of these cricketers, who engrossed international cricket in their past will surely come back to some individuals. IML T20 2025 promises to be the feast of cricket we have six solid teams and some great players lined up!

Some situations in cricket are not easy for bowlers, such as when batters take full advantage of a single over. Over the years, a few Indian bowlers have experienced such tough moments in One Day Internationals (ODIs). Below are some situations where Indian bowlers gave the maximum number of runs to the opponent in an over within the same ODI match.

1. Ishant Sharma – 30 runs against Australia, 2013

When Ishant Sharma suffered at the hands of James Faulkner when on his way to a 30-run over against Australia in 2013, he was on the receiving end of several boundaries and sixes, which changed the course of the match in Australia's favor. It was one of the costliest overs for an Indian in ODI history.

2. Yuvraj Singh – 30 runs against England (2007)

As one of the established batsmen, Yuvraj also bowled occasional part-time spin. During one ODI vs England in 2007 he was utterly ripped apart by Dimitri Mascarenhas who plundered five sixes from that over and dismissed him for a total of 30 runs through that last over of the innings.

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3. Krunal Pandya-28 v Eng (2021)

Krunal Pandya was an all-rounder who faced the tough over in 2021 against England. In that game, Sam Curran and Jonny Bairstow of England played aggressively against Krunal and took 28 runs off a single over bowled by him. That cost India heavily as England accelerated in the match.

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4. Harshit Rana – 26 runs against England (2025)

In 2025, a young pacer, Harshit Rana, conceded 26 runs in an over against England. The over was full of boundaries and sixes, leaving India under severe pressure. In other parts of the game, Rana did pretty well and took 3 wickets, but this over would become one of the most expensive overs by an Indian in ODIs.

An important cricket match happened in 2011 that indian fans in India will never forget. It was the World Cup final and India played against Sri Lanka. India hadn't won the trophy for an entire 28 years, but in that game, with players such as MS Dhoni who was the Captain of the team and all the other good players, India won it again. There was this specific decision that got everyone speaking, though. Dhoni chose to go play before Yuvraj Singh, even though Yuvraj was doing great in all the other games before.

MS Dhoni Reveals Why He Promoted Himself Above Yuvraj Singh in the ICC World Cup 2011 Final

India had to bat after Sri Lanka, and they didn't start well because they lost wickets quickly. But then Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli worked hard and got partnership. Even though India lost some good players early, such as Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar, they still kept going. After getting a large amount of runs, Virat had to got out, and that was a major moment in the game.

Sri Lanka got to bat first and they did very well, getting 274 runs before they had to stop after playing for a long time. Mahela Jayawardene was amazing and scored 103 runs all by himself which helped a lot for srilanka.

Dhoni revealed why he promoted himself up in the order in WC 2011 Final . pic.twitter.com/wjkoagIXGU

— MAHIYANK™ (@Mahiyank_78) February 2, 2025

Instead of sending in Yuvraj Singh, who had been India’s standout performer in the tournament, Dhoni walked in at No. 5. This move surprised fans and experts alike, but Dhoni recently shared the thought process behind it. Dhoni knew how to play against Randiv and Dilshan because he faced them before in the IPL, just like Muralitharan. This helped him make a sharp and informed choice when he decided to bat, not only because he wanted to.

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The Match-Winning Partnership

Dhoni teamed up with another player, Gambhir, and together they scored 109 runs. Even though Yuvraj Singh also got to play near the end and didn't get out, it was mostly because of Dhoni's sharp and informed thinking that India won. He hit 91 runs and only needed 79 balls to do it. Everyone will always remember what he did.

Yuvraj Singh Returns to Cricket in IML 2025

Good news for Indian cricket fans as Yuvraj Singh is coming back to competitive cricket. Yuvraj will play International Masters League (IML) 2025, a tournament of Indian masters who have retied.

YuvrajSingh's: With Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar will captain the India Masters team, Yuvraj has confirmed to the newspapers. It is reminiscent of their great partnership for India in which they played pivotal roles to numerous victories.

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Yuvraj Singh: What to expect
Batting heavy-hitter and match-winner Yuvraj is expected to add excitement to the tournament as he is known for his erratic strokeplay. It will be long awaited to see him back in action, smashing towering sixes and adding with muscle from all over.

🚨 YUVRAJ SINGH RETURNS TO CRICKET 🚨

- Yuvraj Singh will be playing under Sachin Tendulkar for India Masters in IML T20, starting on February 22nd. pic.twitter.com/db3LUZmO0V

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 1, 2025

Teams:

• India Masters
• Sri Lanka Masters
• West Indies Masters
• South Africa Masters
• Australia Masters
• England Masters

First match of India Masters

India Masters campaign begins:The 1st match- India vs Sri Lanka
Yuvraj Singh and Co will start IML 2025, on 22nd February at D.Y. Patil Stadium Navi Mumbai against Sri Lanka Masters, in next big IML Feb 2025 A long awaited battle between past Indian and Sri Lankan greats just for the fans, expect lot of action
Date: 22 February 2025
Vs Srilanka Masters
Ground: D Y Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai

There's the Road Safety World Series, or RSWS for short. It's in 2025 and it's going to be the third time this happens! It's really important because the best cricket players get to play and everyone's extremely excited and ready to watch. Now, all the games are happening in England and that's really great because cricket games there are fun to see.

They're going to participate in T20 games, which means the games move very quickly and are replete with action. It's going to be very enjoyable to watch! And since it's so fun, even more people than before are going to see the players attempt to win. The RSWS has eight teams and they all want to win this very special prize. The important thing about this cricket competition is that it's not only just about the game--it's teaching us to be safe when we're driving.

The Road Safety Cell from India makes this all happen, and the person in charge of everything is Sunil Gavaskar, and Sachin Tendulkar is playing. Mister Tendulkar's telling everyone that this cricket game is a top-rate thing. And something sort of abnormal but also positive is that we don't know an entire lot about this game even though it's really important - it's sparsely documented.

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Achievements and Broadcast Information

Road Safety World Series 2025 Teams

RSWS 2025 Squads & Captains and Player Lists

Australia Legends Squad 2025

• Captain: Brad Hodge
• Players: Marcus North, Nathan Reardon, Ben Laughlin, Clint McKay, Dirk Nannes, Peter Forrest, Ian Harvey, John Hastings, Ben Dunk (wk), Fawad Ahmed, Xavier Doherty, Ben Hilfenhaus.

England Legends Squad 2025

• Captain: Eoin Morgan
• Players: Mark Ramprakash, Dimitri Mascarenhas, Graeme Swann, Monty Panesar, Ryan Sidebottom, Sajid Mahmood, Stephen Parry, Steven Finn, Ravi Bopara, Tim Bresnan, Paul Nixon, Chris Schofield, Phil Mustard.

Sri Lanka Legends Squad 2025

• Captain: Tillakaratne Dilshan (wk)
• Players: Chamara Kapugedara, Chaturanga de Silva, Ishan Jayaratne, Isuru Udana, Jeevan Mendis, Mahela Udawatte, Sanath Jayasuriya, Asela Gunaratne, Thisara Perera, Upul Tharanga, Nuwan Kulasekara, Nuwan Pradeep, Chamara Silva.

India Legends Squad 2025

• Captain: Yuvraj Singh
• Players: Ambati Rayudu (wk), Robin Uthappa (wk), Abhimanyu Mithun, Harbhajan Singh, Manpreet Gony, Stuart Binny, Naman Ojha (wk), Munaf Patel, Ramesh Powar, Rudra Pratap Singh, Vinay Kumar, Bharat Chipli.

Pakistan Legends Squad 2025

• Captain: Shahid Afridi
• Players: Asghar Afghan, Azhar Mahmood, Karim Sadiq, Mohammad Hafeez, Kamran Akmal (wk), Misbah-ul-Haq, Nawroz Mangal, Abdul Razzaq, Abdur Rahman, Dawlat Ahmadzai, Sohail Tanvir, Umar Gul

Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa opened up about the leadership differences between the former Indian captain Virat Kohli and the present Test and ODI skipper Rohit Sharma, under whose leadership India won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. 

In a recent interview with the Lallantop, former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa claimed that captain Virat Kohli was speculative and exclusive, while he praised skipper Rohit Sharma for his inclusive leadership nature. 

Explaining their nature, Uthappa claimed that Kohli always set high standards for every player to stay in the team, while Rohit brought the best self from every player without changing their nature. 

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Robin Uthappa talked about Yuvraj Singh's yo-yo test failure

In the interview, Uthappa opened up about his views on the skipper Virat Kohli’s treatment of Yuvraj Singh in the Indian team. After winning the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, the Player of the Tournament, Yuvraj had to battle against cancer before making his international cricket return in 2012. He participated in the ICC World T20 in 2012 and 2014 and also in the ICC Champions Trophy in 2017. 

However, due to failing to pass the yo-yo test, Singh’s international career didn’t stretch further. Uthappa felt that the yo-yo test mark for Singh should be adjusted. 

The former Indian cricketer also talked about the difference between cricket/batting fitness and match fitness. He feels that the present higher level of match fitness is overrated for the game. 

 

 

 

 

 

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Uthappa slammed Mr. Fix-it

Meanwhile, on his official social media account, Uthappa slammed the recent Mr. Fix-it report. Talking about Rohit Sharma’s leadership controversy, the former Indian cricketer felt that Mr. Fix-it should be named and shamed, whoever he is, either senior or junior, as Mr. Fix-it is a disappointment for human beings at this point in time. 

 

 

 

 

 

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