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ACB Locks In Afghanistan Premier League For 10 Years In Massive Deal

Akshita Patel

Afghanistan Premier League (APL) to return soon [Source: @ACBofficials/X.com]Afghanistan Premier League (APL) to return soon [Source: @ACBofficials/X.com]

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has signed a massive 10-year association with ITW MEA, a sports management firm, to assist in operating and developing the Afghanistan Premier League (APL T20). This long-term deal is seen as a big step forward for Afghan cricket and shows that ACB is serious about building a strong T20 league like the IPL or PSL.

APL T20 launched its first edition in 2018, where Balkh Legends beat Kabul Zwanan in the final to claim the maiden title. However, the tournament has been stalled ever since.

APL To Return As ACB Commits To 10-Year Deal

According to the latest report from Kabul Times, the Afghanistan Cricket Board is set to bring back the Afghanistan Premier League. They’ve signed a hosting agreement with the sports management company, ITW MEA.

The deal covers the next 10 seasons of APL T20. ITW MEA will be in charge of many important areas such as planning the league, handling broadcasting rights, finding sponsors for teams, and improving the overall quality of the tournament.

ACB's tweet [Source: @ACBofficials/X.com]ACB's tweet [Source: @ACBofficials/X.com]

The ACB hopes this deal will not only make the APL T20 more popular around the world but also give young Afghanistan cricketers a great platform to show their talent.

The signing ceremony took place in the UAE, a country that has hosted many of Afghanistan’s home matches in recent years. The next season of the APL T20 is currently in the making, and great hopes are being built for a larger, better, and more competitive tournament.

Afghanistan Is Currently Hosting the National T20 Cup

The Wakhan National T20 Cup 2025 started on June 28 in Kunduz with four teams participating in it, including the Maiwand Champions, Hindukush Strikers, Mahipar Stars, and Pamir Legends. The final will be played on July 7.

Top Afghan players like Najibullah Zadran, Hazratullah Zazai, and Dawlat Zadran are part of the tournament. Expect exciting performances, emerging talents, and close contests as Afghanistan's top domestic T20 tournament unfolds over 10 days.