GUWAHATI, June 21: Assam Cricket Association (ACA) on Sunday marked a historic milestone in the state’s sporting journey with the official launch of the Assam Premier League (APL) here.
The occasion was graced by chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who formally unveiled the league’s official logo, trophy, and team identities of the competing teams in the presence of BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, along with ACA officials, franchise owners and members of Assam’s cricketing fraternity.
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.
The teams include the Jorhat Stallions, Tezpur Titans, Dibrugarh Warriors, Barak Legends, Nagaon Rangers, Barpeta Braves, Guwahati Royals and 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.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.
Speaking on the occasion, chief minister Sarma said, “Cricket occupies a special place in the hearts of the people of Assam, and the launch of the Assam Premier League represents a defining moment for the sport in our state.”
“This initiative will provide a dedicated platform for talented young cricketers to showcase their abilities and pursue their aspirations at the highest level. This league belongs to the people of Assam, and I am confident it will grow into one of the impactful state leagues in the years to come,” he said.
