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[Saba Sports News] In the bustling heart of New York’s Times Square, the American Premier League made a grand debut, featuring the iconic West Indies cricket legend, Chris Gayle, who added a touch of star power to the inaugural event.
The announcement of cricket’s return to the LA Olympics after a staggering 128 years has positioned the American Premier League as a potential game-changer in the world of cricket. As the debut season approaches, all eyes are on the United States, where this new cricketing extravaganza promises to capture the limelight.
Endorsed by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and supported by USA Cricket, the inaugural American Premier League will showcase the exciting T20 format at Texas’s Moosa Cricket Stadium, serving as the exclusive battleground for this historic showdown. The competition features seven teams, namely Premium Indians, Premium Paks, Premium Aussies, Premium Afghans, Premium Windies, Premium Americans, and Premium Canadians.
The league’s founder, Jay Mir, emphasized its significance as a pivotal moment in the evolution of cricket in the United States. He revealed a constellation of cricketing stars, with an impressive contingent of over 40 international cricketers poised to illuminate the tournament, ensuring an unparalleled cricketing spectacle.
Jay Mir, the league’s founder, expressed, “The American Premier League will be a milestone in USA cricket, where opportunity converges with talent. Over forty international cricketers are participating in the league.”
The American Premier League will enjoy extensive live broadcast coverage on television and various OTT platforms across a range of countries, including India, Australia, the USA, Canada, the United Kingdom, Africa, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the Caribbean, and MENA nations.
Marron Media has secured exclusive rights to showcase this thrilling cricketing event. Mark your calendars for December 19 to 31, 2023, as these cricketing gladiators vie for supremacy.