Watch: Sachin Tendulkar turns biggest prankster during India Masters' Holi bash, shocks sleeping Yuvraj Singh, then hunts down Ambati Rayudu

As the nation immersed itself in the vibrant festivities of Holi on Friday, March 14, Sachin Tendulkar spearheaded the celebrations for the India Masters team. Amidst the nationwide revelry, the team took a well-deserved break, enjoying the holiday spirit ahead of their International Masters League (IML) final clash scheduled to take place on Sunday.

This is how Sachin Tendulkar-led India Masters team celebrated the Holi

The Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar decided to don the prankster hat and make the celebration happening. Tendulkar captured the joyous Holi celebrations within the India Masters camp in a video posted online, offering fans a glimpse into the team's festive spirit. The video begins with Tendulkar revealing that Yuvraj Singh was still asleep and had missed the start of the celebrations. A playful ambush ensued, as Tendulkar and other teammates knocked on Yuvraj's door, drenching him with dry and wet colors, successfully drawing him into the festivities. The team then repeated the surprise for Ambati Rayudu, who had also initially opted out of the celebration.

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The festivities then shifted to the lawn, where the playful atmosphere continued. This time, Sachin Tendulkar himself became the target of the prank. Yusuf Pathan, in particular, was seen drenching the cricketing legend with a bucket of water, as the entire team rejoiced, thoroughly enjoying the colorful and spirited celebration.

Talking about the semifinal match, Sachin Tendulkar's India Masters stormed into the IML 2025 final with a dominant 94-run win over Australia Masters on March 13. Yuvraj Singh was the star of the show, as he ran riot with the bat and scored a blistering 59 runs off just 30 balls, which included a boundary and seven towering sixes. Tendulkar himself contributed a steady 42 runs, maintaining the team's momentum and helping them reach a formidable total of 220/7 by the end of their innings.

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In reply, Australia were no match to India as they were bundled out for just 126, thanks to Shahbaz Nadeem's fantastic four-fer. Irfan Pathan also played a part in India Masters win with two crucial wickets.

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