THE ASSAM CRICKET ASSOCIATION (ACA) has announced the official launch of the Assam Premier League (APL). A major highlight of the ceremony was the unveiling of the identities of the eight participating franchises that will compete in the inaugural edition of the league:
• Jorhat Stallions
• Tezpur Titans
• Dibrugarh Warriors
• Barak Legends
• Nagaon Rangers
• Barpeta Braves
• Guwahati Royals
• Charaideo Sunrisers
The launch of the Assam Premier League marks a significant milestone in ACA’s vision to give the state’s domestic players a regular competitive platform at home and to widen the talent pool that feeds Assam’s white ball tournament and age-group sides, a media release said.
The matches of the inaugural edition of the Assam Premier League will be broadcast live on Star Sports and streamed on JioHotstar, taking Assam’s premier T20 competition to cricket fans across the country.
Chief Guest Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister of Assam, formally unveiled the league’s official logo, trophy, and team identities of the competing teams in the presence of Guest of Honour, Devajit Saikia, Honorary Secretary, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) along with Taranga Gogoi, President, Assam Cricket Association; Sanatan Das, Secretary, Assam Cricket Association; other officials, administrators, franchise owners, and members of Assam’s cricketing fraternity, which the association described as the beginning of a structured, home-grown competition for cricketers in the state.
The unveiling of the APL logo, league’s trophy, and participating franchise identities represents the first major milestone in the lead-up to the league’s inaugural edition. Further announcements regarding the player auction, tournament schedule and other details will be made in the coming weeks, the release added.
