International Masters League Season 2 postponed until further notice

The International Masters League Season 2 has been postponed until further notice, with the organisers confirming the postponement on October 14, 2026. The announcement cited unforeseen circumstances as the reason for the delay, and no revised date has been shared as of that date.

The postponement was communicated through the IML official Instagram channel. Fans, players and partners were asked to await further updates through official channels. The tournament had been scheduled to run from October 24 to November 14, 2026, giving the competition a three-week window. With no rescheduled dates announced, the full extent of the disruption to planned fixtures and venue arrangements remains unclear.

“An important update for our fans, players, and partners. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the International Masters League has been postponed. We sincerely appreciate your continued support, patience, and understanding. We look forward to bringing you the excitement of the league soon and thank you for standing by us. Further updates will be shared through our official channels,” the statement read.

What was planned for IML Season 2?

IML Season 2 was set to feature six franchise teams representing India, Australia, South Africa, West Indies, England and Sri Lanka. All six sides were to be made up of retired international cricketers from their respective nations, continuing the format established in the inaugural edition. The October 24 to November 14, 2026 window would have accommodated the full league and knockout stages across the confirmed venues.

Three venues had been confirmed for the tournament – Mumbai, Vadodara and Vizag. With the postponement now in place, it is not yet known whether the same venues and format will be retained when a new date is eventually confirmed. No specific reason beyond unforeseen circumstances has been provided by the organisers, and no timeline for rescheduling has been made public.

What is the background to the International Masters League?

The International Masters League completed its inaugural season ahead of the planned second edition. India Masters, captained by Sachin Tendulkar, won the first season of the competition, defeating West Indies Masters in the final. The success of that inaugural edition had generated considerable interest in Season 2 and its expanded schedule across three Indian cities.

Season 2 was expected to build on that foundation, again bringing together retired cricketers from six nations across the same franchise structure. As of October 14, 2026, the organisers have not provided any further detail beyond the unforeseen circumstances cited in the Instagram statement, and no rescheduling timeline has been shared publicly.