Excitement Builds for Assam Premier League's Inaugural Player Auction
Upcoming Player Auction Details
In just a week, 275 cricketers from Assam will discover which of the eight franchises they will join during the inaugural player auction of the Assam Premier League (APL). This event is scheduled for July 19 at the 91 Yards Club, located within the ACA Stadium in Guwahati.
Star-Studded Marquee List
The marquee list features 20 prominent players 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 is led by 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 players have participated in BCCI tournaments for Assam and are anticipated to attract significant bids as the franchises assemble their teams for the league's first season, commencing on August 1.
'A League for the Fans': ACA President's Vision
Taranga Gogoi, the President of the Assam Cricket Association, emphasized that the auction on July 19 signifies the official launch of the league, with players from all over Assam set to be selected by one of the eight teams. He expressed optimism that when the tournament kicks off on August 1, it will resonate with fans throughout the state, marking a significant moment for cricket in Assam. Gogoi stated, "The auction on July 19 is the day this league becomes real for our players. Cricketers from every district of Assam have put their names forward, and in a week they will know which of the eight teams they will represent. When the first match is played on August 1, we want every fan in the state to feel that this league belongs to them. Assam has waited a long time for a platform of its own, and we intend to make the first season one to remember."