The International Masters League (IML) 2025 is set to showcase some of cricket’s biggest legends, when it launches on February 22 in India. The competition will feature six teams comprising retired cricketing greats. Matches will be played across Navi Mumbai, Rajkot, and Raipur, culminating in the grand final on March 16.
The tournament features an elite lineup of cricketing legends across various teams. India Masters will be led by Sachin Tendulkar, with stars like Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, and Irfan Pathan in the mix.
South Africa Masters, captained by Jacques Kallis, includes Hashim Amla, Jonty Rhodes, and JP Duminy.
Eoin Morgan’s England Masters boasts names like Kevin Pietersen, Ian Bell, and Monty Panesar.
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka Masters is headed by Kumar Sangakkara, and Australia Masters, under Shane Watson’s leadership, features Shaun Marsh, Dan Christian, and Ben Cutting.
Brian Lara is leading the West Indies side packed with firepower, blending explosive batting, skilled all-rounders, and experienced bowlers. Alongside the West Indies icon, the team includes Chris Gayle, Dwayne Smith, Fidel Edwards, and Denesh Ramdin, among others, promising a thrilling display of Caribbean cricketing prowess.
Full International Masters League squads
South Africa Masters squad
Jacques Kallis (captain), Alviro Petersen, Farhaan Behardien, Hashim Amla, Henry Davids, Jacques Rudolph, Jonty Rhodes, JP Duminy, Vernon Philander, Dane Vilas, Morne van Wyk, Eddie Leie, Garnett Kruger, Makhaya Ntini, Thandi Tshabalala.
India Masters squad
Sachin Tendulkar (captain), Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan, Stuart Binny, Dhawal Kulkarni, Vinay Kumar, Shahbaz Nadeem, Rahul Sharma, Naman Ojha, Pawan Negi, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Abhimanyu Mithun.
Sri Lanka Masters squad
Kumar Sangakkara (captain), Romesh Kaluwitharana, Ashan Priyanjan, Upul Tharanga, Nuwan Pradeep, Lahiru Thirimanne, Chinthaka Jayasinghe, Seekkuge Prasanna, Jeevan Mendis, Isuru Udana, Dhammika Prasad, Suranga Lakmal, Dilruwan Perera, Asela Gunaratne, Chaturanga de Silva.
West Indies Masters squad
Brian Lara (captain), Chris Gayle, Kirk Edwards, Lendl Simmons, Narsingh Deonarine, Ashley Nurse, Dwayne Smith, Chadwick Walton, Denesh Ramdin, Williams Perkins, Fidel Edwards, Jerome Taylor, Ravi Rampaul, Sulieman Benn, Tino Best.
Australia Masters squad
Shane Watson (captain), Callum Ferguson, Nathan Reardon, Shaun Marsh, Ben Cutting, Dan Christian, Ben Dunk, Peter Nevill, Ben Hilfenhaus, Ben Laughlin, Bryce McGain, James Pattinson, Jason Krejza, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Xavier Doherty.
England Masters squad
Eoin Morgan (captain), Ian Bell, Kevin Pietersen, Darren Maddy, Dimitri Mascarenhas, Tim Bresnan, Phil Mustard, Tim Ambrose, Boyd Rankin, Chris Schofield, Chris Tremlett, Monty Panesar, Ryan Sidebottom, Steve Finn, Stuart Meaker.
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