Shehryar Afridi launches Kashmir Premier League
‘K’ word is the buzz word now
Shahid Afridi brand ambassador of KPL
AJK President Masood Khan to act as patron in chief of KPL
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By Hamid Khan Wazir
ISLAMABAD: The Chairman Kashmir Committee Shehryar Khan Afridi on Saturday launched the Kashmir Premier League (KPL) as the first premier cricket tournament of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, vowing 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.
Kashmir Premier League launched in Islamabad
Kashmir Premier League was launched at a ceremony in Islamabad today.
Six teams, five from Azad Jammu and Kashmir and one of Kashmiri Diaspora, will participate in this T-20 format cricket event, commencing in Azad Kashmir on April 1 next year.
The teams are: Muzaffarabad Tigers, Mirpur Royals, Kotli Panthers, Rawalakot Hawks, Bagh Stallions and Overseas Warriors.
The official logo titled Khelo Azadi Say was also unveiled at the opening ceremony.
In his remarks at the launching ceremony, President Azad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Masood Khan said Kashmiri people are sports lovers and this event will be another platform for Kashmiri youth to show their talent.