Assam Cricket Association launches APL
CM Himanta unveils official logo, league’s trophy and participating teams
The 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) at the 91 Yards Club Auditorium, ACA Stadium, Barsapara, Guwahati.
Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Chief Guest, formally unveiled the league’s official logo, trophy, and the identities of the eight competing teams. He was joined by Guest of Honour BCCI Honorary Secretary Devajit Saikia, ACA President Taranga Gogoi, Secretary Sanatan Das, franchise owners, and members of Assam’s cricketing fraternity. The ACA described the launch as the start of a structured, home-grown competition for cricketers in the State.
The programme began with a welcome address by Rajdeep Oja, Chairperson, Assam Premier League. He outlined the vision behind the league, stressing its role in creating a professional and sustainable platform for emerging cricketers and raising the standard of domestic cricket across Assam. According to the ACA, the launch of the APL is a significant milestone in its vision to give the state’s domestic players a regular competitive platform at home and to broaden the talent pool feeding Assam’s white-ball tournament and age-group sides.
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 nationwide.
A major highlight of the ceremony was the unveiling of the eight participating franchises: Jorhat Stallions, Tezpur Titans, Dibrugarh Warriors, Barak Legends, Nagaon Rangers, Barpeta Braves, Guwahati Royals and Charaideo Sunrisers.
Speaking at the event, Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa 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.”
BCCI Honorary Secretary Devajit Saikia said, “BCCI has always encouraged the growth of strong domestic cricket, and a professionally managed state league like the Assam Premier League adds significant depth to the cricketing structure. Assam possesses immense cricketing potential, and a platform of this nature will help talented players gain valuable competitive exposure. I congratulate the Assam Cricket Association on this important initiative and extend my best wishes for the successful inaugural season of the league.”
He added, “I extend my gratitude to Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma for his vision and leadership, which have helped transform Assam into an emerging destination in India’s sporting ecosystem.”
The unveiling of the APL logo, trophy, and franchise identities marks the first major milestone ahead of the league’s inaugural edition. Further announcements on the player auction, tournament schedule, and other details will be made in the coming weeks.
