New Delhi, Jan. 30 -- Sachin Tendulkar will return to action once again as the Master Blaster is set to lead India against Sri Lanka in the opening encounter of the inaugural International Masters League (IML) 2025 on February 22. The IML 2025 will feature six teams - India, Australia, England, South Africa, Sri Lanka and the West Indies. One of the most successful captains for his country, Kumar Sangakkara will lead Sri Lanka.

Besides Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara, Brian Lara (West Indies), Shane Watson (Australia), Jacques Kallis (South Africa) and Eoin Morgan (England) are the other international stars to captain their respective sides in the tournament.

Three venues - Navi Mumbai, Rajkot and Raipur - have been chosen to host...