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The Chairman of Kashmir Committee Shehryar Khan Afridi Saturday launched the Kashmir Premier League (KPL) as the first premier cricket tournament of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

The objective of the KPL is to initiate a series of cultural and sports events to raise the voice of the people of Jammu and Kashmir globally.

Flanked by President Azad Jammu & Kashmir Sardar Masood Khan, celebrated cricket icon Shahid Afridi who is also the brand ambassador for KPL, Azhar Mahmood, Chief Coach for KPL, President KPL Arif Malik and Shehzad Akhtar Chaudhry KPL CEO, Shehryar Afridi said that KPL would help put Kashmir on the World Sports Map.

“KPL would put Kashmir on the World Sports Map. We will raise Kashmir on all forums world over. Kashmir Committee would do everything to preserve, project and promote Kashmiri identity and its culture. ‘K’ word is the buzz word now,” he said.

He said Kashmir Premier League has been approved by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), federal government and it has the support of the people of Kashmir and Pakistan.

He said that Pakistani cricketers have become the identity of our country. He said that sports help bring people closer.

“The talent of Kashmiri youth will reach the world through this league. The youth of Kashmir have to show the world how much talent it possessed,” he added.

He said that after the launch of the KPL, its second edition would feature women KPL which would provide a chance to the girls of Kashmir to come forward and play cricket. He said the KPL logo 'play with freedom' will resonate around the world and Pakistan will keep highlighting Kashmir at forums around the world.

Shehryar Afridi also announced to appoint AJK President as Chief Patron of the KPL.

https://nation.com.pk/12-Dec-2020/a...k-first-premier-cricket-tournament-of-kashmir

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Fantastic. This is a great move and will create great optics about Azaad Kashmir, while at the same time elucidate the contrast with regards to what is going on across the border.
 
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Pacy with wisdom said:
Fantastic. This is a great move and will create great optics about Azaad Kashmir, while at the same time elucidate the contrast with regards to what is going on across the border.
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Across the border they inaugurated KPL eight or nine years ago, there are quite a few premier leagues recognized by JK cricket association.
 
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Hornbill said:
Across the border they inaugurated KPL eight or nine years ago, there are quite a few premier leagues recognized by JK cricket association.
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Have there been any premier leagues happening after the 5th of August 2019?
 
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Baagh Stallions

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Rawalakot Hawks

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Mirpur Royals

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Overseas Warriors

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I think the league should be called Jammu Premier League or Poonch Premier League. Kashmir Premier League is kind of misleading as there are no teams from the valley of Kashmir. That said, it is a good initiative.
 
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's lawmaker and chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir, Shehryar Khan Afridi, launched Azad Jammu and Kashmir's first cricket tournament on Saturday, vowing that the initiative would help "raise voices of the people" from the disputed region to the rest of the world.

The Kashmir Premier League (KPL) will be played in the T20 format by six teams – the Rawalakot Hawks, Kotli Panthers, Mirpur Royals, Muzaffarabad Tigers, Overseas Warriors and the Bagh Stallions.

“The KPL will put Kashmir on the World Sports Map. We will raise Kashmir on all forums world over. Kashmir Committee would do everything to preserve, project and promote Kashmiri identity and its culture. ‘K’ word is the buzz word now,” Shehryar said in a statement.

He was joined by President Azad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Masood Khan and cricket icon Shahid Afridi, KPL's brand ambassador, for the inaugural event on Saturday.

Shehryar said that the KPL had been approved by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the federal government and is scheduled to begin in 2021.

A majority of the matches will be held in Azad Kashmir in Muzaffarabad, in addition to Mirpur and Rawalpindi, according to the statement.

“The talent of Kashmiri youth will reach the world through this league. The youth of Kashmir have to show the world how much talent it possessed,” it added.

In a separate statement released, on Saturday, President Khan said that the KPL "would play an important role" in bringing AJK's youth into mainstream Pakistani cricket.

"This league is a powerful platform that will help promote Azad Kashmir, the local talent and also portray the true image of peace and prosperity witnessed in AJK," he said.

Nuclear-armed India and Pakistan have twice gone to war over Kashmir since gaining independence from Britain in 1947.

Both Delhi and Islamabad claim Kashmir in full, but control only parts of it - territories recognised internationally as "Indian-administered Kashmir" and "Pakistan-administered Kashmir"

https://www.arabnews.pk/node/1776631/pakistan
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Deeply immensed to be part of today's press conference arranged by <a href="https://twitter.com/kpl_20?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kpl_20</a> and honoured to represent the initiative globally by being its brand ambassador. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KashmirPremierLeague?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KashmirPremierLeague</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KPL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KPL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KheloAzaadiSe?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KheloAzaadiSe</a> <a href="https://t.co/uHgCBkxMC0">pic.twitter.com/uHgCBkxMC0</a></p>— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SAfridiOfficial/status/1337810644419158016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 12, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
Hornbill said:
Across the border they inaugurated KPL eight or nine years ago, there are quite a few premier leagues recognized by JK cricket association.
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Yes that league was inaugurated by my mohalla president and sponsored by the milkman. Great initiative compared to this one inaugurated by the Afridis.
 
Madplayer said:
Yes that league was inaugurated by my mohalla president and sponsored by the milkman. Great initiative compared to this one inaugurated by the Afridis.
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Yeah i was comparing both leagues, only those people who can't digest facts comes up with silly replies like this.
 
Madplayer said:
Yes that league was inaugurated by my mohalla president and sponsored by the milkman. Great initiative compared to this one inaugurated by the Afridis.
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Pretty sure an Indian cricket league inaugurated by Indian mohalla president and sponsored by a milkman will have a lot more upside in terms of structure, revenue and credibility than most world cricket leagues though. That’s not a bad thing. Anyway Kashmir (India side) cricket seems to be improving too with Irfan Pathan acting as a mentor. We saw Samad recently and Dar (the medium pace bowler) a couple of years back who played for Mi and plenty of exciting talent.
 
SLAMABAD, Dec 29 (APP): Former Pakistani Skipper Shahid Afridi wants to set up a cricket academy in Kashmir as to bring the Kashmiri children to the game of cricket.

Addressing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony between Kashmir Premier League (KPL) and Shahid Afridi Foundation here at a local hotel on Tuesday, he said he has been a part of many leagues but wanted to be a part of KPL. “I will try my best to do as much as I can for KPL.

My heart wants me to play with every KPL franchise.

The condition I have put on myself for playing in KPL is that a cricket academy will be set up in Kashmir,” he said.

“I request everyone to fully support KPL. Apart from sports, I will also work in Kashmir in terms of health sector. If matches are held inside Kashmir, then Kashmir will benefit from it,” he said.

The flamboyant all-rounder said the league was a great event.

“It is an honor for me to be the brand ambassador of this league. I will bring Kashmir children to cricket and will set up a cricket academy there. The Foundation will support good talent,” he said.

Afridi who had earlier visited Kashmir said it as the Heaven on Earth. “India has crossed all levels of oppression in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK).

We should raise our voice if we see injustice happening anywhere in the world,” he said.
The former Skipper said he doesn’t care if he gets a job in the neighboring country or not.

“The time will surely come when Kashmiris will be free. It is the responsibility of the rulers to raise their voice again and again for the rights of Kashmiris,” he said.

He said KPL would open doors to new opportunities for the people. “People were saying that I want to be the Prime Minister, when I was working during the days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Giving the deserving people their due rights is a bigger task than politics and I will continue to do so.

I want to work for humanity and the work I am doing, I will be the Prime Minister in my own life,” he said.

Afridi said there were also health crisis in Kashmir and he would work for it too.

“KPL matches in Kashmir will be beneficial. Even if the lights are not on, matches can be held in Muzaffarabad during the day,” he said and added that the President and Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir should come forward for KPL.

He said the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) job was to groom the players as well as themselves. “In the past, I, Shoaib Akhtar and Abdul Razzaq had a similar case like Muhammad Amir,” he said.

On the occasion, KPL Chairman Arif Malik said trials for the league would be held on January 5 in Mirpur, January 6 in Bagh and January 7 in Muzaffarabad.

“Thousands of youngsters will take part in the trials. Through KPL, young players will play in the domestic team and then in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Fundraising will also be held during KPL,” he said.

“KPL aims to align the societal development with the cricketing activity creating a platform which would positively encompass the people and land of Kashmir.

KPL signed MOU with the Shahid Afridi foundation with the aim of transforming the lives of unprivileged communities.

We already have Afridi on board as our brand ambassador for the League and he already has a personal association and empathy for Kashmir and its people,” he said

KPL CEO Ch. Shahzad Akhtar also shared his thoughts and highlighted the importance of KPL for the Kashmiri Community and said this would be a landmark event for the region.

Other designated guests included Adil Waheed – Owner Mirpur Royal, Muhammad Arshad Khan Tanoli – Owner Muzaffarabad Tigers, Samar Abbas – Member Advisory Council KPL, Amir Nawab – Director Cricket Operations and Tanveer Mughal – Manager Cricket Operations KPL.

KPL comprises of six teams including Rawalakot Hawk, Kotli Panthers, Mirpur Royals, Muzaffarabad Tigers, Overseas Warriors and Bagh Stallions.

The event would be executed in Muzaffarabad, Mirpur and Rawalpindi Cricket grounds from April 1 to 10.

https://www.app.com.pk/sports/afridi-wants-to-set-up-a-cricket-academy-in-kashmir/
 
MenInG said:
SLAMABAD, Dec 29 (APP): Former Pakistani Skipper Shahid Afridi wants to set up a cricket academy in Kashmir as to bring the Kashmiri children to the game of cricket.

Addressing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony between Kashmir Premier League (KPL) and Shahid Afridi Foundation here at a local hotel on Tuesday, he said he has been a part of many leagues but wanted to be a part of KPL. “I will try my best to do as much as I can for KPL.

My heart wants me to play with every KPL franchise.

The condition I have put on myself for playing in KPL is that a cricket academy will be set up in Kashmir,” he said.

“I request everyone to fully support KPL. Apart from sports, I will also work in Kashmir in terms of health sector. If matches are held inside Kashmir, then Kashmir will benefit from it,” he said.

The flamboyant all-rounder said the league was a great event.

“It is an honor for me to be the brand ambassador of this league. I will bring Kashmir children to cricket and will set up a cricket academy there. The Foundation will support good talent,” he said.

Afridi who had earlier visited Kashmir said it as the Heaven on Earth. “India has crossed all levels of oppression in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK).

We should raise our voice if we see injustice happening anywhere in the world,” he said.
The former Skipper said he doesn’t care if he gets a job in the neighboring country or not.

“The time will surely come when Kashmiris will be free. It is the responsibility of the rulers to raise their voice again and again for the rights of Kashmiris,” he said.

He said KPL would open doors to new opportunities for the people. “People were saying that I want to be the Prime Minister, when I was working during the days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Giving the deserving people their due rights is a bigger task than politics and I will continue to do so.

I want to work for humanity and the work I am doing, I will be the Prime Minister in my own life,” he said.

Afridi said there were also health crisis in Kashmir and he would work for it too.

“KPL matches in Kashmir will be beneficial. Even if the lights are not on, matches can be held in Muzaffarabad during the day,” he said and added that the President and Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir should come forward for KPL.

He said the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) job was to groom the players as well as themselves. “In the past, I, Shoaib Akhtar and Abdul Razzaq had a similar case like Muhammad Amir,” he said.

On the occasion, KPL Chairman Arif Malik said trials for the league would be held on January 5 in Mirpur, January 6 in Bagh and January 7 in Muzaffarabad.

“Thousands of youngsters will take part in the trials. Through KPL, young players will play in the domestic team and then in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Fundraising will also be held during KPL,” he said.

“KPL aims to align the societal development with the cricketing activity creating a platform which would positively encompass the people and land of Kashmir.

KPL signed MOU with the Shahid Afridi foundation with the aim of transforming the lives of unprivileged communities.

We already have Afridi on board as our brand ambassador for the League and he already has a personal association and empathy for Kashmir and its people,” he said

KPL CEO Ch. Shahzad Akhtar also shared his thoughts and highlighted the importance of KPL for the Kashmiri Community and said this would be a landmark event for the region.

Other designated guests included Adil Waheed – Owner Mirpur Royal, Muhammad Arshad Khan Tanoli – Owner Muzaffarabad Tigers, Samar Abbas – Member Advisory Council KPL, Amir Nawab – Director Cricket Operations and Tanveer Mughal – Manager Cricket Operations KPL.

KPL comprises of six teams including Rawalakot Hawk, Kotli Panthers, Mirpur Royals, Muzaffarabad Tigers, Overseas Warriors and Bagh Stallions.

The event would be executed in Muzaffarabad, Mirpur and Rawalpindi Cricket grounds from April 1 to 10.

https://www.app.com.pk/sports/afridi-wants-to-set-up-a-cricket-academy-in-kashmir/
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ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – Former Pakistani Skipper Shahid Afridi wants to set up a cricket academy in Kashmir as to bring the Kashmiri children to the game of cricket.

Addressing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony between Kashmir Premier League (KPL) and Shahid Afridi Foundation here at a local hotel on Tuesday, he said he has been a part of many leagues but wanted to be a part of KPL. “I will try my best to do as much as I can for KPL.

My heart wants me to play with every KPL franchise. The condition I have put on myself for playing in KPL is that a cricket academy will be set up in Kashmir,” he said. “I request everyone to fully support KPL. Apart from sports, I will also work in Kashmir in terms of health sector. If matches are held inside Kashmir, then Kashmir will benefit from it,” he said.

The flamboyant all-rounder said the league was a great event. “It is an honor for me to be the brand ambassador of this league. I will bring Kashmir children to cricket and will set up a cricket academy there. The Foundation will support good talent,” he said.

Afridi who had earlier visited Kashmir said it as the Heaven on Earth. “India has crossed all levels of oppression in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK). We should raise our voice if we see injustice happening anywhere in the world,” he said.

The former skipper said he doesn’t care if he gets a job in the neighboring country or not. “The time will surely come when Kashmiris will be free. It is the responsibility of the rulers to raise their voice again and again for the rights of Kashmiris,” he said. He said KPL would open doors to new opportunities for the people. “People were saying that I want to be the Prime Minister, when I was working during the days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Giving the deserving people their due rights is a bigger task than politics and I will continue to do so. I want to work for humanity and the work I am doing, I will be the Prime Minister in my own life,” he said.

Afridi said there were also health crisis in Kashmir and he would work for it too. “KPL matches in Kashmir will be beneficial. Even if the lights are not on, matches can be held in Muzaffarabad during the day,” he said and added that the President and Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir should come forward for KPL.

He said the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) job was to groom the players as well as themselves. “In the past, I, Shoaib Akhtar and Abdul Razzaq had a similar case like Muhammad Amir,” he said.

On the occasion, KPL Chairman Arif Malik said trials for the league would be held on January 5 in Mirpur, January 6 in Bagh and January 7 in Muzaffarabad.

“Thousands of youngsters will take part in the trials. Through KPL, young players will play in the domestic team and then in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Fundraising will also be held during KPL,” he said.

“KPL aims to align the societal development with the cricketing activity creating a platform which would positively encompass the people and land of Kashmir.

KPL signed MOU with the Shahid Afridi foundation with the aim of transforming the lives of unprivileged communities.

We already have Afridi on board as our brand ambassador for the League and he already has a personal association and empathy for Kashmir and its people,” he said

KPL CEO Ch. Shahzad Akhtar also shared his thoughts and highlighted the importance of KPL for the Kashmiri Community and said this would be a landmark event for the region.

Other designated guests included Adil Waheed – Owner Mirpur Royal, Muhammad Arshad Khan Tanoli – Owner Muzaffarabad Tigers, Samar Abbas – Member Advisory Council KPL, Amir Nawab – Director Cricket Operations and Tanveer Mughal – Manager Cricket Operations KPL.

KPL comprises of six teams including Rawalakot Hawk, Kotli Panthers, Mirpur Royals, Muzaffarabad Tigers, Overseas Warriors and Bagh Stallions. The event would be executed in Muzaffarabad, Mirpur and Rawalpindi Cricket grounds from April 1 to 10.

https://dunyanews.tv/en/Cricket/580...me-Minister-in-my-own-life-says-Shahid-Afridi
 
ISLAMABAD (APP) – Kashmir Premier League and Muslim Hands Pakistan (MHP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a players’ development programme in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

“We understand that health and education are very important sectors but along with that, you can’t ignore the sports’ sector. Actually, these three [sectors] are interlinked,” President of KPL Arif Malik said at the MoU signing ceremony here.

“It has been decided to pick up five players from each district. We’ll support these players and provide them the best training,” he added.

According to Arif players from AJK would get an opportunity to play with senior players, which would help them learn and improve their skills.

Syed Javed Gilani of MHP said that the use of modern techniques and methodology was necessary to polish the talent of players. “Our goal is to bring in new talent to the fore.

We’ll help KPL in its efforts to provide opportunities to the potential AJK players.”

Former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Ali, who had been tasked to identify talented players said: “We will try to hold trials in a transparent manner.

There will be no favouritism and the selection will be made purely on merit.”

Commenting on Pakistan’s 2-0 loss to New Zealand in the Test series, he said the Kiwis were a tough side in their home condition. However, he said Pakistan coaches needed the vision to enable players to perform in all conditions.

“Pakistan has highly talented players. They’ve great skills but the selection of players should always be right to achieve the desired results.

“The absence of Babar Azam is also one of the reasons of Pakistan team’s defeat in the series,” he added.

The representative Kotli Panthers Malik Naveed on the occasion thanked the KPL management for coming up with the idea of holding the event.

“It is a commendable initiative, especially when it comes to bringing in players from the rural areas,” he added.

He expressed the optimism that in future Pakistan would also get talent from KPL.

The first edition of KPL is scheduled to be held from April 1-10, 2021. Sanctioned by Pakistan Cricket Board and to be played on T-20 format the league will see six outfits clashing for the top honours.

The teams include Muzaffarabad Tigers, Mirpur Royals, Kotli Panthers, Rawalakot Hawks, Bagh Stallions and Overseas Warriors.

https://dunyanews.tv/en/Cricket/581...ague-MHP-sign-MoU-players-development-program
 
Islamabad: Former international cricketer Shahid Afridi will lead Muzaffarabad Tigers in Kashmir Premier League (KPL), ARY News reported.

Afridi has been appointed as captain and president by KPL’s franchise Muzaffarabad Tigers. The agreement between both parties has been signed on Wednesday.

“I am honored to become the president of KPL. I have never felt such gratitude being the ambassador of any other league around the world,” Afridi addressed.

“This league will play an important role in highlighting young cricketers in Kashmir which has talent in bulk. I aim to build a cricket academy in Kashmir to promote young cricketer by providing them ample opportunities,” he said.

It must be noted here that KPL will take place from April 1 to 10 in Mirpur and Muzaffarabad. As many as six teams will participate in the event and that includes Rawalakot Hawks, Bagh Stallions, Muzaffarabad Tigers, Mirpur Royals, Kotliu Panthers, and Overseas Warriors.

https://arysports.tv/shahid-afridi-to-captain-muzaffarabad-tigers-in-kpl/
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KheloAazadiSe?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KheloAazadiSe</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KashmirPremierLeague?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KashmirPremierLeague</a> <a href="https://t.co/ey83jX7eTp">pic.twitter.com/ey83jX7eTp</a></p>— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SAfridiOfficial/status/1361664366144323585?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 16, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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....."As many as six teams will participate in the event and that includes Rawalakot Hawks, Bagh Stallions, Muzaffarabad Tigers, Mirpur Royals, Kotliu Panthers, and Overseas Warriors"......

Who came up with this team name? Who are going to be in the team?
 
They should have named a team after Srinagar. Would have been so good and emotional for us.
 
Madplayer said:
They should have named a team after Srinagar. Would have been so good and emotional for us.
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Whatever floats your boat mate. Cannot believe how both sides are still embroiled in this 50 years on ... a topic for the political forum i suppose
 
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They should have named a team after Srinagar. Would have been so good and emotional for us.
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Why would they name a team after Indian city? I heard that Srinagar is also called Islamabad by locals. Is that true?
 
Wasim Akram speaking after joining the Kashmir Premier League as vice president. "This league will give the young generation in Kashmir a chance to play alongside Pakistani players. The idea is to provide youngsters from AJK a chance to play for Pakistan in future"
 
Madplayer said:
They should have named a team after Srinagar. Would have been so good and emotional for us.
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Yes, with a line up consisting of Usama Mir, Imran and Amad Butt, Awais Zia, and Pervez Rasool and Salman Butt as batting coach lol
 
Wasim Khan speaking to media:

"KPL is important for the area and to elevate the area, so we will provide whatever support we can but will also carry out the due diligence needed for this
 
Shahid Afridi's message as Captain & President of Muzaffarabad Tigers:

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We have such leagues going on in the whole country. Attock premier league, Islamabad corporate premier league :))

This is another league which has a bigger budget thats all.
 
ISLAMABAD, Mar 11 (APP):The players’ draft for the inaugural edition of Kashmir Premier League (KPL) is likely to take place in the first week of April at a local hotel here, the top KPL official said on Thursday.

“The draft pick was initially planned for March 24 but now we are considering to push it until April 2. Keeping in view the government’s recent decision to withdraw permission to hold indoor dining or other such gatherings due to the prevailing Covid-19 situation,” KPL president Arif Malik told APP.

The KPL is scheduled from May 16 to 27 with all the fixtures taking place at the Muzaffarabad Cricket Stadium.

According to Malik around 200 persons, including the players were expected to be present on the draft day. “It would’ve been great to invite more people on the draft day but a flare-up in the Covid-19 cases is restricting us to limit their number. We’ve already finalised the venue for the draft in accordance with the players’ consent,” he added.

He said the KPL management was in touch with a couple of broadcast companies and trying to enter a deal with them to reach out to every KPL fan. “Our talks with them are in the final phase. Hopefully, we’ll be able to lock-in them in the next two to three days,” he revealed.

Approved by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and with full backing of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir government, the 12-day topflight event will see six outfits locking horns for the top honours. The teams include Muzaffarabad Tigers, Mirpur Royals, Kotli Panthers, Rawalakot Hawks, Bagh Stallions, and Overseas Warriors.

Several Pakistan players including Shahid Khan Afridi, Babar Azam, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Shah Afridi will be seen in the action along with Azad Kashmir’s promising players.

Malik expressed the optimism that the league would offer a perfect chance to AJK’s budding players to showcase their skills at a bigger level. “We are sure to see several highly potential players emerging from this league.

“The event will also a go a long way in introducing Kashmir to the entire world,” he added.

https://www.app.com.pk/sports/kpl-players-draft-likely-to-take-place-on-april-2/
 
Madplayer said:
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I assure you another team or two will be added if this is a success iA.

Probably overseas warrior (?) will get replaced as it sounds a bit off :ibutt
 
SHADAB KHAN, ICON PLAYER FOR BAGH STALLIONS

Shadab Khan, an exceptional all-rounder and young phenomenal player of Pakistan Cricket has been selected as an Icon Player for Bagh Stallions, the sixth franchise of Kashmir Premier League (KPL). The League will have its inaugural session from 6-16th August 2021 at Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu & Kashmir.

“I am honored and proud to join Bagh Stallions as an Icon Player and InshaAllah will lead the team to a great record”, says Shadab Khan. Speaking at the exciting occasion, Mr. Hameed (co-Owner) said, “I am overwhelmed to have Shadab in Stallions’ family. Shadab’s performance has been phenomenal at such a young age.

He is truly an icon for emerging cricketers” and Mr. Awan (co-Owner) said “I am extremely proud what Shadab has been able to achieve at such a young age. I wish him all the best in leading Stallions to victory at Muzaffarabad!”

Shadab Khan, made his debut for Islamabad United only in PSL 2016. After his impressive performance in ICC Champions Trophy 2017 he was signed to play in Carribbean Premier League. Later in 2017, he also signed for the Big Bash League 7th season. In 2019, Shadab was selected for Global T20 Canada tournament. Currently, he’s a captain of Islamabad United which has already qualified for play-offs in PSL 2021
 
Saeed Ajmal appointed as assistant coach for Muzaffarabad Tigers.

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Muzaffarabad Stadium being readied for KPL

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The Emerging Category of players for the KPL Draft, including the Local Kashmiri and Non-Kashmiri players.

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Final squad for Mirpur Royals after draft

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What are the pay scales involved? Hopefully this makes it easier to launch a team from kashmir for the PSL
 
Savak said:
What are the pay scales involved? Hopefully this makes it easier to launch a team from kashmir for the PSL
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Icon players - Undisclosed amount
Overseas players - 5 mln PKR
Platinum (Pak international players) - 3 mln PKR
Diamond (Pak international and domestic players) - 2 to 4 mln(Capped)
Gold (Pak international and domestic players) - 1.5 to 3 mln(Capped)
Silver (Pak international and domestic players, local and overseas Kashmiri origin players) - 0.75 to 2.25 mln(Capped)
Emerging (local and overseas Kashmiri origin players, non international. Non domestic and non Kashmiri origin players) - 0.5 to 2.5 mln(Capped)

Source: https://kpl20.com/contact/player-registration/
 
Titan24 said:
Icon players - Undisclosed amount
Overseas players - 5 mln PKR
Platinum (Pak international players) - 3 mln PKR
Diamond (Pak international and domestic players) - 2 to 4 mln(Capped)
Gold (Pak international and domestic players) - 1.5 to 3 mln(Capped)
Silver (Pak international and domestic players, local and overseas Kashmiri origin players) - 0.75 to 2.25 mln(Capped)
Emerging (local and overseas Kashmiri origin players, non international. Non domestic and non Kashmiri origin players) - 0.5 to 2.5 mln(Capped)

Source: https://kpl20.com/contact/player-registration/
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Its not a huge amount of money for a T20 league. Hopefully this league successfully feeds into our domestic cricket and psl
 
Some old stagers being dragged out onto the field mixed in with some decent names.

A strange mix really.
 
Saj said:
Some old stagers being dragged out onto the field mixed in with some decent names.

A strange mix really.
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They needed some names people have heard to help publicize and also gain viewership.

I see nothing wrong with the initiative, it's a good way to bring investment into Kashmir and hopefully improve the grassroots structure.

We'd be lucky if we can find a few good batsmen and all-rounders from the emerging category.
 
UzmanBeast said:
They needed some names people have heard to help publicize and also gain viewership.

I see nothing wrong with the initiative, it's a good way to bring investment into Kashmir and hopefully improve the grassroots structure.

We'd be lucky if we can find a few good batsmen and all-rounders from the emerging category.
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I'm referring to guys who retired years ago from cricket.
 
Savak said:
Its not a huge amount of money for a T20 league. Hopefully this league successfully feeds into our domestic cricket and psl
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Yes, but it should be looked at as a regional tournament and 2nd to PSL in the country/ region with the aim to give chances to emerging players from the Kashmir region and with a smaller window, for that these are pretty decent amounts I think.

If you compare it to TNPL (Tamil Nadu Premier League) in India, the amounts are many times higher (Indian national team player was paid 5 lakh INR for the first season and still is under a million if I am not wrong). So I think its a much better start than general regional T20 leagues and its just the first season, if it can develop good viewership and public interest then money can go up in the coming seasons depending upon sustainability of the mod.

Amounts for gold, silver and emerging will be a pretty significant addition to the yearly package of the domestic and emerging players. Also can be really good for local emerging Kashmir region players who are yet establish their reputation, to not only earn but to also come into the radar of domestic regions, PSL and junior teams.
 
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I'm referring to guys who retired years ago from cricket.
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True, it is quite weird.

I think it's because of the money.

$30,000 after not even playing for a few years is like free money, especially since there aren't any expectations on these guys.

Plus, most of them weren't exactly as well off as players are nowadays from T20 leagues.
 
Interesting set of foreign players to say the least, owais shah, monty panesar, Phil mustard, Matt prior, surprisingly mostly English too and well past it.
 
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Lol at overseas players.. did any of them played recently at decent level?
 
A very low quality league this is going to be. If they want to spread cricket in Kashmir, why not play FC games in the stadium in Muzaffarabad? What are they trying to achieve from this?
 
SangasCoverDrive said:
A very low quality league this is going to be. If they want to spread cricket in Kashmir, why not play FC games in the stadium in Muzaffarabad? What are they trying to achieve from this?
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Money generation and creating more hype and interest towards cricket in the general public as well as younger kids in the region.

FC cricket is still the main platform to develop the basics of the game without a doubt but, I dont think its a hidden fact that to grow interest of the general public in most places you need to go with the T20 leagues as not only does it get more instant attention from general public but also brings in the money which can be used for the development of the game.

Yes once you have a lot of youngsters playing cricket professionally in the region with interest in the game than surely FC cricket can be thrown in the mix. There are few Kashmiri origin players already playing in QAE, idea is to increase the number and this league can a source to bring in more interest from young players making them adapt cricket as a profession.
 
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Money generation and creating more hype and interest towards cricket in the general public as well as younger kids in the region.

FC cricket is still the main platform to develop the basics of the game without a doubt but, I dont think its a hidden fact that to grow interest of the general public in most places you need to go with the T20 leagues as not only does it get more instant attention from general public but also brings in the money which can be used for the development of the game.

Yes once you have a lot of youngsters playing cricket professionally in the region with interest in the game than surely FC cricket can be thrown in the mix. There are few Kashmiri origin players already playing in QAE, idea is to increase the number and this league can a source to bring in more interest from young players making them adapt cricket as a profession.
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Then why overpay overseas players who have not played in ages? If I remember, most of those players are part of coaching staff in different teams around the world. I don't know how will they earn any money from this competition and you don't need such useless tournaments to generate hype towards cricket. The biggest example is Afghanistan, they started enjoying cricket while in refugee camps when Pakistan won the WC in 1992 and then in 2009 as well. You do not need international cricketers of Pakistan to waste their time and energy on this tournament especially in an already very tight international schedule.
 
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A very low quality league this is going to be. If they want to spread cricket in Kashmir, why not play FC games in the stadium in Muzaffarabad? What are they trying to achieve from this?
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Why would businessmen invest in something that isn't profitable? Be releastic

It is a private league that has got nothing to with PCB apart from getting NOC.
 
shah_1 said:
Why would businessmen invest in something that isn't profitable? Be releastic

It is a private league that has got nothing to with PCB apart from getting NOC.
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Every tom dick and harry is organizing a tournament these days. Last week, there was a tape ball tournament being held in an international stadium in Gujranwala. Some people are just cricket fans and they want to invest in it regardless of the end product.
 
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Then why overpay overseas players who have not played in ages? If I remember, most of those players are part of coaching staff in different teams around the world. I don't know how will they earn any money from this competition and you don't need such useless tournaments to generate hype towards cricket. The biggest example is Afghanistan, they started enjoying cricket while in refugee camps when Pakistan won the WC in 1992 and then in 2009 as well. You do not need international cricketers of Pakistan to waste their time and energy on this tournament especially in an already very tight international schedule.
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The availability of other overseas players could have been an issue and just to add that bit of international mix they selected these names. Otherwise for the same pay they could have gotten quite a few active players. So arguable? Yes but, they thought it’s necessary for the brand and possibly by next year they can involve some other active players as well.

Even for Afghanistan their main rise started post T20 cricket and more players started getting interested in the sport. Yes their veterans and experienced ones learnt and got interested in the sport while while in Pakistan during the times you are referring to.

Pak regulars will be playing in WI at that time so they wont be playing in the league. I am also not fond of them especially the pacers playing so much T20 cricket in home and away leagues but, if they play in other leagues as well then I cant really target KPL being there as well especially as a 10 day or so tournament.
 
HBL PSL franchises write letter to PCB after launch of KPL

Franchise owners are concerned that KPL will be considered ‘mini PSL’

Saleem Khaliq in Karachi

06 July, 2021

HBL PSL franchises have written a letter to the Pakistan Cricket Board, expressing their reservation over the newly-launched Kashmir Premier League (KPL).

The draft for the inaugural edition of the KPL was held in Islamabad on Saturday, where all six participating teams formulated their squads. The event is scheduled to take place from August 6-16, 2021, in Muzaffarabad.

In their email to PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani, HBL PSL franchises collectively recorded their official protest regarding the board approving the aforementioned league. The franchises reminded PCB that they were assured by the board before the launch of HBL PSL that it will be the only T20 tournament in Pakistan.

However, now PCB has given approval to another T20 league, which comprises of foreign players. The franchises are concerned that KPL will be considered ‘mini PSL’, which could bring down the value of HBL PSL and affect their sponsorship contracts negatively.

Franchises believe that it is the responsibility of PCB to safeguard their premier T20 tournament. Franchise owners have requested Mani to closely look into this matter and review the approval given to the Kashmir Premier League.

Link: https://cricketpakistan.com.pk/en/n...hises-write-letter-to-pcb-after-launch-of-kpl
 
Wasim Khan to address HBL PSL franchises' reservations over KPL

HBL PSL franchises had written a letter to Ehsan Mani, collectively recording their official protest

Saleem Khaliq in Karachi

07 July, 2021

PCB Chief Executive Wasim Khan will address HBL PSL franchises’ reservations over the newly-launched Kashmir Premier League (KPL), scheduled to take place from August 6-16, 2021, in Muzaffarabad.

HBL PSL franchises had written a letter to the Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Ehsan Mani, collectively recording their official protest regarding the board approving the aforementioned league. The franchises reminded PCB that they were assured by the board before the launch of HBL PSL that it will be the only T20 tournament in Pakistan. The franchises were concerned that KPL will be considered ‘mini PSL’, which could bring down the value of HBL PSL and affect their sponsorship contracts negatively.

According to sources, Mani had sent his reply in an email to the franchise owners. However, after sometime he sent another email in which he asked the owners to ignore the earlier email. There was no reason given, but sources added that a close associate of Mani asked him to distance himself from the first email.

Now, Wasim Khan will consult with the lawyers and will formulate a detailed reply, which will then be sent to the PSL franchises owners in the next few days. Board is keeping a close eye on the possible effects that KPL will have on HBL PSL. Wasim will brief PSL franchises owners regarding how KPL will function.

Sources further added that a big development is expected soon regarding HBL PSL’s financial model. PCB had taken the services of a retired Supreme Court judge regarding the judicial review of the financial model.

Link: https://cricketpakistan.com.pk/en/n...ress-hbl-psl-franchises-reservations-over-kpl
 
Said this before aswel.. Its better if KPL gets banned or does not get supported. Some people are enjoying this as if Kashmir has been made independant. At the end of the day, this effects our PSL.

Hopefully KPL is a big failiure. Pakistan should not even give them grounds
 
Ok, now these guys have a problem with a league in Kashmir as well? Bunch of selfish...
 
Darkrai said:
Ok, now these guys have a problem with a league in Kashmir as well? Bunch of selfish...
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PSL is a business, not a charity club. A competitor gets born, obviously there will be an issue.

IF Psl losses out to these leagues, its Pakistan cricekts loss as they wont be getting income.

KPL is a joke of laegue after i read the name Usman Mughal. A wannabe cricketer of Rawalpindi who just roams around and probably used refrences to get into the team
 
PSL franchise owners had problems adding new teams to PSL as well based upon their initial contract If I am not wrong. While at the same franchise owners were running T10 league in Abu Dhabi.

Contract definitely has to be respected by PCB but, I think both the parties need to find a middle ground here. PSL has grown possibly more than the expectations were in the first season so if franchises would have been open to adding a team or two to make the overall cake bigger by expanding the league, possibly Kashmir’s team could have been added to PSL. As per my understanding PCB was itching to expand the model couple of seasons back itself but, franchises werent ready for that.

PCB inaugurated the PSL in season 1 on the back foot as at that time there was no cricket in Pakistan and cricket wasn’t creating the hype it used to due to the considerable lack of sellable star power at that time especially in white ball cricket. I think franchises should have been more flexible to adapt to the changing dynamics in recent times and that would have made the pool bigger as well. In my opinion its still not too late for them to think about expanding PSL in the coming season or so (Before I think their 10 years contract expires) rather than keeping pulling the PCB through legal rope.
 
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Titan24 said:
PSL franchise owners had problems adding new teams to PSL as well based upon their initial contract If I am not wrong. While at the same franchise owners were running T10 league in Abu Dhabi.

Contract definitely has to be respected by PCB but, I think both the parties need to find a middle ground here. PSL has grown possibly more than the expectations were in the first season so if franchises would have been open to adding a team or two to make the overall cake bigger by expanding the league, possibly Kashmir’s team could have been added to PSL. As per my understanding PCB was itching to expand the model couple of seasons back itself but, franchises werent ready for that.

PCB inaugurated the PSL in season 1 on the back foot as at that time there was no cricket in Pakistan and cricket wasn’t creating the hype it used to due to the considerable lack of sellable star power at that time especially in white ball cricket. I think franchises should have been more flexible to adapt to the changing dynamics in recent times and that would have made the pool bigger as well. In my opinion its still not too late for them to think about expanding PSL in the coming season or so (Before I think their 10 years contract expires) rather than keeping pulling the PCB through legal rope.
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Need a significantly better TV rights and title sponsorship deal before a new team is added. Also existing PSL Franchises invested in Pakistan Cricket at a time when there was no demand but they did it out of patriotism and even sucked up losses. They deserve to enjoy the fruits of a few uninterrupted PSL Seasons at home with full crowds and sponsorships before someone else joins to share the spoils.
 
Major said:
PSL is a business, not a charity club. A competitor gets born, obviously there will be an issue.

IF Psl losses out to these leagues, its Pakistan cricekts loss as they wont be getting income.

KPL is a joke of laegue after i read the name Usman Mughal. A wannabe cricketer of Rawalpindi who just roams around and probably used refrences to get into the team
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There are so many T20 leagues other than IPL in India and it doesn't effect their brand value.
 
This Kashmir league has defo got under India's skin big time! If Pak's intention was partly to further infuriate India then we've succeeded. Indian media has gone all haywire about it telling viewers the story of Kashmir!:))):))):))):)))
 
Match officials for the first edition of Kashmir Premier League are announced. Eleven umpires, including Aleem Dar from ICC'S elite panel, are appointed for the tournament. The list includes Ahsan Raza, Asif Yaqub, Rashid Riaz and Shozab Raza from ICC's International panel and Faisal Afridi, Ghaffar Kazimi and Imtiaz Iqbal from the elite panel of PCB. Ahmad Shahab, Majid Hussain and Mohammad Sajid from the supplementary panel of the PCB, will also serve as umpires in the tournament.

Two Pakistani match referees, Ali Naqvi and Mohammad Javed, from the International panel of ICC, are appointed to head the playing control team of the tournament.The list of match referees includes Iftikhar Ahmad and Ahmar Saeed also from the elite and supplementary panels of PCB, respectively.

Asif Yaqub and Ahsan Raza will be the on field umpires in the first game of the tournament, with Rashid Riaz and Ahmad Shahab being the third and fourth umpires, respectively. Ali Naqvi will be the match referee of the first game of KPL 2021.
 
Thwir own version
There are always 3 versions of story
Your version
Their version
And the truth!!!
 
Can someone confirm if Willow TV in USA will be broadcasting this league? I have seen on some articles that it will be shown on Willow TV, but I don’t see this league listed on their official website and fixture.

Someone please confirm this for me.

Thank you!
 
7th Team will be added to KPL in 2022

After the final of KPL’s inaugural edition the KPL organizers confirmed that there will be a 7th team added to KPL in 2022.

It will be named “Jammu Janbaaz”
 
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