Afghanistan Premier League Set For December 27 Return In UAE As Five Teams Prepare To Compete With 1,500 Players Registered For October Draft
New Delhi: The Afghanistan Cricket Board is confident of reviving the Afghanistan Premier League, with the board confirming that five parties remain interested in acquiring the two remaining franchise spots in the league. Afghanistan cricket continues to make bold moves. The Afghanistan Premier League (APL) is officially set to launch on December 27, 2026 in the UAE with 5 franchises. A massive…
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) is confident in resuming the Afghanistan Premier League (APL) on December 27, 2026 in the UAE, after a five-year hiatus. Five franchises are set to participate in the league, with one team from Afghanistan and four from India and other markets. The ACB is in communication with commercial partners and franchisees to finalize arrangements.
A player draft is scheduled for the last week of October, with around 1,500 players registered, including top international players from around the world. The ACB remains committed to staging the league and selecting credible, financially capable, and experienced partners for sustainable growth.
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