Ahead of the opening clash of the inaugural International Masters League on Saturday, IML has announced its sponsor and partner roster.
The sponsors are:
· CIFDAQ Global – Platinum Sponsor
· Bank of Baroda – Platinum Sponsor
· Dream 11 – Official Fantasy Sports Partner
· NMDC – Official Partner
· SAIL – Official Partner
· NTPC – Official Partner
· Roobat – Official Partner
· Mutual Funds Sahi Hai – Umpire Partner
· Campa Cola – Pouring Partner
The IML is set to kick off on Saturday at DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai.
The playing conditions for the first season of the International Masters League have been finalised by the governing council and Simon Taufel, head of the umpires’ panel for the league.
The playing conditions of the IML are similar to those of other prominent leagues, with a couple of innovations. A significant inclusion in the playing conditions pertains to a Free Hit delivery. The batting team will not get any runs off a Free Hit delivery, if the batter is bowled or caught off that delivery.
The impact player, mid-over stop clock and player reviews for wides and no-balls will not be in operation in the IML.
The DRS will be in place.
Gundappa Vishwanath will be the Match Referee for the league and the umpiring panel will comprise Simon Taufel (head), Billy Bowden, Lyndon Hannibal and Umesh Dubey.
“The International Masters League will feature some of the greatest cricketers and competitors of all time. They will be complemented by an elite panel of officials. Cricket has always been a dynamic game and the players have been quick to react to changes in playing conditions. It will be interesting to see how the Free Hit innovation that is being introduced in the IML, will impact the matches,” Simon Taufel, the head of the umpires’ panel, said.
Watch the IML February 22nd onwards, live on JioHotstar along with Colors Cineplex (SD & HD) and Colors Cineplex Superhits will broadcast the IML live, 7.30 pm onwards.
