Afghanistan Premier League

Kiwi pacer Mitchell McCleneghan aims to play IPL 2019 as an overseas specialist, not as replacement bowler

After his stint with the Nangarhar Leopards in the APL, Mitchell McClenaghan will be aiming to put in enough good performances to make himself a much more sought-after commodity in league cricket with another stint in the highly competitive IPL as his main goal.

Australia's Ben Cutting bats for mushrooming T20 competitions, heaps lavish praise on Afghanistan Premier League

Cutting said, "From the players' point of view, apart from the obvious financial rewards, these tournaments represent yet another opportunity for us to play more cricket. From the audience’s point of view, the chance to watch more cricket featuring some of the top international and local stars is always welcome."

Kabul Zwanan's Hazratullah Zazai smashes six sixes in an over against Balkh Legends in Afghanistan Premier League

Hazratullah Zazai is the fifth player in the history of the game after Sir Garfield Sobers, Ravi Shastri, Herschelle Gibbs and Yuvraj Singh to smashes six sixes in an over.

Chris Gayle will definitely represent West Indies in 2019 World Cup if fit, says Jason Holder

He may have chosen the Afghanistan Premier League (APL) over international cricket, but Chris Gayle will "definitely play" next year's World Cup, provided his near 40-year-old-body is able to withstand the rigours, West Indies captain Jason Holder said Wednesday.

Venkatesh Prasad roped in as head coach of Afghanistan Premier League franchise Nangarhar Leopards

The inaugural edition will comprise five franchise — Nangarhar Leopards, Kabul Zwanan, Paktia Panthers, Balkh Legends, Kandahar Knights

BCCI unlikely to allow Indian players from participating in newly-launched Afghanistan Premier League

The BCCI has not allowed its cricketers to play in any T20 league outside the IPL and it is unlikely to change its stance for the Afghanistan Premier League (APL).