Assam Premier League Unveils Player Pool Ahead of Inaugural Auction

The Assam Cricket Association has unveiled the player pool for the inaugural Assam Premier League, featuring 275 players, including 20 marquee athletes. The auction is set for July 19, 2026, at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati, where franchises will bid to form their teams. This league aims to provide a platform for local cricketers to showcase their talents and potentially secure spots in the upcoming BCCI domestic season. Read on to learn more about the players and the auction process.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 11, 2026, 05:49 IST

Assam Premier League Player Pool Announced

Guwahati (Assam) [India], July 11: The Assam Cricket Association (ACA) has revealed the player pool for the first-ever Assam Premier League (APL).

A total of 275 players have been selected from those who registered their interest in joining the league. This pool includes 20 marquee players alongside over 250 general category players, all set to be auctioned as franchises compete to build their teams for the inaugural season.

The marquee players are sourced from Assam's senior domestic circuit. Key batting and all-rounder options include Denish Das, Sibsankar Roy, Sumit Kashyap, Swarupam Purkayastha, and Jitumoni Kalita. The bowling lineup features Mrinmoy Dutta, Muktar Hussain, Avinav Choudhary, Rahul Singh, Sadak Hussain, and Bhargab Pratim Lakhar.

Additional batting talent comes from Saahil Jain, Pradyun Saikia, and Saurav Mousum Dihingia, while Abdul Ajij Kuraishi, Akash Sengupta, and Ayushman Malakar enhance the all-rounder category. Wicketkeeping options include Sumit Ghadigaonkar, Rohit Sen, and Ruhinandan Pegu. All 20 players have participated in BCCI tournaments for Assam and are anticipated to attract significant bids during the auction.

The APL Player Auction is scheduled for July 19, 2026, at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati, where franchises will finalize their squads for the league's inaugural season.

This league aims to provide a platform for Assam's cricketers to showcase their skills in front of selectors, directly contributing to the identification and selection process for the upcoming BCCI domestic season.