Kashmir Premier League (KPL) has announced the 1st Edition Players Draft event that is scheduled for July 3, 2021. This draft will comprise international, national, and emerging players who participate in the league from August 6 to August 16, 2021.
In his speech, Shehryar Afridi, Chairman of the Kashmir Committee, stressed that there is no ambiguity in the KPL launch. He also stated that both the National Government and the Government of Azad Kashmir have extended their full support to the league.
On Saturday, KPL management organized a colorful event together with guests of honor, including Mr. Shehriyar Afridi, Chairman of the Kashmir Committee, Mr. Omer Ayub Khan – Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Mr. Arif Malik, the President of KPL, Mr. Ch. Shahzad Akhtar, CEO of KPL together with representatives of the franchises.
Addressing the event, Federal Minister Omar Ayub Khan said that the Kashmir Premier League will a mega event for the region. It is a message to the world about what is happening in occupied Kashmir and what is happening in Azad Kashmir, on the other hand.
Addressing the event, Mr. Shehryar Afridi, Chairman of the Kashmir Committee, said that the government of Pakistan and the government of Azad Kashmir are fully supporting the Kashmir Premier League. There is an opportunity to bring it to the fore. The effort to maintain the KPL has been going on for two and a half years.
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He said that when the KPL idea came up, we didn’t see which political party is in power, we didn’t make it a political issue. Show your worth and talent to the world, as each team will have 2 players of Kashmiri origin in their XI of play.
He said that KPL will a historic event that will change the direction of the region in terms of tourism and economic development. Mr. Arif Malik, President of KPL, said that the goal of the Kashmir Premier League is bring out young talents. A new image of Kashmir and Pakistan will portray around the world.
After KPL, a high-performance center will establish in Azad Kashmir for players. Athletes will train in the High-Performance Center prior to each KPL season. In addition, the KPL president enlightened the event with the 13-year contract with the Azad Kashmir government regarding the Muzaffarabad cricket stadium to hold the tournament annually.
Mr. Taimoor Khan, Director of Cricket Operations, said foreign players will also include in the KPL drafting. Dilshan, Herschelle Gibbs, Owais Shah, Tenu Best, and Abby Morkel are among the foreign players in the category.
The franchise received a selection order for the platinum selection through the traditional Khel Pugan Pugai. Bagh Stallions first in the new Platinum selection, followed by Kotli Lines, Muzaffarabad Tiger third, Mirpur Royals fourth, Overseas Warriors fifth, and Rawalkot Hawks Platinum Pick last. The Kashmir Premier League will play in Muzaffarabad from August 4-14, 2021.
